Test your general knowledge!

Quiz for 10-12 year olds

1. In what Galaxy is the Earth located? (two words, 5 and 3 letters)

2. What powerful storm is called a twister? (7 letters)

3. Katie Taylor is a star in what sport? (6 letters)

4. What did Graham Alexander Bell invent? (9 letters)

5. How many rings are there on an Olympic flag? (4 letters)

6. The Ganges is a great river in what country? (5 letters)

7. What is a young goose called? (7 letters)

8. Sumo wrestling is the national sport of which country? (5 letters)

9. What is Barack Obama’s wife’s first name? (begins with M, 8 letters)

10. In which Irish county would you find Westport? (4 letters)

When you have all the answers, check the spellings (use a dictionary, encyclopaedia etc).
Use the clues to make your own blank crossword. Now, put your friends to the test ...!