23.9.24 Quiz of the Week

Match the important 5 Ks from Sikhism.

• Kirpan

• 
• Kanga

• 
• Kesh

• 
• Kara

• 
• Kaccha

• 

Answer explanation

Kirpan is a sword used only for protection.

Kachera are special cotton shorts.

Kara is a steel bangle to show God has no beginning or end.

Kesh is not cutting your hair because it is a gift from God.

Kanga is a wooden comb used to keep the hair neat and clean for God.

The pear tree was ​ ​ (a)   , the oak tree was ​ (b)   , but the redwood was ​ (c)   of all.

• tall
• taller
• tallest

Sort the multiples into the correct times table.

Groups:

(a) 3 x table

,

(b) 4 x table

,

(c) 5 x table

• 65

• 44

• 25

• 16

• 21

• 9

• 45

• 32

• 27

Order the calculation by the answers smallest to largest.

• 4 x 11

• 20 - 8

• double 12

• 21 + 15

• 3 x 3

Answer explanation

3 x 3 = 9

20 - 8 = 12

double 12 = 24

21 + 15 = 36

4 x 11 = 44

"Lights, camera, (a)   !" shouted the director.

It is important to keep milk and cheese in the (a)   .

We use a plot mountain to plan a story.

Label the parts of the plot mountain.

a

b

c

d

e

Falling Action

Introduction

Climax

Resolution

Rising Action

Lots of our buildings were donated by philanthropists. Label the buildings you can see.

a

b

c

d

Wood Centre for Science and Technology

West Wing

Auld Hoose

East Wing

Why is The Netherlands likely to flood?

• It rains a lot.

• It is surrounded by sea.

• Most of the country is below sea level.

• There are too many canals.

Answer explanation

75% or 3/4 of the Netherlands lies below sea level. This means it is prone to floods. The windmills and canals help prevent this.

When are the tulips in the Netherlands harvested (cut)?

• After they have bloomed.

• Just before they bloom.

• When they are still buds.

• Once they have died.

Answer explanation

The tulips are cut just before the full bloom to help them live longer in the shops and at home.