Trivia 1 - 8th Grade

Which ancient civilization built the pyramids of Giza?

• The Greeks

• The Romans

• The Egyptians

• The Aztecs

Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?

• Amelia Earhart

• Sally Ride

• Bessie Coleman

• Harriet Quimby

What famous event took place on July 20, 1969, involving astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin?

• First space shuttle launch

• First manned space station

• First moon landing (Apollo 11)

• First orbit around Earth

Which desert is the largest hot desert in the world?

• The Gobi Desert

• The Arabian Desert

• The Kalahari Desert

• The Sahara Desert

Which ocean is located between Africa and Australia?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Southern Ocean

Who composed the famous classical piece Fur Elise?

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Pyotr Tchaikovsky

Which female artist released the hit song "Rolling in the Deep"?

• Rihanna

• Beyoncé

• Adele

• Lady Gaga

What country is famous for originating the music genre reggae?

• Brazil

• Jamaica

• Cuba

• United States

What is the highest vocal range for a female singer?

• Alto

• Soprano

• Tenor

• Mezzo-Soprano

Which NBA team did Michael Jordan play for the majority of his career?

• Miami Heat

• Los Angeles Lakers

• Chicago Bulls

• Washington Wizards