Family Quiz Questions With Answers

HMS Belfast is like a giant floating time machine, ready to transport families into the heart of naval history. From the moment you step aboard, kids can let their imaginations run wild – pretending to steer the ship from the captain’s bridge or sending secret messages from the ship’s communications room. There are fascinating discoveries at every turn, from enormous anchor chains to the intricate engine rooms deep below deck! Little ones will love the chance to experience life below deck, spotting everything from sailors’ bunks to the galley kitchen where meals for nearly a thousand crew members were once prepared!

For families looking for a day out that’s both fun and educational, HMS Belfast really ticks all the boxes. The interactive exhibits and audio stories make history feel exciting and relatable for children, while adults will be amazed by the scale and engineering of this mighty warship.

Plus, its location couldn’t be better – right on the River Thames with plenty of opportunities to turn your visit into a bigger London day out. Whether you’re a history buff or just looking for something different to entertain the kids, a trip aboard HMS Belfast is a truly memorable family experience.

1. What type of animal is a Komodo dragon? Answer: A lizard
2. Which planet in our solar system is known as the “Red Planet”? Answer: Mars
3. What do bees collect to make honey? Answer: Nectar from flowers
4. Which bird can run the fastest: ostrich, penguin, or flamingo? Answer: Ostrich
5. How many legs does a spider have? Answer: Eight
6. What is the name of the biggest animal and loudest animal in the world? Answer: Blue whale
7. What is the largest planet in our solar system? Answer: Jupiter
8. What house is Harry Potter in? Answer: Gryffindor
9. Which bird can fly backwards? Answer: Hummingbird
10. How many bones are there in the human body? Answer: 206
11. What is the smallest planet in our solar system? Answer: Mercury
12. What type of animal is a koala? Answer: A marsupial
13. Which animal has the longest neck? Answer: Giraffe
14. What is Mickey Mouse’s beloved dog called? Answer: Pluto!
15. What is the name of the tallest mountain in the world? Answer: Mount Everest
16. What is the name of the biggest ocean in the world? Answer: Pacific Ocean
17. Which animal is often called the “king of the jungle”? Answer: Lion
18. What is the name of the biggest continent in the world? Answer: Asia
19. Which bird is the symbol of peace? Answer: Dove
20. What is the name of the first man to walk on the moon? Answer: Neil Armstrong

1. Who wrote the famous novel “To Kill a Mockingbird”? Answer: Harper Lee
2. What Italian city was destroyed by a volcano? Answer: Pompeii
3. What is the smallest country in the world by land area? Answer: Vatican City
4. Who invented the telephone? Answer: Alexander Graham Bell
5. What is the name of the world’s tallest building? Answer: Burj Khalifa
6. What element is Fe on the periodic table? Answer: Iron
7. What is the capital city of Australia? Answer: Canberra
8. Who painted the famous artwork “The Starry Night”? Answer: Vincent van Gogh
9. What is the name of the largest river in the world by volume? Answer: Amazon River
10. Which European city is famous for its architecture, including the Gothic cathedral of La Sagrada Familia? Answer: Barcelona, Spain
11. Who was Harry Potter’s godfather? Answer: Sirius Black
12. What is the name of the currency used in Japan? Answer: Japanese yen
13. What is the name of the famous landmark in Athens, Greece that is a symbol of ancient Greek civilization? Answer: The Acropolis
14. Which Disney Princess was created first? Answer: Snow White
15. What is the name of the world’s largest ocean? Answer: Pacific Ocean
16. What is the name of the first man to climb Mount Everest? Answer: Sir Edmund Hillary
17. Who is the lead singer of the rock band “Queen”? Answer: Freddie Mercury
18. Which yellow character yells ‘D’oh!’ Answer: Homer Simpson
19. How many Olympic rings are there? Answer: 5
20. Who is the author of the famous Harry Potter book series? Answer: J.K. Rowling

1. Which planet in our solar system has the most moons? Answer: Jupiter (79 moons)
2. What is the only continent on Earth where giraffes live in the wild? Answer: Africa
3. Who is the longest-reigning monarch of the UK? Answer: Queen Elizabeth II
4. What is the most popular football team in the world? Answer: Real Madrid
5. Where is the hit TV series ‘Peaky Blinders’ set? Answer: Birmingham, England
6. What scientist discovered penicillin? Answer: Alexander Fleming
7. What is the world record time for the men’s 100-meter dash in athletics? Answer: 9.58 seconds, set by Usain Bolt of Jamaica in 2009.
8. In what year did the first episode of “The Simpsons” air? Answer: 1989
9. What is the largest organ in the human body? Answer: The skin
10. What is the busiest airport in the UK? Answer: Heathrow
11. What is the highest mountain in Africa? Answer: Mount Kilimanjaro
12. In Greek mythology, which god of the sea had the power to cause earthquakes? Answer: Poseidon
13. Who was the first woman to receive a Nobel Prize? Answer: Marie Curie
14. What is the national dish of Canada? Answer: Poutine (chips with cheese curds and gravy!)
15. Elon Musk is the CEO of which global automotive brand? Answer: Tesla
16. Which legendary musician is known as the “King of Rock and Roll”? Answer: Elvis Presley
17. In what year did the first modern Olympic Games take place? Answer: 1896, in Athens, Greece.
18.  What is the main ingredient in a traditional Greek moussaka dish? Answer: Aubergine
19. Which continent is the only one that is situated in all four hemispheres? Answer: Africa
20.  What is the longest word in the English language? Answer: Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis (a type of lung disease caused by inhaling very fine silica particles).

That last one was tricky – but we thought we’d have a bit of fun!