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World Knowledge Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the name of the critically endangered primate native to Indonesia?

a)

Tarsier

b)

Gibbon

c)

Javan Slow Loris

d)

Orangutan

2.

In what year did the California Gold Rush begin?

a)

1962

b)

1972

c)

1862

d)

1848

3.

What is the purpose of the annual event 'Awesome Games Done Quick'?

a)

To promote professional gaming leagues

b)

To raise money for charity through speedrunning

c)

To organize gaming tournaments

d)

To showcase new video games

4.

What is the primary reason for the debate over teaching cursive in schools?

a)

It is not a part of the curriculum

b)

It has no educational benefits

c)

It is difficult for students to learn

d)

It is considered outdated in the digital age

5.

What is the main advantage of using digital pathology and artificial intelligence in cancer detection?

a)

It allows for remote review of slides

b)

It is more expensive than traditional methods

c)

It reduces the need for pathologists

d)

It is less accurate than traditional methods

6.

Which company made the Famicom, an early video game console?

a)

Commodore

b)

Nintendo

c)

Sega

d)

Atari

7.

What is the goal of the Gold Star Sporting Trials held in northern England?

a)

To race on a flat track

b)

To drive through a muddy obstacle course

c)

To perform stunts with cars

d)

To test the speed of the vehicles

8.

What was the occupation of James Marshall, who discovered gold in California in 1848?

a)

Miner

b)

Blacksmith

c)

Sawmill worker

d)

Lumberjack

9.

What was the significance of January 24, 1962, for Jackie Robinson?

a)

He made his debut in the major leagues

b)

He won the World Series

c)

He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame

d)

He retired from baseball

10.

Where was the Japanese soldier Shoichi Yokoi found in 1972?

a)

Vietnam

b)

Philippines

c)

Hawaii

d)

Guam