Year 8 History
How long ago did Otzi the Iceman live? (Approximate)
Around about 5000 years
Name all 8 states and territories of Australia
NSW, QLD, VIC, ACT, TAS, SA, NT, WA
Who won the 2024 AFL Grand Final?
Brisbane Lions
In the MCU, how many Infinity Stones are there?
Six
How many ribs are in a human body?
Twenty-six.
What century did the crusades start?
11th Century
What does B.O.L.T.S.S stand for?
Border, Orientation, Legend, Title, Scale, Source
What is the only country to have played in every single FIFA World Cup?
Brazil
What is the longest-running animated television show in the United States?
The Simpsons
What is the tallest building in the world?
Burj Khalifa
What is the name of the location where the main gladiator battles took place in Ancient Rome?
The Colosseum
What does SALTs stand for?
Scale, Axis, Legend, Title, Source
Which cricketer has scored the most runs in test cricket for Australia?
Ricky Ponting
Name 3 Defence Against the Dark Arts teachers from Harry Potter.
Professors include: Quirrell, Lockhart, Lupin, Moody, Umbridge, Snape
What is the best-selling book of all time?
In what century did the Black Death occur?
14th Century
Which country shares borders with Germany an France?
Switzerland
Where were the three Olympic games held in 2008, 2012, and 2016
Beijing, London, Rio
How many Star Wars movies are there (not including spin-offs like Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Solo)?
Nine.
How old is Mr Balla?
Identify 4 gods that were important to the Ancient Romans.
Jupiter, Juno, Minerva, Mars, Mercury, Apollo, Pluto, Neptune etc.
Name the worlds longest river, tallest mountain and largest city (by population).
Nile River, Mount Everest, Tokyo
Which Australian athlete has won the most gold medals?
Emma KcKeon
In the MCU, Bucky’s arm is made of what?
Vibranium
Which African country was formerly known as Abyssinia?
Ethiopia