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WorksheetsGeneral Knowledge Introductory Quiz
Total questions: 86
Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins
How many teams are there in the English Premier League?
20
24
18
30
What is the name of the football stadium where England play home matches?
(a)
What do footballers (soccer players) wear beneath their socks to protect their ankles and lower legs from injury?
(a)
In which sport would competitors use a piece of equipment known as a foil?
(a)
In what sport would you come across the terms belay and beta?
(a)
From which country does the rugby team the Pumas originate from?
(a)
Which sport involves tucks and pikes?
(a)
Which Formula 1 driver has won the most races in the history of the sport?
(a)
More than 2 million wild animals pass through this Tanzanian National Park every year. What is it called?
Masai Mara
Kruger National Park
Serengeti
Ngorongoro
What is the name of these caves in New Mexico that are full of limestone columns?
Jeita Grottoes
Gorham's Caves
Carlsbad Caverns
Mammoth Caves
Tourists have to pay a fee if they want to visit this "Floating City." Do you know its name?
Florence
Venice
Milan
Pisa
These islands near the equator have equal days and nights all year round and are home to some of the most diverse wildlife on Earth. What are they called?
Tahiti
Bora Bora
Galapagos Island
Nantucket Island
Can you name the jungle consisting of 400 billion trees that are colloquially referred to as the Earth's lungs?
Sumatra Rainforest
Congo
Everglads
Amazon Rainforest
In what national park will you find some of North America's tallest waterfalls and most vertical cliffs?
Yosemite National Park
Zion National Park
Badlands National Park
Canyonlands National Park
This is a monument to human rights, dignity and freedom, and a memorial to those South Africans who sacrificed their lives to secure democracy. What is it called?
Voortrekker Monument
Hector Pieterson Memorial
Freedom Park
Huguenot Memorial
This building was designed by Sir Herbert Baker and is also the seat for the South African government. What is it called?
Capital Hill
Union Buildings
Democracy Centre
Republic Centre
This is a UNESCO Heritage Site and houses the famous fossil, Mrs. Ples. What is it called?
Cango Caves
Echo Caves
Kromdraai Fossil Park
Sterkfontein Caves
Where do Tacos originate from?
Mexico
Italy
Spain
Brazil
Where does Khichdi originate?
Nepal
Pakistan
Bangladesh
India
Where does marzipan originate?
France
Germany
Belgium
The Netherlands
Where do Bliny originate from?
Ukraine
China
Russia
Romania
Where does Couscous originate from?
Turkey
Namibia
Ethiopia
Morocco
Name the book this film scene references
(a)
Can you name all of Ron Weasley's siblings?
(a)
What book does this film scene reference?
(a)
What is the name of Matilda's lovely teacher in Roald Dahl's novel Matilda?
(a)
Who wrote A Series of Unfortunate Events?
(a)
Who played Katniss Everdeen in the film adaption of the Hunger Games?
(a)
What is the name of Eoin Colfer's teenage criminal mastermind?
(a)
What song do the dwarves sing as they march home in Snow White?
Someday my prince will come
Heigh Ho
The washing song
Whistle while we work
Who is the "I wanna be like you" song from the Jungle Book sung to?
Shere Khan
Bagheera
Baloo
Mowgli
Which Little Mermaid song won the Academy award for the Best Original Song?
Part of this world
Under the Sea
Ariel's theme
Poor unforgettable souls
Which character sings the song Beauty and the Beast?
Belle
Lumiere
Chip
Mrs Potts
Which artist sang "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" from the Lion King?
Elton John
Celine Dion
Stevie Wonder
Billy Joel
Which Pocahontas song won a Grammy and an Oscar in the same year?
None
Listen With Your Heart
Just Around the Riverbed
Colours of the Wind
In Greek mythology, who flew too close to the sun?
Proteus
Pegasus
Icarus
Theseus
Who was God of the sky in Greek mythology?
Minerva
Zeus
Apollo
Hermes
Who was the Greek goddess of the rainbow?
Iris
Aphrodite
Hera
Artemis
How many gods lived on Mount Olympus?
400
12
5
20
What is the name of the Greek goddess of the earth?
Demeter
Aphrodite
Hera
Gaea
Who is this?
(a)
Who is this?
(a)
Who is this?
Ghenghis Khan
General Zhu De
Emperor Wu of Han
Chaiman Mao
Who is this?
(a)
What is this?
(a)
What is this?
(a)
What is this?
(a)
What country is this?
(a)
What country is this?
(a)
What country is this?
Niger
Nigeria
Uganda
Egypt
What country is this?
(a)
What country is this?
England
The Netherlands
New Zealand
Mexico
Charlize Theron is ...
an actress
a lawyer
a singer
a YouTuber
Christiaan Barnard was ...
a doctor
a politician
a film character
a pilot
Gary Player is ...
a cyclist
a cartoon character
a golfer
a politician
Mark Shuttleworth is ...
an astronaut
a swimmer
a computer engineer
an actor
Steve Biko was...
an activist
a South African president
a businessman
a freedom fighter
Brenda Fassie was ...
a singer
Miss South Africa
a physician
a politician
What food do flamingoes eat that makes them turn pink?
(a)
What Japanese word describes a tiny tree kept in a pot?
(a)
How much water covers the earth?
82%
20%
71%
50%
What is the name of the largest system of coral reefs ?
Extra point if you can name where it is.
What is a Rhino's horn made of?
Keratin
Protein
Skin
Curatine
Where were fireworks invented?
Italy
China
Japan
South Africa
What kind of dog is this?
(a)
What kind of dog is this?
(a)
What TV show is this character from?
(a)
When did man land on the moon?
Bonus point for name of first man on the moon.
True or False: Vincent van Gogh only sold one painting in his lifetime.
True
False
True or False: Chimpanzees have more hairs than humans.
False
True
True or False: Mosquitos have teeth
True
False
Which of these is a squash ball?
Identify the toucan:
Which is the odd one out?
What terrible disaster occurred in Pompeii in A.D. 79?
(a)
Which app was launched in 2016?
TikTok
Snapchat
Youtube
Who is the inventor and CEO of Facebook?
Bill Gates
Elon Musk
Jeff Bezos
Mark Zuckerberg
Which of these countries does NOT have a population of over 100 million people?
Brazil
India
The United States
Spain
How many bones are there in the human foot?
26
20
8
45
Which human organ is this?
The kidney
The heart
The liver
The brain
What is this?
(a)
Draw a circle around, or put a cross in Brazil.
Draw an X or circle Limpopo
What is the name of this famous painting?
(a)
What is the name of this famous bear?
(a)
What is Ms Elk's favorite colour?
Red
Orange
Indigo
Black
