Year 7/8

Science

100

What is the closest planet to the Sun?

Mercury

200

What is the force that pulls objects towards the Earth?

Gravity

300

What gas do humans breathe?

Oxygen

400

What is the process that plants use to turn sunlight into food?

Photosynthesis 

500

What is the chemical formula for water?

H₂0

Geography

100

What is the capital city of Australia?

Canberra

200

What ancient civilization is known for the Pyramids

Ancient Egypt

300

What is the largest continent on Earth?

Asia

400

What is the line that divides the northern and southern hemisphere?

The Equator

500

What year did WWII end?

1945

Sport

100

How often are the Olympics held?

Every 4 years

200

What coloured flag signals the end of a race in motor racing?

Chequered flag

300

What English Premier League team won the 2024/25 season?

Liverpool F.C.

400

What team does Lebron James play for?

L.A. Lakers

500

How many points are awarded for a touchdown in NFL?

6 Points 

Maths

100

What is a shape with 3 sides?

A triangle

200

What is the vaue of Pi to two decimal places?

3.14

300

What is the name of a number that can only be divided by 1 and itself

A prime number

400

What is the median of the following numbers?

2, 9, 4, 7, 5

5 (Arrange in order: 2, 4, 5, 7, 9. The middle number is 5)

500

How many sides does a dodecahedron have?

12

General Knowledge

100

What is the most popular social media platform for short videos?

TikTok

200

What animated movie features a snowman called 'Olaf'?

Frozen

300

In 'Star Wars' what is the name of the small green Jedi?

Yoda

400

How many days are in a leap year?

366 days

500

What are the 4 names of the wizarding houses in Harry Potter?

Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin, Ravenclaw