Official Grand Total for 2008!

Well we have finally got an official total for the TACO Trivia Nights for 2008.

We raised... $9439.50

Nice effort! Nearly clocked ten thousand!

We have been sending emails out and encouraging people to join the vision for 2009, as we take the TACO initiative global. Maybe you know someone that might want to become a Territorial TACO Coordinator for their Salvation Army territory? Maybe you could jump on board and run a TACO Trivia Night in 2009.

Territorial TACO Coordinators

I have been sending some emails out recently, because we're looking for some Territorial TACO Coordinators. Here's the deal:
We want to run TACO Trivia Nights around the Globe. Within each Territory of The Salvation Army we need a Coordinator who can encourage people to run TACO Nights, help facilitate the admin required and just promote the idea around the whole Territory.

I'm dreaming of having Territorial TACO Coordinators around many Countries in the First World. We could raise thousands of dollars to help train Cadets overseas. This is above and beyond our Salvation Army appeals, and beyond our regular giving.

Oh by the way, lots of people have been reaching this site via 'Google' because they have been searching for Trivia Questions. Nice.

If you are interested or know someone who is, have them email me at:
peter.brookshaw@aus.salvationarmy.org

God bless!

Science and Nature Trivia Questions (3)

Science and Nature Trivia Questions (3)

1. A material that can be decomposed by natural biological processes is called bio-what?
(degradable – that is, biodegradable)
2. What is the name of the former ‘planet’ of our Solar System?
(Pluto)
3. What is the chemical symbol for the element, Boron?
(B)
4. The vessels that carry blood away from the heart are called what?
(Arteries)
5. Water boils at how many degrees Celsius?
(100 C)
6. What is the atomic number of beryllium?
(4)
7. Starting with 'C' what element prevents osteoporosis?
(Calcium)
8. Global warming causes the sea levels to either (a) rise, (b) stay the same, or (c) lower
(Rise)
9. Which scientist created the lightbulb?
(Thomas Edison)
10. Named after Edmond Halley, is the name of which famous comet?
(Halley's Comet)


Something to ponder: Have you ever wondered who created such an intricate, wonderful creation? Surely its not by chance?

TACO Trivia is Going Global

Well, this year the TACO Trivia Nights went really well in the Australia Southern Territory - 10 venues, $8,500 raised for Salvation Army Training Colleges overseas...

Next year, we are wanting other Territories to run their own TACO Trivia Nights, raising much needed funds to train cadets overseas. So spread the word.

Some things we are looking to do in the near future are:
* Create a large collection of Trivia Questions found on this blog to help with running a Trivia Night
* Help you with running your own TACO Trivia Night
* Share some of the vision of where TACO Trivia Funds are allocated
* Update the blog to be user-friendly for people right around the world

The future is exciting. Please pass the word on, and if you read this or know someone who is interested, email me at: peter.brookshaw@aus.salvationarmy.org

Geography Trivia Questions (2)

Geography Trivia Questions (2)

1. What Country's flag has a white background and a red circle in the middle?
(Japan)
2. Angola is found in which continent?
(Africa)
3. Which sea is found to the east of Italy?
(Adriatic Sea)
4. North of Turkey is the 'what colour' sea?
(Black)
5. What is the capital of Sri Lanka?
(Colombo)
6. Which is further from the Sun, Saturn or Jupiter?
(Saturn)
7. What is the world's coldest continent?
(Antartica)
8. Which country consumes the most oil per day?
(USA)
9. What is the capital of Denmark?
(Copenhagen)
10. Which has the biggest land mass? - Iraq, Saudi Arabia or Turkey?
(Saudi Arabia)


Just a thought: 'Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from God's presence?' (Psalm 139: 7)

Bible Trivia Questions (2)

Bible Trivia Questions (2)

1. When the Holy Spirit first fell on the people, it was called the day of what?
(Pentecost)
2. Who was the disciple that betrayed Jesus?
(Judas)
3. How many times did Peter deny Jesus?
(3 times)
4. Name the 4 gospels.
(Matthew, Mark, Luke, John)
5. How many books in the Old Testament?
(39)
6. On what mountain did Elijah destroy the prophets of Baal?
(Mount Carmel)
7. Moses led the Israelits out of which country?
(Egypt)
8. Ephesians chapter 6 mentions the armour of God. One of the pieces is the breastplate of what?
(Righteousness)
9. What was the name of Jesus' step-grandfather?
(Heli)
10. Gideon went into battel against which army?
(The Midianites)


Just a thought: 'May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed' (Psalm 20: 4)

Bible Trivia Questions (1)

Bible Trivia Questions (1)

1. Who led the Israelites into the promised land?
(Joshua)
2. Who wrote, 'I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes'?
(The Apostle Paul)
3. God created living creatures on what day?
(Sixth)
4. Ezekiel chapter 37 talks about a valley of dry what?
(Bones)
5. How many tribes of Israel were there?
(12)
6. Moses was said to be slow of what?
(Speech)
7. In the Book of Revelation how many churches are there?
(7)
8. In John chapter 13, what does Jesus wash?
(The Disciples' feet)
9. What was Samuel's mother's name?
(Hannah)
10. Psalm 23 says, 'The Lord is my...' what?
(Shepherd)


Quick Thought: 'I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh' (Ezekiel 36:26)

Science & Nature Trivia Questions (2)

Science & Nature Trivia Questions (2)

1. What is the square root of 25, then divided by 5?
(1)
2. In relation to computers, ROM stands for what?
(Read – only memory)
3. Starting with ‘G’, all sugar and starch which enters our bodies are converted into which molecule?
(glucose or glycogen)
4. What are the two letters symbolizing the chemical element ‘Einsteinium’?
(Es)
5. Deoxyribonucleic acid is better known as what?
(DNA)
6. A farmer has 10 cows. All but six of them die. How many are left?
(6)
7. You are in a running race and you overtake third place. What place are you in?
(third)
8. What was the first animal to be sent into space?
(a dog)
9. Parallel with the equator and in the northern hemisphere is the tropic of what?
(Cancer)
10. What is the most abundant metal in the earth’s crust?
(Aluminium)

Aussie Sport Trivia Questions (2)

Aussie Sport Trivia Questions (2)

1. How many AFL teams are not based in Victoria?
(6)
2. What sporting event is traditionally run on the first Tuesday in November?
(Melbourne Cup)
3. Name the Australian athlete who won Gold on the Pole Vault in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
(Steve Hooker)
4. Australian Leisel Jones is a World champion in which sport?
(Swimming)
5. Lauren Jackson represents Australia in which sport?
(Basketball)
6. The “Awesome Foursome” represented Australia in what sport?
(Rowing)
7. In what sport does Australia play New Zealand for the Bledisloe Cup?
(Rugby Union)
8. In 1983, what yacht won Australia the America’s Cup?
(Australia II)
9. Mark Webber drives for which Formula 1 racing team?
(Red Bull Racing)
10. Who scored the final penalty against Uruguay that put the Socceroos into the 2006 Soccer World Cup?
(John Aloisi)

Technology Trivia Questions (1)

Technology Trivia Questions (1)

1. Which company invented the Windows computer operating system?
(Microsoft)
2. Google is an example of what sort of web site?
(Search Engine)
3. What device is used to connect a computer to the internet through telephone lines?
(Modem)
4. What is the abbreviation SMS short for?
(Short Message Service)
5. In terms of the internet, what do the initials WWW stand for?
(World Wide Web)
6. The CPU is the “brain” for a computer, but was does CPU stand for?
(Central Processing Unit)
7 In which decade of the 20th century was the first computer built?
(1940s – 5th decade)
8. What new mobile phone network did Telstra introduce to replace the CDMA network?
(Next G network)
9. The “Black Box” Flight Data Recorder was invented in which country?
(Australia)
10. In 1876, who invented the telephone?
(Alexander Graham Bell)

Entertainment Trivia Questions (2)

Entertainment Trivia Questions (2)

1. What colour is Shrek?
(Green)
2. What planet did Superman come from?
(Krypton)
3. Who was the first person to cross Niagara Falls on a tightrope?
(Blondin)
4. Who stars as Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies?
(Johnny Depp)
5. The Beatles came from which English city?
(Liverpool)
6. In what year was colour television invented?
(1940)
7. Who is the author of the Harry Potter novels?
(J.K. Rowling)
8. Which song, performed by Elton John at the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, has sold more copies World-wide than any other?
(Candle In The Wind)
9. Which Australian won the 1997 Best Actor Academy Award for his role in the movie Shine?
(Geoffrey Rush)
10. Which American film legend who died in 1979, was born in 1907 with the name Marion Morrison?
(John Wayne)

Aussie Sport Trivia Questions (1)

Australian Sport Trivia Questions (1)

1. Name the athlete who won Australia’s first ever Gold Medal at the Winter Olympics in 2002.
(Steven Bradbury)
2. Which of the Chappell cricketing brothers is the oldest?
(Ian)
3. Which horse won the 2002 Melbourne Cup?
(Media Puzzle)
4. Who was the victim of Shane Warne’s notorious ‘ball of the century’?
(Mike Gatting)
5. Who won a record six Australian Open Ironman titles between 1987 and 1994?
(Trevor Hendy)
6. Who won the 2006 AFL Grand final by one point?
(West Coast Eagles)
7. The female Australian basketball team who play in the Olympics are called the what?
(Opals)
8. What sport am I? The sport is controlled by the ITTF, and was founded in 1926. Since 1988 this sport has been an event in the Olympic games; it has events in both singles and doubles. The sport is well represented in the movie, Forrest Gump.
(Table Tennis)
9. The Brisbane Lions were formally known as what?
(Fitzroy)
10. Phillip Island (Victoria, Australia), is known generally for what sport?
(Motorsport - Car Racing/Motorbikes)

History Trivia Questions (1)

History Trivia Questions (1)

1. Who was Germany’s leader during World War 2?
(Adolf Hitler)
2. Who, in 1969, was the first man to step foot on the Moon?
(Neil Armstrong)
3. In what year was the devastating South East Asian Boxing Day tsunami?
(2004)
4. Which maritime disaster occurred on April 14, 1912?
(Sinking of Titanic)
5. What symbol of Communism, built in 1961, came crashing down in November 1989?
(Berlin Wall)
6. In 1987, Colonel Rambuka led a military coup against the government of which Pacific nation?
(Fiji)
7. Great Britain and Argentina went to war in 1982 after Argentina invaded which British Commonwealth country?
(Falkland Islands)
8. Which American city was devastated by an earthquake in 1906?
(San Francisco)
9. In May 1953, which New Zealander became the first person to reach the summit of Mount Everest?
(Sir Edmund Hillary)
10. In 1936, civil war broke out in which country?
(Spain)

Geography Trivia Questions (1)

Geography Trivia Questions (1)

1. How many continents are there?
(Seven)
2. Which country has the greatest population?
(China)
3. What is the body of water that separates England and France called?
(English Channel)
4. What is the World’s longest river?
(Nile River)
5. What is the capital city of South Korea?
(Seoul)
6. In what mountain range will you find Mount Everest?
(Himalayas)
7. How many countries make up the area known as Scandinavia?
(Four)
8. Prague is the capital city of which country?
(Czech Republic)
9. What is the name of the country formerly known as Ceylon?
(Sri Lanka)
10. Angel Falls, the World’s largest waterfall, is located in which South American country?(Venezuela)

Children's Trivia Questions (1)

Children's Trivia Questions (1)

1. Star Wars was created by who?
(George Lucas)
2. In the movie, ‘Kung Fu Panda’, what type of animal is ‘Po’?
(Panda)
3. Hannah Montana is also known as who?
(Miley Cyrus)
4. Who jumped into stardom, with the debut single, ‘Grace Kelly’?
(Mika)
5. What is the name of the blue hedgehog made famous by Sega?
(Sonic – the hedgehog)
6. Yasmin, Cloe, Sasha and Jade are what brand of toys?
(Bratz dolls)
7. In Scooby Doo, who is Scoobies closest human friend?
(Shaggy)
8. Who plays the voice of ‘Donkey’ in Shrek?
(Eddie Murphy)
9. What’s the name of the main actress who plays the princess, in ‘The Princess Diaries’?
(Anne Hathaway)
10. What brand of tools does Wile E. Coyote use to try to capture Road Runner?
(ACME)

Science & Nature Trivia Questions (1)

Science & Nature Trivia Questions (1)

1. What is the chemical formula for methane?
(CH4)
2. What planet is closest to the sun?
(Mercury)
3. Anatomy is the study of what?
(Human Body)
4. What is the largest animal currently inhabiting the Earth?
(Blue Whale)
5. What is the hardest substance on Earth?
(Diamond)
6. What is the science of studying rocks, soil, and all substances that constitute the Earth?
(Geology)
7. What is the well-known formula for Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity?
E = mc2 (E = mc squared: E = mc to the power of 2)
8. State the mathematical constant 'pi' to at least 3 decimal places.
(3.141 or 3.142)
9. What part of an atom has a negative charge?
(Electron)
10. What was the name of the first Space Shuttle launched in 1981?
(Columbia)

Entertainment Trivia Questions (1)

Entertainment Trivia Questions (1)

1. What is the Japanese pastime of singing along to music called?
(Karaoke)
2. With what type of acting do you not speak?
(Mime)
3. What is the name of Charlie Brown's dog?
(Snoopy)
4. In text language, what does atm stand for?
(at the moment)
5. 'Cool Runnings' is the story of what country's Olympic bobsled team?
(Jamaica)
6. Name all of the seven dwarfs.
(Happy, Bashful, Sneezy, Doc, Grumpy, Dopey)
7. Who played Arthur Fonzierelli in the sitcom Happy Days?
(Henry Winkler)
8. Marshall Bruce Mathers III is the real name of which rap star?
(Eminem)
9. The movie 'Evita' features which American singer?
(Madonna)
10. Name the actor of the English show 'Some mothers do 'ave em' who plays Frank Spencer?
(Michael Crawford)

Awesome year!

Well, we have raised unofficially over $8,500 from ten venues around Australia this year. A big thank you to all the guys that helped. Next year is going to happen, as one of the new cadets takes on the TACO challenge. I'm going to focus on trying to take the TACO concept global and see if other Training College's and Territories will run with the TACO idea, and raise heaps of money for Training Cadets overseas.

You know there are about 1,000 new cadets every year in The Salvation Army. The General wants to make that 1,500. Bring it on.

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