Year 8 History
Who was at the top of the Church hierarchy in the Middle Ages (and still today)?
The Pope
Name all 8 states and territories of Australia
NSW, QLD, VIC, ACT, TAS, SA, NT, WA
This sporting event takes place every four years and features over 200 countries competing.
The Olympics
What is the name of the dinosaur in Jurassic Park that can spit poison?
Dilophosaurus
Which game includes the location “Tilted Towers”
Fortnight
What century did the crusades start?
11th Century
What does B.O.L.T.S.S stand for?
Border, Orientation, Legend, Title, Scale, Source
What is the name of the Gold Coast Rugby League team?
The Gold Coast Titans
Which rapper is known for the album Scorpion?
Drake
Minecraft
What is the name of the location where the main gladiator battles took place in Ancient Rome?
The Colosseum
What is the definition of Longshore Drift?
The transportation of sediments along a coastline.
Who won the 2024 AFL Grand Final?
The Brisbane Lions
MrBeast
What game is considered the best‑selling video game of all time?
Minecraft
In what century did the Black Death occur?
14th Century
What is the longest river in Australia?
The Murray River
This Indigenous Australian was the first to win a gold medal at an individual Olympics event in 1968.
Cathy Freeman
What is the name of the school in Harry Potter? (full name for bonus)
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
What mob explodes and says “SSSS” in Minecraft?
Creeper
Identify 4 gods that were important to the Ancient Greeks.
Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Hera, Hermes, Aphrodite,
Name the worlds longest river, tallest mountain and largest city (by population).
Nile River, Mount Everest, Tokyo
This tennis player has won 20 Grand Slam singles titles, holding a record in men’s tennis
Novak Djokovic
Avengers: Infinity War
What is the name of the arena you reach at 5000 trophies?
Master I