Diana Ross was unquestionably one of the most successful musical artists of all time. This quiz explores some of the aspects of Miss Ross' life and achievements.
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
May 09 19
Category:
R
Man has been preoccupied by fire since pre-historic times. Even today we are prepared to pay good money to be entertained by the premise of fire. Here are a few examples...
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
Oct 03 17
Category:
Fire, Air, Earth, Water in Entertainment
Canada is made up of 10 provinces and three territories. Ten of them are featured in this quiz. Your job is to determine their correct spelling. If you say the clue out loud you will have little trouble conquering the quiz. Enjoy.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
Oct 19 19
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8
Category:
Geography Fractures
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"Heat" (1995) was such a great movie as it featured Pacino and De Niro in the same movie plus the shootout scene has been acclaimed as one of the best. This quiz is not about the movie but its cast.
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
Oct 20 13
Category:
Something in Common
While Phoenix Rising's team members span the globe, each of us has places in other lands on our bucket list that we really, really want to visit. Here is but ten of them...
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
Sep 10 16
Category:
Where am I? Average
Now that there are non-stop flights from Australia to Dallas-Fort Worth, I can meet my FT classmate - in his/her home state of Texas. This quiz is all about a little of America's second largest state.
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
Jul 03 14
Category:
Texas
In the opening decade of the 21th century, Ryan Gosling became an A-list movie star. He has had a series of interesting (but perhaps not as well known as Gosling) co-stars, the basis of this quiz. This quiz is not easy. It contains *SPOILERS*.
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
May 16 15
Category:
Celebrity Connections
Brisbane and Perth are the two capitals furthest apart in contiguous Australia. Come with my American friend, Spit, and I as we cross the continent by car: It's a big country!
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
Jan 04 18
Category:
Australia
When we cut ourselves, we see blood. It looks like a simple red liquid. However it is made up of thousands of compounds which keep us healthy. Let us look at exactly what is in the blood. (British spelling used).
Easier, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
Aug 20 15
Recommended for grades: 10,11,12
Category:
Biology for Kids
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Religion normally transcends political boundaries but in Cuba, the state has had a major role in shaping its religious beliefs. Couple this with a rich African heritage and Cuba has a unique religious identity.
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
Oct 29 19
Category:
World Religions
In an era where games consoles are an everyday part of the teenager's household, in the '80s it was unknown. The Nintendo Entertainment System revolutionised video games at home and were the prototype for the sophisticated console systems to follow.
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
May 10 21
Category:
NES Mixture
Here are nine apparently random questions, each from a different Fun Trivia category, which are linked by a common bond that will become apparent as you answer the questions.
Tough, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
Nov 21 21
Category:
10Q CB Tough
It is no surprise that some of the most successful video games are character-driven. Here are a few examples of how billion dollar media franchises grew out of rudimentary animated characters. Humble origins indeed.
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
May 04 19
Category:
Video Games Mixture
Sport by its very nature means there are going to be some very close finishes. This quiz examines a few such events.
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
Jul 21 19
Category:
They Came Second
You might take it for granted that a quiz called "Take it for Granite" is about a bunch of rocks. Well you would be half-right. Come inside and find out...
Easier, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
Sep 15 18
Category:
Thematic Earth
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After a COVID-spoiled 2020 season, the return of crowds to the NFL punctuated an exciting season. At the end of the regular season only 14 from 32 teams were left to fight their way to Super Bowl LVI. This quiz is about the NFL post-season for 2021/2.
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
Feb 18 22
Category:
Super Bowl 2020s
Sherbet were a distinctly Australian band that had its heyday in the 70s. They played a sophisticated brand of pop that appealled to teenagers and their success can be attributed to the exposure from television appearances as much as musical talent.
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
Jul 01 19
Category:
Sherbet
Determine what words are represented by the letters given in the clue. Use numerals rather than writing out the number in letters: Example - "12 S of the Z" translates as "12 Signs of the Zodiac".
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
Mar 26 22
Category:
Number Phrases
In Quiz #2 in this series you are required to find related smaller words that connect to a parent word (or two). In this case you will be using the letters from "BUENOS AIRES". Let's Tango...
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
Dec 03 17
Category:
Thematic Word Hunt
In this Amazing Race 4 quiz, The Drop Bears are looking at the development of the flush toilet and its requisite accompaniments. Warning: Toilet humour is a distinct possibility.
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
Apr 26 22
Category:
Toilets & Toilet Paper
"The Magic Pudding" by Lindsay Norman is a favourite Australian children's book. See how much you can remember.
Easier, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
May 09 19
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9
Category:
Lindsay, Norman
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This is an Author Challenge. My iPod is quite old and no longer displays the artist, only the song. That's a problem as there are few covers on my iPod. I have lots of different songs with the same title but completely different songs. Can you help?
Tough, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
Aug 08 15
Category:
Same Title
An insight into Australian geography and history is obtained when you examine Australia's electoral system. An unusual feature is that electorates are often named after famous Australians or places. This is an Australian Players' quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
Jun 02 14
Category:
Mixed Australia
Perhaps the measure of a legacy a musician leaves isn't so much the quality of the music he/she recorded but it's the lengths in which their name becomes entrenched in popular culture. This quiz examines the pop culture of Elvis (no surname required).
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
Jul 08 17
Category:
Thematic Men's Names
Come with us on Phoenix Rising's own Amazing Race as we visit landmarks near individual team mates' hometowns. Seat belts on! It's going to be a fast trip around the world.
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
Sep 20 17
Category:
Where am I? Average
Here are ten questions about Australia where all the vowels have been removed from the required word. You need to determine what the entire word is. There are worked examples in the questions to demonstrate how this works. Good Luck!
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
Dec 05 13
Category:
Missing Letters
This quiz is a follow-up to 10 INP (10 Increasing Number Phrases). Determine what words are represented by the letters given in the clue. Follow the hints for each question to help correct annotation. Eg: "12 MoTY" translates as "12 Months of the Year"
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
Jul 17 20
Category:
Number Phrases
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Australia is the world's sixth biggest country yet it only has six states, two (internal) territories and a few external territories. How many can you pick from these fractured words?
Easier, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
Oct 19 19
Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12
Category:
Geography Fractures
A Globetrot Challenge. The second in an occasional series where you get a fifty / fifty chance of getting it right. This time we look at the 36th State - Nevada
Tough, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
May 22 18
Category:
Nevada
In this Author Challenge, (only Kyleisalive could have dreamed up such a title), we look at the majestic architecture of the Aztec civilisation.
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
Jul 09 19
Category:
Architecture
In this Commission 49 Quiz, you are required to find words with letters from "Dragonfly" or "Dragonflies". All of the needed words are connected to these 'parent' words no matter how vaguely. Let's dance.
Easier, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
May 23 20
Category:
Thematic Word Hunt
The Māori language is spoken in New Zealand and is a unique and important component of its history and culture. Let's explore:-
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
Apr 27 20
Category:
Pacific Islands Languages
Do you want a really quick quiz as a warm-up for the tough quizzes ahead? You've come to the right place. Don't worry about re-filling your coffee cup: your coffee will be too hot to drink after you finish this quiz...
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
Aug 09 14
Category:
Mixed 10 Qn Average A
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A pleonasm is the opposite of an oxymoron (which involves contradicting terms used together). Pleonasms are redundant phraseology. If the title of this quiz was "Pleonasms and Redundant Phrasing", this would be a pleonasm.
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
Sep 23 17
Category:
Synonyms and Antonyms
"Par for the course" is an idiom or cliche about things in life being ordinary. In this quiz, we investigate, across a swag of sports, extraordinary scoring occasions that are anything but par for the course.
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
Feb 05 21
Category:
Wide World of Sports
The heartbeat is the very essence of life. As long as you have a heartbeat you are alive. However how the human heart evolved and works is a masterpiece of complexity. Here is how it all unfolded...
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
Oct 09 20
Category:
Evolution
This quiz is dedicated to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, who passed away in August 2018. One of her best known songs is "Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves".
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
Aug 26 18
Category:
Thematic Family Members
Whilst we tend to look at flags as an identity of any given state, if we twist that perception and look as white flags as a concept, then flags take on a whole new meaning. This quiz explores the variety of white flags. This is an Author challenge.
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
Jan 12 23
Category:
Flags and Symbols
Canals are major engineering feats and any decision to construct one was a huge decision. Canal or Can Not?
Tough, 10 Qns, 1nn1,
Jun 21 25
Category:
Bodies of Water