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
- The tradition of celebrating the 100th day of school started in the United States to help students practice counting to ______.
Answer: 100 - Celebrating the 100th day of school is most common in which grade levels?
Answer: Kindergarten and early elementary (K-2) - True or False: The concept of celebrating 100 days of school is over 100 years old.
Answer: False (It’s a relatively modern tradition.) - What milestone do many schools associate with the 100th day of school?
Answer: Reaching 100 days of learning or progress. - Fill in the Blank: The 100th day of school often falls in the month of ______.
Answer: February
2. Math and Numbers
- What is 100 divided by 4?
Answer: 25 - If you count by 5s starting from 0, what number will you reach on the 20th step?
Answer: 100 - True or False: The Roman numeral for 100 is “X”.
Answer: False (It’s “C.”) - Fill in the Blank: A centenarian is a person who has lived to be ______ years old.
Answer: 100 - How many tens are in 100?
Answer: 10
3. Education Milestones
- 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.) - True or False: The first free public school in America was established in the 1600s.
Answer: True - The first kindergarten in the United States was established in what year:
A) 1837
B) 1873
C) 1901
Answer: B) 1873 - 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). - 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
- Which country spends the most days in school on average:
A) Japan
B) Finland
C) United States
Answer: A) Japan - Fill in the Blank: In most European countries, the school year lasts approximately ______ days.
Answer: 180 - True or False: The concept of 100 days of school is primarily a U.S. tradition.
Answer: True - What is the average number of school days in an academic year in Australia?
Answer: Around 200 - Fill in the Blank: In South Korea, students attend school for about ______ days per year.
Answer: 220
5. Pop Culture and the Number 100
- In the TV show The 100, how many survivors are sent to Earth to see if it’s habitable?
Answer: 100 - True or False: The movie 100 Days of Love is an American rom-com.
Answer: False (It’s an Indian film.) - Fill in the Blank: The song “100 Years” was performed by the band _______.
Answer: Five for Fighting - What is the title of the book written by Heike Geißler that references 100 days of experience?
Answer: 100 Days - 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
- What is one common craft activity done to celebrate the 100th day of school?
Answer: Creating a crown or t-shirt with 100 objects. - Fill in the Blank: Teachers often ask students to bring collections of 100 ______ for activities.
Answer: Items (like buttons, coins, candies, etc.) - True or False: A common challenge for the 100th day is writing down 100 words.
Answer: True - What type of building activity often uses 100 blocks or LEGO pieces?
Answer: Towers or other creative structures. - 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
- What major invention was patented exactly 100 years ago in 1923?
Answer: The traffic signal. - True or False: 100 years ago, television already existed.
Answer: False (It was invented shortly after in 1927.) - Fill in the Blank: The first ______ were mass-produced in the 1920s, about 100 years ago.
Answer: Radios - What is one famous scientific discovery from 100 years ago?
Answer: Insulin was first used as a treatment for diabetes in 1923. - True or False: 100 years ago, the concept of public education was well established globally.
Answer: False
8. Science and the Number 100
- Water boils at ______ degrees Celsius.
Answer: 100 - How many centimeters are in 100 meters?
Answer: 10,000 - True or False: The atomic number 100 belongs to the element fermium.
Answer: True - Fill in the Blank: 100 percent means a ______.
Answer: Whole (or complete amount) - A dollar has 100 ______.
Answer: Cents
9. 100 in History
- What major event happened 100 years ago in 1923 in Germany?
Answer: The hyperinflation crisis. - True or False: The first Winter Olympics were held 100 years ago in 1924.
Answer: True - Fill in the Blank: The famous magazine Time published its first issue almost ______ years ago.
Answer: 100 (1923) - What iconic structure in the U.S. celebrated its 100th birthday in 1986?
Answer: The Statue of Liberty - True or False: The roaring 1920s began 100 years ago.
Answer: True
10. Literature and the Number 100
- The book 100 Dresses was written by which author?
Answer: Eleanor Estes - Fill in the Blank: The book 100 Years of Solitude was written by Gabriel García _______.
Answer: Márquez - True or False: There is a famous book titled 100 Days of School.
Answer: True - 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. - Fill in the Blank: Many children’s books about the 100th day of school focus on celebrating ______ and ______.
Answer: Learning; progress
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