General Knowledge
How many sides are there on a South African Stop Sign?
8
What was the name of the King who ruled Judea at the time of Jesus’ birth & who wanted Baby Jesus killed when he heard Him being referred to as the King of the Jews?
King Herod
Name any 4 mission sending agencies in the world.
OMF, OM, YWAM, MAF, AIM, AIM, All Nations, AOG, YFC, Frontiers, Pioneers, CCCI, IFES, WEC, SU....
Which is the longest river in the world?
Nile River
2 or more of the group to correctly sing
the first verse of Hark the Herald Angels sing...
Hark the Herald Angels sing
Glory to the new born King
Peace of earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled.
Joyful all ye nations rise, join the triumph of the skies, with angelic hosts proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem
Which British politician has had the shortest time in power?
Liz Truss
The wise men brought gifts for Baby Jesus. Can you name 3 of those gifts?
Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh
In which country did we hold the recent Sahel Reunion?
Senegal
ALL TEAMS -
Sweden has the most islands -
How many islands does it have?
221831 - 1000 are inhabited.
In the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, What did my true love give me on the second day?
Two turtle doves & a partridge in a pear tree
What type of animal is a Jenny?
A donkey
Which Gospels do not have the account of the birth of Jesus?
Mark and John
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How many Unreached People Groups are there in the world?
More than 7427 - there are 17446 people groups registered.
Which 3 colours are most frequently used in country flags?
Red, White and Blue
Which is the most recorded Christmas song?
Silent Night. Recorded 733 times
Which country has the lowest city in the world?
Israel - Jericho is 250m below sea level.
What is a Crib Cake?
Christmas mince pie.
ALL TEAMS:
By what percent has the number of missionaries sent out declined over last 50 years?
88%
In which European city would you find the statue of The Little Mermaid?
Copenhagen
Which country won the Eurovision Contest this year?
Ukraine
What are the previous names for OR Tambo airport, Cape Town International Airport, King Shaka Airport?
Jan Smuts, DF Malan Airport and Louis Botha Airport.
What does Holly represent at Christmas time?
Jesus' crown of thorns
In which country is Christianity growing the fastest?
Iran
Name 3 countries with more than one capital city
Sri Lanka, South Africa, Chile, Benin, Eswatini, Bolivia, Malaysia, Georgia
Name any 2 South African musicians/music groups who have won a Grammy award.
Miriam Makeba (1965), Lebo Morake (1994), Wouter Kellerman (2015), Robert (Mutt) Lange (1991, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2015), Ladysmith Black Mombazo (1988, 2005, 2009, 2014, 2018), Soweto Gospel Choir (2007, 2008), Black Coffee (2022)