Round 3 - History and Geography

Q1
The USA became aware of Soviet plans to station missiles in Cuba, in 1962. What was the surname of the Soviet leader at that point?
Nikita Kruschev
Q2
What colour is the star on the flag of Vietnam?
Yellow / Gold
Q3
Elon Musk became the majority shareholder of which electric car, solar panel and electricity storage company in 2004?
Tesla
Q4
Mogadishu is the capital of which African country?
Somalia
Q5
Which woman became Prime Minister of Italy in October 2022?
Giorgia Meloni
Q6
Which iconic London landmark features four bronze lions known as the Landseer Lions at its base?
Nelson's Column
Q7
What two tools were on the flag of the former Soviet Union?
Hammer & Sickle
Q8
The Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran and what other TWO countries?
Oman and the UAE
Q9
Which English monarch commissioned the Domesday Book?
William The Conqueror / William I
Q10
In what real Australian city is the fictional Neighbors suburb of Erinsborough?
Melbourne