Questions in this quiz: General Knowledge Trivia Quiz

1. In The Wizard of Oz, what does the Tin Man wish he had? — Options: A brain, Courage, A heart, A home
2. In chess, how many different types of pieces are able to move diagonally? — Options: 2, 3, 4, 5
3. In a conflict or battle, what does waving a white flag represent? — Options: Victory, Peace talks, Surrender, Medical assistance
4. Someone with kleptomania has an uncontrollable urge to do what? — Options: Lie, Steal, Gamble, Hoard
5. In a relay race, what do teammates pass to one another? — Options: Ball, Baton, Flag, Torch
6. What do we call the force that opposes motion when two surfaces rub against each other? — Options: Gravity, Tension, Friction, Momentum
7. On a standard QWERTY keyboard, what is the final letter on the top letter row? — Options: Z, M, P, L
8. In mosquitoes, which sex is responsible for biting humans? — Options: Males, Females, Both males and females, None, they don't bite humans
9. What name is given to an adult male duck? — Options: Gander, Drake, Cob, Rooster
10. In which layer of Earth's atmosphere is the ozone layer found? — Options: Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere
11. What species do current humans belong to? — Options: Homo erectus, Homo habilis, Homo neanderthalensis, Homo sapiens
12. Which civil rights leader was assassinated on April 4, 1968? — Options: Malcolm X, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., John F. Kennedy
13. Alphabetically, which month comes last on the calendar? — Options: July, June, January, September
14. What do you call a group of six babies born in one birth? — Options: Triplets, Quadruplets, Quintuplets, Sextuplets
15. What is the small plastic or metal tip at the end of a shoelace called? — Options: Grommet, Ferrule, Aglet, Eyelet
16. Which color reflects the most heat and sunlight? — Options: Black, Red, White, Blue
17. Counting backward from Z, what is the fifth letter of the alphabet? — Options: X, W, V, U
18. Which fictional boxer is famously nicknamed 'The Italian Stallion'? — Options: Apollo Creed, Rocky Balboa, Jake LaMotta, Mike Tyson
19. In a regular bag of plain M&M's, how many candy colors are included? — Options: Four, Five, Six, Seven
20. What traditional term is used to describe conjoined twins? — Options: Identical twins, Fraternal twins, Siamese twins, Mirror twins
21. What is the biological process where a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly called? — Options: Evolution, Gestation, Hibernation, Metamorphosis
22. Who is the author of the Harry Potter book series? — Options: Stephen King, J.K. Rowling, Suzanne Collins, Rick Riordan
23. How many teaspoons are in one US cup? — Options: 12, 16, 24, 48
24. In which country is the Atacama Desert located? — Options: Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Chile
25. Which hormone is most commonly known as the 'happy hormone'? — Options: Dopamine, Endorphin, Serotonin, Oxytocin
26. Which company uses a mermaid logo inside a green circle? — Options: Starbucks, Costa Coffee, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Dunkin'
27. An impala belongs to which group of animals? — Options: Deer, Gazelle, Antelope, Goat
28. On a pedigree chart, which shape is used to represent a male? — Options: Circle, Triangle, Square, Diamond
29. What is the national animal of China? — Options: Dragon, Giant Panda, Tiger, Red-crowned Crane
30. Can chickens fly? — Options: No, they can't fly, Yes, for long distances, Yes, but only short distances, Only certain breeds can fly
31. Nyctophobia is the fear of what? — Options: Heights, Spiders, The dark, Public speaking
32. What title is given to the husband of a duchess? — Options: Lord, Earl, Duke, Baron
33. What is the term for a group of ants living together? — Options: Swarm, Colony, Nest, Army
34. Which energy drink brand is known for its green claw-mark logo? — Options: Red Bull, Monster, Rockstar, Bang
35. What is the normal average temperature of the human body? — Options: 36°C (96.8°F), 37°C (98.6°F), 38°C (100.4°F), 39°C (102.2°F)
36. What is the call sign of the helicopter used to transport the US president? — Options: Air Force One, Marine One, Army One, Executive One
37. In gaming, the abbreviation FPS usually refers to what genre? — Options: Fighting game, Puzzle game, First-person shooter, Role-playing game
38. Elephant tusks are primarily made of what material? — Options: Bone, Enamel, Ivory, Keratin
39. Which is heavier, one kilogram or one gram? — Options: One kilogram, One gram, They are the same, It depends on the material
40. In the Catholic Church, the Bishop of Rome is better known by what title? — Options: Cardinal, Archbishop, Pope, Patriarch
41. What nutrient is the brain's primary source of energy? — Options: Protein, Fat, Glucose, Vitamins
42. What is another common name for a four-wheeler vehicle? — Options: Buggy, Jeep, Quad, ATV
43. In which country was the Titanic constructed? — Options: United States, Germany, United Kingdom, France
44. Which laboratory tool is commonly used to heat materials? — Options: Microscope, Beaker, Bunsen burner, Test tube
45. Approximately how many days pass between full moons? — Options: 27 days, 28 days, 29.5 days, 30 days
46. What is the branch of science that studies stars and other celestial objects? — Options: Geology, Biology, Astronomy, Meteorology
47. How many angles does a Hexadecagon have? — Options: 12, 14, 16, 18
48. In which country can the Parthenon be found? — Options: Italy, Egypt, Greece, Turkey
49. Petrology is the scientific study of what? — Options: Pets, Oils, Rocks, Ancient cultures
50. What is a female donkey called? — Options: Mare, Ewe, Jenny, Cow
51. What title was given to the rulers of ancient Egypt? — Options: King, Emperor, Pharaoh, Sultan
52. France's longest international border is shared with which country? — Options: Germany, Spain, Italy, Brazil
53. Which protein gives human blood its red color? — Options: Albumin, Fibrinogen, Hemoglobin, Myoglobin
54. What is the Russian or Soviet term for an astronaut? — Options: Taikonaut, Spationaut, Cosmonaut, Astronaut
55. What is currently (as of 2026) the tallest building in the world? — Options: Shanghai Tower, Abraj Al-Bait Clock Tower, One World Trade Center, Burj Khalifa
56. What is another traditional name for the game rock, paper, scissors? — Options: Odds or Evens, Coin Toss, Rochambeau, High Card
57. Which office investigates unexplained deaths and may conduct inquests? — Options: Police Department, Forensics Lab, Medical Examiner, Coroner
58. What is the fifth planet from the Sun? — Options: Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Earth
59. In boba tea, the boba pearls are typically made from what? — Options: Gelatin, Agar, Tapioca, Rice flour
60. Pyrite is commonly known by what nickname? — Options: Cat's Eye, Fool's Gold, Tiger's Eye, Sunstone
61. In the folk song 'She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain,' what will she be riding when she comes? — Options: A bright red wagon, Six white horses, A big yellow tractor, Her old gray mare
62. Which city is famously referred to as the City of Canals? — Options: Amsterdam, Bruges, Venice, Stockholm
63. A scratch test is used to diagnose what type of medical condition? — Options: Diabetes, Allergies, Skin cancer, Autoimmune diseases
64. Who was the director of the movie Titanic? — Options: Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, James Cameron, Quentin Tarantino
65. What is the highest-ranking hand in standard poker? — Options: Straight Flush, Four of a Kind, Full House, Royal Flush
66. Asthma mainly affects which body system? — Options: Cardiovascular, Digestive, Respiratory, Nervous
67. How many traditional Wonders of the Ancient World are there? — Options: 5, 7, 8, 10
68. Which ancient warriors were known for sailing longships? — Options: Romans, Egyptians, Vikings, Greeks
69. What gas is commonly used to fill balloons so they float? — Options: Oxygen, Nitrogen, Hydrogen, Helium
70. Installing unauthorized software on an iPhone is known as what? — Options: Rooting, Jailbreaking, Flashing, Unlocking
71. Which type of bird can swim but is unable to fly? — Options: Ostrich, Emu, Kiwi, Penguin
72. In animal behavior, what term refers to the dominant male in a group? — Options: Leader, Alpha, Patriarch, Dominant
73. In US presidential elections, how many electoral votes are required to win? — Options: 250, 270, 300, 350
74. Neuschwanstein Castle inspired the castle that appears in the logo of which company? — Options: Universal Studios, Warner Bros., Walt Disney, Paramount Pictures
75. During the 1920s, what was the common name for someone who illegally made or sold alcohol? — Options: Gangster, Smuggler, Bootlegger, Speakeasy owner
76. Who is the founder of Facebook? — Options: Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg
77. What does the acronym FOMO stand for? — Options: First One Missed Out, Fear of Missing Out, Follow Others, Move On, Find My Own Way
78. Protective bibs worn during X rays are lined with which metal? — Options: Copper, Lead, Aluminum, Titanium
79. Which major streaming company originally operated by mailing DVDs to customers? — Options: Blockbuster, Hulu, Netflix, Amazon Prime
80. Which actress was famously photographed in 1954 with her white dress blowing upward over a subway grate? — Options: Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly
81. Which country borders Monaco on three sides? — Options: Italy, Spain, Switzerland, France
82. On the Pringles logo, what color is the man's bow tie? — Options: Blue, Green, Red, Black
83. Which soft, silvery metal is widely used in rechargeable batteries? — Options: Sodium, Magnesium, Lithium, Potassium
84. What nickname is given to rolling two ones in a dice game? — Options: Boxcars, Craps, Snake eyes, Easy eight
85. What type of whale is the character Moby Dick? — Options: Blue whale, Humpback whale, Sperm whale, Killer whale
86. What is the most commonly taught academic subject worldwide? — Options: English, History, Science, Mathematics
87. In Star Wars, what weapon do Jedi primarily fight with? — Options: Blaster, Lightsaber, Force Push, Vibro-axe
88. What is the only type of snake known to build a nest? — Options: Python, Anaconda, Rattlesnake, King Cobra
89. In the US military, a Black Hawk refers to what kind of aircraft? — Options: Fighter jet, Bomber plane, Helicopter, Cargo plane
90. Which chemical element has the symbol Pb? — Options: Platinum, Potassium, Lead, Phosphorus
91. In Scooby Doo, which character is known for wearing an ascot? — Options: Shaggy, Scooby, Fred, Velma
92. Continental, platform, stiletto, and wedge are all styles of what type of footwear? — Options: Boots, Sandals, High-heeled shoes, Sneakers
93. In golf, what term is used for scoring one stroke over par on a hole? — Options: Birdie, Eagle, Bogey, Albatross
94. Who served as Plato's teacher in ancient Greece? — Options: Aristotle, Pythagoras, Socrates, Euclid
95. Complete the expression: Throwing my hat in the ____. — Options: Air, Game, Ring, Fray
96. What stage name is singer Emma Bunton best known by? — Options: Posh Spice, Sporty Spice, Baby Spice, Ginger Spice
97. What is a person who helps carry a casket at a funeral called? — Options: Undertaker, Funeral director, Pallbearer, Mourner
98. On the periodic table, which element has the symbol Ne? — Options: Nitrogen, Nickel, Neon, Niobium
99. What is the name of the rotating tray often placed at the center of a dining table to pass food around? — Options: Serving tray, Rotating platter, Lazy Susan, Turntable
100. In WD 40, what do the letters WD stand for? — Options: Water Damage, Wet Dry, Water Displacement, Warning Danger