| Science |
200 |
Theories |
What is the chemical symbol for water? |
A) H2O |
| Water is composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom, giving it the chemical formula H2O. |
| Science |
400 |
Celestial Bodies |
Which planet is known as the Red Planet? |
C) Mars |
| Mars is called the Red Planet due to iron oxide (rust) on its surface, giving it a reddish appearance. |
| Science |
600 |
Elements |
What is the atomic number of carbon? |
B) 6 |
| Carbon has an atomic number of 6, meaning it has 6 protons in its nucleus. |
| Science |
800 |
Inventions |
Who developed the theory of general relativity? |
C) Albert Einstein |
| Albert Einstein published his theory of general relativity in 1915, revolutionizing our understanding of gravity. |
| Science |
1000 |
Experiments |
What particle was discovered at CERN in 2012 that confirms the mechanism of mass? |
B) Higgs boson |
| The Higgs boson, predicted by Peter Higgs in 1964, was discovered at CERN's Large Hadron Collider in 2012. |
| Geography |
200 |
Capitals |
What is the capital of France? |
C) Paris |
| Paris has been the capital of France since the 12th century and is one of the most visited cities in the world. |
| Geography |
400 |
Mountains |
What is the tallest mountain in the world? |
C) Mount Everest |
| Mount Everest stands at 8,849 meters (29,032 feet) above sea level, making it the highest mountain on Earth. |
| Geography |
600 |
Rivers |
Which river is the longest in the world? |
B) Nile River |
| The Nile River in Africa is approximately 6,650 km long, making it the longest river in the world. |
| Geography |
800 |
Oceans |
What is the deepest point in the world's oceans? |
C) Mariana Trench |
| The Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean reaches a depth of about 11,000 meters (36,000 feet) at Challenger Deep. |
| Geography |
1000 |
Capitals |
What is the capital city of Australia? |
C) Canberra |
| Canberra is the capital city of Australia, located in the Australian Capital Territory. It was purpose-built as the capital in 1913 as a compromise between rivals Sydney and Melbourne. |
| Arts |
200 |
Artworks |
Who painted the Mona Lisa? |
B) Leonardo da Vinci |
| Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa in the early 16th century, and it now hangs in the Louvre Museum in Paris. |
| Arts |
400 |
Musicians |
Which composer wrote the famous 'Moonlight Sonata'? |
C) Ludwig van Beethoven |
| Beethoven composed the Piano Sonata No. 14, commonly known as the 'Moonlight Sonata', in 1801. |
| Arts |
600 |
Musicians |
Which Australian rock band released the iconic album 'Back in Black' in 1980? |
B) AC/DC |
| AC/DC, formed in Sydney in 1973, released 'Back in Black' in 1980. It became one of the best-selling albums of all time and a defining moment in rock music history. |
| Arts |
800 |
Museums |
Which major art gallery in Melbourne houses one of Australia's most extensive collections of Australian and international art? |
B) National Gallery of Victoria |
| The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), founded in 1861, is Australia's oldest and most visited art museum. It houses over 70,000 works of art across two magnificent buildings in Melbourne. |
| Arts |
1000 |
Styles |
The Heidelberg School, active in the late 1880s, is considered the beginning of which Australian art movement? |
B) Australian Impressionism |
| The Heidelberg School was an Australian art movement of the late 19th century, also known as Australian Impressionism. Artists like Tom Roberts and Arthur Streeton captured the Australian landscape with impressionistic techniques. |
| Literature |
200 |
Titles |
Who wrote 'Romeo and Juliet'? |
B) William Shakespeare |
| William Shakespeare wrote the tragic play 'Romeo and Juliet' in the 1590s, one of his most famous works. |
| Literature |
400 |
Characters |
In which novel does the character Sherlock Holmes first appear? |
B) A Study in Scarlet |
| Sherlock Holmes first appeared in Arthur Conan Doyle's novel 'A Study in Scarlet', published in 1887. |
| Literature |
600 |
Titles |
Which classic Australian novel by Marcus Clarke depicts the harsh life of convicts in Van Diemen's Land? |
B) For the Term of His Natural Life |
| Published serially from 1870-72, Marcus Clarke's 'For the Term of His Natural Life' is a classic of Australian literature, vividly portraying the brutal convict system in Tasmania (then Van Diemen's Land). |
| Literature |
800 |
Characters |
Phryne Fisher is the glamorous detective protagonist in novels by which Australian author? |
A) Kerry Greenwood |
| Kerry Greenwood created the Miss Phryne Fisher mystery series, set in 1920s Melbourne. The character became widely known through the popular TV adaptation 'Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries'. |
| Literature |
1000 |
Publication |
In what year was Patrick White's 'Voss', considered one of the greatest Australian novels, first published? |
B) 1957 |
| 'Voss' was published in 1957 and is based on the life of explorer Ludwig Leichhardt. Patrick White won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1973, becoming the first Australian to receive this honour. |
| Sports |
200 |
Championships |
How many players are on a soccer team on the field during a match? |
C) 11 |
| Each soccer team has 11 players on the field during a match, including the goalkeeper. |
| Sports |
400 |
Records |
In which sport would you perform a 'slam dunk'? |
B) Basketball |
| A slam dunk is a basketball shot where a player jumps and forcefully puts the ball through the hoop. |
| Sports |
600 |
Teams |
Which Australian Rules Football team is known as the 'Magpies' and plays in black and white stripes? |
B) Collingwood Football Club |
| Collingwood Football Club, nicknamed the Magpies, is one of the most successful and popular AFL teams. Founded in 1892, they are known for their passionate supporter base and black and white striped guernseys. |
| Sports |
800 |
Championships |
Which Australian city hosted the Summer Olympic Games in 2000? |
C) Sydney |
| Sydney hosted the Summer Olympics in 2000, often called the 'Best Games Ever' by IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch. Cathy Freeman's 400m gold medal win was an iconic moment of the Games. |
| Sports |
1000 |
Venues |
What is the name of the iconic cricket ground in Melbourne that hosts the Boxing Day Test match each year? |
D) Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), also known as 'The G', is Australia's largest stadium with a capacity of 100,024. The Boxing Day Test at the MCG is one of cricket's most prestigious annual events. |