Unicus General Knowledge Olympiad Class 4 Sample Paper

Syllabus:

1. Important Days

1. Only consider the background, themes, and impact of days like World Food Day, World Tourism Day, and World Refugee Day

2. Historical Events, Buildings and Monuments

1. Famous buildings of ancient civilizations (e.g., the Pyramids of Egypt and, the Great Wall of China)
2. UNESCO heritage sites
3. Man-made wonders like Dubai palm islands

3. Sports in the World

1. Common Sports (e.g., Cricket, Football)
2. Basic rules of popular games
3. Famous athletes
4. International sporting events-Olympics, FIFA World Cup, Wimbledon

4. Travel the World

1. Reading a simple map (symbols, directions, and legends)
2. Identifying continents, oceans, and major countries
3. Learning capitals by Continent
4. Capital cities of countries in Asia, Europe, Africa, and America
5. Understanding tickets, boarding passes, and travel etiquette
6. Basic knowledge of passports and airports
7. Fun facts about capitals
8. Largest capitals by population
9. Capitals on famous rivers (e.g., Cairo on the Nile)
10. Recognition of flags of popular countries (e.g., USA, India, Japan)

5. Superpowers in Nature

1. Plants that defend themselves (Thorny Bushes, Poisonous Plants)
2. Eagle's sharp vision
3. Healing powers of aloe vera
4. Super smell of dogs
5. Magic of rainbows, Chameleon colour-changing ability
6. Caves formation (what causes caves to form over thousands of years and the interesting animals that live in caves)

6. Superlatives of the World

1. The most colourful flowers and animals
2. The brightest rainbow ever seen
3. The biggest and smallest bodies of water
4. The largest ocean and the smallest pond
5. The longest river and the tiniest streams

7. Global Cultures

1. Crops grown in different countries and their names
2. Famous dishes from different regions of their country
3. Sustainable fashion around the world (eco-friendly clothing)
4. How cities reflect their cultures through architecture
5. Traditions of tea drinking in different countries
6. How people celebrate New Year's Eve around the world
7. Importance of family traditions in various cultures
8. Spread of vegan and plant-based diets globally

8. Disaster Management

1. Earthquake safety tips
2. Flood warning signs
3. Tsunami alerts
4. Disaster relief centers
5. Secret evacuation codes
6. Nature's warning signs
7. Disaster-proof homes