Geography
Early Civilizations
General Knowledge
Sports Knowledge
Mr. Sturges Trivia
100

What is the largest continent in the world?

Asia

100

What river was ancient Egyptian civilization built around? 

The Nile River 

100

How many planets are in our solar system? 

100

How many players from one team are on the court at a time in basketball? 

100

How do you spell my last name? 

Sturges

200

What imaginary lines divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres? 

The Equator

200

What writing system did the ancient Egyptians use? 

Hieroglyphics

200

What is the largest organ in the human body? 

The skin 

200
How many bases are there on a standard baseball diamond? 

200

What college did I go to? 

Penn State

300

Which ocean is the largest on Earth?

Pacific Ocean

300

Which ancient civilization developed cuneiform writing? 

The Sumerians 

300

What is the chemical symbol for gold?

Au 

300

In soccer, what part of the body can a field player not intentionally use to touch the ball? 

Hands or Arms

300

What is my favorite soccer team? 

Hint: Look on back wall

Arsenal 

400

What is the of the mountain range that separates Europe and Asia? 

Ural Mountains

400

What was the main purpose of the pyramids in ancient Egypt? 

They served as tombs for pharaohs and important people. 

400

Who wrote the Diary of Anne Frank? 

Anne Frank

400

How many points is a touchdown worth in American football before the extra point? 

400

What subject do I teach? and What grade(s)? 

Social Studies 7th and 8th 

500

Which country is the only country that borders both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans?

South Africa

500

What are four characteristics historians use to identify a civilization? 

Cities, government, religion, and social classes

500

What is the only continent located in all four hemispheres? 

Africa

500

Which country has won the most FIFA World Cup championships? 

Brazil - 5 Championships

500
True or False: This is my first year teaching

True