UN/Civil Rights
What was the name of the woman who refused to give up her seat at the front of the bus in Alabama?
Rosa Parks
In 1964 the Beatles came to Australia, name 2 of them.
Ringo Starr, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, John Lennon.
What was the name of the city in Brazil that has been implementing sustainable practices?
Curitiba
What does HDI stand for?
Human development index
Drake
Which US city did Martin Luther King Jr give his 'I have a dream' speech?
Washington D.C
Who was the leader of North Vietnam?
Ho Chi Minh
What percentage of the worlds oxygen comes from the Amazon rainforest? (+/- 5%)
20%
The richest 1% of the world population own how much of the worlds wealth?
50%
Which rapper is facing life in prison after being arrested on charges of armed robbery?
Tekashi
What was the date of the Day of Mourning protest for Aboriginal rights?
26th of January 1938 (150 year anniversary of Captain Cook arriving in Australia)
What is the name for the popular clothesline that was invented in Australia?
Hills Hoist
Where in the world do you usually find rainforests?
Near the equator
What is the worlds third most populated country?
United States of America
Donald Trump recently said he enjoys his singers music '25% less' after she came out to endorse a democratic representative for the state of Tennessee?
Taylor Swift
Where was Eddie Mabo from?
Torres Strait Islands
What was the name of the alliance between Australia New Zealand and USA?
ANZUS
By 2030 Australia is said to be ___'C hotter. (+/- 1'C)
4'C
What was the recent forum held for countries to sign an allegiance to take action on climate change?
The Paris Agreement
Which comedian had to step down from hosting the Oscars due to the controversy lately?
What was the name of the black boy who was murdered for allegedly whistling at a white woman?
Emmett Till
What was the name of the (controversial) incident that started American military force in Vietnam? (Hint: it was controversial because the event may never have happened).
The Gulf of Tonkin incident.
What method did the Indigenous Australians use to keep the land fertile?
Bushfires
Which country is considered to be the 'happiest on Earth'? (Hint: it's in Europe)
Finland
Which American city did the team who won the baseball world series come from?
Boston