Language
What language has the most native speakers? English or Spanish?
Spanish
Where would you be if you were standing on the Spanish steps?
Rome
What company was originally called Cadabra?
Amazon
St Kilda has the nickname of what?
Saints
What is the most common surname in the US?
Smith
How many languages are there in the world?
Over 7000
Roald Amundsen was the first man to reach the South Pole. Where was he from?
Norway
What sports car company manufactures the 911?
Porsche
Which AFL team called Moorabbin Oval its home for many years?
St Kilda
Who was the ancient Greek God of the Sun?
Apollo
Which country is home to the largest number of languages?
Papua New Guinea
It is estimated that there are over 800 languages spoken in the country, which is more than any other country in the world. This linguistic diversity can be attributed to the country's geographical and cultural factors. Papua New Guinea is a highly diverse nation with numerous indigenous communities, each with their own unique language. The country's rugged terrain and isolated communities have contributed to the preservation of these languages over time.
In what country would you find Mount Kilimajaro?
Tanzania
What company was initially known as Blue Ribbon Sports?
Nike
Which team's song is the tune to the French National Anthem?
Brisbane Lions
La Marseillaise is the name of the song which was written by 'Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle' in 1792. But it wasn't until 1944 that Norm Byron rewrote the words. The words are almost the same when they were written to how they are now. Before Brisbane Lions was merged, this was Fitzroy's song. The Brisbane Bears had a song set to 'Glory, Glory, Halleluja'.
Aureolin is a shade of what colour?
Yellow
How many different sign languages are there?
Over 300.
Sign languages are unique to each country or region and are used by deaf communities to communicate visually through hand movements, facial expressions, and body language. The exact number of sign languages is difficult to determine due to variations and dialects within each language, but it is estimated that there are over 300 distinct sign languages worldwide.
What European country experienced the highest rate of population decline from 2015-2020?
Lithuania
What software company is headquartered in Redmond, Washington?
Microsoft
Which popular Bat was nicknamed Rooster?
Julian Clark
The Rooster kicked 5 goals in the Bats first premiership winning Grand Final.
What is a group of Pandas known as?
An embarrassment
How many extinct languages are there in the world?
940
There are approximately 940 extinct languages in the world. This means that these languages are no longer spoken or used as a native language by any community. Over time, languages can become extinct due to various reasons such as cultural assimilation, migration, or the dominance of a more widely spoken language. The extinction of languages is a loss of cultural diversity and knowledge, as each language carries unique expressions, traditions, and ways of understanding the world.
Which country invented gin?
Holland
What company started with the name BackRub?
Wearing red and white striped jumpers, this team merged with North Melbourne in 1907 in an attempt to join the VFL. The attempt failed and they never played as a separate entity again.
West Melbourne
North Melbourne did wear a red sash on their blue and white jumper for a short time, but in truth, West Melbourne was finished as a separate entity and was never heard from again.
How many time zones are there in Russia?
11