Explore the World: A Knowledge Challenge

What is the capital city of Australia?

• Melbourne

• Canberra

• Sydney

• Brisbane

Which river is the longest in the world?

• Yangtze River

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Mississippi River

In which year did the Titanic sink?

• 1920

• 1905

• 1912

• 1915

What ancient civilization built the pyramids?

• Ancient Egyptians

• Mesoamericans

• Ancient Greeks

• Indus Valley Civilization

Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?

• China

• Japan

• Thailand

• South Korea

What is the primary language spoken in Brazil?

• French

• Portuguese

• Spanish

• English

Who was the first President of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• John Adams

What event marked the beginning of World War II?

• The start of the Spanish Civil War in 1936.

• The attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919.

• The invasion of Poland by Germany on September 1, 1939.

Which continent is the Sahara Desert located on?

• Australia

• Asia

• South America

• Africa

What is the currency used in Japan?

• dollar

• euro

• won

• yen