General Knowledge Quiz for Year 9

What is the capital city of Scotland?

• Edinburgh

• Glasgow

• Aberdeen

• Inverness

Which of the following is the chemical symbol for gold?

• Au

• Ag

• Pb

• Fe

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

• Earth

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

In which year did the Battle of Hastings take place?

• 1066

• 1215

• 1415

• 1603

What is the square root of 144?

• 10

• 11

• 12

• 13

Which of the following is a prime number?

• 15

• 21

• 29

• 35

What is the freezing point of water in degrees Celsius?

• 0°C

• 32°C

• 100°C

• -32°C

Who wrote the play "Romeo and Juliet"?

• Charles Dickens

• William Shakespeare

• Jane Austen

• J.K. Rowling

What is the main ingredient in traditional British black pudding?

• Beef

• Pork blood

• Chicken

• Fish

If a car travels 60 miles in 2 hours, what is its average speed in miles per hour?

• 20 mph

• 30 mph

• 40 mph

• 60 mph