General Knowledge Quizzes for Clever Kids

Synopsis

Packed with 1,000 quiz questions, this new title in the hugely successful Clever Kids® series will keep even the smartest of smarty-pants on their toes.

This isn't your average question-and-answer book. From quick-fire true or false to head-scratching picture rounds, there's an endless variety of quiz types for kids to enjoy. Quizzers can dip in and out of different chapters if they choose, and can also tackle the majority of quizzes on their own. At the end of each chapter, there is a section dedicated to group play, where kids can team up and play against friends and family. This book aims to teach knowledge as well as test it - with extended answers provided for trickier questions, kids have the opportunity to bolster their knowledge in different subject areas.

Question categories include: Animals & Nature, Science & Technology, Space, History, Dinosaurs, Travel & Geography, The Arts and The Human Body.

Summary

Chapter 1: Nature and Animals

* Example: What is the largest land mammal? (African elephant)
* Example: Which animal is known for its distinctive black and white stripes? (Zebra)
* Example: What is the scientific name for a giraffe? (Giraffa camelopardalis)

Chapter 2: Science and Technology

* Example: What is the name of the force that pulls objects towards each other? (Gravity)
* Example: Which scientist invented the theory of relativity? (Albert Einstein)
* Example: What is the chemical symbol for gold? (Au)

Chapter 3: History and Geography

* Example: Who was the first president of the United States? (George Washington)
* Example: Which country is known as the "Land of the Rising Sun"? (Japan)
* Example: What is the capital of France? (Paris)

Chapter 4: People and Culture

* Example: Who painted the famous masterpiece "Mona Lisa"? (Leonardo da Vinci)
* Example: What is the name of the traditional Japanese martial art? (Karate)
* Example: Which language is spoken by the most people in the world? (Mandarin Chinese)

Chapter 5: Art and Music

* Example: What is the name of the musical instrument that has black and white keys? (Piano)
* Example: Which artist is known for their distinctive abstract paintings? (Jackson Pollock)
* Example: What is the name of the famous opera by Giacomo Puccini? (La Bohème)

Chapter 6: Sports and Games

* Example: What is the name of the sport played on a court with a net? (Tennis)
* Example: Which team won the first Super Bowl? (Green Bay Packers)
* Example: What is the name of the board game where players move pieces around a board? (Chess)

Chapter 7: Space and Astronomy

* Example: What is the name of the planet that is closest to the Sun? (Mercury)
* Example: Which celestial object is known as the "Red Planet"? (Mars)
* Example: What is the name of the largest moon in our solar system? (Ganymede)

Chapter 8: General Knowledge

* Example: What is the name of the world's largest ocean? (Pacific Ocean)
* Example: Which country is home to the Great Barrier Reef? (Australia)
* Example: What is the chemical symbol for sodium? (Na)