Ancient Greece
Which city-state is famous for its focus on democracy?
Athens
What is the main responsibility of local governments?
Managing local services like rubbish collection, parks, and local roads.
Which event did famous Australian athlete Raygun compete in?
Breaking or Breakdancing
In which city was the Ancient Olympics held?
Olympia
What is the force that pulls objects toward the Earth?
Gravity
What is the name of the city-state that was known for its military power?
Sparta
Who is the leader of a local council?
Mayor
What do the five rings on the Olympic flag represent?
The five continents of the world
What was the prize awarded to winners of the Ancient Olympic Games?
Olive wreath or crown
What type of force occurs when two objects are physically touching?
Contact force
What was the Agora?
A place where people assembled/got together.
Who is the head of state government in Australia?
Premier
What is the name of the flame that is carried from Greece to the host city of the Olympics?
The Olympic Torch
How often were the Ancient Olympic Games held?
Every four years
Name the force that resists motion between two surfaces.
Friction
Who was allowed to vote in the Athenian democracy?
Name one responsibility of state governments in Australia.
Education, health, transport, or police services
What is the opening event of the Olympic Games called?
The Opening Ceremony
Which deity were the Ancient Olympic Games held in honor of?
Zeus
What type of force is gravity, contact or non-contact?
What was the primary language spoken in Ancient Greece?
Greek
What is one responsibility of the federal government?
Defence, immigration, or foreign policy
Which country has won the most Olympic medals overall?
United States of America
What was (and is) the four years called between Olympics?
Olympiad
Name the force that slows down a parachute as it falls through the air.
Air resistance