Music
Name the 3 most successful boy bands of all time based on record sales - does not need to be in order
1. Backstreet Boys
2. BTS
3. NSYNC
Name the world's most popular religion
Christianity
Which app popularized the use of short, 15-second lip-sync videos before expanding into longer content?
Tiktok
How many ethic groups in the world? 0 to 1000 / 1000 to 3000 / 3000 to 5000 / 5000 plus
5000 plus
What are the 2 most popular movies ever to be produced in NZ, in order...
1. Avatar
2. Lord of the Rings
Top three most successful girl bands of all time, based on global sales - does not need to be in order
1. Spice Girls
2. Destiny's Child
3. TLC
Name the second most popular, fastest growing religion
Islam
What now-defunct social media platform, launched in 2003, allowed users to list their “Top 8” friends on their profile?
Myspace
What is the largest ethnic group in the world?
Han Chinese
Estimated population: Over 1.3 billion globally
Percentage of world population: Roughly 17%
What are the 2 most popular comedy movies ever made? Based on $$ boxoffice sales...
1. Hangover 2
2. Hangover 1
Name the top 5 most popular music genres in the world right now (ranked by global listenership, streaming data, and cultural influence)
1. Pop
2. Hip Hop/Rap
3. Rock
4. EDM (Electronic Dance)
5. Latin
Name three major types of religious book
The Bible - Chrisianity
The Quran - Islam
The Vedus - Hinduism
The Tripitaka - Budism
The Book of Mormon
Name the 3 most popular messaging platforms in the world, ranked by active users. Answers must be given in order.
1. Whatsapp
2. WeChat
3. FB Messenger
What ethnic group has the whitest skin in the world?
Finns - finland
Who is the most successful movie director of all time?
Steven Spielberg
Name the most successful music artist to cross into multiple genres — by sales, influence, and awards...
Taylor Swift:
Country (Tim McGraw, Love Story)
Pop (Shake It Off, Blank Space, Cruel Summer)
Synth-pop/Electro-pop (1989, Midnights)
Indie/Folk/Alternative (folklore, evermore)
Rock elements (Red, Reputation, The Tortured Poets Department)
Name the belief that there is no god or gods.
Atheism
Name the most popular social media app for 1. over 50s / 2. under 20s / 3. 30 - 50 years of age
1. Facebook
2. Tiktok
3. Youtube
What ethnic group is most widely spread across the world?
Jews
What is the most successful sci-fi movie of all time, based on global box office?
Avatar
Name the most successful actor who crossed into a legitimately successful music career - having No 1s in both music and movie
Will Smith
What sets Christianity apart from all other world religions?
Grace - Christianity is based on what God does for man
Other religions - man achieves standing with his god based on his good deeds all law keeping
Who has the most followers on Instagram?
Cristiano Ronaldo
Abraham had two sons, each of which produced two nations. What were their names and what were their nations?
1. Isaac - Israel (Jews)
2. Ishmael - Islam (Arabs)
What is the most successful book-to-movie adaptation of all time? Based on box office $$$
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2