Quizzes for kids: 110 questions and answers on various topics

Quizzes for kids with educational questions and interesting answers are a great way to engage young minds, a fun, interactive way to broaden their horizons on a variety of topics. We offer a list of 110 questions and answers covering a wide range of topics – from history to science, from geography to literature and more. A good quiz is designed to spark curiosity and encourage a thirst for new things, with each question designed to challenge, entertain and inspire young learners, promoting joyful and easy learning through play.

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Interesting quizzes with answers on different topics

The quiz can be held for almost any children’s party. This is not only a fun, but also a useful pastime for a group of friends or a young team. By actively answering quiz questions, children improve the condition and performance of their own memory. Recalling facts and details helps cement the information in their minds, making it easier to retain and recall later.

Animal world

Which animal is often depicted as a symbol of Russia and is known for its strength? Bear
A big cat that lives in the snowy forests of Siberia, has a thick coat and tufts on its ears? Lynx
Which animal is the fastest runner among land animals and lives in the African grasslands? Cheetah
What animal has a long trunk, bone tusks and large ears? Elephant
The biggest cat that loves to swim and roams the Siberian wilderness? Tiger
An aquatic mammal, a relative of the seal, living in the waters of Lake Baikal, Ladoga and the Caspian Sea? Seal
The largest bird known for its ability to run at high speed? Ostrich
What is the name of the bird that is active at night and symbolizes wisdom? Owl
A relative of the deer and roe deer, which is known for its heroic height and huge antlers? Elk
A fish known for its sharp teeth and powerful tail, which became the heroine of a Russian folk tale? Pike

World of plants

Which colorful part of the plant attracts insects and promotes pollination? Flower
A tall plant that has a trunk, branches and leaves? Tree
The underground part of the plant responsible for nutrition? Root
Which flower is called the “Queen of the Flowerbed” because of its beautiful bud and pleasant aroma? Rose
What process do plants use to obtain nutrition from sunlight? Photosynthesis
The most Russian tree according to writers and musicians? Birch
A beautiful summer flower that looks like the sun, valued by fortune tellers and doctors? Chamomile
Is the round underground vegetable the basis of Russian cuisine for the last 300 years? Potato
The very first spring flower? Snowdrop
A red round berry that cannot be used to make jam, but makes a delicious salad. Tomato

Our country

Name the colors of our flag in the correct order. White blue red
The most famous square in our country? Red Square
The longest river in our country? Lena
The famous fortress from which the history of St. Petersburg began? Peter-Pavel’s Fortress
A Russian classic who is considered the most widely read world writer from Russia? F. M. Dostoevsky
Russian folklore holiday celebrated in March-April as a farewell to winter? Maslenitsa
The highest mountain in Russia? Elbrus
What is the name of the traditional Russian folk dance that is performed in a circle? Round dance
The name of the famous Russian composer who wrote “The Nutcracker” and “Swan Lake”? P. I. Tchaikovsky
An island in the Far East known for its volcanic activity? Sakhalin

Water and underwater world

What do fish breathe underwater? gills
What is the name of a sea creature with eight limbs? Octopus
What is the name of the largest ocean in the world? Pacific Ocean
What is the name of the large body of water that surrounds Russia from the north and east? Arctic Ocean
A marine mammal known for its friendship with humans? Dolphin
The deepest known part of the world’s oceans? Mariana Trench
What is the name of a creature that lives on both land and water? Amphibian
The largest freshwater lake in Russia and the world? Lake Baikal
What is the name of a natural phenomenon in which sea levels rise and fall regularly? Ebb and flow
What is the name of the waterway separating Russia and Alaska? Bering Strait

Literature

Is the old woman with a bone leg a famous heroine of Russian fairy tales? Baba Yaga
What is the name of the book about a girl who fell down a rabbit hole and ended up in a magical world? Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
What is the name of the series of books about a young wizard attending a school of magic? Harry Potter
What is the name of the famous Russian poet who wrote “Eugene Onegin”? A. S. Pushkin
Who wrote the classic novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer? Mark Twain
Author of the famous novel “War and Peace”? Lev Tolstoy
What is the name of the famous fairy tale hero who has a magic flying carpet? Aladdin
Who in the famous Russian fairy tale fulfilled all the wishes of the old man? gold fish
A fairy-tale character whom we all recognize by his red headdress and basket of pies? Little Red Riding Hood
The Russian poetess who told us about how the bunny was abandoned by her owner? Agniya Barto

Questions and answers for the little ones

Quizzes are aimed at stimulating various cognitive functions in younger children (the ability to accept, assimilate and comprehend information, solve logical problems and create ideas), promote the development of initial skills (perception, attention, memory, imagination, speech, thinking), making learning a fun and enjoyable activity. Do not limit the presence and action of parents during the event – they can help the kids if they are shy or scared.

What animal says “meow” and purrs? Cat
What animal has a bushy tail, loves nuts and climbs trees? Squirrel
A green long vegetable that mom will cut into a salad? Cucumber
What little bird says “chick-cheek” and doesn’t fly away for the winter? Sparrow
What color will we get if we mix red and yellow? Orange
What color are the sun and autumn leaves? Yellow
A round toy that we throw and kick? Ball
Three fairy-tale brothers who built houses and hid from the wolf? Three piglets
A fairytale girl who is friends with a bear? Masha
Who comes on New Year’s Day and gives us gifts? Ded Moroz and Snegurochka

School quiz with answers

To make the quiz easy and fun, presenters and parents need to carefully select the appropriate questions. They should be selected by age, taking into account the characteristics of the class program, the level of knowledge and additional interests of the students (for example, in a class where the majority of students play sports, questions about classical music will not be successful). Also, to diversify the process, you can conduct a competition in a playful way: divide the participants into teams and limit the time to answer.

For children 6-7 years old

What herbivore has black and white stripes and lives in the wild? Zebra
Which animal is known for its long neck and spots on its body? Giraffe
A red flower that is often used as a symbol of love? Rose
Which bird has colorful feathers and can imitate sounds? Parrot
A white, graceful waterfowl known for its loyalty? Swan
What color is a mixture of red and blue? Violet
What fairy tale character grants wishes and lives in a lamp? Genie
Which city is the capital of Russia? Moscow
What is the name of the mountain range that separates Europe and Asia in Russia? Ural Mountains
A Russian prince who often appears in fairy tales and is friends with the gray wolf? Ivan Tsarevich

For children 8, 9, 10 years old with answers

What is the largest land animal found in Russia? Elk
The deepest and oldest freshwater lake in the world, located in Russia? Lake Baikal
The westernmost of the seas bordering Russia? Baltic Sea
The largest predator in Russia? Polar bear
Which bird is considered one of the symbols of Russia? Eagle
Which planet in our solar system is closest to the Sun? Mercury
What is the name of the force that attracts objects to the center of the Earth? Gravity
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War II? Joseph Stalin
Who painted the famous painting “Mona Lisa”? Leonardo da Vinci
What is the nickname of the Russian Tsar Ivan IV? Ivan groznyj

For children 11-12 years old

The southernmost sea in Russia? Caspian Sea
What event happened in Russia in 1917 that led to the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a communist government? Revolution
Who was the first leader of the Soviet Union? Vladimir Lenin
What was the name of the secret astronomical competition between the Soviet Union and the United States during the Cold War? Space Race
What is the unit of energy? Joule
Which planet is known as the “Red Planet”? Mars
Name a popular type of energy that is generated by the movement of electrons? Electricity
Who painted the famous painting “The Starry Night”? Vincent Van Gogh
What style of music is characterized by the use of multiple instruments and complex compositions? Classical music
What is the name of the famous ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky? Swan Lake

For children 13, 14, 15 years old

What is the value of the number π accurate to four decimal places? 3.1415
The longest railway in the world, passing through the whole of Russia? Trans-Siberian Railway
The highest mountain range in Russia? Caucasus ridge
Which Russian leader initiated the policies of Perestroika and Glasnost in the 1980s? Mikhail Gorbachev
What was the name of the Soviet Union’s space program that launched Yuri Gagarin into space? East
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis? Nikita Khrushchev
Which organ is the largest in the human body? Leather
Which novel by Leo Tolstoy depicts Russian society during the Napoleonic era? War and Peace
Which Russian artist is known for his famous painting “Black Square”? Kazimir Malevich
What is the square root of 196?