WorksheetsSpring Week 3
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
What has happened to China’s population since ending its one-child policy a decade ago?
It has doubled
It has stayed the same
It has continued to fall
What is the Latin name of the light display that was seen over much of the UK last week, turning the night sky pink and green?
Aurora Borealis
Lumen Arctica
Ignis Atmos
Which conflict was mentioned in Donald Trump’s recent controversial comments about European NATO soldiers, prompting anger from veterans and families?
Iraq War
War in Afghanistan
Kosovo Conflict
Which gaming company announced last week that it had cancelled six games, including a remake of its popular title Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time?
Ubisoft
Electronic Arts
Activision Blizzard
Which two English counties experienced major water supply issues last week, leading to an investigation into South East Water?
Essex and Surrey
East Sussex and Hampshire
Kent and Sussex
What type of image is featured in the oldest known cave painting, discovered last week and dated to at least 67,800 years ago?
A red animal figure
A hand stencil
A drawing of the moon
In which city will the men's 2027 Tour de France cycling race start?
Brussels
Athens
Edinburgh
What animal astonished scientists in Austria last week after observing its use of tools?
Pig
Cow
Goat
Which group of islands is involved in a political dispute after the UK agreed to hand them over to Mauritius but keep a military base there?
Falkland Islands
Chagos Islands
Cook Islands
A fire at a shopping centre broke out last week in Pakistan’s largest city. What is the largest city in Pakistan?
Lahore
Karachi
Islamabad
Heathrow Airport has scrapped the long-standing liquid limit rule for carry-on bags after installing new scanners. What was the maximum volume allowed for individual liquid containers before the rule change?
100ml
500ml
1 litre
Following a deadly train crash in Thailand earlier this month, another major train accident occurred last week. In which European country did last week’s tragedy happen?
Germany
Greece
Spain
Which Premier League club has become the top-earning English team for the first time, according to Deloitte’s 2026 Football Money League?
Liverpool
Chelsea
Arsenal
What is the name of the famous artwork that shows the Norman conquest of England and is due to be loaned to the UK, despite fears it could be damaged?
The Bayeux Tapestry
The Rosetta Stone
The Magna Carta
In which country are most likely to see a Sombrero?
Morocco
Mexico
Madagascar
This recently discovered diamond has attracted attention for its quality and shape. Which continent is it said to resemble?
Asia
Australia
Africa
Which tennis player made this surprise entrance at the latest tennis Grand Slam?
Coco Gauff
Venus Williams
Naomi Osaka
The Princess of Wales recently hosted England's world cup winning team at Windsor Castle. In which sport did they win the title last year?
Football
Rugby Union
Cricket
Which Asian country has this flag?
(a)
This famous man from history has been in the news. What was his last name?
(a)
