When was the first ice-machine invented?
1881
1775
1956
Five seconds to name three things you can find when you go camping
tent, campfire, sleeping bag...
Which animal stars in the hit 1970s movie “Jaws”?
A (Great White) Shark
The summer solstice is the first day of summer. What does “solstice” mean in Latin?
sun stands still
blue skies
hot days
In the summer, squirrels use their big, bushy tails to protect themselves from the sun.
False
True
Which European city hosted the 2004 Summer Olympics?
London
Lisbon
Athens
What year was the first beach ball invented?
1938
1946
1902
What's the most popular holiday destination in Europe?
France
Italy
Spain
What's the country with the most swimming pools in Europe?
Italy
Spain
France
What’s the Guinness World Record for the longest barbecue?
80 hours
38 hours
16 hours
The month of July was named after which historical personality?
Julius Iglesias
Julius Caesar
Julius Erving
What's the dog wearing?
Sunglasses
Sunglases
Sunglasess
What vitamin can you get from direct sunlight?
vitamin D
vitamin E
vitamin C
What's the longest day of the year?
June 21st
The month of June is named after a Greek Goddess
true
false
How many varieties of watermelons exist?
more than fifty
more than a thousand
more than a hundred
The summer lasts from June to September in the northern hemisphere. When is the summertime in the southern hemisphere?
From October to December
From June to September
From December to March
Which of the following was a very popular TV series in the 90s?
Miami Vice
Baywatch
Stranger Things
What's this?
a plastic ball
a beach ball
a ping pong ball
5 seconds to name three toppings you think shouldn’t go on pizza
pineapples, carrots, fish...
The 2024 Summer Olympics were held in which city?
Paris
Cape Town
Los Angeles
Why does summer in Europe occur at the same time as winter in New Zealand?
Because they are located on different hemispheres
Because of the ocean streams
Because of global warming
What's the most popular summer song made in Spain?
La Macarena
Asereje
La Barbacoa
Wimbledon is an international competition held in England in July every year. Which sport do they play?
badminton
hockey
tennis
In the US, what is the best selling BBQ meat throughout the summer?
chicken wings
hotdogs
burgers
Watermelon consists of over 90% water.
true
false
What is the top selling item in the summer?
swimsuits
flip-flops
hats
Which three zodiac signs are summer signs of the Zodiac?
Aries, Leo and Virgo
Cancer, Leo and Virgo
Cancer, Pisces and Sagittarius
The famous American novel 'The Great Gatsby' is set in the summer of...
1922
1945
1998
In southern England, where do 35,000 people gather to see the summer solstice?
Stonehenge
London
Manchester
Crickets can be used to measure the temperature
True
False
What is the full title of the famous song by the Eagles? “Hotel _______”
Colorado
California
New York
What happens more often in the summer because of the warm, humid air?
frost
fog
thunderstorms
What's the longest season of the year?
Autumn
Summer
Winter
In summer, the Earth is further from the Sun than in autumn or spring
True
False
What is the longest continuous beach in the USA?
Venice Beach, CA
South Beach, FL
Long Beach, WA
Which tower actually grows in the heat of the summer?
Trump Tower
Pisa Tower
Eiffel Tower
Which insects are most prevalent during the summer months?
bees
spiders
mosquitoes
When did 'The Summer of Love' take place?
1978
1967
1992
Which of the following summer festivals doesn't take place in the USA?
Lollapalooza
Glastonbury
Burning Man