VINCE'S MUSIC
KIARA'S SPORTS: FOOTBALL
NICK'S RANDOM FACTS
ALEX'S HISTORY:
TYPES OF GLADIATORS
TYPES OF GLADIATORS
100
Which of these processes is most often applied to a recorded song AFTER mixing but BEFORE releasing?
A) Pre-Production
B) Mastering
C) Composing
D) Drum Programming
Answer:
B) Mastering
100
Which AFL teams has the most premiership wins in history?
HINT: There is more than one correct answer.
A) Essendon
B) Carlton
C) Collingwood
D) Richmond
Answer:
A) Essendon and B) Carlton
Essendon and Carlton are tied for the most premiership wins in AFL history, with 16 premierships each. This makes them the most successful clubs in terms of premiership victories.
100
Is Australia wider than the moon?
A) No
B) Yes
Answer:
B) Yes
100
Which type of gladiator was heavily armoured and used a rectangular shield and short sword?
A) Retiarius
B) Samnite
C) Murmillo
D) Thracian
Answer:
C) Murmillo
200
In what country was the genre “Drill” invented? Bonus points for the city!
A) USA
B) UK
C) Brazil
D) Fiji
Answer:
A) USA, Chicago
200
What is the highest score ever recorded in an AFL game?
A) 237 points
B) 162 points
C) 190 points
D) 271 points
Answer:
D) 271 points
The highest score ever recorded in an AFL game was 271 points, achieved by Geelong against Brisbane Bears in 1992. Geelong won the match with a score of 37.17 (239) to Brisbane's 11.9 (75) at Carrara Stadium.
200
Which planet is the only one to spin clockwise?
A) Mars
B) Jupiter
C) Venus
D) Saturn
Answer:
C) Venus
200
What weapon/s was iconic to the 'Retiarius' gladiator?
A) A trident and net
B) A curved sword
C) A large spear
D) A short dagger
Answer:
A) A trident and net
300
Who recently released an album titled “Chromakopia”?
A) JID
B) Skepta
C) Tyler, The Creator
D) Earl Sweatshirt
Answer:
C) Tyler, The Creator
300
How many teams are currently in the AFL?
A) 16
B) 18
C) 20
D) 22
Answer:
B) 18
There are currently 18 teams in the AFL, representing various regions across Australia. These teams compete each season for the Premiership Cup.
300
Do lemons and limes sink or float?
A) Both float
B) Both sink
C) Lemons float, but limes sink
D) Lemons sink, but limes float
Answer:
C) Lemons float, but limes sink
300
The 'Thracian' gladiator was characterized by which of the following?
A) A curved sword (sica) and a small shield
B) A long spear and a helmet with a fish crest
C) A net and dagger
D) Heavy armour and a rectangular shield
Answer:
A) A curved sword (sica) and a small shield
400
What High Quality file type DOES NOT work on CDJs (the industry standard DJ equipment)?
A) WAV
B) FLAC
C) MP3
D) AIFF
Answer:
B) FLAC
400
What is the minimum distance a ball must travel for a mark to be awarded?
A) 5 meters
B) 10 meters
C) 15 meters
D) 20 meters
Answer:
C) 15 meters
In AFL, the ball must travel a minimum of 15 meters in the air for a mark to be awarded. The player catching the ball must have it cleanly without it touching the ground.
400
Which mammal is the only one that flies?
A) Squirrels
B) Bats
C) Birds
D) Gliding possums
Answer:
B) Bats
400
Which gladiator type specialized in minimal armour and quick movements?
A) Samnite
B) Hoplomachus
C) Retiarius
D) Murmillo
Answer:
C) Retiarius
500
Finish this lyric:
From the screen to the ring, to the pen, to the king
Where's my crown? That's my bling
Always drama when I __________
Answer:
B) ring!
500
What are the top 4 sports that utilise the colloquial term 'football'?
BONUS POINTS if you can name any other sports that use the term “football”
Answer:
The colloquial term "football" is used to refer to several different sports around the world, depending on the region.
Here are the top 4...
- Soccer- The most widely known as "football" internationally.
- American Football - Popular in the United States.
- Australian Rules Football (AFL) - Referred to as "footy" in Australia.
- Rugby Football (Union and League) - Called "rugby" or "footy" in some places.
Here are some other sports...
- Gaelic Football - Popular in Ireland.
- Canadian Football - A variation of American football, played in Canada.
- Arena Football - A faster-paced variation of American football, played indoors.
500
Look at the world map in front of you.
What is the smallest country in the world?
Answer:
Vatican City!
500
The Hoplomachus gladiator was inspired by historical warriors from an Ancient Civilisation.
Name the Ancient Civilisation
BONUS POINTS if you can name the type of historical warrior
Answer:
Ancient Civilisation: Ancient Greece!
Historical Warrior: Hoplite!