Autumn Trivia
Proverbs: You can’t judge a book by its cover
Famous Landmarks
A BATCH of questions...
Word Unscramble
150
Birds often travel south for the winter during autumn. What is this movement called?
Migration
150
The early _______ catches the worm.
A. Child
B. Bird
C. Clock
D. Doctor
B. Bird
This proverb means that success will come to those who prepare well and work hard.
150
What country is the famous landmark in?
India
The breathtakingly beautiful structure was built nearly 400 years ago as a mausoleum by a Mughal emperor for his deceased wife. According to legend, he wanted to build a second, black Taj Mahal on the other side of the river for himself. That never happened. Instead, the emperor now lies beside his great love in the white Taj Mahal.
150
What is the collective noun for a group of geese?
A gaggle (on land) or a wedge/skein (in flight)
150
Unscramble
UNTUAM
AUTUMN
300
What are the small dried fruits of oak trees that often fall in autumn?
Acorns
300
The pen is _________ than the sword.
A. Mightier
B. Weaker
C. Bluer
D. Shorter
A. Mightier
Words and communication can be more powerful than violence.
300
What famous Parisian landmark was badly damaged in a fire in 2019?
Notre Dame
Notre Dame Cathedral was built between 1163 and 1345 — a construction period of 182 years spanning multiple generations. The cathedral is 128 metres long, 48 metres wide, and 33 metres high at the nave vault. It has approximately 56 gargoyles, 9,000 seats, 110+ stained glass windows, and an organ with 7,952 pipes.
300
What is the collective noun for a group of people?
A crowd of people
300
Unscramble
EEVALS
LEAVES
450
What is the name of the traditional German festival celebrating beer, held in late September and early October?
Oktoberfest
450
All that glitters is not...
A. Rich
B. Gold
C. Diamond
D. Tall
B. Gold
Not everything that looks valuable truly is.
450
What U.S state is the grand Canyon in?
A. Nevada
B. Arkansas
C. Colorado
D. Arizona
D. Arizona
Over millions of years, the Colorado River carved out massive gorges in the rock. With their orange colors, they look incredibly cool. Inside the gorges you can hike, raft, or drive from viewpoint to viewpoint.
With 6 million visitors a year, the Grand Canyon is the second most visited national park in the USA — but it’s definitely the most famous.
450
What is the collective noun for a group of fish?
A school of fish
450
Unscramble
KPNPIMU
PUMPKIN
600
What is the term for trees that lose their leaves in the fall?
Deciduous
600
Let sleeping _____ lie.
A. Sheep
B. Beauty
C. Lions
D. Dogs
D. Dogs
This phrase means to not interfere with a favourable and stable situation.
600
Where is the statue of The Little Mermaid located?
A. Amsterdam
B. Prague
C. Krakow
D. Copenhagen
D. Copenhagen
The Little Mermaid (or Den lille Havfrue in Danish) is a bronze statue inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's 1837 fairy tale of the same name.
600
What is the collective noun for a group of ants?
A swarm of ants
600
Unscramble
OEBNRIF
BONFIRE
750
Which ancient Celtic festival is considered the origin of modern Halloween?
Samhain
750
Jack of all trades – _______ __ ____
Jack of all trades – master of none.
Someone who is somewhat skilled in a variety of things, but not an expert in anything.
750
In what country is Mount Everest located?
Nepal
Mount Everest is the highest point on Earth, reaching an official elevation of 8,848.86 meters. Mount Everest is located in the Himalayan mountain range in Asia.
750
What is the collective noun for a group of monkeys?
A troupe of monkeys
750
Unscramble
WROCAECRS
SCARECROW
900
What common autumn spice is made from the bark of a tree?
A. Chai
B. Cinnamon
C. Spice
D. Clove
B. Cinnamon
900
A bird in the hand, is worth __ __ ___ ____
A bird in the hand, is worth two in the bush.
It’s better to hold onto something certain, than risk it for more.
900
What is the name of this famous mountain in Japan?
Mount Fuji
Japan’s highest peak, with its snow-capped summit rising above the flat surrounding landscape, looks simply majestic.
You can climb the volcano, which stands over 3,700 meters tall.
900
What is the collective noun for a group of crows?
A murder of crows
900
Unscramble
pbeesrmte
September
1000
What is the astronomical term for the first day of autumn, when day and night are of nearly equal length?
A. Autumnal Start
B. Winter Equinox
C. August Equinox
D. Autumnal Equinox
D. Autumnal Equinox
1000
You can catch more flies — ____ _____ ____ _______.
You can catch more flies — with honey than vinegar.
People respond better to kindness, politeness, and charm than to rudeness or hostility.
1000
What is the most visited waterfall in the world?
Niagara Falls, receives 22,500,000 visitors a year and is the world's most visited waterfall. It is also the fifth most popular tourist attraction in the world. About six million cubic feet of water pour over the fall every minute.
1000
What is the collective noun for a group of owls?
A parliament of owls
1000
Unscramble
ctoheoolHaCt
(Two Words)
Hot Chocolate