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Weekly NLS VT Quiz 21st Jan

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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)

Mt Kilimanjaro

b)

K2

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 name of the famous ex-footballer who has just been named as manager of Derby County?

a)

Wayne Rooney

b)

Steven Gerrard

c)

Rio Ferdinand

5.

In which European country has the government recently resigned?

a)

Hungary

b)

The Netherlands

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)

Australian Open Tennis

b)

US Masters Golf

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)

India

b)

China

c)

Saudi Arabia

8.

In which major world city did a bendy bus recently half-plummet 15 metres off a bridge?

a)

London

b)

New York

c)

Tokyo

9.

Which animal is one of the national symbols for Canada?

a)

Bear

b)

Bobcat

c)

Beaver

10.

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

a)

Northern Lights

b)

Northern Stars

c)

Northern Colours

11.

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

a)

Thailand

b)

Vietnam

c)

Indonesia

12.

In London, what is the building '30 St Mary Axe' better known as?

a)

The London Eye

b)

The Shard

c)

The Gerkin

13.

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

a)

A Raven

b)

A Dove

c)

A Golden Eagle

14.

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

a)

An infected restaurant waiter

b)

A British Tourist

c)

A German Truck Driver

15.

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

a)

-1degree celsius

b)

-10degress celsius

c)

-25degress celsius

16.

Which South American country has Yellow, Blue & Red stripes in its flag?

a)

Chile

b)

Argentina

c)

Colombia

17.

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

a)

His Samsung phone

b)

His ham sandwiches

c)

His woolen hat

18.

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

a)

Incitement of insurrection

b)

Damaging the image of the United States

c)

Refusing to accept the election result

19.

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

a)

Indian Ocean

b)

Atlantic Ocean

c)

Pacific Ocean

20.

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?

a)

Hippopotamus

b)

Manatee

c)

Narwhal