Knowledge Challenge for Grade 9 Students

Who was the first President of the United States?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

What is the capital city of Australia?

• Brisbane

• Canberra

• Melbourne

• Sydney

Which country won the FIFA World Cup in 2018?

• France

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Germany

Who was the first Emperor of India?

• Harsha Vardhana

• Akbar the Great

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Ashoka the Great

What is the longest river in India?

• Brahmaputra

• Yamuna

• Godavari

• Ganges

Which Indian cricketer is known as the 'Little Master'?

• Sunil Gavaskar

• Rahul Dravid

• Sachin Tendulkar

• Kapil Dev

What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for climate change?

• methane (CH4)

• water vapor (H2O)

• nitrous oxide (N2O)

• carbon dioxide (CO2)

What is the term for the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat?

• biodiversity

• habitat

• species richness

• ecosystem

Which ancient civilization is known for the Pyramids?

• Egyptian civilization

• Mayan civilization

• Greek civilization

• Roman civilization

What is the capital of Canada?

• Vancouver

• Ottawa

• Toronto

• Montreal