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Question 1: Who is credited with the development of the modern periodic table?
Question 2: The smallpox vaccine is the first vaccine to be developed against a contagious disease. Who is credited with developing it?
Edward Jenner developed the smallpox vaccine in 1796. His discovery laid the groundwork for the science of immunization and has saved countless lives since. Smallpox was declared eradicated worldwide in 1980, thanks to widespread vaccination efforts.
Question 3: When was the first Lamington cake believed to be made?
The Lamington cake is believed to have been first made in 1900 by Armand Galland, a French chef working for Lord Lamington, the Governor of Queensland. It was an improvised creation made to serve unexpected guests, and it has since become a popular Australian dessert.
Question 4: The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was located in which ancient city?
The Temple of Artemis, dedicated to the Greek goddess Artemis, was completed around 550 BC in the ancient city of Ephesus (modern-day Turkey). It was destroyed in a series of events and eventually lost to history.
Question 5: In which city was Australian actor Hugh Jackman born?
Hugh Jackman, best known for his role as Wolverine in the X-Men film series, was born on October 12, 1968, in Sydney, Australia.
Question 6: What famous actor was elected as California Governor in 2003?
Arnold Schwarzenegger, an Austrian-American actor and former professional bodybuilder, served as the 38th Governor of California from 2003 to 2011. Ronald Reagan, another actor, served as the 33rd Governor of California before becoming the 40th President of the United States.
Question 7: The classic Australian novel "Picnic at Hanging Rock" was written by which author?
"Picnic at Hanging Rock" was published in 1967 and is set in 1900, telling the story of the mysterious disappearance of several schoolgirls during an outing to Hanging Rock, Victoria. The book was later adapted into a critically acclaimed film in 1975.
Question 8: When referring to time zones, what does the abbreviation "GMT" stand for?
Greenwich Mean Time is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, UK. It is used as the reference time for time zones around the world.
Question 9: How many states are there in Australia?
Australia has 6 states: New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania. In addition to the states, there are also two mainland territories, the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory.
Question 10: In which year did the Battle of Gallipoli take place?
The Battle of Gallipoli was a campaign of World War I that took place on the Gallipoli Peninsula, involving British, French, Australian, and New Zealand forces against the Ottoman Empire. The campaign lasted from April 25, 1915, to January 9, 1916, resulting in a victory for the Ottoman Empire.
Dmitri Mendeleev, a Russian chemist, proposed the modern periodic table in 1869. He arranged the elements based on their atomic masses and properties, leaving gaps for elements that had not yet been discovered.