1. What famous band was the lead singer of Foo Fighters, Dave Grohl, previously in? 2. Who was the American Music Awards Artist of the Year for 2009? a. Kings of Leon b. Lady Gaga c. Taylor Swift d. Michael Jackson 3. Which band sang these two popular 90’s songs? • Champagne Supernova • Wonderwall 4. Which song are these lyrics from? Making my way downtown Walking fast Faces passed And I'm home bound 5. What were the names of the four members of the Beatles? 6. What year did Elvis Presley die? 7. Which Canadian rapper is featured in the song “Un-Thinkable” by Alicia Keys? 8. What is the name of the term in musical notation that is used to indicate an unmodified pitch? 9. Which TV show was the song “Forever Young” by Youth Group featured on? 10. What does ‘a Capella’ mean? 11. Michael Jackson had a pet chimp. What was his name? 12. What is the name of Miley Cyrus’ father? 13. Queen Latifah, John Travolta and Michelle Pfeiffer starred in which 2007 musical film? 14. Which hip hop star wears a bandaid on his cheek? 15. What country is pop/R&B singer Rhianna originally from? 16. Name the artist and song associated with these lyrics: The path that I’m walkin’, I must go alone I must take baby steps til I’m, full grown, full grown Fairy tales don’t always have a happy ending do they? And I foresee the dark ahead if I stay. 17. Name the lead singer of the 90s rock band No Doubt. 18. Which singer/song-writer has dated Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jessica Simpson and Jennifer Aniston? 19. In which year was Jessica Mauboy the runner on Australian Idol? 20. What is the name of the thin strip of material which vibrates to produce a sound on a saxophone? 21. Which influential German composer was born in 1770 and began to lose his hearing at the age of 31? 22. What is a metronome? 23. Which decade did music TV show Video Hits first air in Australia in? 24. Which band was responsible for the song “We are the Champions”? 25. What’s the next line of Chris Brown’s “With you”: “You mean to me What I mean to you and… Together baby, There is nothing we won’t do...” 1. What famous band was the lead singer of Foo Fighters, Dave Grohl, previously in? A: Nirvana 2. Who was the American Music Awards Artist of the Year for 2009? a. Kings of Leon b. Lady Gaga c. Taylor Swift (answer) d. Michael Jackson 3. Which band sang these two popular 90’s songs? -Champagne Supernova -Wonderwall A: Oasis 4. Which song are these lyrics from? Making my way downtown Walking fast Faces passed And I'm home bound A: A Thousand Miles by Vanessa Carlton 5. What were the names of the four members of the Beatles? A: Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr 6. What year did Elvis Presley die? A: 1977 7. Which Canadian rapper is featured in the song “UnThinkable” by Alicia Keys? A: Drake 8. What is the name of the term in musical notation that is used to indicate an unmodified pitch? A: A “natural” 9. Which TV show was the song “Forever Young” by Youth Group featured on? A: The O.C 10. What does ‘a Capella’ mean? A: Unaccompanied voices 11. Michael Jackson had a pet chimp. What was his name? A: Bubbles 12. What is the name of Miley Cyrus’ father? A: Billy Ray Cyrus 13. Queen Latifah, John Travolta and Michelle Pfeiffer starred in which 2007 musical film? A: Hairspray 14. Which hip hop star wears a bandaid on his cheek? A: Nelly 15. What country is pop/R&B singer Rhianna originally from? A: Barbados 16. Name the artist and song associated with these lyrics: The path that I’m walkin’, I must go alone I must take baby steps til I’m, full grown, full grown Fairy tales don’t always have a happy ending do they? And I foresee the dark ahead if I stay. A. Fergie, Big girls don’t cry 17. Name the lead singer of the 90s rock band No Doubt A: Gwen Stefani 18. Which singer song writer has dated Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jessica Simpson and Jennifer Aniston? A: John Mayer 19. In which year was Jessica Mauboy the runner on Australian Idol? A: 2006 20. What is the name of the thin strip of material which vibrates to produce a sound on a saxophone? A: Reed 21. Which influential German composer was born in 1770 and began to lose his hearing at the age of 31? A: Ludwig van Beethoven 22. What is a metronome? A: any device that produces regular, metrical ticks (beats). 23. Which decade did music TV show Video Hits first air in Australia in? A: The 80s (June 1986) 24. Which band was responsible for the song “We are the Champions” A: Queen 25. What’s the next line of Chris Brown’s “With you”: You mean to me What I mean to you and… Together baby, There is nothing we won’t do... A: “Cause if I got you, I don’t need money, I don’t need cars, Girl you’re my all…” Which country won the 2002 FIFA World Cup? 1. Which country won the 2002 FIFA World Cup? 2. What gas is the earths atmosphere mostly composed of? 3. Which two African countries are the Victoria Falls located between? 4. What does “D.C” stand for in the name “Washington D.C”? 5. Which Australian Olympic swimmer allowed Ian Thorpe to take his place after false starting at the 2004 Olympics trials? 6. Which country belongs to this national flag? 7. What was the name of William Shakespeare’s wife? 8. Who is famous for controversially saying the line “God save the Queen, because nothing will save the Governor General”? 9. In which hand does the Statue of Liberty hold a torch? 10. What is the Australian blood alcohol limit for bus and taxi drivers? 11. What is Agoraphobia a fear of? 12. Who wrote the Anzac Legend? 13. What is the capital city of Burma? 14. What is the official currency of Indonesia? 15. Who wrote the famous novel “To Kill A Mockingbird”? 16. What animal is featured on the Australian 10 cent coin? 17. Where is the shortest bone in the body located and what’s its name? 18. What is the name of the highest mountain in Africa? 19. What is the name of the coloured part of the eye? 20. Who was the Australian Prime Minister from 1983 to 1991? 21. Which artist is famous for painting still life paintings of sunflowers? 22. Which team won the 2003 Rugby Union World Cup? 23. What year did the bombing of Darwin occur? 24. How many stars are on the Chinese flag? 25. Name the two car companies that compete in the annual event ‘Bathurst 1000’? 1. Which country won the 2002 FIFA world cup? A: Brazil 2. What gas is the earth’s atmosphere mostly composed of? A: Nitrogen 3. Which two African countries are the Victoria Falls located between? A: Zambia and Zimbabwe 4. What does “D.C” stand for in the name “Washington D.C”? A: District of Columbia 5. Which Australian Olympic swimmer allowed Ian Thorpe to take his place after false starting at the 2004 Olympics trials? A: Craig Stevens 6. Which country belongs to this national flag? A: Malta 7. What was the name of William Shakespeare’s wife? A: Anne Hathaway 8. Who is famous for controversially saying the line “God save the Queen, because nothing will save the Governor General”? A: Gough Whitlam 9. In which hand does the Statue of Liberty hold a torch? A: Her right 10. What is the Australian blood alcohol limit for bus and taxi drivers? A: 0.02 11. What is Agoraphobia a fear of? A: Open spaces 12. Who wrote the Anzac Legend? A: Ashmead Bartlett 13. What is the capital city of Burma? A: Rangoon 14. What is the official currency of Indonesia? A: The Rupiah 15. Who wrote the famous novel “To Kill A Mockingbird”? A: Harper Lee 16. What animal is featured on the Australian 10 cent coin? A: A lyrebird 17. Where is the shortest bone in the body located and what’s its name? A: The stirrup, located in the ear 18. What is the name of the highest mountain in Africa? A: Mount Kilimanjaro 19. What is the name of the coloured part of the eye? A: The “Iris” 20. Who was the Australian Prime Minister from 1983 to 1991? A: Bob Hawke 21. Which artist is famous for painting still life paintings of sunflowers? A: Vincent Van Gogh 22. Which team won the 2003 Rugby Union World Cup? A: England 23. What year did the bombing of Darwin occur? A: 1942 24. How many stars are on the Chinese flag? A: 5 25. Name the two car companies that compete in the annual event ‘Bathurst 1000’? A: Holden and Ford 1. What is the name of the duck featured in Hey Hey It’s Saturday? 2. What year did Facebook begin? 3. What brand of shoe are Chuck Taylor All stars? 4. What year were Beyblades introduced? 5. What year was the Nokia 5110 released? 6. What is the name of the ninja turtle that wears the orange mask in the TV show TMNT? 7. What were the 3 ingredients originally chosen to create the Powerpuff Girls? 8. Who plays Kim in the Australian TV show Kath and Kim? 9. Which modified household appliance did James Dyson invent? 10. What is the name of Paris Hilton’s father? 12. Which decade was “the mullet” most popular in? 13. What is Tony Hawk famous for? 14. According to modern slang, what is a gold digger? 15. What does the text shorthand A.O.M.M mean? 16. What is the best selling Nintendo DS game of all time? 17. What is the highest Australian TV award that is given annually? 18. Tom Anderson is a 39 year old Californian who did something cool on the internet. What was it? 19. Without looking, what are the numbers on a phone keypad (on dictionary, excluding spaces) that would be used to spell “The Salvos”? 20. What was Sir Donald Bradman’s batting average? 21. Who sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to US President John F Kennedy on May 19th 1962? 22. Which significant event occurred on June 25th 2009? 23. Name all four current members of ‘The Wiggles’. 24. Name Hilary Duff’s famous sister? 25. What is the name of the plastic blowing horn that became famous during the 2010 FIFA World Cup? 1. What is the name of the duck featured in Hey Hey It’s Saturday? A: Plucka Duck 2. What year did Facebook begin? A: 2004 3. What brand of shoe are Chuck Taylor All stars? A: Converse 4. What year were Beyblades introduced? A: 2002 5. What year was the Nokia 5110 released? A: 1998 6. What is the name of the ninja turtle that wears the orange mask in the TV show TMNT? A: Michelangelo 7. What were the 3 ingredients originally chosen to create the Powerpuff Girls? A: Sugar, spice, and everything nice 8. Who plays Kim in the Australian TV show Kath and Kim? A: Gina Riley 9. Which modified household appliance did James Dyson invent? A: Bagless Vacuum Cleaner 10. What is the name of Paris Hilton’s father? A: Richard (Rick) Hilton 11. Which celebrity is known for calling things that are attractive “fierce” A: Tyra Banks 12. Which decade was “the mullet” most popular in? A: The 80s 13. What is Tony Hawk famous for? A: Skateboarding 14. According to modern slang, what is a gold digger? A: A woman who seeks money and expensive gifts from men. 15. What does the text shorthand A.O.M.M mean? A: Always on my mind. 16. What is the best selling Nintendo DS game of all time? A: Nintendogs 17. What is the highest Australian TV award that is given annually? A: The Gold Logie 18. Tom Anderson is a 39 year old Californian who did something cool on the internet. What was it? A: Co-founded myspace. 19. Without looking, what are the numbers on a phone keypad (on dictionary, excluding spaces) that would be used to spell “The Salvos”? A: 843 725867 20. What was Sir Donald Bradman’s batting average? A: 99.94 21. Who sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to US President John F Kennedy on May 19th 1962? A: Marilyn Munro 22. Which significant event occurred on June 25th 2009? A: Michael Jackson’s death 23. Name all four current members of ‘The Wiggles’. A: Sam, Murray, Geoff and Anthony. 24. Name Hilary Duff’s famous sister? A: Haylie Duff 25. What is the name of the plastic blowing horn that became famous during the 2010 FIFA World Cup? A: The vuvuzela 1. What year was the movie “The Little Rascals” released? 2. Who plays Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter film series? 3. What country was Napoleon Dynamite’s best friend from? 4. Which Australian actor featured in the TV series Nip/Tuck, Charmed and the Fantastic Four films is the son of a former Australian Prime Minister? 5. Which movie is this famous quote from? “My Mama always said, 'Life was like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're gonna get.” 6. Who sings the TV show ‘Friends’ theme song “I’ll Be There For You”? 7. Of which US State is actor Arnold Schwarzenegger the Governor? 8. What year was Home Alone 3 released? 9. What was the name of the first film that Jessica Simpson appeared in? 10. What is the current highest grossing Australian film? 11. What is the current most expensive movie ever made? 12. Which actress provides the voice of ‘Dory’ in “Finding Nemo”? 13. What is the name of the character played by David Spade in the 90’s TV show “Just Shoot Me”? 14. In which year was the first Shrek movie released? 15. Which current TV series stars Lea Michelle, Chris Colfer and Jane Lynch? 16. Which has been running for the most years – Home and Away or Neighbours? 17. Who is married to Demi Moore in real life? 18. Who played Dorothy in the 1939 film “The Wizard of Oz”? 19. True or False – Heath Ledger once had a minor role on Neighbours? 20. Which animated movie featured the characters Norma Jean, Gloria and Mumble? 21. What is the full name of the main character in the Back to the Future trilogy? 22. In the TV show iCarly, what is the last name of the principal at Ridgeway, the school where Carly, Sam, and Freddie attend? 23. What are the first and last names of all three judges on Australia’s Got Talent (2010)? 24. Which 2008 movie did Will Smith play a vigilante super hero in? 25. Who designed and created Bart Simpson? 1. What year was the movie “The Little Rascals” released? A: 1994 2. Who plays Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter film series? A: Tom Felton 3. What country was Napoleon Dynamite’s best friend from? A: Mexico 4. Which Australian actor featured in the TV series Nip/Tuck, Charmed and the Fantastic Four films is the son of a former Australian Prime Minister? A: Julian McMahon 5. Which movie is this famous quote from? “My Mama always said, 'Life was like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're gonna get.” A: Forrest Gump 6. Who sings the TV show ‘Friends’ theme song “I’ll Be There For You”? A: The Rembrandts 7. Of which US State is actor Arnold Schwarzenegger the Governor? A: California 8. What year was Home Alone 3 released? A: 1997 9. What was the name of the first film that Jessica Simpson appeared in? A: The Dukes of Hazzard 10. What is the current highest grossing Australian film? A: Crocodile Dundee 11. What is the current most expensive movie ever made? A: Avatar 12. Which actress provides the voice of ‘Dory’ in “Finding Nemo”? A: Ellen Degeneres 13. What is the name of the character played by David Spade in the 90’s TV show “Just Shoot Me”? A: Dennis Finch 14. In which year was the first Shrek movie released? A: 2001 15. Which current TV series stars Lea Michelle, Chris Colfer and Jane Lynch? A: Glee 16. Which has been running for the most years – Home and Away or Neighbours? A: Neighbours 17. Who is married to Demi Moore in real life? A: Ashton Kutcher 18. Who played Dorothy in the 1939 film “The Wizard of Oz”? A: Judy Garland 19. True or False – Heath Ledger once had a minor role on Neighbours? A: False. He was on Home and Away 20. Which animated movie featured the characters Norma Jean, Gloria and Mumble? A: Happy Feet 21. What is the full name of the main character in the Back to the Future trilogy? A: Marty (Martin) McFly 22. In the TV show iCarly, what is the last name of the principal at Ridgeway, the school where Carly, Sam, and Freddie attend? A: Franklin (his first name is Ted) 23. What are the first and last names of all three judges on Australia’s Got Talent (2010)? A: Kyle Sandilands, Dannii Minogue and Brian McFadden 24. Which 2008 movie did Will Smith play a vigilante super hero in? A: Hancock 25. Who designed and created Bart Simpson? A: Matt Groening 1. What is the ‘General’ of The Salvation Army? 2. What are the 7 ranks of officer in The Salvation Army? 3. In which year did The Salvation Army start in Australia? 4. Who was the last Australian General of The Salvation Army? 5. Who is the current General of The Salvation Army? 6. What does DHQ stand for? 7. What do the colour on The Salvation Army flag represent? 8. What are the names of The Agents of Truth? 9. What is the sixth mission priority about? 10. What words appear in the middle of The Salvation Army flag? 11. Who first said that we should ‘save souls, grow saints and serve suffering humanity’? 12. How many countries is The Salvation Army in today? 13. In what city is the International Headquarters for The Salvation Army located? 14. In which state was the first Salvation Army meeting held in Australia? 15. What do the initials S.A.E.S stand for? 16. In which month of the year does the Australian Red Shield appeal usually take place? 17. What denomination did William Booth belong to before he started the Salvos? 19. Who is affectionately known as the ‘mother’ of The Salvation Army? 20. In which country was the 2010 world youth convention held in? 21. How often is the Australian Salvation Army publication Pipeline released? 22. Which Australian biscuit’s name is allegedly a tribute to the Salvos? 23. Which Beatles song is about a Salvation Army orphanage? 24. True or False: In 1885 The Salvation Army successfully campaigned to have the age of consent for sexual activity in the UK raised from 13 years of age to 16 years. 1. What is the ‘General’ of The Salvation Army? A: The number one commander of TSA worldwide 2. What are the 7 ranks of officer in The Salvation Army? A: Lieutenant, Captain, major, Lieut. Colonel, Colonel, Commissioner, General 3. In what year did The Salvation Army start in Australia? A: 1880 4. Who was the last Australian General of The Salvation Army? A: General Linda Bond 5. Who is the current General of The Salvation Army? A: General André Cox 6. What does DHQ stand for? A: Divisional Headquarters 7. What do the colours on The Salvation Army flag represent? A: Red = Blood of Jesus, Blue = Purity, Yellow = Fire of the Holy Spirit 8. What are the names of The Agents of Truth? A: Logan, Eve and Bally 9. What is the sixth mission priority about? A: Youth being trained and sent to the frontline for mission 10. What words appear in the middle of a Salvation Army flag? A: Blood and Fire 11. Who first said we should ‘save souls, grow saints and serve suffering humanity’? A: John Gowans 12. How many countries is The Salvation Army in today? A: 119 13. In what city is the International Headquarters for The Salvation Army located? A: London 14. In which state was the first Salvation Army meeting held in Australia? A: South Australia 15. What do the initials S.A.E.S. stand for? A: Salvation Army Emergency Services 16. In which month of the year does the Australian Red Shield Appeal usually take place? A: May 17. Which denomination was William Booth apart of before he started the Salvos? A: Methodist 19. Who is affectionately known as the ‘mother’ of The Salvation Army? A: Catherine Booth 20. Which country was the 2010 World Youth Convention held in? A: Sweden 21. How often is the Australian Salvation Army publication ‘Pipeline’ released? A: Monthly 22. Which Australian biscuit’s name is allegedly a tribute to the Salvos? A: SAO 23. Which Beatles song is about a Salvation Army orphanage? A: Strawberry Fields Forever 24. True or False: In 1885 The Salvation Army successfully campaigned to have the age of consent for sexual activity in the UK raised from 13 years of age to 16 years. A: True 1. Who is the only woman whose age is mentioned in the Bible? 2. Which word appears 773 692 times in the King James translation of the Bible? 3. What did Samson find in the body of a dead lion? 4. Which book in the Bible is the shortest? 5. How many books in the bible are named after women? 6. Which gospel writes aiming at the Romans? 7. Who was the youngest of Jesus’ disciples? 8. What were Jesus’ last 3 words on the cross? 9. How many times did Jesus have to wake the disciples in the garden of Gethsemane? 10. Where was Paul when he wrote Colossian, Philemon, Ephesians and Philippians? 11. Which man was after God’s own heart? 12. Which chapter in the Bible is known as the Love chapter? 13. Who in the Bible married a prostitute? 14. What gifts did the three wise men give to Jesus when he was born? 15. What are the names of the three people with Daniel in the fiery furnace? 16. What does the word “Gospel” mean? 17. How many pieces of silver did Judas betray Jesus for? 18. What did God do when the people began to build the tower of Babel? 19. What was the first of the ten plagues we read about in Exodus? 20. What was the name of Cain and Abel’s brother? 21. Who had shoes that lasted for 40 years and did not wear out? 22. According to Genesis, what was Noah’s ark made out of? 23. What was the name of Cain’s first son? 24. Name the first woman and man God created? 25. What is the 15th book of the Bible? 1. Who is the only woman whose age is mentioned in the Bible? A: Sarah. 2. Which word appears 773 692 times in the King James translation of the Bible? A: Amen 3. What did Samson find in the body of a dead lion? A: Honey 4. What is the shortest book in the Bible? A: 3 John 5. How many books in the bible are named after women? A: 2 –Ruth and Esther 6. Which gospel writes aiming at the Romans? A: Mark 7. Who was the youngest of Jesus’ disciples? A: John 8. What were Jesus’ last 3 words on the cross? A: “It is finished” Mark 19:30 9. How many times did Jesus have to wake the disciples in the garden of Gethsemane? A: 3 10. Where was Paul when he wrote Colossian, Philemon, Ephesians and Philippians? A: Jail 11. Which man was after God’s own heart? A: David 12. Which chapter in the Bible is known as the Love chapter? A: 1 Corinthians 13 13. Who in the Bible married a prostitute? A: Hosea 14. What gifts did the three wise men give to Jesus when he was born? A: Gold, Myrrh and Frankincense 15. What are the names of the three people with Daniel in the fiery furnace? A: Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego 16. What does the word “Gospel” mean? A: Good news. 17. How many pieces of silver did Judas betray Jesus for? A: 30 18. What did God do when the people began to build the tower of Babel? A: He scrambled their languages so they could not communicate. 19. What was the first of the ten plagues we read about in Exodus? A: Plague of blood, where the waters and streams turned to blood. 20. What was the name of Cain and Abel’s brother? A: Seth 21. Who had shoes that lasted for 40 years and did not wear out? A: The children of Israel in the wilderness 22. According to Genesis, what was Noah’s ark made out of? A: Gopher (or Cyprus) Wood 23. What was the name of Cain’s first son? A: Enoch 24. Name the first woman and man God created? A: Adam and Eve 25. What is the 15th book of the Bible? A: Ezra