WorksheetsWeekly quiz 18/01/2021
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
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
In which European country has the government recently resigned?
Germany
Netherlands
Croatia
Italy
What sporting event is in jeopardy after several individuals who flew on planes carrying dozens of international competitors, tested positive for coronavirus?
Australian Tennis Open
US Masters Golf Open
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
Which animal is one of the national symbols for Canada?
Eagle
Cangaroo
Maple leaf
Beaver
What is the common name for the 'Aurora Borealis' that was visible in Scotland last week?
Blue Lights
Northern Lights
Eclipse
Which southern Asian country has suffered a volcanic eruption and a devastating earthquake and in the last week?
Thayland
Vietnam
Indonesia
Philippines
The Tower of London lost one of its special flock of birds last week. What type of bird is it?
A raven
An eagle
A magpie
Who is being blamed for a Covid-19 outbreak that has stopped Switzerland's famous Lauberhorn ski race?
A Swiss MP
Boris
A British tourist
Spain suffered its coldest night in over 20 years last week when temperatures plunged to...?
-0.5 Celsius
-10 Celsius
-20 Celsius
-25 Celsius
What did a UK lorry driver have taken off him in already infamous Post-Brexit situation last week?
His Samsung phone
His woolen hat
His ham sandwiches
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'
In which ocean would you find the island nation of Fiji?
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
