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A multiple-choice quiz by Foxicat. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Foxicat

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
89,427

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
8654

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. How many continents are there on the planet Earth? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. What causes a solar eclipse? Hint

The Earth moves between the Sun and Venus.

The Moon moves between the Sun and the Earth.

The Sun moves between Mercury and the Earth.

Venus moves between the Earth and the Sun.

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Question 3 of 10

3. Ponce de Leon went to _______ looking for _______. Hint

Bimini - oil deposits

Puerto Rico - emeralds

Florida - the fountain of youth

Haiti - Christopher Columbus

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which is the smallest state in the USA? Hint

Connecticut

Maryland

New Jersey

Rhode Island

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who wrote the book "Tom Sawyer"? Hint

Sam Clemmenter

Mark Twain

Huck Finn

Joe Biggins

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which major world river flows from south to north? Hint

The Mississippi River

The Nile River

The Amazon River

The Congo River

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Question 7 of 10

7. William the Conqueror invaded which country? Hint

France

Ireland

Belgium

England

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Question 8 of 10

8. Paul Revere was a silversmith in Concord, Mass.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Irish legend says you'll find what at the end of a rainbow? Hint

A pot of gold

A pool of water

A leper

A fairy princess

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which country has the largest population? Hint

Australia

China

Russia

United States

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many continents are there on the planet Earth?

Answer: 7

The seven continents are North America, South America, Australia, Africa, Asia, Antarctica, and Europe.

2. What causes a solar eclipse?

Answer: The Moon moves between the Sun and the Earth.

You should NEVER look at a solar eclipse without the proper equipment as it can damage your eyes!

3. Ponce de Leon went to _______ looking for _______.

Answer: Florida - the fountain of youth

Ponce de Leon sailed with Christopher Columbus' second expedition and eventually came to Florida in search of the fountain of youth.

4. Which is the smallest state in the USA?

Answer: Rhode Island

Rhode Island's official name is the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.

5. Who wrote the book "Tom Sawyer"?

Answer: Mark Twain

Samuel Clemens is the real name of Mark Twain, who wrote "Tom Sawyer".

6. Which major world river flows from south to north?

Answer: The Nile River

The Nile flows though nine countries, it eventually empties into the Mediterranean Sea.

7. William the Conqueror invaded which country?

Answer: England

He won the crown of England at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 after defeating King Harold.

8. Paul Revere was a silversmith in Concord, Mass.

Answer: False

Paul Revere lived in Boston, his house is the oldest surviving house in Boston and is visited by many people each year.

9. Irish legend says you'll find what at the end of a rainbow?

Answer: A pot of gold

A rainbow is caused by refraction of sunlight on water droplets.

10. Which country has the largest population?

Answer: China

As of January 15, 2000, China had a population of 1,256,167,701; India was second, the USA was third, and Russia was sixth.

Source: Author Foxicat

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