Numbers
How many people in the world are left-handed? Write your answer using %
11%
What is the only mammal that can't jump?
the elephant
What makes up the United Kingdom?
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
In 1452 Leonardo da Vinci was born near a small Tuscan hill town called...
Vinci
How many universities are there in Newcastle?
2 (Newcastle Uni and Northumbria Uni)
How many teeth does a bear have?
42
What it the only animal with 4 knees?
the elephant
How many cups of tea do people in the UK drink every day?
100 million cups - it's 36 billion cups per year
This group mission promotes a green and peaceful future. Name this group.
Greenpeace
What is the name of the stadium in Newcastle?
St James' Park
How many rooms are there in Buckingham Palace?
over 600
What is -40 Fahrenheit in Celsius?
-40 - it's the only temperature at which they are the same.
What is the minimum compulsory school leaving age in the UK?
16. It is compulsory to attend school from 5 - 16 in the UK. From 16 – 18 young people in England must either remain in full-time education at school or college or start an apprenticeship or traineeship.
Canada's Swan River goes into this lake. Name the lake.
Swan Lake
What's the population of Newcastle?
320,605
How many cows are there in India?
over 200 million
What is the most common name in the world?
Muhammed
Which nationality has the largest number of UK residents?
Indian. According to the 2015 United Nations Estimate there were 776,603 Indians living in the UK compared to 703,050 Polish and 503,288 Irish.
What is the highest mountain in Kenya?
Mountain Kenya
What is the name for people from Newcastle?
Geordie
How many rivers are there in Jamaica?
120
What is an aglet?
The plastic bit of your shoelace.
How often is a general election held in the UK?
Every five years, on the first Thursday in May
Gobi a big desert in central Asia. What does "Gobi" mean in Mongolian?
desert
Name 5 places in Newcastle