The Olympics
Geography
Greek Mythology
Nature
Book-to-Movie
Cooking
Viral Things
1
How many sports are scheduled to be included in the 2024 Olympics?
a) 10
b) 24
c) 32
d) 48
c) 32
1
Which continent is also a country?
Australia
1
Who is the god of the sea in Greek mythology?
Poseidon
1
What is the largest species of bear?
Polar Bear
1
Which famous series about Wizards was adapted into an eight movie series?
Harry Potter
1
Which vegetable is known for its ability to make people cry when chopped?
Onion
1
What viral challenge involved people attempting to eat a spoonful of a certain spice without drinking water?
Cinnamon Challenge
2
This guy became a sensation after rocking up in the shooting final with no specialist equipment. What medal did he win?
Silver
"I did not need special equipment - I'm a natural shooter."
2
Which continent is Egypt located on?
Africa
2
What is the name of the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare?
Athena
2
Which tree produces acorns?
Oak Tree
2
Katniss is a character in what book series, later turned into movies?
The Hunger Games
2
What is it called when water is just below boiling point?
A simmer
2
Which 2016 mobile game had players searching for and capturing virtual creatures in the real world?
Pokemon GO
3
How many Gold medals did NZ get at these Olympics?
10
3
Which city is known as the "Big Apple"?
New York City
3
What is the name of the hero who completed twelve labors?
Heracles/Hercules
3
What is the tallest type of grass? Often used in construction and a food source of animals
Bamboo
3
"The Lightning Thief" was a film adapted from which series of novels?
Percy Jackson
3
Which herb is typically used to make pesto?
Basil
3
What viral internet meme features a photoshopped image of a Shiba Inu dog with captions in broken English, often using phrases like "such wow"?
Doge
4
What new sport is debuting at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
Breakdancing
4
What body of water separates the North Island and the South Island?
Cook Straight
4
What is the name of the three-headed dog that guards the entrance to the Underworld?
Cerberus
4
What process do plants use to convert sunlight into food?
Photosynthesis
4
Which book written by Roald Dahl was adapted into a movie in 2005, starring Johnny Depp as a factory owner?
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
4
Which fruit is dried to make raisins?
Grapes
4
A portmanteau of what two movies became a viral meme last year. "Will you see x or y at the movies?"
Oppenheimer, Barbie
Barbenheimer
5
3 New Zealand women qualified for the final of which field event?
Pole Vault
5
Which sea is the saltiest in the world?
The Dead Sea
5
Who are the twin gods of the sun and the moon?
Apollo (Sun)
Artemis (Moon)
5
What is the main diet of a koala?
Eucalyptus leaves
5
"The Lord of the Rings" film series was adapted from the books by which author?
J.R.R. Tolkien
5
What type of sauce is traditionally served with Eggs Benedict?
Hollandaise
5
What cleaning product should you definitely not eat but became a viral joke?
Tide Pods
6
Where is the furthest away event from Paris being held at these Olympics?
Tahiti
6
What river runs through the Grand Canyon?
(It has the same name as a state)
Colorado River
6
Who is the Greek god of wine, pleasure, and festivity?(The Party god)
Dionysus
6
Which mammal is capable of true flight?
Bat
6
"The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" is based on this book series by author C.S. Lewis
The Chronicles of Narnia
6
What type of pastry is used to make traditional baklava?
Filo
6
What two colors were debated in the viral dress controversy of 2015?
Blue and Black, White and Gold
7
Which Olympic Games were the last to be held in Paris before 2024?
1924
7
Which European city is known for its canals and is often called the "Venice of the North"?
Amsterdam
7
Which Greek hero fought in the Trojan War and his epic journey home was told in "The Odyssey"? (There's a hint in the name)
Odysseus
7
Animals who are active at night are nocturnal. What is the term for animals that are active during the day?
Diurnal
7
"Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" was a sci-fi dystopian book turned into a movie by the name of?
B____ R______
Blade Runner
7
What is the technique called when you cook food in a vacuum-sealed bag?
Sous Vide
7
What viral meme involves a short clip of a 3D-rendered frog riding a unicycle?
Dat Boi