News quiz of the week

How well do you know the week’s top headlines? Play our weekly news quizzes to test your knowledge and challenge your friends!

Newsquiz for kids-Nov 4-10
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Newsquiz for kids: November 4-10 2019

Your weekly Newsquiz is here! Play it now!

  1. Taylor Swift will perform a free concert in _______ as part of the college basketball championship celebration.
  2. How old are the world's oldest living married couple according to Guinness World Records?
  3. The Berlin Wall fell down 30 years ago this November. Put these events in chronological order.
  4. … and 7 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

Newsquiz for kids-October 28-November 3
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Newsquiz for kids: October 28-November 3 2019

Your weekly news alert! Catch-up on all things news, technology, and sports!

  1. What holiday happened on October 31st?
  2. Which of these new Emojis were NOT included in the latest iOS update for iPhones?
  3. Shuri Castle, a historic UNESCO World Heritage site in _______, was sadly destroyed by a fire.
  4. … and 7 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

Newsquiz for kids- October 14-20
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Newsquiz for kids: October 14-20 2019

Weekly news alert! Your hot-off-the-press #NewsQuiz has arrived! Play it now

  1. The Paris Zoo revealed a "blob" like organism that can-
  2. What famous actress and "friend" recently joined Instagram and caused the app to crash?
  3. The first all-female space walk was Oct. 18th, 2019.
  4. … and 5 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

Newsquiz for Kids: Oct 7-13
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Newsquiz for kids: October 7-13 2019

Weekly news alert! ? Your hot-off-the-press news quiz has arrived! Play it now ?

  1. What is Apple's newest phone called?
  2. On the American version of the tv show The Voice, judge Gwen Stefani will be replaced next season by which musician:
  3. Simone Biles won her ________ World Gymnastics Championship this week.
  4. … and 6 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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Newsquiz for kids: Nov 19 – 25

Animals, celebs, sports and more! Test yourself on the week's headlines with this news quiz!

  1. What holiday was celebrated in the U.S. on Nov 22, 2018?
  2. … and 6 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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Newsquiz for kids: Nov 12 – 18

Tech, science and trivia! Catch up on the week's news with this kahoot

  1. Blast from the past! Which boyband will drop their new album DNA in January?
  2. Which famous Ryan is voicing Detective Pikachu in the upcoming Pokémon movie?
  3. … and 5 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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Newsquiz for kids: Nov 5 – 11

A fit-for-all and kid-friendly world news quiz focused on the current week's events!

  1. Super Mario was named after _____, an Italian-American man who lived in Washington.
  2. I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want... Which band is going on a reunion tour?
  3. … and 4 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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Newsquiz for kids: Oct 29 – Nov 4

What happened during the spookiest time of the year? Find out here!

  1. Witches' wishes are granted right in time for Halloween! Which magic series just got a reboot?
  2. True/False: Scientists have started counting whales from space through satellite pictures.
  3. … and 5 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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Newsquiz for kids: Oct 22-28

Stay up to date with the week's news. Catch up with the latest headlines and check how much you remember!

  1. The oldest known intact shipwreck was found. How old is it?
  2. How old is the new Tetris world champion?
  3. … and 6 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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Newsquiz for kids: Oct 15-21

Get your weekly update with the news quiz made by the K!rew ? TV, music, sports and more!

  1. Wedding bells rang in Windsor Castle! Which British royal couple got married over the weekend?
  2. The Netflix show about prisons, ______ , is coming to an end after 7 seasons.
  3. … and 5 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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Newsquiz for kids: Oct 8-14

From meteorites to beauty queen candidates, here are some of the most relevant news of the week!

  1. What movie set a record on its premiere day as the most watched movie on an October weekend?
  2. The 6th largest meteorite recorded in Michigan was discovered after being used for 30 years as:
  3. … and 9 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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Newsquiz for kids: Oct 1-7

Kahoot! your way into the weekend with our fresh off the press news quiz! ?

  1. Kanye West changed his name, what does he call himself now?
  2. The Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to a woman for the first time in ___ years.
  3. … and 4 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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Newsquiz for kids: Sept 24-30

Another week has gone by and lots has happened! Test yourself on the week's news.

  1. Hayabusa-2 is the first spacecraft to place robot rovers on __________.
  2. Which big fashion company bought Versace for $2 billion?
  3. … and 4 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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Newsquiz for kids: Sept 17-23

Your weekly news quiz has arrived! Play it in the classroom, at work or at home with your friends and family!

  1. The TV show Game of Thrones won _____ Emmy's (including Creative Arts awards) in total.
  2. Sony announced a miniature version of the ____ console, which originally launched in 1994.
  3. Which pop star was spotted playing music outside of Buckingham Palace in London?
  4. … and 5 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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Newsquiz for kids: Sept 10-16

Play this news quiz in class with your students! How up-to-date are they with the latest news?

  1. Who became the first African-American man to achieve EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) status?
  2. Which TV show won the Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards?
  3. … and 4 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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News quiz for kids: Aug 20-26

Stay up to date with the latest events in the world! Play this fun quiz focused on this week's news

  1. The screenplay for which movie won the Hugo Award as Best Dramatic Presentation (long form)?
  2. A very interesting fossilized turtle was discovered this week. What makes it special?
  3. Who is the best paid actress according to the latest list published by Forbes?
  4. … and 5 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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News quiz for kids: Aug 13-19

Take a break. Play this news quiz with your students in class!

  1. Which of these musicals won the Drama Movie Teen Choice Award?
  2. True/False: Scientists discovered that Pterosaurs were around before dinosaurs existed.
  3. One of Ed Sheeran's songs won the Teen Choice Award for Song: Male Artist. Which song?
  4. … and 4 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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News quiz for kids: July 30 – Aug 5

Times flies - another week has passed! Do you know what happened? Play this news quiz and find out!

  1. NBA Superstar ______ opened a school for at-risk students in Ohio.
  2. … and 5 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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Summer 2018 in tech and science

Space, tech, science, nature - this kahoot has it all! Discover all scientific advances you might have missed over the summer.

  1. Which high-end car brand announced its first fully electric car, named Taycan?
  2. … and 6 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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Summer 2018 in show business

What did you miss in show business this summer? Find out with this trivia kahoot!

  1. Bill Clinton co-wrote a novel. What genre is that book?
  2. Which famous artist sang at the opening ceremony of the world cup in Russia?
  3. … and 6 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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News quiz for kids: July 23-29

Dinosaurs, celebs, sports and more! Test yourself on the week's headlines with this news quiz!

  1. The first known studio recording of David Bowie was uncovered in a peculiar place. Where?
  2. The Wattoluempiade or more commonly known as ________ took place in Germany.
  3. … and 4 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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News quiz for kids: July 16-22

From sports to celebs to science! Quiz yourself, your class, family or friends on this week's news.

  1. 10 new moons have been discovered orbiting Jupiter. How many moons does the planet have now?
  2. … and 4 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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News quiz for kids: July 9-15

Challenge your friends or family with the weekly newsquiz made by KahootStudio! Prove that you're completely up to date with recent events.

  1. Which 2 teams will be facing off in the World Cup finals soon?
  2. Which actor will be playing the new "Joker" in the Batman universe?
  3. … and 4 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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News quiz for kids: July 1 – 8

What's been happening in the world this week? Get up to date with the latest summer news in this kahoot!

  1. On July 1st, one of these countries celebrated its national day:
  2. What teams surprised football fans by beating Argentina, Portugal and Spain in the world cup?
  3. … and 5 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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News quiz for kids: June 25-29

Sit back, relax and have fun. Test your knowledge on the week's headlines with this kid-friendly News quiz by KahootStudio!

  1. Which country was the first in the world to sign a same-sex marriage bill into law?
  2. TV shows aren't all fantasy! Which Game of Thrones couple got married in real life?
  3. … and 4 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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News quiz for kids: June 18-24

It's time for your weekly news quiz ! Did you hear about all the fun, quirky news stories this week? Test yourself!

  1. Beyoncé and Jay-Z released an album together, called "Everything is _____".
  2. Football fans in which country caused an "earthquake" while they were celebrating a goal?
  3. … and 6 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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News quiz for kids: June 11-17

Get up to date with the latest headlines with this News quiz from Kahoot Studio!

  1. Scientists want to add ______ to alert people of a certain natural disaster.
  2. Which Spiderman actor won a Tony for Best Performance by an Actor in a Lead Role in a Play?
  3. The world's number one tennis player won Roland Garros. What's her name?
  4. … and 5 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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News quiz for kids: June 4-10

Are you up-to-date with the latest news? Test yourself in the weekly awesome Newsquiz !

  1. Which former US president co-wrote a thriller novel that was just published?
  2. Which artist is giving away free tickets for her tour to fans who volunteer for charities?
  3. All Disney princesses came together for the first time in the trailer for...
  4. … and 4 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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News quiz for kids – May 28-June 3

What's been happening in the world this week? Get up to date with the latest news in this kahoot!

  1. Which virtual assistant recorded and sent out a private conversation by accident?
  2. Alan Bean, known for walking on the moon, died this week. How many people walked on the moon?
  3. Which country announced that it would ban Facebook access for a month?
  4. … and 4 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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News quiz for kids – May 21-27

Stay up to date with the week's news. Catch up with the latest headlines and check how much you remember!

  1. The newest Star Wars movie hit the theatres this week. Who's the lead character?
  2. Which power couple has struck a deal with Netflix Inc. to produce films and series?
  3. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle just got married. What are their new official titles?
  4. … and 4 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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News quiz for kids – May 14-20

So many things happened this week! Play this kid-friendly news quiz and test yourself on the latest headlines.

  1. A painting worth $70M by which painter was accidentally damaged before an auction?
  2. In what country do researchers believe they found the earliest example of musical notation?
  3. … and 5 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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News quiz for kids: May 7-13

Stay up to date with the latest events in the world! Play this news quiz focused on this week's events.

  1. Which US state just surpassed UK as world's 5th largest economy?
  2. … and 5 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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News quiz for kids: April 30-May 6

What's new in the world? Play this kid friendly news quiz and check how much you know about the latest events of April 30 - May 6, 2018?

  1. Actor Danny DeVito just got his own _____ in New Jersey.
  2. … and 5 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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News quiz for kids: April 23 – 29

All the week's events in one awesome quiz! Play this kid-friendly news quiz and test yourself on the latest headlines.

  1. A new movie in the "Avengers" saga is opening this week. What's its title?
  2. Avicii passed away this week. Which of the below is NOT one of his songs?
  3. On which holiday was the newest addition to the British royal family born?
  4. … and 6 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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News quiz for kids: April 16-22

A kid friendly, news quiz about the weeks' events.

  1. Costa Coffee plans to recycle coffee cups. How many cups are thrown away every year in the UK?
  2. … and 5 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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The week in the news: March 19-25

Stay up to date with the week's news . Catch up with the latest headlines and check how much you remember!

  1. Sudan, the last male northern white rhino, died. How many of his subspecies are left?
  2. Brexit negotiations moved forward this week, but what issue still isn't resolved?
  3. Texas: a project to create fully 3D printed houses was launched. What does such a house cost?
  4. … and 7 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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News quiz for kids! March 19-25

What's been happening in the world this week? Get up to date with the latest news in this kahoot!

  1. What did Google add to their Street View?
  2. How did scientists discover nearly 6,000 new viruses?
  3. … and 4 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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Last week in the news, March 12-18, 2018

Weekly news quiz fit for all ages. See how much you remember from the week's headlines!

  1. The first known penguin selfie in history went viral this week. Where was it taken?
  2. … and 5 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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The week in the news, Mar 5-11, 2018

Stay up to date with the latest events in the world! Play this fun quiz focused on this week's news.

  1. Why did over 500 Canadian doctors protest their own salaries?
  2. Clean meat could be on the market by the end of 2018. What is clean meat?
  3. … and 6 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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News quiz for kids – Mar 5-11 – Last week in the news!

A kid friendly, fun news quiz about the news of Mar 5-11 2018.

  1. What unusual event made hundreds of people gather in Melbourne, Australia?
  2. … and 4 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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This week in the news, Feb 26- March 04, 2018 – News Quiz

A fun quiz with this week's news. Learn about what was on the headlines this past week!

  1. How is Vodafone cooperating with Ghana's government to halt spread of epidemics of viruses?
  2. … and 6 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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Last week in the news, kid-friendly edition

A fun news quiz, fit for all audiences. Learn what was on top of this week's headlines.

  1. This week we read a lot about the "Beast from the East"? What is it exactly?
  2. … and 4 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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This week in the news, Feb 19-25, 2018

A fun quiz about the news of the week. Learn about what's been happening in the world!

  1. True or false: A new psychological study found that wealthy people are happier on average.
  2. … and 7 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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This week in the news, Feb 12-18, 2018 – Happy News Quiz

A fit for all and kid-friendly world news quiz with happy, interesting and fun events of the week of Feb 12th, 2018.

  1. This week, BostonDynamics revealed a new dog robot that opens doors. What's the dog called?
  2. How much were Americans expected to spend on Valentine's day?
  3. Valentine's Day is, surprisingly, not the best day for U.S. restaurants. How does it rank?
  4. … and 7 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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This week in the news, Feb 5-11, 2018 – News Quiz

A fit for all and kid-friendly world news quiz with the current events of the week of Feb 5th, 2018.

  1. Elon Musk's company Space X successfully launched a heavy rocket this week. What is its name?
  2. In the car now in orbit around space you see a quote: "DON'T PANIC!" Which book is it from?
  3. … and 7 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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This week in the news, Jan 29- Feb 04, 2018 – News Quiz

A fit for all and kid-friendly world news quiz with the current events of the week of Jan 29th to Feb 4th, 2018.

  1. A rare eclipse took place this week combining three lunar phenomena. What is it called?
  2. Which supreme court justice did not attend the State of the Union address?
  3. … and 5 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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This week in the news, Jan 22-28, 2018 – News Quiz, kid-friendly

A kid-friendly world news quiz with the current events of the week of Jan 22-28, 2018.

  1. This week, Chinese scientists successfully cloned 2 animals. Which animals were they?
  2. A jawbone found this week is the oldest human fossil found outside Africa. Where was it found?
  3. … and 5 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.

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This week in the news, Jan 15-21, 2018 – News Quiz for kids

A kid friendly news quiz with the current events of the week of Jan 15-21, 2018.

  1. This week started off with the Martin Luther King Jr. day. When was Mr. King born?
  2. The governor of Hawaii had to address the false missile alert of last week. What is his name?
  3. Its value dropped almost 13% on Tuesday this week. What is the name of this cryptocurrency?
  4. … and 4 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.