General Knowledge
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
What does STEM stand for in education?
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
What is the process by which plants lose water through their leaves?
Transpiration
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What is the name of the wizarding school in the Harry Potter series?
Hogwarts
Who wrote the play Romeo and Juliet?
William Shakespeare
Who is known as the father of modern education?
John Dewey
What gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide
Which empire was ruled by Mansa Musa, one of the richest men in history?
The Mali Empire
Which planet is home to the character Yoda in Star Wars?
Dagobah
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Au
What is Bloom’s Taxonomy used for?
Classifying educational learning objectives
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Diamond
Which continent is the Sahara Desert located on?
Africa
What board game involves buying and trading properties?
Monopoly
In what year did the first man land on the moon?
1969
What is the main purpose of formative assessment?
To monitor student learning and provide ongoing feedback
How many bones are in the adult human body?
206
What year did World War II end?
1945
What is the most-watched sporting event in the world?
The FIFA World Cup
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa
What does IEP stand for in special education?
Individualized Education Program
Who developed the theory of general relativity?
Albert Einstein
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City
The Vatican is the smallest country in the world because it was intentionally established to be a very small, independent state that serves as the spiritual and administrative center of the Roman Catholic Church.
What color are the stars on the flag of the United States?
White