The Ultimate 100 Days of School Trivia Challenge

The 100th day of school is a special milestone celebrated by classrooms around the world. It’s a time to reflect on all the progress made, celebrate achievements, and, of course, have a little fun! To mark this exciting day, we’ve put together a collection of 50 trivia questions that explore the history, math, science, and creativity tied to the number 100.

Perfect for teachers, students, and families, this trivia set is a great way to test your knowledge and spark curiosity. From learning about fascinating milestones to tackling math and history challenges, there’s something for everyone in this fun-filled activity!

Plus, we’ve included a free printable version, with questions and answers separated, making it easy to use in classrooms, parties, or as a quiet family game at home. So, grab your pencils, gather your friends, and get ready to dive into the world of “100 Days of School” trivia. Let the fun begin! 🎉


1. History of the 100 Days Celebration

  1. The tradition of celebrating the 100th day of school started in the United States to help students practice counting to ______.
    Answer: 100
  2. Celebrating the 100th day of school is most common in which grade levels?
    Answer: Kindergarten and early elementary (K-2)
  3. True or False: The concept of celebrating 100 days of school is over 100 years old.
    Answer: False (It’s a relatively modern tradition.)
  4. What milestone do many schools associate with the 100th day of school?
    Answer: Reaching 100 days of learning or progress.
  5. Fill in the Blank: The 100th day of school often falls in the month of ______.
    Answer: February

2. Math and Numbers

  1. What is 100 divided by 4?
    Answer: 25
  2. If you count by 5s starting from 0, what number will you reach on the 20th step?
    Answer: 100
  3. True or False: The Roman numeral for 100 is “X”.
    Answer: False (It’s “C.”)
  4. Fill in the Blank: A centenarian is a person who has lived to be ______ years old.
    Answer: 100
  5. How many tens are in 100?
    Answer: 10

3. Education Milestones

  1. What year marked the 100th anniversary of public schooling in the United States?
    Answer: 1937 (assuming the starting point of the 1830s public education movement.)
  2. True or False: The first free public school in America was established in the 1600s.
    Answer: True
  3. The first kindergarten in the United States was established in what year:
    A) 1837
    B) 1873
    C) 1901
    Answer: B) 1873
  4. Fill in the Blank: The 100th day of school often includes counting exercises using objects like ______ or ______.
    Answer: Beads; pennies (or any other small items).
  5. True or False: The 100th day of school marks halfway through the school year.
    Answer: False (It’s typically around 55%-60%.)

4. 100 Days Around the World

  1. Which country spends the most days in school on average:
    A) Japan
    B) Finland
    C) United States
    Answer: A) Japan
  2. Fill in the Blank: In most European countries, the school year lasts approximately ______ days.
    Answer: 180
  3. True or False: The concept of 100 days of school is primarily a U.S. tradition.
    Answer: True
  4. What is the average number of school days in an academic year in Australia?
    Answer: Around 200
  5. Fill in the Blank: In South Korea, students attend school for about ______ days per year.
    Answer: 220

5. Pop Culture and the Number 100

  1. In the TV show The 100, how many survivors are sent to Earth to see if it’s habitable?
    Answer: 100
  2. True or False: The movie 100 Days of Love is an American rom-com.
    Answer: False (It’s an Indian film.)
  3. Fill in the Blank: The song “100 Years” was performed by the band _______.
    Answer: Five for Fighting
  4. What is the title of the book written by Heike Geißler that references 100 days of experience?
    Answer: 100 Days
  5. True or False: In video games, the “100th level” is often a special or final level in some games.
    Answer: True

6. Creative Ways to Celebrate 100 Days

  1. What is one common craft activity done to celebrate the 100th day of school?
    Answer: Creating a crown or t-shirt with 100 objects.
  2. Fill in the Blank: Teachers often ask students to bring collections of 100 ______ for activities.
    Answer: Items (like buttons, coins, candies, etc.)
  3. True or False: A common challenge for the 100th day is writing down 100 words.
    Answer: True
  4. What type of building activity often uses 100 blocks or LEGO pieces?
    Answer: Towers or other creative structures.
  5. Fill in the Blank: On the 100th day, some schools encourage students to dress as if they were ______ years old.
    Answer: 100

7. Inventions and Discoveries in 100 Years

  1. What major invention was patented exactly 100 years ago in 1923?
    Answer: The traffic signal.
  2. True or False: 100 years ago, television already existed.
    Answer: False (It was invented shortly after in 1927.)
  3. Fill in the Blank: The first ______ were mass-produced in the 1920s, about 100 years ago.
    Answer: Radios
  4. What is one famous scientific discovery from 100 years ago?
    Answer: Insulin was first used as a treatment for diabetes in 1923.
  5. True or False: 100 years ago, the concept of public education was well established globally.
    Answer: False

8. Science and the Number 100

  1. Water boils at ______ degrees Celsius.
    Answer: 100
  2. How many centimeters are in 100 meters?
    Answer: 10,000
  3. True or False: The atomic number 100 belongs to the element fermium.
    Answer: True
  4. Fill in the Blank: 100 percent means a ______.
    Answer: Whole (or complete amount)
  5. A dollar has 100 ______.
    Answer: Cents

9. 100 in History

  1. What major event happened 100 years ago in 1923 in Germany?
    Answer: The hyperinflation crisis.
  2. True or False: The first Winter Olympics were held 100 years ago in 1924.
    Answer: True
  3. Fill in the Blank: The famous magazine Time published its first issue almost ______ years ago.
    Answer: 100 (1923)
  4. What iconic structure in the U.S. celebrated its 100th birthday in 1986?
    Answer: The Statue of Liberty
  5. True or False: The roaring 1920s began 100 years ago.
    Answer: True

10. Literature and the Number 100

  1. The book 100 Dresses was written by which author?
    Answer: Eleanor Estes
  2. Fill in the Blank: The book 100 Years of Solitude was written by Gabriel García _______.
    Answer: Márquez
  3. True or False: There is a famous book titled 100 Days of School.
    Answer: True
  4. What is the central theme of the book The First 100 Days of School by Melissa Schilling?
    Answer: Fun activities and lesson plans for teachers.
  5. Fill in the Blank: Many children’s books about the 100th day of school focus on celebrating ______ and ______.
    Answer: Learning; progress

You can download the printable version for free here.