General Knowledge Questions for class 8

1. What are the four oldest civilizations?

• Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus valley, and China

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2 What is the average gestation period for a domestic dog?

• 61 days

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3. The word metal comes from which Greek word?

• ‘metallon’

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4. Unlike many substances, water expands as it freezes. True/ False?

• True

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5. Is Australia in the northern or the southern hemisphere?

• Southern

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6 Which country has the oldest history?

• China

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7. Of the 118 known elements, how many are metals?

• 91 metals

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8. Chebika Oasis is located in which country?

• Tunisia

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9. 500 years earlier than Christopher Columbus’, which Icelandic explorer sailed to the Americas and engaged in trade?

• Leifur Eiríksson (Leif the Lucky)

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10 . Mohenjo-Daro Site of Indus Valley Civilization was associated with which river? .

• Indus

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