Trivia
Which language has the most native speakers?
A) English
B) Spanish
C) Hindi
D) Mandarin Chinese
D) Mandarin Chinese
Which of these is something you can control?
A) The weather
B) Other people's thoughts
C) How you respond to a situation
D) Yesterday
c) how you respond to a situation
Which statement best describes emotional intelligence?
A) Never showing emotions
B) Being able to control other people’s feelings
C) Understanding your own emotions and recognizing emotions in others
D) Avoiding difficult conversations
C) Understanding your own emotions and recognizing emotions in others
Why can two people experience the same situation but have different emotional reactions?
A) One person must be wrong
B) Feelings are not real
C) People have different experiences, thoughts, and ways of interpreting situations
D) Everyone should react the same way
C) People have different experiences, thoughts, and ways of interpreting situations
Which animal is known as the “king of the jungle”?
A) Tiger
B) Elephant
C) Lion
D) Gorilla
C) Lion
Which instrument measures earthquakes?
A) Thermometer
B) Barometer
C) Microwave
D) Seismograph
D) Seismograph
Which statement is TRUE?
A) You should hide your feelings all the time
B) Only adults have strong emotions.
C) Happy people never feel sad.
D) Everyone feels stressed sometimes
D) Everyone feels stressed sometimes
Why can comparing yourself to others on social media sometimes affect your mental health?
A) It always helps people become more successful
B) It can create unrealistic expectations and make people feel less confident
C) It shows who has the best life
D) It prevents people from making mistakes
B) It can create unrealistic expectations and make people feel less confident
Which statement shows healthy self-talk?
A) “I always mess everything up.”
B) “I should be better than everyone else.”
C) “This is difficult, but I can learn and improve.”
D) “My mistakes define who I am.”
C) “This is difficult, but I can learn and improve.”
Which food is traditionally used to make guacamole?
A) Tomato
B) Avocado
C) Potato
D) Cucumber
b) avocado
Which country is home to the Great Pyramid of Giza?
A) Greece
B) Egypt
C) Mexico
D) India
B) Egypt
What happens in your body when you take slow, deep breaths?
A) Your heart beats faster and your muscles tighten.
B) Your heart rate slows down, your muscles relax, and your body starts to feel calmer.
C) Your brain stops working for a few minutes.
D) You instantly fall asleep.
B) Your heart rate slows down, your muscles relax, and your body starts to feel calmer.
Someone says, “I failed this test, so I’m a failure.” What is a healthier way to think about the situation?
A) “I should never try again.”
B) “Everyone else is better than me.”
C) “One mistake does not define me, and I can learn from this.”
D) “I should pretend it didn’t happen.”
C) “One mistake does not define me, and I can learn from this.”
Which statement best explains the connection between mental health and physical health?
A) They are completely separate and do not affect each other
B) Only physical health affects emotions
C) Mental health only matters when someone has a serious problem
D) How we think and feel can affect our body, energy, sleep, and overall well-being
D) How we think and feel can affect our body, energy, sleep, and overall well-being
A “third space” is a place where people can spend time outside of home and school/work. Which place is a great example of a third space?
A) Your bedroom
B) Your classroom during a test
C) Local library where people can read, study, attend events, and connect with others
D) A private office
C) Local library where people can read, study, attend events, and connect with others
Which U.S. state is known as the Aloha State?
A) Alaska
B) Florida
C) Hawaii
D) California
c) Hawaii
"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." — Maya Angelou
Question: What is the main message of this quote?
A) People should never change their minds.
B) As you learn new things, you should use that knowledge to make better choices.
C) Mistakes should always be punished.
D) Learning only matters in school.
B) As you learn new things, you should use that knowledge to make better choices.
What is the difference between reacting and responding?
A) Reacting means ignoring your feelings
B) Responding means taking a moment to think before choosing what to do
C) Reacting is always the wrong choice
D) Responding means never showing emotions
B) Responding means taking a moment to think before choosing what to do
Why is it important to understand your own emotions?
A) So you can avoid ever feeling negative emotions
B) So you can recognize what you are feeling and choose how to handle it
C) So you can control how other people feel
D) So you never have to ask for help
B) So you can recognize what you are feeling and choose how to handle it
Why do humans get “goosebumps” when they are scared or cold?
A) Your body is trying to make you taller
B) It is an automatic body response that helped our ancestors stay warm and react to danger
C) Your skin is creating extra energy
B) It is an automatic body response that helped our ancestors stay warm and react to danger
Which organ is responsible for thinking and memory?
A) Brain
B) Lungs
C) Liver
D) Heart
a) Brain
What does having "good" mental health mean?
A) Never feeling sad, angry, or stressed
B) Being happy all the time
C) Being able to understand emotions, handle challenges, and seek support when needed
D) Never needing help from others
C) Being able to understand emotions, handle challenges, and seek support when needed
You notice that you have been feeling more stressed than usual and it is affecting your mood. You also don't feel like talking about it yet. What is the healthiest first step?
A) Ignore the feelings and hope they go away
B) Blame yourself for feeling stressed
C) Take a moment to recognize what you are feeling and journal/write about it
D) Avoid everyone until you feel better
C) Take a moment to recognize what you are feeling and journal/write about it
Why can setting boundaries be important in friendships?
A) It helps you control what other people do
B) It helps you communicate your needs and build healthier relationships
C) It prevents you from becoming close to others
D) It means you do not care about your friends
B) It helps you communicate your needs and build healthier relationships
Why do cats have whiskers?
A) Just for decoration
B) To show their mood only
C) To help them sense their surroundings and judge spaces they can fit through
D) To help them hear better
C) To help them sense their surroundings and judge spaces they can fit through