BELOW are a bunch of simple questions that apparently any tween worth their salt should have a handle on. But how do you fare when it comes to some simple schoolboy knowledge? Take our quiz for kids to find out… and no copying!
Results
Well done you! You are smarter than a twelve-year-old! Impressive, sort of…
Oh dear. Not good news I’m afraid! Back to the classroom.
#1. What is the capital city of New Zealand?
It’s Wellington of course. The windy city (apparently the windiest in the world!) Auckland was the capital once but since 1895 it’s been Wellington, named after the Duke.
#2. What 'T' is a crown usually worn by royalty?
It’s Tiara of course. Tantara is a shortening of the word taratantara, a word that means the blast of a trumpet or horn.
#3. What is the main metal in our blood?
It is Iron! 70% of the Iron found in your body is in your red blood cells called hemoglobin.
#4. Where was Harold Godwinson shot by an arrow?
It was of course his eye! Godwinson (son of Godwin) – or King Harold to most – took one in the iris as depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry!
#5. Who was the first man in space?
It was of course Yuri Gagarin. Yuri was the first human in space in 1961 – four years after the Soviet’s had sent a dog – and five years before Armstrong set foot on the moon!
#6. What is the highest mountain in England?
It is of course Scafell Pike, the others are all in the UK but not in England. There are more than 200 mountain peaks in England (over 2000ft) with the majority of these being in the Lake District.
#7. What is a group of kangaroos called?
A group of kangaroos is often called a mob, court or troupe. You had a good chance of getting that correct.
#8. What month of the year is named after the Roman Julius Caesar?
Julius = July of course. This month used to be called Quintilis, Roman for fifth as it was the fifth month of the Roman year. It was later changed to July by Caesar, after his family name.
#9. What is the longest river in Europe?
The Volga is the longest river in Europe situated mostly in Russia. Eleven of the twenty largest cities in Russia lie on its banks.
