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Trivia for Middle Schoolers
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A fun Quiz for those times when you just need something fun!
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1
The 9th candle on the menorah (used to light the others) is called:
Ner hamaaravie which means "western most light"
The "gadol" which means large
The "shammash" which means helper
2
In "The Lion King" what is Simba's mother's name?
Sarabi
Serafina
Shantelle
Stephanie
3
How long does it take for light to reach Earth from the sun?
7 seconds
8 minutes, 20 seconds
1 hour
4 minutes, 36 seconds
4
Which professor is head of the Hufflepuff house?
McGonagall
Sprout
Snape
Flitwick
5
Who invented basketball?
James Naismith
John Naismith
Jack Naismith
Bill Naismith
6
On a standard traffic light, where is the green light located ?
top
middle
bottom
7
What is the value of 7 to the third power?
343
49
353
334
8
One of Santa’s reindeer shares a name with a famous symbol of Valentine’s Day. Which reindeer?
Cupid
Rudolph
Dancer
Comet
9
How long does Hanukkah last?
7 nights and 8 days
8 nights and 7 days
8 nights and 8 days
8 nights and 9 days
10
What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
Ginger ale
Coca-Cola
Sprite
7 Up
11
Who is on the $100 bill?
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Teddy Roosevelt
12
What is the name of the bone between the knee and hips?
knee cap
femur
phalange
patella
13
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
an old silk hat
the broom
a scarf
two button eyes and a nose made out of coal
14
What animated 2004 film is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?
Home Alone
The Polar Express
Elf
The Santa Clause
15
What is the capital of Venezuela?
Caracas
Colombia
Madrid
Mexico City
16
How much is a Baker's Dozen?
13
14
15
12
17
Identify the meaning of the three letter Greek prefix meaning "geo."
dirt
earth
water
land
18
What is the world's longest river?
The Yellow River
The Mississippi
The Nile
The Amazon
19
The band ABBA belonged to which country?
Sweden
Finland
Norway
USA
20
Who was the first American to step foot on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
Charles Bolden
John Glen
Buzz Aldrin
21
Which garden is considered to be among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
Atlanta Botanical Gardens
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
The Butchart Gardens in British Columbia
22
Did Cinderella's glass slipper fall off her left or right foot?
Left
Right
23
Which chess piece can only move diagonally?
bishop
queen
king
knight
24
What is the capital city of Kentucky?
Frankfort
Louisville
Nashville
Cookeville
25
Whose face is on a dime?
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Franklin Roosevelt
Thomas Jefferson
26
Who was the only player in NBA history to score 100 points in a game?
Kobe Bryant
Wilt Chamberlain
Javalee McGee
Michael Jordan
27
Which Olympian has won the most medals?
Simone Biles
Mark Spitz
Michael Phelps
Missy Franklin
28
Which US President's policy was known as the "New Frontier?"
Ronald Reagan
George W. Bush
John F. Kennedy
Bill Clinton
29
In the movie Sleeping Beauty, what is the name of Aurora's prince?
Prince Charming
Prince Philip
Prince John
Prince Andrew
30
What is the most popular name for a dog?
Max
Scout
Trixie
Maggie
31
Which musical instrument has four strings and is played with a bow?
a cello
a violin
a viola
a guitar
32
In the US, how long is the term of a United States Senator?
4 years
3 years
2 years
6 years
33
What is a group of cats called?
a clowder
a bunch
a school
a herd
34
What well-known Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965?
Frosty the Snowman
Silent Night
White Christmas
Jingle Bells
35
How is a horse's height measured?
in hands
in feet
in meters
in inches
36
What 2 letters don't appear on the telephone dial?
C, Z
Q, Z
Q, V
A, D
37
What is the largest animal living today?
mesosaurus
humpback whale
blue whale
elephant seal
38
What planet is the brightest object in the sky, after the sun and moon?
Jupiter
Venus
Mars
Saturn
39
According to legend, what was the name of King Arthur's sword?
Kryptonite
Excalibur
Arthur
Killer
40
Which word refers to a Mexican blanket often slipped over the head and worn on the shoulders?
poncho
jacket
sombrero
scarf
41
The most important Hanukkah observance is
to eat traditional foods
to play dreidel
to light the menorah
to spend time with family
42
Which number did Michael Jordan wear initially after his return to basketball in 1995?
45
46
23
24
43
What is the real name of one of the best rappers - Jay Z?
Shawn Corey Carter
Ludicris
Kanye West
Kendrick Lamar
44
Who was the original singer of "Let it Go?"
Kristin Chenowith
Demi Lavato
Idina Menzel
Patti LaBelle
45
What is the real name of Scooby Do's friend, Shaggy?
Norville Rogers
Daphne
Chewbaca
Captain Kirk
