Vocabulary Quiz
Which word means "to look at something carefully to learn more about it"?
A. Observe
B. Ignore
C. Abandon
A. Observe
What is the largest animal on Earth?
A. African Elephant
B. Blue Whale
C. Whale Shark
B. Blue Whale
In Japan, people often remove what before entering a house?
Shoes
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
What planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
Which word means "feeling worried or nervous about something that may happen"?
A. Intrigued
B. Inquisitive
C. Anxious
C. Anxious
What is a baby kangaroo called?
A. Cub
B. Calf
C. Joey
C. Joey
Which country celebrates Thanksgiving in November with turkey and pumpkin pie?
United States
Which country has the largest population in the world?
A. China
B. India
C. United States
India
What gas do plants absorb from the air?
Carbon dioxide
Which word means "to keep trying even when something is difficult"?
A. Persuade
B. Persevere
C. Predict
B. Persevere
Which animal can change its color to blend into its surroundings?
A. Chameleon
B. Iguana
C. Gecko
A. Chameleon
In Spain, people throw tomatoes at each other during which famous festival?
La Tomatina
Mount Everest is located on the border of which two countries?
A. Nepal and China
B. India and Nepal
C. China and Mongolia
A. Nepal and China
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Diamond
Which word means "to travel from one place to another regularly"?
A. Commute
B. Wander
C. Relax
A. Commute
What is the fastest land animal in the world?
A. Lion
B. Cheetah
C. Pronghorn Antelope
B. Cheetah
During the Day of the Dead, families in Mexico honor whom?
Their deceased family members / ancestors
Which desert is the largest hot desert in the world?
A. Gobi Desert
B. Sahara Desert
C. Arabian Desert
B. Sahara Desert
What force keeps us on the ground?
Gravity
Which word means "something that is very important or necessary"?
A. Optional
B. Essential
C. Ordinary
B. Essential
Which mammal lays eggs instead of giving birth to live young?
A. Koala
B. Platypus
C. Kangaroo
B. Platypus
During India's Holi festival, what do people traditionally throw at one another?
A. Flowers
B. Colored powder
C. Water balloons only
B. Colored Powder
Which river is generally considered the longest in the world?
A. Amazon River
B. Mississippi River
C. Nile River
C. Nile River
Which organ pumps blood throughout your body?
The heart