The Vredefort Dome was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2005; what exactly is it?

The oldest and largest verified meteor crater in the world

Which sentence makes the most logical sense?

It got very cold last night so the pond outside froze.

Which sentence is a fact and not an opinion?

Cats usually catch mice and other small animals.

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1
In the fairy tales, what magical ability does Rumplestiltskin have?
going seven miles in one step
turning invisible
spinning straw into gold
growing enormous beanstalks
2
Tap the right answer.
this one is the winner.
tap here!
the right answer.
it might be this.
3
What is xenophobia?
fear of open spaces
fear of strangers
fear of rain
fear of turtles
4
Durban was visited by this famous explorer in 1497.
David Livingsone
James Cook
Vasco Da Gama
Ferdinand Magellan
5
Which one of these words has a long E sound?
bread
stepping
brief
steak
6
What is the biggest ocean in the world?
Arctic
Indian
Pacific
Atlantic
7
What does the prefix bi- mean in a word?
not
two
behind
again
8
In Greek myths, who was the invincible warrior who fought the Trojans in the Trojan War?
Prometheus
Achilles
Perseus
Theseus
9
Which equation is true?
45,987 > 46,001
0.5 + 1.4 = 1.9
4 x (2 + 1) = 9
7 x 5 = 40
10
How many bones are in the adult human body?
509
100
206
3,716
11
Which of these is a square number?
25
33
3
28
12
How many languages are recognized in South Africa?
1
15
4
11
13
Which type of sentence is this? Did you wash and dry the dishes?
interrogative
declarative
imperative
exclamatory
14
The Vredefort Dome was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2005; what exactly is it?
Stadium
Remains of a dried out dam
The oldest and largest verified meteor crater in the world
Events Venue
15
Which of these is NOT a star?
Proxima Centauri
Sirius
Phobos
the Sun
16
Who discovered India?
Christopher Columbus
James Cook
Willem Janszoon
Vaco da Gama
17
What is the speed of light?
186,000 miles per second
1,000,000 miles per second
864 miles per second
18,400 miles per second
18
Nelson Mandela spent 18 Years imprisoned on this infamous island.
Msikaba Island
Marion Island
Robben Island
Easter Island
19
What happens last in Cinderella?
Cinderella loses a glass slipper
Cinderella's mother dies
the fairy godmother appears
the coach turns into a pumpkin
20
Which is NOT a title for an adult?
Mrs.
Ms.
Dr.
Msr.
21
How many players are there in a rugby league team?
13
9
29
15
22
Which planet has the most moons?
Neptune
Mars
Uranus
Jupiter
23
Which sentence makes the most logical sense?
My phone broke unless I can't call anyone.
It got very cold last night so the pond outside froze.
I'm not hungry, so I'll go get a hot dog.
It's raining because we didn't have recess outside.
24
If something costs 67 cents and you pay a dollar, how much change do you get?
$0.33
$0.43
$1.67
$0.37
25
Which of these is the greatest number?
7/8
5/8
3/4
9/16
26
What were the traders and warriors of ancient northern Europe called?
Greeks
Egyptians
Tlingit
Vikings
27
What is H²O?
water
helium
milk
gasoline
28
Which is NOT one of the three dimensions that any 3D figure has?
height
circumference
depth
width
29
Which one is a category for the other three?
diamonds
gold
rubies
treasures
30
What discovery is Jhb caused the population to boom?
Uranium
Cocoa beans
Oil
Gold
31
Which fictional character is NOT extremely rich?
Scrooge McDuck
Bruce Wayne
Charlie Bucket
Tony Stark
32
Which number is prime?
2
32
1230
49
33
Which of these is a continent?
Russia
Japan
Africa
Greenland
34
Which sentence is a fact and not an opinion?
You should own two cats, so they can have a friend.
Cats usually catch mice and other small animals.
Cats make very loving pets.
It's disgusting when cats bring you dead birds.
35
Where is the error in this sentence? Later today, I'm going to see Bob's new puppy's.
Later today
to see Bob's
new puppy's
I'm going
36
Which of these is a continent?
United Arab Emirates
North America
China
Brazil
37
What is a word for a group of hippos?
a troop
a tower
a bloat
a huddle
38
What type of sentence is this? Turn out the light and go to sleep!
imperative
exclamatory
declarative
interrogative
39
What is the longest river on Earth?
the Yellow River
the Congo
the Nile
the Mississippi
40
Where is the error in this sentence? Tomorrow they're planning to go to there lake house.
they're planning
to go
Tomorrow
to there lake house.
41
What family of instruments is the cello in?
woodwind
string
percussion
brass
42
Where in the body are the bones called hammer, anvil, and stirrup?
elbow
ear
chest
eye
43
Who made the "I have a dream" speech about equality?
Frederick Douglass
Sojourner Truth
Martin Luther King
Mahatmas Gandhi
44
How many colors are there in the South African flag?
6
5
9
7
45
What place value is the 4 in the number 548,901?
thousandths
hundred thousands
thousands
ten thousands
46
Which of these words is spelled incorrectly?
jogged
sighed
grabed
applied
47
If it's 87 degrees today and it was 62 degrees yesterday, how much warmer is it today?
29 degrees
49 degrees
85 degrees
25 degrees
48
Which of these is NOT edible?
broccoli stem
strawberry seeds
peach pit
chicken skin
49
How many capitals are there is South Africa?
1
2
3
4
50
What family of instruments does the cymbal belong to?
woodwind
percussion
brass
string
51
Train is to track as hiker is to ______________
walking stick
forest
water
trail
52
Which of these crystals is black?
citrine
jade
sapphire
obsidian
53
Which number is prime?
13
15
14
12
54
Which of these is NOT a continent?
Europe
Australia
Antarctica
West America
55
What is the largest country in the world?
India
Australia
U.S.A.
Russia
56
Who painted Starry Night?
Vincent van Gogh
Georgia O'Keefe
Henri Matisse
Pablo Picasso
57
Glasses are to eyes as ____________ is to ears
earmuffs
earrings
hearing aid
hat
58
Which word is most often spelled wrong?
endocrinology
phenomenon
wrong
elucidate
59
What is the largest game park is SA?
Kruger National Park
Madikwe Game Reserve
Pilanesberg Game Reserve
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
60
How many dots are on a pair of dice?
21
12
42
36
61
Which country is completely surrounded by South Africa?
Johannesburg
Zimbabwe
Lesotho
Mauritius
62
Which of the following is a kind of drum?
piccolo
soprano
snare
cornet
63
Which of the following words is NOT a noun?
thought
intelligent
kick
China
64
Which of these is the biggest planet?
Neptune
Saturn
Earth
Mars
65
The Palace of the Lost City is a luxurious hotel complex in which luxury resort?
Leopard Hills
Leopard Mountain Safari Lodge
Gold Reef City
Sun City
66
Mammal is to lungs as fish is to ________
fins
water
scales
gills
67
What makes the motor of most cars run?
potatoes
water
gasoline
pure hope
68
Which person is credited with the invention of the telephone?
Samuel Morse
Alexander Graham Bell
Thomas Edison
Albert Einstein
69
South Africa accounts for 80% of the world's production of which precious metal?
Platinum
Copper
Gold
Steel
70
Which animal is a marsupial?
zebra
lemur
kangaroo
cobra
71
Which of the following is NOT a verb?
window
towel
sigh
hand
72
What class of animal is a spider?
arachnid
gastropod
amphibian
insect
73
What is the tallest building in the world?
Burj Khalifa
CN Tower
One World Trade Center
Taipei 101 Tower
74
What is the smallest country in the world?
Japan
Vatican City
Australia
Zimbabwe
75
What class of animal is a newt?
fish
amphibian
reptile
crustacean
76
Which vegetable is usually eaten raw?
Brussels sprouts
potato
celery
asparagus
77
Which of the following is a reptile?
gecko
crab
toad
sea horse
78
Wolf is to pack as lion is to _________
flock
herd
pride
litter
79
Which one of these is an opinion?
Black is one of the darkest colors.
Red is a very happy color.
Purple is a mix of blue and red.
Yellow is the color of a lemon.
80
Who was NOT famous for fighting for equality?
Jackie Robinson
Martin Luther King
Rosa Parks
Harry Houdini
81
What is the largest, heaviest spider in the world?
wolf spider
black widow
goliath spider
orb-weaver spider
82
Which average is the number that appears in a set the most?
range
median
mode
mean
83
Where is the error in this sentence? The coach yelled, "Kick the ball to the right"!
the ball
to the right"!
The coach
yelled, "Kick
84
What is the difference between a Bactrian camel and a dromedary camel?
A Bactrian has two humps, and a dromedary has one
A dromedary is hairier and has a longer neck
A Bactrian has black spots, and a dromedary is light brown
Bactrians are from Africa and have longer legs
85
What type of sentence is this? I'm going to bed early tonight.
declarative
imperative
interrogative
exclamatory
86
What does the prefix dis- mean in a word?
not
before
again
two
87
Which of the following math statements is NOT true?
339,786 > 340,987
902,088 > 899,977
567,432 < 602,044
109,809 < 111,999
88
What class of animal is a canary?
bird
crustacean
mammal
reptile
89
What happens first in the Three Little Pigs story?
the wolf is boiled
the stick house is built
the mother sends them to live on their own
the straw house is blown down
90
Who is the most attractive man in South Africa?
Ruan Swardt
Leon Swanepoel
Barry Sturgeon
Leon Wentzel
91
What breed of dog is known for its black spots?
Labrador retriever
dalmatian
collie
Rottweiler
92
What is the most popular soda in India?
Iron Brew
Coke
Sprite
Fanta
93
Which of these is the best example of a simile?
She watched as her brother ran.
His eyes shone like diamonds.
She can run as fast as her brother.
He likes eating burgers with cheese.
94
What is India's largest city by population?
Delhi
Pune
Mumbai
Chennai
95
Which word has three syllables?
strength
intelligent
question
colorful
96
Do you know what Soweto stands for?
South Western Township
Soggy Western Town
South West Town
South Africa Western Town
97
What is the tallest mountain in the world?
Mt. Fuji
K2
Mt. McKinley
Mt. Everest
98
Where was the Titanic sailing to in 1912?
San Francisco
New York
Honolulu
London
99
What is the world's tallest waterfall?
Angel Falls
Yosemite Falls
Niagara Falls
Victoria Falls
100
Where is the error in this sentence? Please turn down the fan, since it's to cold in here.
it's to cold
the fan, since
Please turn down
in here.

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