Surprise Island: general knowledge quiz for kids
Anything can happen. Surprise Island is one of thirteen worlds in Little Quiz Worlds, a free trivia game for children aged 8–13. Its questions cover a surprise mix of curious facts, with 60+ questions pitched for ages 8–9, 10–11 and 12–13.
Three missions to complete
- Curious facts
- Mixed clues
- Wonder hunter
Each mission is ten quick questions. Finish all three to earn the Surprise Island discovery badge and new parts for your electric car in the garage.
Try some sample questions
Which planet do we live on?
- Mars
- Earth
- Venus
- Jupiter
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Earth — It is sometimes called the blue planet.
What is the capital city of the UK?
- Cardiff
- London
- Edinburgh
- Belfast
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London — The River Thames flows through it.
How many legs does a spider have?
- 8
- 6
- 4
- 10
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8 — It has two more than an insect.
What gas do humans breathe in to stay alive?
- Oxygen
- Helium
- Smoke
- Steam
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Oxygen — It is part of the air.
Which sport is played at Wimbledon?
- Tennis
- Rugby
- Cricket
- Hockey
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Tennis — Players use rackets.
How many minutes are in one hour?
- 60
- 30
- 100
- 24
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60 — A clock’s minute hand makes one full turn.
Which UK country has Edinburgh as its capital?
- Scotland
- Wales
- England
- Northern Ireland
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Scotland — It is north of England.
Which instrument is played by blowing air through it?
- Flute
- Drum
- Guitar
- Violin
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Flute — It belongs to the woodwind family.
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