The SDC Presents: 21 Trivia Questions About 2021
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The SDC Presents: 21 Trivia Questions About 2021
Let's get our Trivia on! Image source: Shutterstock.
Let's get our Trivia on! Image source: Shutterstock.
You lot know more than anyone how much we love our trivia. We send out trivia questions in our daily newsletters because who doesn't love a daily challenge? And if you get it wrong, you learn something new, so it’s a win, win.
Trivia is also a great way to entertain ourselves, even more so when you play it with your family and friends. So why not take our 21 trivia questions about 2021 and try testing your loved ones? You can even turn it into a pub-like trivia night where you have our 21 questions and tally up who gets the most answers correct! Even if you can’t do this with a bunch of family and friends right now, you can still do it yourself and let us know how many you get correct in the comments below.
All fun and games aside, did you know that answering trivia questions has been shown to improve brain health, particularly in seniors? And because answering trivia questions exercises your mind and allows you to broaden your intelligence, it leads to increased creativity and problem-solving skills, so you’re welcome for the 21 questions…
We will give you one quick hint before we get into the trivia… If you read yesterday’s article about the 21 events that defined 2021 then you may have a better chance of winning than everyone else. If you haven’t, give it a quick read here now!
Okay, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test with our 21 trivia questions about 2021, which cover the biggest and shocking events of the year. We’ve provided a spoiler button under each trivia question, so you can choose your answer, ‘lock it in’ and then check if your answer is correct!
Do you think you can answer them all?
What line in the Australian national anthem, “Advance Australia Fair”, was amended on January 1, 2021?
a. Of beauty rich and rare - Of beauty rich and fair
b. For we are young and free - For we are one and free;
c. With courage, let us all combine- With courage, let us all unite
d. In history’s page, let every stage- In history’s page, let every cage
Answer: B. The words of the Australian national anthem, "Advance Australia Fair", are changed for the first time since 1984, amending the line "For we are young and free" to "For we are one and free".
On January 6, this year, supporters of former US President Donald Trump attacked which US government building?
a. The White House
b. The United States Capitol
c. Federal Triangle
d. United States Supreme Court Building
Answer: B. On January 6, 2021, the United States Capitol was stormed by supporters of Republican President Donald J. Trump.
Where was the first successful double arm and shoulder transplant performed?
a. United States
b. Germany
c. Australia
d. France
Answer: D. Lyon, France.
Where in Australia did the 2020 and 2021 mice plague begin?
a. Victoria
b. Tasmania
c. New South Wales
d. South Australia
Answer: C. The mice spread from New South Wales to Queensland and even South Australia.
In what month did Jon and Maddie establish the Seniors Discount Club?
a. January
b. February
c. April
d. June
Answer: A. Jon and I (Maddie) founded the Seniors Discount Club back in January, however we didn’t actually start our daily newsletter until June.
According to the World Health Organisation, the SARS-Cov-2 virus that causes COVID-19 most likely originated in which animal?
a. Rat
b. Bird
c. Bat
d. Fish
Answer: C. The World Health Organisation (WHO) released its report into the origins of the coronavirus in 2021. It outlined that ‘SARS-CoV-2’, the virus that actually causes COVID-19, most likely arose in bats.
How many year/s did it take The Royal Commission to issue its final report on the Aged Care Quality and Safety investigations?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
Answer: B. It took 2 years for the Royal Commission to issue its final report.
How many people were forced to flee their homes when the state of New South Wales experienced the worst flooding in 60 years in March 2021?
a. 18,000
b. 15,000
c. 2,000
d. 10,000
Answer: A. 18,000 people were forced to evacuate their homes as a result of the floods.
What was the name of the ship that got stuck in the Suez Canal?
a. Ever Given
b. Harmony of the Seas
c. Costa Esmeralda
d. MSC Grandiosa
Answer: A. In March 2021, the Suez Canal was blocked for six days after the grounding of Ever Given, a 20,000 TEU container ship.
When did Prince Philip pass away?
a. April 16, 2021
b. April 9, 2021
c. May 20, 2020
d. April 9, 2020
Answer: B. Prince Philip passed away in Windsor Castle at the age of 99 on the morning of 9 April 2021.
Because of the spread of this COVID-19 variant, Greater Sydney, Wollongong, the Blue Mountains, and the Central Coast were placed under lockdown for 107 days on June 26, 2021
a. Omicron variant
b. Gamma variant
c. Beta variant
d. Delta variant
Answer: D. With an outbreak of the Delta variant spreading rapidly, Australian officials on June 26, 2021 introduced a strict two-week lockdown for all of greater Sydney and the regions surrounding the nation’s largest city.
When was The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide established?
a. May 28, 2020
b. June 17, 2021
c. July 8, 2021
d. September 19, 2020
Answer: C. On 8 July 2021 the Government announced the formal establishment of the Royal Commission into Defence & Veteran Suicide.
After defeating Karolina Pliskova in three sets, who became the first Australian woman to win Wimbledon since 1980?
a. Nick Kyrgios
b. Kimberly Barrel
c. Ash Barty
d. Lizette Cabrera
Answer: C. Ash Barty.
Which Australian city has been chosen to host the 2032 Summer Olympics?
a. Sydney
b. Brisbane
c. Melbourne
d. Perth
Answer: B. The Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games!
How many gold medals did Australia win at the 2020 Olympics?
a. 18
b. 17
c. 19
d. 20
Answer: B. Australia left Tokyo with 46 medals winning 17 gold medals equalling their best total from Athens 2004 along with 7 silver and 22 bronze.
Which country hosted the 2020 Paralympics?
a. China
b. Thailand
c. Malaysia
d. Japan
Answer: D. Trick question?! Japan! The 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games!
The United States withdrew its last remaining troops from Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul on August 30, 2021 after how many years of operations?
a. 20
b. 21
c. 25
d. 18
Answer: A. On August 30, 2021, the US brought an end to its 20-year war in Afghanistan
On September 15, 2021, Australia cancelled its Attack-class submarine deal with France in order to form this security alliance with the United States and the United Kingdom?
a. UKAUS
b. AUKUS
c. USKAU
d. AUUSA
Answer: B. Australia could become the first non-nuclear-weapon state to field a nuclear-powered submarine as part of a new trilateral security partnership with the United States and United Kingdom known as AUKUS.
What was the magnitude of the earthquake in Victoria on September 22, 2021?
a. 6.5
b. 4.9
c. 5.9
d. 4.5
Answer: C. On 22 September 2021, a magnitude 5.9 earthquake rocked Victoria damaging buildings and causing people to run in fear. It was the largest ever recorded in Victoria.
Australia won the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup with an eight-wicket victory over which country?
a. India
b. Scotland
c. Pakistan
d. New Zealand
Answer: D. Australia scripted history on 14 November 2021 to become the new T20 World Cup champions after registering a comprehensive 8 wickets win over New Zealand.
Which countries are boycotting the 2022 Winter Olympics in response to China's record on human rights?
a. US, UK, Canada and Australia
b. Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam
c. Hungary, Italy, France and Finland
d. Norway, Austria, Switzerland, and Sweden
Answer: A. The United States announced a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing to be held on Feb. 4-20. Shortly after the US announced this boycott, the UK, Australia and Canada followed.
We hope you enjoyed answering our top 21 trivia questions. Did your brains get a good workout? Let us know how many questions you managed to get correct in the comments below!
Also, if you enjoyed training your brain with our top 21 trivia questions, we're sure you'll enjoy our top 21 Riddles of 2021 here.
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