The Year
How many years are in a decade?
10 (ten)
What animal is commonly called "man's best friend"?
the dog
Who is the current prime minister of Canada?
Justin Trudeau
What's the capital of the United States of America?
Washington DC
How many planets are in our solar system?
8 (eight)
How many days are in the year of 2024?
Name a mythical creature.
the unicorn, dragon, phoenix, werewolf, vampire, mermaid, etc.
What is the name of the previous queen of the United Kingdom?
Elizabeth II
What are the official languages of Canada?
English and French
What is the world's most common first language?
Mandarin Chinese
Name a country that uses the lunar calendar.
China, Korea, Vietnam, India, Israel, Thailand
Name an animal that can live for more than 50 years.
the tortoise, (bowhead) whale, (immortal) jellyfish, (greenland) shark, koi fish, (African) elephant, parrots, etc.
What is Thomas Edison's most famous invention?
the lightbulb
What is the national sport of Japan?
What is the world's longest river?
the Nile river
When talking about years, what does BC stand for?
Before Christ
What do bears do in the winter?
hibernate
(sleep/rest: 200 points)
Who created the theory of evolution?
Charles Darwin
Which country in South America do people speak Portuguese?
Brazil
Name all five continents.
Asia, America, Africa, Europe, Australia (Oceania)
What is a leap year?
It is a year that contains an additional/extra day.
What pet did Ms. Lan used to own?
What is Ms. Lan's hometown (city)?
Calgary
What is the only country that borders the United Kingdom?
(The Republic of) Ireland
What is the world's biggest island?
Greenland