33 Things Every Kid Should Know! General Knowledge Quiz for Kids

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33 Things Every Kid Should Know! General Knowledge Quiz for Kids

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General knowledge quiz for kids: 33 things every kid should know about animals, nature, the body and the world. ๐ŸŒŸ

Colors, seasons, shapes, animals and planets: a fun, easy quiz for young learners. How many of these 33 things do you know? Perfect for curious kids, classrooms and family quiz time.

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  • What color do you get when you mix blue and yellow?
  • Where does the Sun rise?
  • When do most owls come out?
  • How many continents are there?

๐Ÿ’ฌ How many did you get right? Tell us your score in the comments. Which question was the easiest for you?

How to play

  1. Read the question and look at the pictures.
  2. Pick your answer before the timer runs out (or switch the timer off).
  3. See if you were right and read the fun fact.
Answers and fun facts (spoilers!)
  1. Let's start! What color do you get when you mix blue and yellow?
    Green
    Blue + yellow = green!
  2. How many days are in a week?
    7
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday!
  3. What do plants need to grow?
    Sun and water
    Plants need sunlight, water and air to make their own food!
  4. Which animal is the tallest?
    Giraffe
    A giraffe can be taller than a double-decker bus!
  5. What is frozen water called?
    Ice
    Water turns into ice when it gets very cold!
  6. How many months are in a year?
    12
    January is the first month and December is the last!
  7. Which season comes after winter?
    Spring
    Winter, spring, summer, autumn, and round again!
  8. Which animal lays eggs?
    Chicken
    Chickens lay eggs, and so do birds, turtles and fish!
  9. What do bees make?
    Honey
    Bees make honey from the nectar in flowers!
  10. Which one is a fruit?
    Apple
    Fruits have seeds inside, like the pips in an apple!
  11. How many colors are in a rainbow?
    7
    Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet!
  12. Which shape has 4 equal sides?
    Square
    A square has 4 equal sides and 4 corners!
  13. Where does the Sun rise?
    East
    The Sun rises in the east and sets in the west!
  14. Which planet do we live on?
    Earth
    Earth is the only planet we know with life!
  15. What is a baby dog called?
    Puppy
    Puppies are born with their eyes closed!
  16. What gas do we breathe in to stay alive?
    Oxygen
    We breathe in oxygen, and trees and plants help make it!
  17. What is five plus five?
    10
    Hold up both hands: that's 10 fingers!
  18. Which animal is the biggest?
    Elephant
    Elephants are the biggest animals that live on land!
  19. Where do fish live?
    In water
    Fish breathe underwater using gills!
  20. Which animal has black and white stripes?
    Zebra
    Every zebra has its own special stripe pattern!
  21. What do we use to see?
    Eyes
    Your eyes see, your ears hear and your nose smells!
  22. How many fingers are on two hands?
    10
    Five on each hand makes ten!
  23. What comes with thunder?
    Lightning
    Thunder is the sound lightning makes!
  24. Which animal can fly?
    Bird
    Birds have feathers and wings to fly!
  25. What do we call a bird's home?
    Nest
    Birds build nests from twigs, grass and feathers!
  26. Which one is a vegetable?
    Carrot
    Carrots grow under the ground!
  27. How many wheels does a bicycle have?
    2
    'Bi' means two. A tricycle has three!
  28. When do most owls come out?
    At night
    Most owls hunt at night, they're nocturnal!
  29. Who helps keep your teeth healthy?
    Dentist
    Visit the dentist and brush twice a day!
  30. Which one is cold?
    Ice cream
    Ice cream is frozen, so eat it before it melts!
  31. What should you do before you eat?
    Wash hands
    Washing with soap washes germs away!
  32. What shines in the sky at night and changes shape?
    The Moon
    The Moon doesn't make its own light. It reflects the Sun's!
  33. Final question! How many continents are there?
    7
    The 7 continents are Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America and South America!