November Quiz

In the United States, a significant holiday is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. What is the name of this holiday?

• Independence Day

• Thanksgiving

• Halloween

• Veterans Day

Watching football is a common Thanksgiving tradition. Which two NFL teams traditionally host games on Thanksgiving Day?

• Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers

• New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks

• Pittsburgh Steelers and San Francisco 49ers

• New York Giants and Chicago Bears

Which famous physicist and author, known for his groundbreaking work on theoretical physics, was born on November 7, 1879?

• Isaac Newton

• Stephen Hawking

• Albert Einstein

• Niels Bohr

After Albert Einstein's death in 1955, what happened to his brain?

• It was cremated.

• It was donated to scientific research.

• It was stolen.

• It was buried in a private ceremony.

In November 2001, the first film adaptation of a popular fantasy book series was released. What is the name of the movie?

• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

• The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

• The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

• Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

What is the name of the hometown of Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee?

• Rivendell

• Gondor

• Mirkwood

• The Shire

In India, a major festival that celebrates the victory of light over darkness is observed in November. What is the name of this festival?

• Diwali
  

• Holi

• Navratri

• Raksha Bandhan

What animal is depicted on the national emblem of India?

• Peacock

• Elephant

• Lion

• Tiger

In many parts of the Northern Hemisphere, November is known for vibrant fall foliage. What causes the leaves to change color in the fall?

• Increased sunlight

• Longer nights

• Rainy weather

• Cooler temperatures

The Rocky Mountains, one of the major mountain ranges in the Northern Hemisphere, spans several countries. Which of the following is NOT one of those countries?

• United States

• Canada

• Norway

• Mexico