General knowledge
You’ll find this letter in Mercury, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus. But never Neptune, or Venus. What letter is it?
Letter "R"
How many zeros are in the number one thousand?
Three
Name the fastest land animal.
Cheetah
The cheetah is a species of large feline and the only living member of the genus Acinonyx. An iconic pursuit predator, it is the fastest land animal, capable of running at 93–104 km/h; it has evolved for speed, having powerful hindlimb muscles, long limbs and a flexible spine
Name the country where tea is originally from.
China
Tea originated in southwest China (specifically Yunnan province) roughly 5,000 years ago, initially used as a medicinal drink. Legend attributes its discovery to Emperor Shennong in 2737 BC, who found it when wild leaves fell into his boiling water. It later spread globally via trade, particularly through Dutch and Portuguese merchants in the 17th century
A large group of flying birds is called..
A flock
What sport do you use your feet and only one player can use their hands?
Soccer
What is Canada's current population (estimated)
1) 35 million
2) 30 million
3) 40 million
40 million!
Who is considered the king of rock and roll?
How many states are there in Australia?
2, 4 or 6
6
What is the day after Christmas known as..
Boxing Day
Boxing Day, also known as Offering Day, is a holiday celebrated on 26 December, the day after Christmas Day. Boxing Day was once a day to donate gifts to those in need, but it has evolved to become a part of Christmas festivities. It originated in the United Kingdom and is celebrated in several Commonwealth nations
What does a thermometer measure?
Temperature
Name 3 planets in our solar system?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
What's better for your health: eating an orange or drinking a glass or orange juice?
Eating an orange! There is a lot less sugar and a lot more fiber
Whole oranges are superior to orange juice because they provide essential dietary fiber, have less concentrated sugar, and contain higher levels of vitamin C. The fiber in whole oranges regulates blood sugar and promotes satiety, whereas juice causes rapid blood sugar spikes
Orcas are actually dolphins: True or False?
True
Which century are we in right now?
20th
21st
The 21st century
What colour comes from mixing blue and yellow?
orange
green
Green
How many legs does a spider have?
8
What sport is Michael Jordan famous for?
baseball
basketball
Basketball
What year did Color tv come out?
1953
1943
1953
Color television officially launched in the U.S. in December 1953 with the approval of the NTSC standard, with the first commercial sets (like the RCA CT-100) released in early 1954. While broadcasting began in 1954, high costs and limited color programming meant they did not outsell black-and-white sets until the early 1970s
What is the capital of Greece?
Athens
What is the name of the largest mammal on Earth?
Blue Whale
Where did the last Olympics take place?
france
germany
Paris, France
What is the nickname for the Academy Awards?
oscars
grammys
The Oscars
Which is heavier: Basketball or Soccer ball?
Basketball
Name the 5 senses.
Taste, sight, hearing, touch and smell
What ORGAN allows us to breathe?
Lungs
What is the tallest mountain in the world?
everest
mitchell
Mt. Everest
Which European country is famous for the Eiffel Tower?
France
Which famous British writer wrote “Romeo and Juliet”?
William Shakespeare
Ontario is the largest province in Canada: True or False?
False. It's Quebec!
Quebec is Canada's largest province by area and its second-most populous (approx. 8 million). Located in Central Canada, it is the only Canadian province with French as its sole official language. Known for its unique European charm, the province features major cities like Montreal and the capital, Quebec City
What are the 7 continents?
Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, Australia
What is the largest-sized country in the world?
Russia.
What is considered the most dangerous land animal?
hippo
leopard
The hippopotamus
The hippopotamus, often shortened to hippo, further qualified as the common hippopotamus, Nile hippopotamus and river hippopotamus, is a large semiaquatic mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is one of only two extant species in the family Hippopotamidae, the other being the pygmy hippopotamus
How many hearts do octopuses have?
3 hearts!
20 x 20 =
400