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100
What was the role of the person with the greatest power in ancient Egypt?
The Pharaoh
100
What is the name of the lake where two very important humans' remains were found, providing insight into Australia's first people?
Lake Mungo
100
What is the name of the current Australian prime minister?
Anthony Albanese 
100
What is liveability?
Liveability refers to the characteristics that determine how enjoyable a place is to live.
100
Who was the first Prime Minister of Australia?
Edmund Barton
200
What is a sarcophagus?
A type of coffin
200
Approx. how many years ago did humans first arrive in Australia?
50,000 - 65,000 years ago (I'll accept anywhere in this range)
200
What is the name given to the type of government which means everyone gets a say and provides ruling by the people?
Democracy
200
Correctly spell the name of the park you completed an assignment on
Joseph J Leadbetter park
200
In what year was Australia federated?
1901
300
How did religion impact everyday life in Ancient Egypt?
teacher discretion for answer
300
Explain what is occurring in this image
Traditional First Nations fishing method. Teacher discretion for explanation.
300
What is the name of the 'upper house' in parliament?
The Senate (red room)
300
What are the three main liveability factor categories?
Economic, social and environmental
300
Who was the ruler of the Mongol Empire during its peak expansion?
A) Genghis Khan
B) Kublai Khan
C) Attila the Hun
D) Alexander the Great
A) Genghis Khan
400
Which god or goddess was associated with cats in ancient Egypt?
A) Ra
B) Anubis
C) Hathor
D) Bastet
D) Bastet
400
Name this extinct species of Australian megafauna. Is it:
a) womcliphos
b) diprotodon
c) womroddon
d) dipwomophos
b) diprotodon - up to 4 metres, the ecosystem engineer, munched its way through the ancient forests and grasslands, eating 100 kilograms a day!
400
List five federal government responsibilities
Five of:
- defence
- income tax
- immigration
- social welfare
- foreign policy
- education (along with state)
- postal, telephone and internet services
400
Which country was voted most liveable in 2025?
Copenhagen (Denmark)
400
What event marked the beginning of World War II in Europe?
A) The Battle of Stalingrad
B) The Invasion of Poland
C) The Battle of Britain
D) The Attack on Pearl Harbor
B) The Invasion of Poland
500
What was the role of the Vizier?
- The most important official who advised the God-King (pharaoh)
500
What is the name of the Pleistocene-era continent which connected Australia with New Guinea and Tasmania?
Sahul. It existed between approx. 2.6 million years ago, and 18,000 years ago when rising sea levels resulted in the separation of these land areas. 
500
How many seats are in the house of representatives (lower house)?
150 (reduced from 151)
500
How many magpie attacks had been reported in Australia as at 25/11/25, according to magpiealert.com?
A) 4745
B) 10628
C) 6577
D) 2732
A) 4745
500
What is the name of the current geological era?
The Holocene