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Weekly Quiz 15

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

10 Nepali climbers has set a new world record by becoming the first to reach the summit of the world's second highest mountain in winter. What is the world's second highest mountain known as?

a)

a. Mt Kilimanjaro

b)

b. K2

c)

c. Mt Annapurna

2.

True or false, as of Monday, anyone flying into the united Kingdom from overseas will have to show proof of a negative Covid test before setting off.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

True or false, according to the United Nations, 2020 was the world's equal-hottest year on record?

a)

True

b)

False

4.

What is the last name of the this famous footballer who has just been named as manager of Derby County?

(a)  

5.

In which European country has the government recently resigned?

a)

a. Germany

b)

b. Netherlands

c)

c. Croatia

6.

What sporting event is in jeopardy after several individuals who flew on planes carrying dozens of international competitors, tested positive for coronavirus?

a)

a. Australian Tennis Open

b)

b. US Masters Golf Open

c)

c. World Snooker Championship

7.

The Kumbh Mela festival is the largest gathering of people in the world. In which country does this celebration occur?

a)

a. India

b)

b. China

c)

c. Saudi Arabia

8.

In which major world city did this accident occur?

a)

a. London

b)

b. New York

c)

c. Tokyo

9.

Which animal is one of the national symbols for Canada?

a)

a. bear

b)

b. bobcat

c)

c. beaver

10.

What is the common name for the 'Aurora Borealis' that was visible in Scotland last week?

(a)  

11.

Which southern Asian country has suffered a volcanic eruption and a devastating earthquake and in the last week?

a)

a. Thailand

b)

b. Vietnam

c)

c. Indonesia

12.

What is the nickname of this London building?

a)

a. The Spire

b)

b. The Shard

c)

c. The Gherkin

13.

The Tower of London lost one of its special flock of birds last week. What type of bird is it?

a)

a. a raven

b)

b. a dove

c)

c. a golden eagle

14.

Who is being blamed for a Covid-19 outbreak that has stopped Switzerland's famous Lauberhorn ski race?

a)

a. an infected restaurant waiter

b)

b. a British tourist

c)

c. a German truck driver

15.

Spain suffered its coldest night in over 20 years last week when temperatures plunged to...?

a)

a. -1degree celsius

b)

b. -10 degrees celsius

c)

c. -25 degrees celsius

16.

Which South American country has this flag?

a)

a. Chile

b)

b. Argentina

c)

c. Colombia

17.

What did a UK lorry driver have taken off him in already infamous Post-Brexit situation last week?

a)

a. His Samsung phone

b)

b. His ham sandwiches

c)

c. His woolen hat

18.

For what reason was Donald Trump impeached for a second time?

a)

a. 'incitement of insurrection'

b)

b. 'damaging the image of the United States'

c)

c. 'refusing to accept the election'

19.

In which ocean would you find the island nation of Fiji?

a)

a. Indian Ocean

b)

b. Atlantic Ocean

c)

c. Pacific Ocean

20.

This animal has been in the news recently. What is it known as?

a)

a. Hippopotamus

b)

b. Manatee

c)

c. Narwhal