General Knowledge: World & History
Question 1: What is the capital of Australia?
A) Sydney
B) Melbourne
C) Canberra
D) Brisbane
Explanation: The capital of Australia is **Canberra**. Sydney is its largest city, but not the capital.
Question 2: Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
A) Venus
B) Mars
C) Jupiter
D) Saturn
Explanation: **Mars** is known as the Red Planet because of the iron oxide (rust) on its surface.
Question 3: Who wrote "Romeo and Juliet"?
A) Charles Dickens
B) William Shakespeare
C) Jane Austen
D) Mark Twain
Explanation: "Romeo and Juliet" is one of the most famous tragedies written by the English playwright **William Shakespeare**.
Question 4: What is the largest ocean on Earth?
A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Arctic Ocean
D) Pacific Ocean
Explanation: The **Pacific Ocean** is the largest and deepest of the world's five oceans.
Question 5: In what year did World War II end?
A) 1943
B) 1945
C) 1947
D) 1950
Explanation: World War II officially ended in **1945**, with the surrender of Japan.
Question 6: What is the chemical symbol for gold?
A) Go
B) Gd
C) Au
D) Ag
Explanation: The chemical symbol for Gold is **Au**, derived from its Latin name, Aurum. Ag is the symbol for Silver.
Question 7: Which country is home to the kangaroo?
A) New Zealand
B) South Africa
C) Australia
D) Argentina
Explanation: Kangaroos are native to **Australia** and are one of its most recognizable animals.
Question 8: How many continents are there?
A) 5
B) 6
C) 7
D) 8
Explanation: There are generally recognized to be **7** continents: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia.
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