Quiz Questions for Kids (With Answers)
These questions are pitched at roughly 7 to 11-year-olds, but adults may be surprised how many they get wrong. For an interactive version with explanations, play the kids quiz.
Animals
- What is the fastest land animal? The cheetah
- How many legs does a spider have? Eight
- What do caterpillars turn into? Butterflies or moths
- Which bird can’t fly but is the largest in the world? The ostrich
- What is a baby frog called? A tadpole
Space
- What is the closest star to Earth? The Sun
- How many planets are in our solar system? Eight
- What is the name of the first person to walk on the Moon? Neil Armstrong
- Which planet has the most famous rings? Saturn
The world around us
- What is the largest continent? Asia
- What do bees make? Honey
- How many continents are there? Seven
- What is the tallest mountain in the world? Mount Everest
- What is the capital of England? London
Tips for a family quiz
- Let younger children answer the easy questions first.
- Give points for good guesses as well as right answers.
- Turn wrong answers into a fun fact, which is what our quizzes do after every question.