Geography
What continent is home to the Amazon Rainforest?
South America
What was Mongrel Mob member Ngawi Westrupp carrying in his car (apart from drugs) when he was caught ferrying drugs?
a) His children aged 2 and 3
b) a get out of jail free card from Monopoly
c) 150kg of imported yarn
d) bags of stolen mail
a) his children aged 2 and 3
Who composed the symphony known as "Beethoven's Fifth"?
Beethoven
What ancient civilization is known for its philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?
Ancient Greece
Which type of pasta is shaped like small tubes and used in dishes like mac and cheese?
Macaroni
In "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," what animal is white?
Rabbit
What is the name of the battle royale game developed by Epic Games, featuring a colorful island where players fight to be the last one standing?
Fortnite
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra
What did prime minister Christopher Luxon describe as a "win, win, win" during his trip to Niue?
a) Supporting local businesses
b) Implementing a healthcare initiative
c) Launching a new educational program
d) Funding solar projects
d) funding solar projects
What is the name of the famous playwright who wrote "Romeo and Juliet"?
William Shakespeare
Which war was fought between the North and South regions of the United States from 1861 to 1865 (over the right to own slaves)?
The American Civil War
What is the main ingredient in the Korean dish kimchi?
Cabbage
Who wrote the "Harry Potter" series?
J.K. Rowling
What is the name of the game featuring a yellow circular character that eats fruit while avoiding ghosts in a maze?
Pac-Man
What is the southernmost city in New Zealand?
Invercargill
What did Richard Sivell allegedly do to former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern?
a) Threatened to kill her
b) Sent her a huge gift
c) Invited her for a meeting
d) Praised her policies on TV
a) Threatened to kill her
Which singer-songwriter released the album "Lemonade" in 2016, accompanied by a film of the same name?
Beyoncé
Who was the founder of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history?
Genghis Khan
What is the name of the Italian dessert made from layers of sponge cake soaked in coffee and layered with mascarpone cheese and cocoa?
Tiramisu
In "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," what are the children searching for inside the chocolate bars?
Golden Ticket
In what game would you find Masterchief who battles against aliens?
Halo
Which New Zealand city is known as the "Garden City"?
Christchurch
What did Wellington Phoenix player Alex Paulsen recently do with AFC Bournemouth?
a) Became a coach for the team
b) Started a new sports academy
c) Signed a new deal worth $4 million
d) Started an online feud with them
c) Signed a new deal worth $4 million
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
Which country was ruled by the Tsars?
Russia
What is the term for cutting food into small cubes of uniform size?
Dicing
Who wrote the "Matilda" and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" books?
Roald Dahl
Which video game series follows the adventures of a space marine battling demonic forces on Mars and in Hell?
Doom
What sea lies to the west of New Zealand?
Tasman Sea
Which former US President was recently found guilty of falsifying business records for the purposes of tax fraud?
Donald Trump
Which famous artist is known for the painting "Starry Night"?
Vincent van Gogh
Who was the famous queen of Ancient Egypt known for her beauty and her alliance with Rome?
Cleopatra
What is the Italian term for pasta that is cooked until "firm to the bite?"
Al Dente
E.B. White wrote this classic children's book featuring a pig
Charlottes Web
What is the name of the game where players control a character named Jin Sakai, a samurai warrior fighting against Mongol invaders?
Ghost of Tsushima
Name the sea that is bordered by Europe, Asia, and Africa
Mediterranean Sea
What change is the UK making to it's bank notes?
Replacing the face of Queen Elizabeth with the new Kings face
Matt Groening created what famous television series?
The Simpsons
Which ancient civilization built the pyramids in modern-day Mexico?
Aztecs
What is the term for adding salt to meat to improve flavor and texture?
Brining
Who is the author of the "A Series of Unfortunate Events" books?
Lemony Snickett
Which game series features a character named Nathan Drake, who explores ancient ruins and uncovers hidden treasures?
Uncharted
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa
Which country recently saw the assassination of a female mayor, hours after it elected it's first female president?
Mexico
Which British artist is known for his politically charged murals?
Banksy
Which city was the capital of the Byzantine Empire? (it is in modern day Turkiye)
Constantinople (Istanbul today)
What is the traditional Scottish dish consisting of sheep's stomach lining stuffed with minced meat, oatmeal, and spices?
Haggis
What is the name of the friendly lion in C.S. Lewis's "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe"?
Aslan
Which game, released in 2019, involves exploring a dystopian future city called Night City?
Cyberpunk 2077