General History
In what year did Augustus die?
14 CE
Which Egyptian deity was cut into pieces, prompting his wife Isis and son Horus to avenge him?
Osiris
The sun rises in this direction each morning.
What two colours make up the flag of Scotland?
Blue and White
How far into the future is the Warhammer 40,000 series set?
40,000 years.
Put these periods in the correct order from oldest to newest.
Peloponnesian War, Imperial Rome, Western Han, Egyptian Old Kingdom
Old Kingdom, Peloponnesian War, Western Han, Imperial Rome
Who is the Egyptian goddess of love?
Hathor
How many noses does a slug have?
2 or 4?
4
Hailed as the "King of Pop", this artist's platinum songs include "Thriller"
Michael Jackson
What is Mr. Blakeley's favourite Disney movie?
Aladdin
Name any dinosaur from the Cretaceous period. Note, there are a lot from Jurassic Park that aren't Jurassic.
Tyrannosaurus, Theropods, Velociraptor, Triceratops, Argentinosaurus, Tarbosaurus, Sauropoda, Spinosaurus, Protoceratops, Edmontosaurus, and many more.
What is the name of the legend that tells the story of Odysseus's journey home?
In which country did the fortune cookie originate?
Japan/United States (specifically Japanese Immigrants to the US)
Which actor plays the role of Batman/Bruce Wayne in "The Dark Knight" (2008)?
Christian Bale
What country has the longest coastline?
Canada
What was the full name and year that the first person landed on the moon?
Neil Armstrong, 1969
How many children did Zeus and Hera have?
3 - Ares, Hebe and Ilithyia
In what year was NLSC founded?
2002
What is the piece of plastic at the end of a shoelace called?
Snag, Tag, Aglet or Bit?
Aglet
Name a country that borders Tajikistan
Afghanistan, China, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan
What Royal event occurred on 31 August 1997?
Princess Diana's death
Which Greek Hero recovered the Golden Fleece?
Jason
What is the name of the indigenous people of Japan?
The Ainu
What popular 1970s artist sings "Starman"?
David Bowie/Ziggy Stardust
What instrument does Mr. Blakeley play?
The Lyre