Basketball
General Sport
Opinion vs. Fact
Good and Bad Friends
General Knowledge
100

What is the Sydney NBL team called?

Sydney Kings

100

What is the name of the flat disc you hit in hockey?

A Puck

100

“The sky is blue.”
→ Is this a fact or an opinion?

✅ Fact
Why: The sky appears blue because of the way sunlight scatters in Earth’s atmosphere. This can be scientifically observed and explained.

100

Is a friend who shares and takes turns being a good friend or a bad friend?

Good friend
Why: Sharing and taking turns show kindness and fairness.

100

What is the name of the famous artist who painted the Mona Lisa?

 Leonardo da Vinci

200

What violation is called when a player takes too many steps without dribbling the ball?

Travelling

200

What do you call a score of zero in tennis?

Love

200

“Basketball is the best sport.”
→ Is this a fact or an opinion?

✅ Opinion
Why: What makes a sport “the best” depends on personal preferences. There’s no single way to prove this statement true for everyone.

200

If a friend laughs at you when you make a mistake, is that good or bad friendship behaviour?

Bad friend
Why: A good friend is supportive, not hurtful.

200

Which planet in our solar system is known as the Red Planet?

Mars
300

Who were the two teams in the 2024 NBA finals?

Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks 

300

What is the sport that involves throwing a heavy metal bar the furthest?

Shot put

300

“Sydney is one of the largest cities in Australia by population.”
→ Is this a fact or an opinion?

✅ Fact
Why: Population numbers are measured using census data, and Sydney consistently ranks as one of Australia’s most populous cities.

300

A friend listens when you talk and respects your feelings. Is this a sign of a good or bad friend?

Good friend
Why: Listening and respecting feelings help friendships feel safe and caring.

300

What is a group of crows called?

A Murder

400

What statistic records a pass that leads directly to a basket?

An Assist

400

What type of race or sport is the Tour De France?

Bike

400

“Dogs make better pets than cats.”

→ Is this a fact or an opinion?

✅ Opinion
Why: What makes a “better” pet depends on personal preference, lifestyle, and experiences. There is no way to prove this statement as true for everyone.

400

If a friend sometimes gets angry but apologises and tries to fix the problem, are they being a good or bad friend?

Good friend (with learning)
Why: Everyone makes mistakes. Taking responsibility and apologising shows respect and growth.

400

What is the name of the largest internal organ in the human body?

The liver

500

Who was the NBL most valued player (MVP) in the 2025 grand final?

Matthew Dellavedova even though his team Melbourne United lost to the Illawarra Hawks 

500

Which country hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics?

Brazil, specifically the city of Rio de Janeiro.

500

“Teenagers today are more stressed than teenagers in the past.”
→ Is this a fact or an opinion?

✅ Opinion (or a claim that requires evidence)
Why: This statement compares different time periods and relies on interpretations of data, memories, and social context. It can’t be proven as a simple fact without extensive, agreed-upon evidence.

500

If a friend pressures you to do something you know is wrong so you won’t be left out, is that healthy friendship behaviour?

Bad friend behaviour
Why: A good friend respects boundaries and doesn’t use pressure or fear to control others.

500

What do you call a baby Echidna?

A puggle