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WorksheetsWeekly NLS VT Quiz 21st Jan
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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?
Mt Kilimanjaro
K2
Mt Annapurna
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.
True
False
True or false, according to the United Nations, 2020 was the world's equal-hottest year on record?
True
False
What is the name of the famous ex-footballer who has just been named as manager of Derby County?
Wayne Rooney
Steven Gerrard
Rio Ferdinand
In which European country has the government recently resigned?
Hungary
The Netherlands
Croatia
What sporting event is in jeopardy after several individuals who flew on planes carrying dozens of international competitors, tested positive for coronavirus?
Australian Open Tennis
US Masters Golf
World Snooker Championship
The Kumbh Mela festival is the largest gathering of people in the world. In which country does this celebration occur?
India
China
Saudi Arabia
In which major world city did a bendy bus recently half-plummet 15 metres off a bridge?
London
New York
Tokyo
Which animal is one of the national symbols for Canada?
Bear
Bobcat
Beaver
What is the common name for the 'Aurora Borealis' that was visible in Scotland last week?
Northern Lights
Northern Stars
Northern Colours
Which southern Asian country has suffered a volcanic eruption and a devastating earthquake in the last week?
Thailand
Vietnam
Indonesia
In London, what is the building '30 St Mary Axe' better known as?
The London Eye
The Shard
The Gerkin
The Tower of London lost one of its special flock of birds last week. What type of bird is it?
A Raven
A Dove
A Golden Eagle
Who is being blamed for a Covid-19 outbreak that has stopped Switzerland's famous Lauberhorn ski race?
An infected restaurant waiter
A British Tourist
A German Truck Driver
Spain suffered its coldest night in over 20 years last week when temperatures plunged to...?
-1degree celsius
-10degress celsius
-25degress celsius
Which South American country has Yellow, Blue & Red stripes in its flag?
Chile
Argentina
Colombia
What did a UK lorry driver have taken off him in already infamous Post-Brexit situation last week?
His Samsung phone
His ham sandwiches
His woolen hat
For what reason was Donald Trump impeached for a second time?
Incitement of insurrection
Damaging the image of the United States
Refusing to accept the election result
In which ocean would you find the island nation of Fiji?
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
US wildlife authorities have launched an investigation after the word 'Trump' was found scraped into the algae growing on animal's skin. What was the animal?
Hippopotamus
Manatee
Narwhal
