World Knowledge Quiz

What is the name of the critically endangered primate native to Indonesia?

• Tarsier

• Gibbon

• Javan Slow Loris

• Orangutan

In what year did the California Gold Rush begin?

• 1962

• 1972

• 1862

• 1848

What is the purpose of the annual event 'Awesome Games Done Quick'?

• To promote professional gaming leagues

• To raise money for charity through speedrunning

• To organize gaming tournaments

• To showcase new video games

What is the primary reason for the debate over teaching cursive in schools?

• It is not a part of the curriculum

• It has no educational benefits

• It is difficult for students to learn

• It is considered outdated in the digital age

What is the main advantage of using digital pathology and artificial intelligence in cancer detection?

• It allows for remote review of slides

• It is more expensive than traditional methods

• It reduces the need for pathologists

• It is less accurate than traditional methods

Which company made the Famicom, an early video game console?

• Commodore

• Nintendo

• Sega

• Atari

What is the goal of the Gold Star Sporting Trials held in northern England?

• To race on a flat track

• To drive through a muddy obstacle course

• To perform stunts with cars

• To test the speed of the vehicles

What was the occupation of James Marshall, who discovered gold in California in 1848?

• Miner

• Blacksmith

• Sawmill worker

• Lumberjack

What was the significance of January 24, 1962, for Jackie Robinson?

• He made his debut in the major leagues

• He won the World Series

• He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame

• He retired from baseball

Where was the Japanese soldier Shoichi Yokoi found in 1972?

• Vietnam

• Philippines

• Hawaii

• Guam