World records and famous firsts

Space, mountains, oceans, and other record-breakers in a quick trivia round. Great for a class warm-up, youth group night, or team quiz.

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Questions

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1Single choice
Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?
- Buzz Aldrin
- Yuri Gagarin
- Neil Armstrong
- Michael Collins
2Single choice
What is the highest mountain on Earth above sea level?
- K2
- Mount Everest
- Kangchenjunga
- Mount Kilimanjaro
3True / False
The Pacific is the largest ocean on Earth.
- True
- False
4Single choice
Who was the first person to travel into space?
- Yuri Gagarin
- John Glenn
- Alan Shepard
- Valentina Tereshkova
5Single choice
What is the largest hot desert in the world?
- Gobi
- Kalahari
- Arabian
- Sahara
6Type answer
What is the largest animal that has ever lived? (two words)
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7Multiple choiceMore than one correct answer
Which of these countries have hosted the Summer Olympic Games?
- Greece
- Brazil
- India
- Japan
8True / False
Mount Everest is also the tallest mountain when measured from base to peak.
- True
- False
9Single choice
Which country had the largest population in the world in 2024?
- China
- India
- United States
- Indonesia
10Single choice
What is the longest river in Africa?
- Congo
- Niger
- Nile
- Zambezi
11Single choice
Which planet is closest to the Sun?
- Venus
- Mercury
- Mars
- Earth
12Type answer
In which city is the Statue of Liberty?
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