Trivia Quiz

This engaging trivia worksheet supports students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 as they explore how New Year’s celebrations are observed around the world. Through ten carefully crafted questions and a reflective bonus prompt, learners practice reading for detail, recalling informational text, and applying general knowledge while building cultural literacy and global awareness related to traditions, symbols, and holidays.

Skills Reinforced

• Global Traditions and Holidays (Grades 4-6) – Introduces students to New Year customs, symbols, and practices from different cultures.
• Reading for Detail and Comprehension – Requires careful reading and attention to specific facts to answer trivia-style questions accurately.
• Geography and World Cultures – Encourages awareness of how traditions vary across regions and countries.
• Informational Writing – Includes a short written response that allows students to describe a personal or cultural tradition clearly and concisely.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with upper-elementary ELA and social studies standards.
• High-Engagement Format – Trivia-style questions motivate participation and make learning enjoyable.
• Built-In Extension Opportunity – Bonus question supports reflection and personal connection to cultural traditions.
• Flexible Use – Ideal for review activities, early finishers, holiday lessons, assessment, or homeschool learning.

This printable trivia worksheet helps students connect reading comprehension with global understanding through an interactive and approachable format. By combining factual recall, critical thinking, and short written responses, learners strengthen literacy skills while gaining appreciation for cultural diversity. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this activity offers meaningful practice in reading, thinking, and learning about world traditions.

This worksheet is part of our New Year’s Day collection.