Squiz Quiz – 20 October 2023
1. Which state recorded the second-highest ‘No’ vote in the Voice referendum?
Queensland recorded the biggest ‘No’ vote and the ACT was the only state/territory where a majority backed the Voice.
2. What did the Albanese government say its next steps were after the Voice referendum failed?
Opposition leader Peter Dutton also backed down from his previous pledge to hold a second referendum if his government is elected.
3. New Zealand’s new PM, Christopher Luxon, is the former boss of which Kiwi company?
His centre-right National Party is now working to form a coalition after picking up 17 seats.
4. Which country is facing an influx of Palestinian refugees from Gaza?
The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt is the only land route for about a million displaced Palestinians, but Egypt is reluctant to open the border.
5. Russian President Vladimir Putin took a rare trip to China this week to mark which anniversary?
Since its inception, China has spent about $900 billion funding infrastructure projects through Asia and Europe to boost China’s geopolitical influence.
6. According to a new survey, most Aussies associate the word ‘football’ with which sport?
Soccer and the AFL were neck and neck until the latest August survey - smack bank in the middle of the Women’s World Cup…
7. What was the top travel destination for Aussies in the June-August quarter?
Aussies still love Bali, but Italy is becoming one of the top travel destinations. One travel agent put it down to “the White Lotus effect”...
8. What word was deciphered on a 2,000yo scroll unearthed from the ancient Roman city of Herculaneum?
College student Luke Farritor used artificial intelligence to do it, snagging himself a US$40,000 prize.
9. Which notable figure shut down a claim they considered a US presidential run in 2020?
Winfrey said she had urged Republican Senator Mitt Romney to run on an Independent ticket to challenge Donald Trump.
10. Who was deemed to be "the world's most relaxing musician", according to new research?
Swift’s music “has a relaxing pulse,” researchers said.
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