Across cultures
What is the indigenous people of the US called?
Native Americans
What does sustainability mean?
Sustainability means using resources in a way that does not harm the environment and makes sure future generations can also use them.
What is a natural disaster?
A natural disaster is a dangerous event caused by nature, such as an earthquake, flood, or hurricane.
How many players are on a soccer team on the field at one time?
11
What is a man-made disaster?
A man-made disaster is a harmful event caused by human actions, such as war, pollution, or industrial accidents.
What is the capital of India?
New Dehli
How can recycling help the planet?
Recycling reduces waste, saves natural resources, and uses less energy than making new products from raw materials.
What do you need in a basic emergency kit?
Water, flashlight, batteries, first aid kit
What is the name of the event held every four years where athletes from many countries compete in different sports?
The Olympic Games
In sepak takraw, what do players mainly use instead of their hands to hit the ball?
Their feet, legs, head, and body
What countries make up the UK?
England, Scotland, Wales and Nothern Ireland
Why is buying local food sometimes more sustainable than buying food from far away?
Local food often needs less transport, which can reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
What is the name of the most damaging US Hurricane?
Hurricane Katrina
Why is teamwork important in sports? Give two reasons.
Teamwork is important because players help each other succeed and work together to reach a common goal.
Mention the 4 capitals in the UK:
London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast
Who was Christopher Colombus?
Italian explorer. "Discovered America"?
Opened the way for widespread immigration and colonization to the Americas.
What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?
Renewable resources can be replaced naturally in a short time, like wind and sunlight, while non-renewable resources take millions of years to form, like oil and coal.
You are outside and a thunderstorm starts. What should you do?
Go to a building or a car and wait there
In which sports do people run down a steep hill as fast as they can?
Cheese rolling
How did English become a world language?
English became a world language mainly because of the British Empire, which spread it to many countries, and later because of the global influence of the United States in business, science, technology, and entertainment.
What was the East India Company?
A British trading company founded in 1600 to trade with Asia, especially India. Over time, it became very powerful and controlled large parts of India before the British government took over.
What are the UN Sustainable Development Goals?
They are 17 goals made by the United Nations to help people and protect the planet.
When did the Titanic sink?
April 15th, 1912
What sport involves sweeping ice to help a stone slide toward a target?
Curling
Who was Roald Dahl?
Roald Dahl was a famous British writer who wrote children's books such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda. He was also a poet, screenwriter, and wartime pilot.