SONRISE SHARKS QUIZ

2024
CONTEST
QUESTIONS

COMPILED BY: MASTER ATIDZON

EWOENAM
 Literacy

1. Fill in the blank with the appropriate words.

Technology, as a driving force in modern society, requires of it’s
… a commitment not only to progress but equally to the … of
ethical standards.
A. Innovators, evolution
B. Engineers, balance
C. Advocates, preservation
D. Users, integrity
2. Choose the odd one out
A. Ameliorate
B. Improve
C. Worsen
D. Enhance
3. Happiness is to contentment as sorrow is to …
A. Joy
B. Grief
C. Peace
D. Hope
4. Complete the simile.
The plan was as fragile as a …
A. Paper
B. Glass
C. Wood
D. Stone
5. Fill in the blank with the appropriate words.
Leadership demands not only vision but a sense of … for the …
and welfare of all.
A. Responsibility, success
B. Duty, well-being
C. Power, future
D. Initiative, prosperity
6. Choose the odd one out
A. Conceal
B. Hide
C. Reveal
D. Mask
7. Peace is to harmony as conflict is to …
A. Resolution
B. Disagreement
C. Unity
D. Cooperation
8. Complete the simile.
She is as brave as a …
A. Lamb
B. Lion
C. Deer
D. Cat
9. Fill in the blank with the appropriate words.
Science, as a tool for discovery, relies on … and …
experimentation.
A. Accurate, thorough
B. Hasty, irregular
C. Spontaneous, careful
D. Risky, random
10. Choose the odd one out
A. Defend
B. Attack
C. Protect
D. Guard

11. Happiness is to smile as sadness is to …

A. Cry
B. Laugh
C. Dance
D. Sleep
12. Complete the simile.
He was as sharp as a …
A. Knife
B. Razor
C. Spoon
D. Rock
13. Fill in the blank with the appropriate words.
Art, as an expression of human creativity, demands from its … a
devotion to technique and a passion for ….
A. Creators, originality
B. Critics, discipline
C. Viewers, expression
D. Artists, perfection
14. Choose the odd one out
A. Begin
B. Start
C. End
D. Initiate
15. Love is to affection as hatred is to …
A. Anger
B. Peace
C. Loathing
D. Hatred

16. Complete the simile.

His voice was as smooth as …
A. Steel
B. Silk
C. Sandpaper
D. Wood
17. Fill in the blank with the appropriate words.
Success is not merely the result of hard work but also of … and …
to challenges.
A. Disinterest, response
B. Persistence, adaptability
 C. Luck, coincidence
D. Strategy, execution
18. Choose the odd one out
A. Expose
B. Reveal
C. Conceal
D. Disclose
19. Danger is to safety as fear is to …
A. Courage
B. Happiness
C. Hope
D. Comfort
20. Fill in the blank with the appropriate words.
Education, as a fundamental right, grants individuals the ability to
achieve … and pursue … in their lives.
A. Knowledge, goals
B. Power, fame
C. Wealth, status
D. Freedom, control

21. Choose the odd one out

A. Transparency
B. Clarity
C. Obscurity
D. Openness
22. Warmth is to heat as cold is to …
A. Chill
B. Ice
C. Freeze
D. Snow
23. Complete the simile.
The old man was as wise as an …
A. Owl
B. Elephant
 C. Dolphin
D. Ant
24. Fill in the blank with the appropriate words.
Success in business requires both … and the ability to …
challenge.
A. Innovation, overcome
B. Strategy, avoid
C. Luck, face
D. Discipline, flee
25. Choose the odd one out
A. Grateful
B. Indifferent
C. Thankful
D. Appreciative

26. Strength is to power as weakness is to …

A. Disability
B. Frailty
C. Fatigue
D. Vulnerability
27. Complete the simile.
The team played as hard as a …
A. Tiger
B. Rabbit
C. Snail
D. Dog
28. Fill in the blank with the appropriate words.
The law protects both individual … and collective … in a society.
A. Rights, welfare
B. Freedom, privilege
C. Needs, security
D. Wishes, authority
29. Choose the odd one out
A. Beautiful
B. Ugly
 C. Attractive
D. Lovely
30. Happiness is to joy as anger is to …
A. Rage
B. Discontent
C. Fury
D. Sadness

31. Fill in the blank with the appropriate words.

Patience is essential for overcoming … and leads to … in the end.
A. Challenges, triumph
B. Hardships, success
C. Struggles, failure
D. Doubts, joy
32. Choose the odd one out
A. Diligence
B. Effort
C. Hard work
D. Laziness
33. Freedom is to liberty as oppression is to …
A. Peace
B. Tyranny
C. Justice
D. Equality
34. Complete the simile.
His words were as sharp as a …
A. Needle
B. Sword
C. Pencil
D. Knife
35. Fill in the blank with the appropriate words.
Success in life is often determined by a combination of … and ….
A. Determination, opportunity
B. Luck, privilege
 C. Wealth, talent
D. Strength, courage

36. Choose the odd one out

A. Sweet
B. Sour
C. Bitter
D. Salty
37. Loyalty is to allegiance as betrayal is to …
A. Faith
B. Honor
C. Treachery
D. Trust
38. Complete the simile.
The baby was as quiet as a …
A. Lion
B. Wolf
C. Mouse
D. Dog
39. Fill in the blank with the appropriate words.
Effective communication requires not only clarity but also … and
understanding.
A. Empathy
B. Aggression
C. Honesty
D. Humility
40. Choose the odd one out
A. Calm
B. Peaceful
C. Restless
D. Serene

41. Bravery is to courage as fear is to …

A. Anxiety
B. Cowardice
 C. Confidence
D. Apprehension
42. Complete the simile.
The athlete was as fast as a …
A. Car
B. Cheetah
C. Train
D. Bicycle
43. Fill in the blank with the appropriate words.
Leadership demands not only intelligence but also … and the
ability to … others.
A. Humility, respect
B. Empathy, guide
C. Power, control
D. Discipline, influence
44. Choose the odd one out
A. Honesty
B. Integrity
C. Deceit
D. Truthfulness
45. Success is to achievement as failure is to …
A. Setback
B. Defeat
C. Regret
D. Challenge

46. Complete the simile.

She was as graceful as a …
A. Swan
B. Dog
C. Bear
D. Tiger
47. Fill in the blank with the appropriate words.
A person’s reputation is built on … and … over time.
A. Lies, trust
B. Deeds, loyalty
C. Actions, consistency
D. Words, promises
48. Choose the odd one out
A. Genius
B. Intelligence
C. Foolishness
D. Wisdom
49. Confidence is to assurance as doubt is to …
A. Belief
B. Uncertainty
C. Trust
D. Faith
50. Fill in the blank with the appropriate words.
To achieve greatness, one must embrace … and … as part of the
journey.
A. Effort, dedication
B. Failure, learning
C. Success, pride
D. Confidence, pride

51. Choose the odd one out

A. Healthy
B. Fit
C. Weak
D. Strong
52. Courage is to bravery as hesitation is to …
A. Action
B. Doubt
 C. Confidence
D. Wisdom
53. Complete the simile.
The child was as happy as a …
A. Lark
B. Bear
C. Fish
D. Cat
54. Fill in the blank with the appropriate words.
Teamwork requires not only cooperation but also … and … from
all members.
A. Effort, ambition
B. Respect, trust
C. Leadership, control
D. Understanding, determination
55. Choose the odd one out
A. Strong
B. Sturdy
C. Weak
D. Tough

56. Bravery is to heroism as dishonesty is to …

A. Fraudulence
B. Truth
C. Integrity
D. Trustworthiness
57. Complete the simile.
Her hair was as golden as …
A. Sunlight
B. Wheat
C. Honey
D. Straw
58. Fill in the blank with the appropriate words.
Wisdom is gained through … and the ability to … life’s
challenges.
 A. Experience, avoid
B. Reflection, understand
C. Knowledge, master
D. Learning, ignore
59. Choose the odd one out
A. Decisive
B. Confident
C. Hesitant
D. Assertive
60. Fill in the blank with the appropriate words.
Creativity thrives on both … and … thinking.
A. Innovative, flexible
B. Structured, critical
C. Focused, disciplined
D. Logical, strategic

Quantitative Reasoning
1. Hilda swims from point A to point B on a river which is 30 metres
apart. Hilda then swims back from point B to point A. Assuming A
to B is upstream and B to A is downstream, and the difference in
time taken is 20 minutes. Find the square of Hilda’s speed, then
divided by the speed of current, and then minus the speed of
current. Write your answer in metre per minute. A 0 B. 3 C. 5 D. 7
E. Impossible to be determined

2. ABCD is a parallelogram with A(1,k) , B(k,2) , C(-k,2k) and D(-

1,1). Find the sum of all possible values of 300k. A. - 400 B. - 300
C. 0 D. 300 E. 400
3. A perfect number is a positive integer that is equal to the sum of its
positive factors, excluding the number itself. For example, the
factors of 6, except itself, are 1, 2 and 3. 1+2+3 = 6, therefore 6 is a
perfect number. If set A = {x: x is a perfect number} and set B =
{x: x = 2n-1 (2n -1), where n is a positive integer greater than 1},
find the sum of the first 3 smallest elements of A ∩ B. A. 530 B. 6
C. 28 D. 498 E. 8128

4. Given that A: B = 9: 11, B: C = 6: 12, C: D = 7: 13 and A + B + C

+ D = 5800 what is the value of B? B. 770 C. 540 D. 800 E. Not
enough information
5. A truck and a car travelled uniformly along an expressway from
city M to city N. The truck left at 10:15 and arrived at 14:15. The
car left at 11:00 and arrived at 13:45. At what time did the car
overtake the truck? A. 12:39 B. 11. 55 C. 14: 01 D. 15. 15

6. Jane jogs from point X to point Y, which is 40 meters apart. Jane

then jogs back from point Y to point X. Assuming X to Y is uphill
and Y to X is downhill, and the difference in time taken is 15
minutes. Find the square of Jane’s speed, then divided by the speed
of gravity, and then minus the speed of gravity. Write your answer
in meters per minute. A. 2 B. 4 C. 6 D. 8 E. Impossible to
determine

7. PQRS is a rectangle with P(1, m), Q(m, 2), R(-m, 2m), and S(-1,
1). Find the sum of all possible values of 200m. A. -300 B. -200 C.
0 D. 200 E. 300
8. A triangular number is a positive integer that can be arranged in
the shape of an equilateral triangle. For example, 3, 6, and 10 are
triangular numbers. If set X = {x: x is a triangular number} and set
Y = {x: x = n(n + 1)/2, where n is a positive integer}, find the sum
 of the first 3 smallest elements of X ∩ Y. A. 6 B. 10 C. 15 D. 21 E.
28
9. Given that P: Q = 8: 10, Q: R = 5: 15, R: S = 6 : 14 and P + Q + R
+ S = 4800, what is the value of Q? A. 640 B. 800 C. 960 D. 1200
E. Not enough information
10. A cyclist and a runner traveled uniformly along a trail from point
A to point B. The cyclist left at 9:00 and arrived at 11:30. The
runner left at 10:00 and arrived at 13:00. At what time did the
runner overtake the cyclist? A. 10:45 B. 11:15 C. 11:45 D. 12:00

Scientific literacy
Question 1

The following is a response of the skin when the body encounters a drop
in temperature: "The hair erector muscle contracts, raising the hair."
Which of the following responses by the skin would also correspond to
the drop in temperature?
A. The blood vessels under the skin dilate.
B. The sweat glands produce more sweat.
C. The blood flow in the capillaries under the skin decreases.
D. The body increases its metabolic rate.
Answer: C. The blood flow in the capillaries under the skin
decreases.

Question 2

Overexposure to ultraviolet radiation is a risk to human health. One of

the recommendations is to use sunscreen when outdoors. Which of the
following statements is true about how ultraviolet radiation affects the
body?
A. Ultraviolet radiation helps the body produce vitamin C.
B. Ultraviolet radiation can increase the risk of skin cancer.
C. Cloud cover completely prevents ultraviolet radiation from reaching
the skin.
D. People with lighter skin are less affected by ultraviolet radiation.
Answer: B. Ultraviolet radiation can increase the risk of skin
cancer.

Question 3

A student wrote the following description about adrenaline and its

effects on the human body: "Adrenaline is released during times of
stress and prepares the body for quick action by increasing heart rate,
dilating airways, and increasing blood flow to the muscles." Which of
the following statements is incorrect about adrenaline?
A. Adrenaline increases heart rate.
B. Adrenaline causes airways to constrict.
C. Adrenaline directs more blood to muscles.
D. Adrenaline is produced by the adrenal glands.
Answer: B. Adrenaline causes airways to constrict.

Question 4

The relative atomic mass of carbon is 12 and the relative molecular mass
of methane (CH₄) is 16. What is the percent composition of carbon in
methane?
A. 25%
B. 75%
C. 80%
D. 50%
Answer: B. 75%

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true about starch?

A. Starch is indigestible by humans.
B. Starch is made from glucose monomers.
C. Starch turns iodine blue-black, indicating the presence of cellulose.
D. Starch is primarily found in animal cells.
Answer: B. Starch is made from glucose monomers.

Question 6

The formula for gravitational field strength is g=Gmr2g = \frac{Gm}

{r^2}, where GG is the gravitational constant, mm is the mass of the
object, and rr is the distance from the center of the object. Which of the
following statements is true about gravitational field strength?
A. Gravitational field strength decreases as the mass of the body
increases.
B. Gravitational field strength increases with increasing distance from
the center of the object.
C. Gravitational field strength is inversely proportional to the square of
the distance.
D. Gravitational field strength increases with increasing distance from
the object.
Answer: C. Gravitational field strength is inversely proportional to
the square of the distance.

Question 7

Which of the following is true regarding the function of melanin in

human skin?
A. Melanin decreases the risk of sunburn.
B. Melanin is responsible for the production of vitamin D.
C. Melanin is found in sweat glands.
D. Melanin protects against ultraviolet radiation.
Answer: D. Melanin protects against ultraviolet radiation.

Question 8

Which of the following is the main function of red blood cells?

A. They fight infections by producing antibodies.
B. They transport oxygen from the lungs to the tissues.
C. They help in clotting the blood.
D. They carry nutrients from the digestive system to cells.
Answer: B. They transport oxygen from the lungs to the tissues.

Question 9

Which of the following foods is a rich source of fiber?

A. Meat
B. Eggs
C. Fruits and vegetables
D. Milk
Answer: C. Fruits and vegetables

Question 10

What is the primary function of the mitochondria in cells?

A. To control the cell's activities.
B. To produce energy through cellular respiration.
C. To synthesize proteins.
D. To store genetic information.
Answer: B. To produce energy through cellular respiration.

Question 11

A student writes the following about enzymes: "Enzymes are proteins

that speed up chemical reactions in the body. They work by lowering the
activation energy required for a reaction to occur." Which of the
following is true about enzymes?
A. Enzymes are not affected by temperature.
B. Enzymes can only work in high temperatures.
C. Enzymes are reusable after a reaction.
D. Enzymes are consumed in the chemical reaction.
Answer: C. Enzymes are reusable after a reaction.

Question 12

Which of the following is a function of the white blood cells?

A. They transport oxygen to tissues.
B. They fight infections and produce antibodies.
C. They carry nutrients throughout the body.
D. They help in the clotting of blood.
Answer: B. They fight infections and produce antibodies.

Question 13

The term "homeostasis" refers to:

A. The regulation of water in the body.
B. The balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body.
C. The process of digestion in the body.
D. The maintenance of a stable internal environment within the body.
Answer: D. The maintenance of a stable internal environment
within the body.

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?

A. Wind energy
B. Solar energy
C. Coal
D. Biomass
Answer: C. Coal

Question 15

Which of the following statements about photosynthesis is true?

A. Photosynthesis occurs in the mitochondria of plant cells.
B. Photosynthesis is the process of converting light energy into chemical
energy.
C. Photosynthesis produces carbon dioxide as a waste product.
D. Photosynthesis occurs in the chlorophyll of animal cells.
Answer: B. Photosynthesis is the process of converting light energy
into chemical energy.

Question 16
Which of the following factors increases the rate of diffusion?
A. Decreased temperature
B. Increased temperature
C. Decreased surface area
D. Decreased concentration gradient
Answer: B. Increased temperature

Question 17

The formula for calculating speed is:

A. Speed = Distance / Time
B. Speed = Time / Distance
C. Speed = Distance + Time
D. Speed = Distance - Time
Answer: A. Speed = Distance / Time

Question 18

What is the main purpose of the circulatory system in the human body?
A. To provide structure to the body.
B. To transport oxygen and nutrients to cells.
C. To break down food.
D. To control the body’s movements.
Answer: B. To transport oxygen and nutrients to cells.

Question 19

Which of the following is a characteristic of a solid?

A. Its particles move freely.
B. It has a fixed shape and volume.
C. It has a fixed volume but can change shape.
D. Its particles are very far apart.
Answer: B. It has a fixed shape and volume.

Question 20
Which of the following is an example of a physical change?
A. Burning of wood
B. Dissolving sugar in water
C. Cooking an egg
D. Rusting of iron
Answer: B. Dissolving sugar in water

Question 21

Which of the following elements is a noble gas?

A. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen
C. Neon
D. Hydrogen
Answer: C. Neon

Question 22

Which part of the human brain is responsible for controlling balance and
coordination?
A. Cerebrum
B. Cerebellum
C. Medulla
D. Hypothalamus
Answer: B. Cerebellum

Question 23

What is the primary function of the chloroplast in plant cells?

A. To carry out cellular respiration
B. To store nutrients
C. To produce energy through photosynthesis
D. To control cell functions
Answer: C. To produce energy through photosynthesis

Question 24
Which of the following is a characteristic of a chemical change?
A. The substance changes shape but not its identity.
B. The substance remains the same before and after the change.
C. New substances are formed during the change.
D. No energy is released or absorbed.
Answer: C. New substances are formed during the change.

Question 25

Which of the following is true about the water cycle?

A. Water from the ocean is always turned into ice.
B. The water cycle involves evaporation, condensation, and
precipitation.
C. Water is only evaporated from rivers and lakes.
D. The water cycle only occurs in hot climates.
**Answer: B. The water

cycle involves evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.**

Question 26

Which of the following is true about plant cells?

A. Plant cells do not contain a nucleus.
B. Plant cells have chloroplasts for photosynthesis.
C. Plant cells have centrioles for cell division.
D. Plant cells do not have a cell wall.
Answer: B. Plant cells have chloroplasts for photosynthesis.

Question 27

Which of the following statements about acids is true?

A. Acids have a pH greater than 7.
B. Acids turn blue litmus paper red.
C. Acids are slippery to the touch.
D. Acids have a bitter taste.
Answer: B. Acids turn blue litmus paper red.
Question 28

Which of the following types of energy is stored in food?

A. Kinetic energy
B. Thermal energy
C. Chemical energy
D. Electrical energy
Answer: C. Chemical energy

Question 29

Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy source?

A. Coal
B. Natural gas
C. Wind
D. Nuclear energy
Answer: C. Wind

Question 30

Which of the following processes is responsible for the production of

energy in the sun?
A. Photosynthesis
B. Nuclear fission
C. Nuclear fusion
D. Cellular respiration
Answer: C. Nuclear fusion

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

A. Protection of internal organs
B. Storage of minerals
C. Regulation of body temperature
D. Production of blood cells
Answer: C. Regulation of body temperature
Question 32

Which of the following statements about the digestive system is correct?

A. The stomach is where most nutrient absorption occurs.
B. The small intestine produces digestive enzymes.
C. The large intestine absorbs most of the nutrients from food.
D. The mouth is where food is broken down chemically and
mechanically.
Answer: D. The mouth is where food is broken down chemically and
mechanically.

Question 33

Which of the following is an example of a conductor of electricity?

A. Wood
B. Rubber
C. Copper
D. Plastic
Answer: C. Copper

Question 34

Which of the following best describes a compound?

A. A substance made up of only one type of atom.
B. A mixture of two or more elements that are not chemically combined.
C. A substance formed when two or more elements are chemically
bonded.
D. A solution of salt and water.
Answer: C. A substance formed when two or more elements are
chemically bonded.

Question 35

Which of the following is true about metals?

A. Metals are typically poor conductors of heat and electricity.
B. Metals are malleable and can be hammered into thin sheets.
C. Metals do not have high melting points.
D. Metals are typically non-lustrous.
Answer: B. Metals are malleable and can be hammered into thin
sheets.

Question 36

Which of the following is true regarding the process of photosynthesis?

A. Photosynthesis converts carbon dioxide and water into glucose and
oxygen.
B. Photosynthesis occurs in the mitochondria of plant cells.
C. Photosynthesis is a process used by animals to make energy.
D. Photosynthesis requires oxygen to take place.
Answer: A. Photosynthesis converts carbon dioxide and water into
glucose and oxygen.

Question 37

What is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?

A. Newton
B. Joule
C. Watt
D. Ampere
Answer: A. Newton

Question 38

Which of the following is a property of nonmetals?

A. High melting points
B. Good conductors of electricity
C. Brittle when solid
D. Malleable
Answer: C. Brittle when solid

Question 39
Which of the following is true about sound waves?
A. Sound waves are transverse waves.
B. Sound waves cannot travel through a vacuum.
C. Sound waves travel faster in a vacuum than in air.
D. Sound waves require a medium to propagate.
Answer: D. Sound waves require a medium to propagate.

Question 40

Which of the following substances is a mixture?

A. Water
B. Salt
C. Air
D. Hydrogen
Answer: C. Air

SOCIAL LITERACY

Question 1

What is the name given to the highest point reached by the tide?
A. Tidal crest
B. Tidal peak
C. High tide
D. Tidal wave
Answer: C. High tide

Question 2
In which country was the Abuja Declaration made?
A. Nigeria
B. Ghana
C. South Africa
D. Kenya
Answer: A. Nigeria

Question 3

Who is the current president of France?

A. Angela Merkel
B. Emmanuel Macron
C. Nicolas Sarkozy
D. François Hollande
Answer: B. Emmanuel Macron

Question 4

Which country is set to host the 2024 Summer Olympics?

A. Japan
B. France
C. Brazil
D. United States
Answer: B. France

Question 5

What name is given to the difference in water levels between the high
and low tide?
A. Tidal range
B. Tidal wave
C. Tidal height
D. Tidal force
Answer: A. Tidal range

Question 6
Which country was the site of the 2010 FIFA World Cup?
A. South Africa
B. Brazil
C. Germany
D. Argentina
Answer: A. South Africa

Question 7

Who is the current president of South Africa?

A. Cyril Ramaphosa
B. Jacob Zuma
C. Nelson Mandela
D. Thabo Mbeki
Answer: A. Cyril Ramaphosa

Question 8

Which of the following countries hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics?

A. United States
B. United Kingdom
C. Brazil
D. Australia
Answer: C. Brazil

Question 9

Which country will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

A. Qatar
B. United States, Canada, and Mexico
C. Russia
D. Spain
Answer: B. United States, Canada, and Mexico

Question 10
In which year was the European Union formally established?
A. 1993
B. 1989
C. 2000
D. 1999
Answer: A. 1993

Question 11

What name is given to the periodic change in the Earth's surface caused
by the gravitational pull of the moon?
A. Tidal wave
B. Tidal flow
C. Tidal range
D. Tidal shift
Answer: C. Tidal range

Question 12

Who was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
A. Theresa May
B. Margaret Thatcher
C. Nicola Sturgeon
D. Elizabeth II
Answer: B. Margaret Thatcher

Question 13

Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations?

A. Ban Ki-moon
B. António Guterres
C. Kofi Annan
D. Javier Pérez de Cuéllar
Answer: B. António Guterres

Question 14
In which country was the 1992 Earth Summit held?
A. United States
B. Brazil
C. France
D. Japan
Answer: B. Brazil

Question 15

Who is the first woman to be elected as the head of government in

Liberia?
A. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
B. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
C. Michelle Bachelet
D. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim
Answer: A. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

*Question 16

What name is given to the phenomenon when ocean water levels are
unusually high?
A. Tsunami
B. Storm surge
C. Tidal wave
D. Storm tide
Answer: B. Storm surge

Question 17

Which of the following countries hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
A. Russia
B. Qatar
C. France
D. Germany
Answer: B. Qatar
Question 18

In which year was the United Nations established?

A. 1935
B. 1945
C. 1950
D. 1960
Answer: B. 1945

Question 19

Who was the first president of Ghana?

A. Kwame Nkrumah
B. Jerry Rawlings
C. John Agyekum Kufuor
D. Edward Akufo-Addo
Answer: A. Kwame Nkrumah

Question 20

Which country was the site of the 2008 Summer Olympics?

A. China
B. Japan
C. South Korea
D. Australia
Answer: A. China

Question 21

What is the official currency of Japan?

A. Yen
B. Won
C. Dollar
D. Peso
Answer: A. Yen

Question 22
In which year did the United States declare independence?
A. 1776
B. 1787
C. 1790
D. 1800
Answer: A. 1776

Question 23

Who is the current Prime Minister of Canada?

A. Justin Trudeau
B. Stephen Harper
C. Brian Mulroney
D. John Diefenbaker
Answer: A. Justin Trudeau

Question 24

Which country will host the 2023 Rugby World Cup?

A. South Africa
B. Australia
C. New Zealand
D. France
Answer: D. France

Question 25

Which international organization is responsible for maintaining world

peace and security?
A. World Trade Organization
B. European Union
C. United Nations
D. NATO
Answer: C. United Nations

Question 26
Which country hosted the 2012 Summer Olympics?
A. United States
B. China
C. United Kingdom
D. Brazil
Answer: C. United Kingdom

Question 27

In which country was the 2014 Winter Olympics held?

A. Japan
B. Russia
C. Canada
D. Sweden
Answer: B. Russia

Question 28

What is the capital city of Germany?

A. Berlin
B. Munich
C. Hamburg
D. Frankfurt
Answer: A. Berlin

Question 29

Who is the current President of the United States?

A. Joe Biden
B. Donald Trump
C. Barack Obama
D. George W. Bush
Answer: B. Donald Trump

Question 30
In which country was the Kyoto Protocol signed?
A. Japan
B. United States
C. Germany
D. Brazil
Answer: A. Japan

Question 31

Who is the current Secretary-General of the African Union?

A. Moussa Faki Mahamat
B. Kofi Annan
C. Ban Ki-moon
D. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
Answer: A. Moussa Faki Mahamat

Question 32

What is the capital city of South Africa?

A. Cape Town
B. Pretoria
C. Johannesburg
D. Durban
Answer: B. Pretoria

Question 33

In which country was the 2018 FIFA World Cup held?

A. Brazil
B. France
C. Russia
D. Qatar
Answer: C. Russia

Question 34
Who was the first female Chancellor of Germany?
A. Angela Merkel
B. Ursula von der Leyen
C. Gertrude R. Johnson
D. Michelle Bachelet
Answer: A. Angela Merkel

Question 35

Which country is known as the "Land of the Rising Sun"?

A. China
B. South Korea
C. Japan
D. Thailand
Answer: C. Japan

Question 36

Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
A. Amelia Earhart
B. Bessie Coleman
C. Jacqueline Cochran
D. Harriet Quimby
Answer: A. Amelia Earhart

Question 37

Which country is the largest producer of coffee in the world?

A. Colombia
B. Brazil
C. Vietnam
D. Ethiopia
Answer: B. Brazil

Question 38
Which country is the largest producer of oil?
A. United States
B. Saudi Arabia
C. Russia
D. Venezuela
Answer: A. United States

Question 39

Which country hosted the first United Nations climate change

conference?
A. United States
B. Denmark
C. United Kingdom
D. France
Answer: B. Denmark

Question 40

Who is the current King of the United Kingdom?

A. Charles III
B. George VI
C. Henry VIII
D. Edward VII
Answer: A. Charles III