First News Quiz – 6 February 2023

Question 1

A study has found that humans share elements of sign language with which animals?

Accepted Answer

Chimpanzees and bonobos

Question 2

The first ever white card was given out in a football match in Portugal. What is a white card used for?

Accepted Answer

To reward good behaviour

Question 3

Residents in New Zealand have been baffled by what mysterious item that keeps popping through their letterboxes?

Accepted Answer

Hot dogs

Question 4

Something in space passed incredibly close to Earth last week (26 January). What was it?

Accepted Answer

An asteroid

Question 5

Students are being asked to help re-imagine the town centre of Croydon by using which game?

Accepted Answer

Minecraft

Question 6

Which famous singer has sold the rights to 290 of his songs for £162 million?

Accepted Answer

Justin Bieber

Question 7

Which country’s prime minister has pledged to tackle the declining population after the birth rate hit a record low?

Accepted Answer

Japan

Question 8

Which former US president has been allowed back on social media?

Accepted Answer

Donald Trump

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