General Knowledge
In Greek mythology, this winged horse was born from the blood of Medusa after she was slain by Perseus. It later helped the hero Bellerophon defeat the Chimera and became a symbol of inspiration for poets and artists.
Name the winged horse.
Pegasus
This athlete is known as “The Fastest Man Alive,” holding the 100m world record.
Name the Athlete.
*Extra Points if you name the 100m record time
Usain Bolt, 9.58s
This actor, who went on to win an Oscar decades later, rose to worldwide fame by playing the romantic lead Jack Dawson in James Cameron’s 1997 blockbuster Titanic.
Name the Actor
Leonardo DiCaprio
Before becoming one of the biggest bands of the 21st century, this British group released their breakthrough single “Yellow” in 2000, known for its emotional vocals and simple, iconic music video.
Name this Band.
Coldplay
What is the longest river in the world ?
River Nile
Bees gather this thick, sweet liquid from flowers before turning it into honey — making them essential for pollination and ecosystems around the world.
Name this liquid
Nectar
AFL is played on an oval field and is considered the national sport of Australia.
How many players take the field for each team.
18
This 2014 sci-fi film directed by James Gunn follows a group of intergalactic misfits, including a talking raccoon and a tree-like creature, who must work together to save the galaxy while battling a villain obsessed with collecting powerful stones.
Name this film
Guardians of the Galaxy
This legendary composer of the Classical and early Romantic eras continued to write masterpieces like his Ninth Symphony even after becoming almost completely deaf.
Name the Composer.
Ludwig van Beethoven
This Asian country is known as the “Land of the Rising Sun.”
Name the Country
Japan
In mathematics, this theorem states that in a right-angled triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. It has been known since ancient Babylonian times and is named after a Greek mathematician.
Name the Theorem
Pythagorean/Pythagorus Theorem
In American football, quarterbacks are often judged by their passing statistics.
Name three quarterbacks who have won multiple Super Bowls.
Tom Brady, Joe Montana, Peyton Manning, Terry Bradshaw, Troy Aikman, Eli Manning
This actor voiced the lovable cowboy Woody in Pixar’s Toy Story franchise and is also known for films like Forrest Gump and Cast Away.
Name the Actor.
Tom Hanks
Name three musical instruments found in an orchestra’s string section.
Violin, viola, cello, double bass, harp.
One of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, this Middle Eastern capital is home to sacred sites such as the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock, making it central to multiple major religions.
Name this City.
Jerusalem
This British Prime Minister led the United Kingdom through World War II, delivering iconic speeches that rallied the nation with phrases like “We shall fight on the beaches.” He is also remembered for his paintings and love of cigars.
Who am I ?
Winston Churchill
In tennis, Grand Slam tournaments are the pinnacle of achievement.
Name three of the four Grand Slam events.
Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, US Open
Name 2 actors who have played Batman in the live action films.
Christian Bale, Ben Affleck, Michael Keaton, Robert Pattinson, George Clooney, Val Kilmer
This American rapper and producer gained fame in the 1990s with albums like The Miseducation of ..., blending hip-hop, soul, and reggae influences.
Name this Artist
Lauryn Hill
Known as the “Forbidden City,” this enormous palace complex served as the imperial residence for almost 500 years. Its elaborate architecture, grand courtyards, and intricate halls exemplify the power and culture of emperors.
Name this City
Beijing
Three planets in our solar system are classified as terrestrial planets: one is known as the Red Planet, another is closest to the Sun, and the third is the one we live on.
Name all three.
Mars, Mercury, Earth
Name all the NRL Premiership winners in order from 2015
2015 - Cowboys
2016 - Sharks
2017 - Storm
2018 - Roosters
2019 - Roosters
2020 - Storm
2021 - Panthers
2022 - Panthers
2023 - Panthers
2024 - Panthers
2025 - Broncos
“If you let my daughter go now, that’ll be the end of it. I will not look for you, I will not pursue you. But if you don’t, I will look for you, I will find you, and I will kill you.”
Name both the Title of the Movie and the name of the actor for full points.
Taken, Liam Neeson
Name 5 Ed Sheeran songs
Perfect, Dive, Shape of you, Thinking out Loud, Happier, Lego House, The A Team
This Asian mountain range is home to the world’s highest peak and stretches across countries including Nepal, India, and China.
Name the mountain range.
Himalayas