News quiz - Week 28 (30 seconds)

• Citizenship
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)
• Upper Secondary (Key Stage 4)

Instructions

Every week on Thursday*, a free news quiz for students in primary education and secondary education. Weekly, thousands of teachers and students take this news quiz, for example, to conclude the week. However, this news quiz can also be perfectly used at home or in a pub quiz.

The news quiz can be played in three variations: 10, 20, or 30 seconds per question.

This weeky News Quiz can always be found here.

* Except for holidays

NEWS QUIZ

Week 28

Schoolyear 2023-2024

When did Ollie Watkins score the winning goal (2-1) in the 

ENG-NL match?

1. in the 18th minute
2. in the 60th minute
3. in the 80th minute
4. in the 90th minute

The 31-year-old chimp, Rene, died at Edinburgh Zoo because of …

1. Food given by tourists
2. Wrong medication
3. A troop fight
4. Old age

Why did president Boakai of Liberia cut his salary by 40%?

1. To align his salary with other government officials' wages.
2. To show “solidarity” with Liberians who are struggling financially.
3. To comply with international financial aid conditions.
4. To set an example of modesty and encourage public support.

The House of Commons will induct the largest number (335!) in modern history of what?

1. New Members of Parliament this week
2. New laws
3. Independent candidates
4. Minority Members of Parliament

When Luca was born in a Perth hospital two years ago, his parents' lives changed dramatically. What was the reason for this change?

1. They decided to move to another country and live permanently in a van
2. Luca was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis and Australia stated they couldn't stay permanently
3. They won a lawsuit against the hospital and became very wealthy
4. Luca was recognized as a child prodigy

Which of the following describes an illegal activity committed by former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro during his term in office?

1. He embezzled government funds to build personal properties
2. He sold luxury items received from foreign leaders, profiting approximately 1.2 million dollars
3. He used government resources to fund a private business venture
4. He evaded taxes on his personal income

What was a significant challenge in forming a government after the recent French elections?

1. Lack of qualified candidates
2. Inconclusive election results
3. External interference from foreign nations
4. Natural disasters disrupting the process

Which renown UK theatre venue has been saved from closure?

1. London Coliseum
2. Oldham Coliseum theatre
3. Forum theatre in Stockport
4. Brighton Hippodrome

Which football star is Lionel Messi holding in his arms in this picture?

1. Lamine Yamal
2. Cody Gakpo
3. Jamal Musiala
4. Romelu Lukaku

After five years of renovations, which part of Buckingham Palace will visitors be able to see from a new perspective for the first time?

1. The famous Buckingham Palace balcony from the outside
2. The east wing of Buckingham Palace from the inside, looking down
3. The gardens of Buckingham Palace from a rooftop viewpoint
4. The throne room of Buckingham Palace from a glass floor

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