BTN Classroom Episode 12, 2024

Question 1

What is the percentage of transgender and gender diverse young people in Australia who don't feel safe at school?

Accepted Answer

D) 75%

Question 2

What does IDAHOBIT stand for?

Accepted Answer

A) International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia

Question 3

What is one of the challenges the Treasurer is facing this year?

Accepted Answer

B) Inflation

Question 4

Approximately how many people are eligible to vote in elections happening around the world this year?

Accepted Answer

D) 4 billion

Question 5

In what year did the World Health Organisation declassify homosexuality as a mental health disorder?

Accepted Answer

C) 1990

Question 6

What is one way the government gets its money?

Accepted Answer

C) Taxing businesses and individuals

Question 7

According to the International Telecommunication Union, how many mobile subscriptions were in use worldwide in 2022?

Accepted Answer

D) 8.58 billion

Question 8

According to a new report from France, until what age should children not own a smartphone at all?

Accepted Answer

B) 11

Question 9

What is the name of the current Treasurer of Australia?

Accepted Answer

D) Jim Chalmers

Question 10

What is the federal budget?

Accepted Answer

A) A plan for the government's expenses

Question 11

What does it mean when the country is in surplus?

Accepted Answer

A) The country is earning more than it spends

Question 12

What is one thing the government has already announced will feature in the budget?

Accepted Answer

A) Help for students

Question 13

What do the Greek words "Demos" and "Kratos" mean when combined to form the word "Democracy"?

Accepted Answer

B) Rule by the people

Question 14

According to the French report, at what age should children be allowed to have a phone that's connected to the internet?

Accepted Answer

B) 13

Question 15

Why is the government trying to keep as many people as happy as possible?

Accepted Answer

B) Because there is an election coming up next year

Question 16

Which of the following social media apps did the French report recommend banning until the age of 18?

Accepted Answer

C) Instagram

Question 17

What is the phenomenon called when people compare themselves to others' highlight reels on social media?

Accepted Answer

A) Social comparison

Question 18

Who is responsible for deciding where to allocate the money in the budget?

Accepted Answer

C) The Treasurer

Question 19

According to some studies, how many hours a day on average are some kids spending on their phones?

Accepted Answer

C) 7-8 hours

Question 20

What percentage of queer young people in Australia don't feel safe at school being out and open?

Accepted Answer

C) 60%

Questions 20