The Industrial Revolution
What natural resource was the primary fuel source used to power early steam engines?
Coal
What caused the Plague?
Yersinia Pestis
What year did the six Australian colonies federate to become the Commonwealth of Australia?
1901
In Minecraft, what block do you punch first to gather basic materials?
Wood (a tree)
What state/territory is Canberra located in?
Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
How many hours was the standard shift for a factory worker?
12 to 16 hours.
What is the estimated death count of the Black Death?
70 Million to 150 Million people.
What does ANZAC stand for?
Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
What is the only mammal capable of true, sustained flight (not gliding)?
Bats
What the name of the main lake in Camberra?
Lake Burley Griffin.
The rapid movement of people from rural farming villages into expanding cities is known by what term?
Urbanisation
What initially cause the plague to spread?
Rats became infected with a microscopic organism that infects the blood and lymphatic system.
The fleas that lived on the rats became infected causing them to bite aggressively.
Human became infected.
What Australian bushranger was famously captured in his improvised suit of steel armor at Glenrowan in 1880?
Ned Kelly
What major Australian sporting event happens on the last Saturday in September?
AFL Grand Final.
Canberra is often playfully referred to by locals as "the ___" because of its quiet nature and political focus.
The Bush Capital
Before factories took over, what system was used to manufactory goods? Give one positive for this systemm.
Cottage Industry
Better quality items, unique items, etc.
How did the plague enter Europe?
The Silk Road (a trade network).
During the 1850s, a massive rush for this precious metal changed Australia's population and economy.
The Gold Rush
What is the Fire type starter for Pokémon Sun and Moon (Gen 7)?
Litten
This massive, futuristic sphere located in Acton houses a hands-on science and technology center that is a favorite for visitors of all ages.
Questacon (The National Science and Technology Centre).
What were Piecers?
Children workers in textile factories, who lent over spinning machines to repair broken threads.
Once symptoms actively appeared, medieval victims typically passed away within how many days?
3 to 7 days.
What year did the British First Fleet arrive at Port Jackson (modern Sydney) and establish the first European colony?
1788
How many hearts does an octopus have?
Three
This British-born woman (who later had a suburb named after her) officially named the city during a ceremony in March 1913.
Lady Denman.