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100
George Lucas is most well-known for writing, and directing which famous film and television series?
Bonus 100 points: name the first FILM in the franchise.
Star Wars
A New Hope
100
Who was the first President of the United States?
Bonus 100 points: name the year that he was appointed.
George Washington
1789
100
In what year did Federation occur in Australia?
1901
100
Which athlete broke the 100m sprint world record in 2009?
Bonus 100 points: name their nationality.
Usain Bolt
100
What is the first element listed in the periodic table as of 2025?
Hydrogen.
200
In what decade was the original 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre' released?
Bonus 100 points: name the exact year.
1970's
1974.
200
Narmer (or Menes) was known for unifying which ancient civilisation?
Bonus 100 points: name the two districts he unified
Ancient Egypt
Lower and Upper Egypt
200
Which body is responsible for managing the monetary policy in Australian economics?
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA).
200
What term is used when a player scores three consecutive strikes in bowling?
Turkey.
200
What condiment was utilised for its medicinal qualities in the 1800s?
Ketchup.
300
The documentary 'Super Size Me' focuses on the effects of consuming fast food. What fast food chain does it specifically discuss?
Bonus 100 points: name the director/candidate featured in the documentary.
McDonalds.
Morgan Spurlock.
300
In what year was Adolf Hitler appointed Chancellor of Germany?
Bonus 100 points: name the exact date.
1933
January 30
300
When first discovered by the Dutch, Australia was named what?
New Holland.
300
In 1900, which sport was introduced into the Olympic Games?
Bonus 100 points: name the host city in that year.
Golf.
Paris.
300
Alongside Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong, who else was on board the Apollo 11 mission in 1969?
Michael Collins.
400
What is the number plate on the DeLorean time machine in 'Back to the Future" (1985)
OUTATIME
400
Discovered in 1991 by German hikers in the Alps, this mummy is one of the best preserved and oldest known mummies in the world, originating from the Copper Age. What name was given to this male mummy?
Otzi.
400
The Gibson Desert is the biggest desert in which Australian state?
Western Australia.
400
DAILY DOUBLE! In cricket, what colour is used for the ball in day-night Test matches?
Pink.
400
In the Bible story of Jesus' birth, the Three Wise Men bring a gift each. The gifts include gold, frankincense, and what else?
Myrrh.
500
"Konttori" and "Le Bureau" are versions of a British television show in Finland and France respectively. Which British show is the inspiration for them?
The Office
500
The Epic of Gilgamesh was the first known example of what?
Literature.
500
Who features on the Australian $50 note alongside David Unaipon?
Edith Cowan
500
Who has the most appearances for the Scotland male national football team?
Bonus 100 points: name how many appearances he made (5 either side).
Kenny Dalglish
102 (97-107 also acceptable)
500
Samuel Langhorne Clemens is the real name of which famous writer?
Mark Twain.