The Australian Political System
True or False: Australia has a Prime Minister, not a President.
True
The Middle Ages is also known as ...?
The Medieval period.
The Aztecs were based in what modern-day country?
Mexico
True or False: The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.
True
The 2024 Summer Olympics were held in which city?
Paris
How often are federal elections held in Australia?
A) Every 2 years
B) Every 3 years
C) Every 4 years
D) Every 5 years
B) Every 3 years
What was the dominant religion in Europe during the Middle Ages?
Christianity
Who led the Spanish forces that conquered the Aztecs?
Hernan Cortez
Which planet is closest to the Sun?
A) Earth
B) Venus
C) Mercury
D) Mars
C) Mercury
Who is the current (2024) Prime Minister of Australia?
Anthony Albanese
What system of government does Australia have?
Democracy
What was a ‘serf’ in the Middle Ages?
A) A soldier
B) A merchant
C) A peasant tied to the land
D) A king's advisor
C) A peasant tied to the land
What were the the two types of elite warriors in the Aztec Empire called?
Jaguar knight and eagle knight.
Who wrote Romeo and Juliet?
A) Charles Dickens
B) Mark Twain
C) William Shakespeare
D) Leo Tolstoy
C) William Shakespeare
Which popular singer released the album Midnights in 2022?
A) Adele
B) Taylor Swift
C) Ed Sheeran
D) Billie Eilish
B) Taylor Swift
Name the two houses of (Federal) parliament.
Lower house (The House of Representatives) and the upper house (Senate).
What event in 1347-1351 killed millions of people in Europe during the Middle Ages?
The Black Death or Bubonic Plague
Name of the floating gardens that the Atecs used.
Chinampas.
What is the capital of Japan?
Tokyo
What is the name of the latest film in the Avatar series (released in 2022)?
Avatar: The Way of Water.
Name two major political parties in Australia.
Liberal Party of Australia, Australian Labor Party.
A system of social exchange where lords gave land to vassals in exchange for loyalty and service.
Feudalism
Describe the significance of La Malinche in the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs.
La Malinche, also known as Malintzin, was a native woman who acted as an interpreter and advisor to Cortés. She played a key role in the conquest by helping the Spanish form alliances with indigenous enemies of the Aztecs.
In what ancient civilisation would I be able to watch a gladiator battle in the colosseum?
Ancient Rome.
What year was the first Star Wars film released?
1977