Kids Trivia Questions XIXGeneral Knowledge Trivia Questions -
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Which ancient culture believed in the god Zeus?
a. Chinese
b. Greek
c. Norse
d. Indian
Greek - Zeus was the father of the gods. When angry Zeus would hurl lightning bolts.
According to the story "The Frog Prince", what did the Princess
drop in the water?
a. Her earring
b. Her slipper
c. Her barrette
d. Her ball
Her ball - The frog offers to help the princess in return for certain favors.
What kind of creature is the monarch?
a. Fish
b. Lizard
c. Bird
d. Butterfly
Butterfly - The monarch butterfly is easy to recognize because of its bright orange and black wings.
Monarchs migrate every year.
In what sport would you hear the term "grand slam"?
a. Skiing
b. Bowling
c. Sailing
d. Baseball
Baseball - This term is used to describe a homerun with the bases loaded. The team gets four runs for
this hit.
Which tree produces acorns?
a. Pine
b. Maple
c. Oak
d. Spruce
Oak - Acorns are sometimes called oak nuts. Squirrels love to eat these seeds.
What kind of dog was Lady, in the Disney story "Lady and the
Tramp"?
a. Bichon
b. Cocker spaniel
c. Chihuahua
d. Dachshund
Cocker spaniel - Lady is terrorized by a pair of Siamese cats.
Who was the first person to reach the North Pole?
a. Robert Peary
b. Douglas Mawson
c. Robert Scott
d. Roald Amundsen
Robert Peary - Peary reached the North Pole on April 6th 1909.
What color is a sapphire?
a. Yellow
b. Red
c. Blue
d. Red
Blue - Sapphires are the birthstone for people born in September.
Which of these instruments is a member of the woodwind family?
a. Oboe
b. French horn
c. Xylophone
d. Cello
Oboe - The oboe is a double reed instrument.
What sport would you be watching if you heard the terms jib,
keel and mast?
a. Gymnastics
b. Boxing
c. Figure skating
d. Sailing
Sailing - The terms listed all refer to parts of a boat.
If you wanted to see a lemur, where would you have to go?
a. Madagascar
b. Russia
c. New Zealand
d. Mexico
Madagascar - The lemur is nocturnal. There are over one hundred different kinds of lemurs.
What is the capital of Nevada?
a. Carson City
b. Phoenix
c. Dawson
d. Las Vegas
Carson City - Nevada was the 35th state to join the union. By size, it ranks as number seven.
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of which nation?
a. England
b. Australia
c. India
d. Canada
England - Margaret died in 2013. She was Prime minister from 1979 to 1990.
What would you do with a balmoral?
a. Play it
b. Ride it
c. Eat it
d. Wear it
Wear it - A balmoral is a Scottish cap.
What kind of creature is a komodo?
a. Lizard
b. Insect
c. Bird
d. Dog
Lizard - The Komodo dragon is a large lizard which is found in Indonesia. This large animal will eat
birds, mammals and other dragons.
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