Nuclear Age
Define the term 'sanctions'.
Threatened penalties for a person or country breaking a rule or agreed course of action.
In what year did the assassination occur?
1963
Macedon
In 2001, what device came out that changed the way we listened to music?
The Ipod.
What is Darth Vader's real name? SPOILERS
Anakin Skywalker
Mutually Armed Destruction
What was the official cause of death?
Gunshot wound to the head.
Who was Alexander's father?
Phillip II
In 2002, Steven Bradbury won Australia's first ever Winter Olympic Gold when he was the last man standing in what event?
1000m speed skating.
What does TARDIS stand for (HINT: DR. WHO)
Time and Relative Dimension in Space
What occurred in August 1945?
The world's second atomic bomb, Little Boy, is dropped over Hiroshima.
How many shots were fired?
The Warren Commission determined that there were 3 shots fired.
Which famous figure tutored Alexander when he was a child?
Aristotle.
What book shattered sales records upon its release in 2007, including the record for the most novels sold in a 24 hour release?
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Which actor won the Best Actor Oscar award for his portrayal of the Joker?
Joaquin Phoenix.
Between 40,000 and 75,000.
What was the name of the man who filmed the assassination?
Abraham Zapruder.
Why did Alexander end his conquering campaign?
His soldiers wanted to go home.
Name 2 American music artists that influence Australian music from 1950s-1960s.
Elvis, Bill Haley and the Comets, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Supremes
What was the name of the Dark Lord before Sauron?
Morgoth
How many nuclear warheads did Russia have in 2011? - Closest approximate number wins. Double points if you can get it exactly right.
4,858
What was the name of the accused killer?
Lee Harvey Oswald
How many cities did Alexander name after himself?
At least 20.
Which famous ACDC song was featured in Iron Man 2?
Back in Black
What are the three Unforgivable curses in Harry Potter? Extra points if you can tell me what they do.
1. Imperious Curse - Brainwashes an intended victim.
2. Cruciatus Curse - Torture Curse
3. Avada Kedavra - Killing Curse - Harry is the only person to have survived it.