Politics

AoS1

100

Name the two ends of the political spectrum of the 'Political Compass'

Libertarian & Authoritarian 

200

Spell the Marxist term for "middle/owning class" correctly. 

Bourgeoisie

300

Name the institutions representing the three branches of Government in Australia (federally). 

Parliament
Queen, PM, Cabinet

High Court

400

Name the two systems of voting used in Australia.

Preferential and proportional voting.

500

Name the three powers incorporated in the 'treble power' feature of the Chinese system. 

General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party

President of China

Chairman of the Central Military Committee of the PLA

AoS2

100

Name the current federal leader of the party in opposition in Australia. 

Anthony Albanese

200

Which organisation is older? Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?

Greenpeace

300

Name the person who founded the Liberal Party.

Sir Robert Menzies

400

Name the four types of media.

Traditional Print

Radio & TV

Social Media

New Media

500

What percentage of Australian newspapers does News Corp currently own?

70%

AoS3

100

What year was the UN founded?

1945

200

How many people died in the Rana Plaza tragedy?

1,132

300

Name one problem with the rise of IGOs in global politics.

- lack of power

- infringe on state sovereignty

- based on Western values

- don't include other global actors (non-state actors)

400

Name the four major languages in the world (due to eradication of language - cultural homogenisation). 

English, Mandarin, French, Spanish. 

500

What year was the World Health Organisation founded?

1948

Music

100

Which album did Taylor Swift re-release this weekend as a 'Taylor's Version' 

Red

200

Which song is this week's No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100?

Adele - Easy on Me

300

Which music awards show is scheduled to be held this coming week?

American Music Awards

400

Which song has the most views (ever/total) on Youtube?

Baby Shark

Despacito 

500

Who is the highest selling recording artist of ALL TIME?

The Beatles

TV Shows

100

Name the four main characters from 'Seinfeld'

Jerry, Elaine, Kramer, George

200

What is the longest running TV show?

The Simpsons

300

In 'The Office' what does Kevin drop on the ground in a famous opening scene?

A pot of chilli. 

400

What does Captain Holt’s husband do for a living in Brooklyn Nine-Nine?

Professor at Columbia University (Classics Department Chair)

500

IMDB Top 250 list, which show is in the number 1 position?

Breaking Bad