History
Maths
Queen's Hill Primary
General Knowledge
Christmas
100

In which year did World War II begin?

1939

100

7

49

100

What are the 3 school rules?

Ready, Safe, Respectful

100

How many days are there in a leap year?

366

100

What type of tree do people usually decorate at Christmas?

An evergreen tree (or Christmas tree)

200

Which countries were known as the Allies?

Britain, France, the Soviet Union, the USA

200

0.58 as a fraction and percentage

58/100 (simplified 29/50) 58%

200

Who is the head teacher?

Mr Cross

200

How many continents are there on Earth?

7

200

What Christmas song begins with the line “You better watch out, you better not cry”?

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

300

Which British Prime Minister gave the famous speech: “We shall fight on the beaches…”?

Winston Churchill

300

4 + ( 6 x 9 ) + 33

85

300

When was the school built?

2008

300

What is the capital city of Germany?

Berlin

300

In the story A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, what is the name of the main character?

Ebenezer Scrooge

400

What was the codename for the Allied invasion of Normandy in 1944?

D-Day (Operation Overlord)

400

4/9 of 630

280

400

What is the postcode for the school?

NR8 5FT

400

Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?

Neil Armstrong

400

Christmas is celebrated on 25th December, but which country is believed to have started the tradition of decorating Christmas trees?

Germany

500

To the nearest 100, how many days did WW2 last?

2,193 

500

14/12 + 4/6 + 1/4 

25/12 or 2 1/12

500

How many children are there in year 6?

88

500

What is the name of the process by which plants make their own food?

Photosynthesis

500

In the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, how many gifts are given in total?

364

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