🦕 Jeopardy: Dinosaurs – True or False
True or False:
All dinosaurs lived at the same time as humans.
➤ Answer: False
(Dinosaurs went extinct about 65 million years before humans appeared.)
True or False:
Diamonds are made entirely of carbon.
➤ Answer: True
(Diamonds are pure carbon atoms arranged in a crystal lattice.)
What is the origin of Halloween?
A) A Christian holiday
B) An ancient Celtic festival called Samhain
C) A Roman celebration for the dead
D) A modern invention for candy sales
➤ Answer: B) An ancient Celtic festival called Samhain
On what date is Canada Day celebrated?
A) July 1st
B) June 1st
C) August 1st
D) May 24th
➤ Answer: A) July 1st
Who are credited with inventing and flying the first successful powered airplane?
A) Wright Brothers
B) Amelia Earhart
C) Charles Lindbergh
D) Alberto Santos-Dumont
➤ Answer: A) Wright Brothers
True or False:
The Tyrannosaurus rex had teeth the size of bananas.
➤ Answer: True
(T. rex teeth could grow over 6 inches long—roughly banana-sized!)
True or False:
Diamonds can only be found in Africa.
➤ Answer: False
(They are mined in many countries, including Russia, Canada, and Australia.)
Which vegetable was originally carved to make Jack-o’-lanterns before pumpkins became popular?
A) Potato
B) Turnip
C) Carrot
D) Onion
➤ Answer: B) Turnip
What historic event does Canada Day commemorate?
A) The end of World War I
B) The signing of the Constitution Act of 1867
C) The discovery of Canada by Europeans
D) The founding of the first Canadian city
➤ Answer: B) The signing of the Constitution Act of 1867
In what year did the Wright Brothers make their first powered flight?
A) 1903
B) 1899
C) 1910
D) 1927
➤ Answer: A) 1903
True or False:
Not all dinosaurs were huge; some were the size of chickens.
➤ Answer: True
(Dinosaurs like Compsognathus were small, fast, and chicken-sized.)
True or False:
The Hope Diamond is known for its rare blue color.
➤ Answer: True
(It’s famous for its deep blue hue and a storied history.)
What is the name of the day after Halloween, November 1st, in many Christian traditions?
A) All Saints’ Day
B) All Souls’ Day
C) Day of the Dead
D) Reformation Day
➤ Answer: A) All Saints’ Day
Which city hosts one of the largest Canada Day celebrations, including a massive fireworks show?
A) Vancouver
B) Toronto
C) Montreal
D) Ottawa
➤ Answer: D) Ottawa
Where did the Wright Brothers’ first successful flight take place?
A) Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
B) Dayton, Ohio
C) Paris, France
D) Chicago, Illinois
➤ Answer: A) Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
True or False:
Pterodactyls were a type of flying dinosaur.
➤ Answer: False
(They were flying reptiles called pterosaurs—not technically dinosaurs.)
True or False:
Diamonds are the hardest natural material on Earth.
➤ Answer: True
(They score a 10 on the Mohs hardness scale.)
Which creature is traditionally said to transform during a full moon on Halloween night?
A) Vampire
B) Werewolf
C) Zombie
D) Ghost
➤ Answer: B) Werewolf
What is the official flower of Canada, often seen during Canada Day celebrations?
A) Rose
B) Maple leaf
C) Lily
D) Tulip
➤ Answer: B) Maple leaf
(Though technically a leaf, it’s a national symbol closely associated with the day.)
What was the approximate duration of the Wright Brothers' first flight?
A) 12 seconds
B) 1 minute
C) 5 minutes
D) 10 seconds
➤ Answer: A) 12 seconds
True or False:
Many scientists believe today’s birds evolved from dinosaurs.
➤ Answer: True
(Birds are considered living descendants of theropod dinosaurs.)
True or False:
All diamonds sparkle because they are flawless.
➤ Answer: False
(Many diamonds have inclusions; their sparkle comes from how they’re cut.)
What is a common superstition about black cats on Halloween?
A) They bring good luck
B) They are witches in disguise
C) They predict the weather
D) They protect houses from evil spirits
➤ Answer: B) They are witches in disguise
Which musical instrument is traditionally played at many Canada Day festivities?
A) Bagpipes
B) Trumpet
C) Violin
D) Accordion
➤ Answer: A) Bagpipes
Which invention was crucial for controlling the airplane during flight?
A) The rudder
B) The propeller
C) The elevator
D) Wing warping
➤ Answer: D) Wing warping
(The Wright Brothers used wing warping to control roll.)