General Knowledge Quiz 1 (Key)

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These are example answers - in many cases other answers are possible.

1 How many years make a century?100
2 Name three oceans.Atlantic, Indian, Pacific
3 Which is heavier, gold or plastic?gold
4 Name two gases.hydrogen, oxygen
5 How many pence are there in a pound?100
6 Name three deserts.Sahara, Gobi, Kalahari
7 Name three metals.iron, aluminium, brass
8 Name three islands.Madagascar, Iceland, Hawaii
9 Name three birds.eagle, robin, kingfisher
10 How many legs does an ant have?6
11 Of which country is Vienna the capital?Austria
12 How many inches are there in a foot?12
13 Is Spain bigger than Portugal?yes
14 Where do polar bears live?Arctic (North Pole)
15 How many legs does a spider have?8
16 How many feet are there in a yard?3
17 Is Laos or Wales nearer China?Laos
18 Name three rivers.Thames, Mekong, Amazon
19 Is a mushroom animal or vegetable?vegetable
20 How many sides does an octagon have?8