Geography
Which ocean is the largest on Earth: Atlantic or Pacific?
The Pacific: It covers more than 30 percent of the Earth’s surface.
Which sport is played by teammates working together to kick a ball into a goal?
Soccer: It is played in over 200 countries.
What kind of animal is Mr. Ed?
He was a horse: Mr. Ed was played by a real horse named Bamboo Harvester, who was trained to appear as if he were talking.
Which invention flies in the sky and makes travel easier?
What insect is known for weaving intricate webs that are sticky?
The Spider: Spider silk is incredibly strong and is studied by scientists for use in materials and medicine.
Which country was the home to the Beatles: France or England?
England: The Beatles formed in Liverpool, England in 1960.
What lawn sport involves striking a ball with a mallet: croquet or frisbee?
Croquet
In the cartoon Mickey Mouse, what is the name of Mickey’s dog: Lassie or Pluto?
Pluto: He debuted in 1930 and is one of Disney’s oldest characters, known for being Mickey’s loyal pet.
Which invention helps people clean floors easily: a rake or a vacuum cleaner?
Vacuum cleaner: In the early 1900s, they were so large that they had to be transported by horse-drawn carts.
What insect is yellow and black striped and helps spread pollen?
The bee: Bees are responsible for pollinating about one-third of the food crops humans eat.
Which river runs through the country of Egypt: The Amazon or the Nile?
The Nile: it is considered the longest river in the world.
In which sport do you hit a “birdie” over a net with a racket? Badminton or basketball?
Badminton
Who is Batman’s sidekick?
Robin: Robin first appeared in 1940 to give Batman a younger partner and make stories appeal to younger readers.
What kitchen appliance is used to keep foods cold?
Refrigerator: Early refrigerators used blocks of ice to keep food cold. Electric models became common in homes in the 1920s.
What insect is known for the chirping sound it makes with its wings?
Where is the Golden Gate Bridge located: California or New York?
California: It opened in 1937, and at the time, was the longest suspension bridge in the world.
In which sport did Muhammad Ali participate?
Boxing: Muhammad Ali won and Olympic gold medal in 1960 before becoming a world heavyweight champion.
What character is a cowboy who wears a white hat and rides a horse named Silver?
The Lone Ranger: The Lone Ranger first aired on the radio in 1933 before becoming a successful TV series.
What invention helps to take the wrinkles out of clothes?
The Iron: Early irons were heated on stoves and made of heavy metal. Electric irons became common in the 20th century.
What is a tiny insect that bites and causes itchiness (usually on animals) and if often carried by rodents like mice?
The flea: They were responsible for spreading the bubonic plague during the Middle Ages.
Which country is the home to pyramids: France or Egypt?
Egypt: The largest and most famous Egyptian pyramid is the Pyramid of Giza.
In what sport did Chris Evert participate?
Tennis: She won 18 Grand Slam singles championships during her career. She was the #1 tennis player in the world in the 1970s.
Which sweetheart of a sailor often calls for help saying, “Save me, Popeye!”: Minnie Mouse or Olive Oyl?
Olive Oyl: She first appeared in the comic strip “Thimble Theatre” in 1919, years before Popeye himself was introduced in 1929.
Which invention is placed in the top right corner of a letter to send it through the mail: a mailing address or a stamp?
A Stamp: The first postage stamp, the Penny Black, was issued in England in 1840.
What insect can be seen fluttering around lights at night?
The Moth: Many moths are attracted to light due to their natural navigation using the moon.