| Science |
200 |
Theories |
What is the chemical symbol for water? |
A) H2O |
| Water is composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom, giving it the chemical formula H2O. |
| Science |
400 |
Celestial Bodies |
Which planet is known as the Red Planet? |
C) Mars |
| Mars is called the Red Planet due to iron oxide (rust) on its surface, giving it a reddish appearance. |
| Science |
600 |
Elements |
What is the atomic number of carbon? |
B) 6 |
| Carbon has an atomic number of 6, meaning it has 6 protons in its nucleus. |
| Science |
800 |
Inventions |
Who developed the theory of general relativity? |
C) Albert Einstein |
| Albert Einstein published his theory of general relativity in 1915, revolutionizing our understanding of gravity. |
| Science |
1000 |
Experiments |
What particle was discovered at CERN in 2012 that confirms the mechanism of mass? |
B) Higgs boson |
| The Higgs boson, predicted by Peter Higgs in 1964, was discovered at CERN's Large Hadron Collider in 2012. |
| Geography |
200 |
Capitals |
What is the capital of France? |
C) Paris |
| Paris has been the capital of France since the 12th century and is one of the most visited cities in the world. |
| Geography |
400 |
Mountains |
What is the tallest mountain in the world? |
C) Mount Everest |
| Mount Everest stands at 8,849 meters (29,032 feet) above sea level, making it the highest mountain on Earth. |
| Geography |
600 |
Rivers |
Which river is the longest in the world? |
B) Nile River |
| The Nile River in Africa is approximately 6,650 km long, making it the longest river in the world. |
| Geography |
800 |
Oceans |
What is the deepest point in the world's oceans? |
C) Mariana Trench |
| The Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean reaches a depth of about 11,000 meters (36,000 feet) at Challenger Deep. |
| Geography |
1000 |
Capitals |
What is the judicial capital of South Africa, home to the Constitutional Court? |
D) Bloemfontein |
| South Africa uniquely has three capitals: Pretoria (executive), Cape Town (legislative), and Bloemfontein (judicial). Bloemfontein houses the Supreme Court of Appeal and Constitutional Court. |
| Arts |
200 |
Artworks |
Who painted the Mona Lisa? |
B) Leonardo da Vinci |
| Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa in the early 16th century, and it now hangs in the Louvre Museum in Paris. |
| Arts |
400 |
Musicians |
Which composer wrote the famous 'Moonlight Sonata'? |
C) Ludwig van Beethoven |
| Beethoven composed the Piano Sonata No. 14, commonly known as the 'Moonlight Sonata', in 1801. |
| Arts |
600 |
Musicians |
Which South African musician is known as the 'Queen of African Pop' and won a Grammy Award? |
B) Miriam Makeba |
| Miriam Makeba, also known as 'Mama Africa', was an internationally acclaimed singer and civil rights activist who won a Grammy Award in 1966. She used her music to speak out against apartheid. |
| Arts |
800 |
Museums |
Which major art museum in Johannesburg is located in Joubert Park and houses important South African collections? |
B) Johannesburg Art Gallery |
| The Johannesburg Art Gallery, established in 1910, is the largest gallery on the African continent. It houses an extensive collection of South African, European, and international art. |
| Arts |
1000 |
Styles |
Which South African art movement emerged in the 1960s, characterized by township life and social commentary? |
B) Township Art |
| Township Art emerged during apartheid, depicting daily life in segregated townships. Artists like Gerard Sekoto and Dumile Feni used this style to document social realities and resistance. |
| Literature |
200 |
Titles |
Who wrote 'Romeo and Juliet'? |
B) William Shakespeare |
| William Shakespeare wrote the tragic play 'Romeo and Juliet' in the 1590s, one of his most famous works. |
| Literature |
400 |
Characters |
In which novel does the character Sherlock Holmes first appear? |
B) A Study in Scarlet |
| Sherlock Holmes first appeared in Arthur Conan Doyle's novel 'A Study in Scarlet', published in 1887. |
| Literature |
600 |
Titles |
Which novel by Nadine Gordimer won the Booker Prize in 1974? |
B) The Conservationist |
| The Conservationist won the Booker Prize in 1974 (shared). Nadine Gordimer, a Nobel Prize laureate, explored themes of apartheid and racial tension in South African society through her works. |
| Literature |
800 |
Characters |
Who is the protagonist in Alan Paton's famous novel 'Cry, the Beloved Country'? |
A) Stephen Kumalo |
| Stephen Kumalo is a Zulu pastor who travels from rural Natal to Johannesburg searching for his son. The 1948 novel explores racial injustice and moral reconciliation in pre-apartheid South Africa. |
| Literature |
1000 |
Publication |
In what year was Nelson Mandela's autobiography 'Long Walk to Freedom' first published? |
C) 1995 |
| Long Walk to Freedom was published in 1995, one year after Mandela became South Africa's first democratically elected president. The autobiography chronicles his life from childhood through his presidency. |
| Sports |
200 |
Championships |
How many players are on a soccer team on the field during a match? |
C) 11 |
| Each soccer team has 11 players on the field during a match, including the goalkeeper. |
| Sports |
400 |
Records |
In which sport would you perform a 'slam dunk'? |
B) Basketball |
| A slam dunk is a basketball shot where a player jumps and forcefully puts the ball through the hoop. |
| Sports |
600 |
Teams |
Which South African rugby team is based in Pretoria and competes in the United Rugby Championship? |
C) Bulls |
| The Bulls, based at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, are one of South Africa's most successful rugby franchises. They have won multiple Super Rugby titles and compete in the United Rugby Championship. |
| Sports |
800 |
Championships |
In which year did South Africa win their third Rugby World Cup championship? |
B) 2019 |
| South Africa won their third Rugby World Cup in 2019 in Japan, defeating England 32-12 in the final. The Springboks previously won in 1995 and 2007, making them one of the most successful rugby nations. |
| Sports |
1000 |
Venues |
Which iconic stadium in Soweto hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup final? |
B) FNB Stadium |
| FNB Stadium, also known as Soccer City, hosted the 2010 World Cup final where Spain defeated the Netherlands. Located in Johannesburg, it's Africa's largest stadium with a capacity of 94,736. |