General World Knowledge for Kids Quiz

Answer: France

The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the United States from France in 1886. The gift was to commemorate the alliance of France and the United States in the American Revolution. It was dedicated on October 28, 1886.

Answer: Portuguese

There are over 210 different languages spoken in Brazil. 99 percent of the population speaks Portuguese, however other languages include among others Spanish, English, German and Italian.

Answer: For its mysterious stone heads

There are 887 of these statues on Easter Island. These heads were created by the Rapa Nui people to honor chiefs and others on their island who had passed away.

Answer: Both of these

Most of Russia can be found on the continents of Europe and Asia. Interestingly, in the Bering Strait adjacent to North America is the island of Big Diomede which is owned by Russia. Little Diomede right next to it is owned by the United States.

Answer: Australia

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest reef system in the world with over 2900 reefs and 900 islands. The Great Barrier Reef is so large it can be seen from outer space and was made a World Heritage Site in 1981.

Answer: The Netherlands

Holland is located in the provinces called the Netherlands. There are actually two 'Hollands' - North Holland and South Holland.

Answer: Sumo Wrestling

Sumo is the traditional sport, but the Japanese do play other sports such as baseball and football. Sumo originated in ancient times as a way to please the Shinto deities. Only men are allowed to participate in Sumo wrestling.

Answer: 50

The United States has 50 states. The United States also has 16 territories including Guam, Puerto Rico, parts of the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.

Answer: China

The Chinese were using paper money in the Tang Dynasty, and they called it flying money. Paper money was thought up because coins were becoming too heavy to carry.

Answer: Arctic Ocean

The Arctic Ocean is only 5.4 million square miles, and although that sounds big, the next biggest ocean is the Southern Ocean at 7.9 million square miles. Many countries border the Arctic Ocean including Russia, Norway, Iceland, Greenland, Canada and the United States. Note that the Red Sea is not an ocean!