100+ Fun General Knowledge Quiz Questions 2023

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Quiz Questions and Answers

1. What country has the highest life expectancy? Hong Kong
2. Where would you be if you were standing on the Spanish Steps? Rome
3. Which language has the more native speakers: English or Spanish? Spanish
4. What is the most common surname in the United States? Smith
5. What disease commonly spread on pirate ships? Scurvy
6. Who was the Ancient Greek God of the Sun? Apollo
7. What was the name of the crime boss who was head of the feared Chicago Outfit? Al Capone
8. What year was the United Nations established? 1945
9. Who has won the most total Academy Awards? Walt Disney
10. What artist has the most streams on Spotify? Drake
11. How many minutes are in a full week? 10,080
12. What car manufacturer had the highest revenue in 2020? Volkswagen
13. How many elements are in the periodic table? 118
14. What company was originally called "Cadabra"? Amazon
15. How many faces does a Dodecahedron have? 12
16. Queen guitarist Brian May is also an expert in what scientific field? Astrophysics
17. Aureolin is a shade of what color? Yellow
18. How many ghosts chase Pac-Man at the start of each game? 4
19. What Renaissance artist is buried in Rome's Pantheon? Raphael
20. What shoe brand makes the "Mexico 66"? Onitsuka Tiger
21. What game studio makes the Red Dead Redemption series? Rockstar Games
22. Who was the last Tsar of Russia? Nicholas II
23. What character have both Robert Downey Jr. and Benedict Cumberbatch played? Sherlock Holmes
24. What country drinks the most coffee per capita? Finland
25. Which planet in the Milky Way is the hottest? Venus
26. What is the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet? Delta
27. What sports car company manufactures the 911? Porsche
28. What city is known as "The Eternal City"? Rome
29. Roald Amundsen was the first man to reach the South Pole, but where was he from? Norway
30. What is the highest-rated film on IMDb as of January 1st, 2022? The Shawshank Redemption
31. Who discovered that the earth revolves around the sun? Nicolaus Copernicus
32. What company was initially known as "Blue Ribbon Sports"? Nike
33. What art form is described as "decorative handwriting or handwritten lettering"? Calligraphy
34. Which planet has the most moons? Saturn
35. What country has won the most World Cups? Brazil
36. Complete the following lyrics - "I should have changed that stupid lock....." I should have made you leave your key
37. Kratos is the main character of what video game series? God of War
38. In what country would you find Mount Kilimanjaro? Tanzania
39. What is a group of pandas known as? An embarrassment
40. What European country experienced the highest rate of population decline from 2015 - 2020? Lithuania
41. How many bones do we have in an ear? 3
42. Who famously crossed the Alps with elephants on the way to war with the Romans? Hannibal
43. True or False: Halloween originated as an ancient Irish festival. True
44. What Netflix show had the most streaming views in 2021? Squid Game
45. Which grammy-nominated New York rapper died in April of 2021? DMX
46. What software company is headquartered in Redmond, Washington? Microsoft
47. What is the largest Spanish-speaking city in the world? Mexico City
48. What is the world's fastest bird? The Peregrine Falcon
49. In what country is the Chernobyl nuclear plant located? Ukraine
50. The Parthenon Marbles are controversially located in what museum? The British Museum

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General Knowledge Quiz Questions

Time to get general and see what you know about everything from space to US Presidents.

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1. What is a group of crows called? A murder
2. Compared to their body weight, what animal is the strongest - Dung Beetle, Elephant, Ant, or Cow? Dung Beetle
3. How many dots appear on a pair of dice? 42
4. Which is the only body part that is fully grown from birth? Eyes
5. What is acrophobia a fear of? Heights
6. In what country was Elon Musk born? South Africa
7. Who performs the voice of Homer Simpson? Dan Castellaneta
8. What country has the most islands? Sweden - 270,000
9. In Australia what is commonly known as a Bottle-o? An off-license / Liquor Store
10. How many hearts does an octopus have? 3
11. December 26th is known by what names in Ireland? Saint Stephen's Day
12. In what US state is the country's busiest airport located? Georgia - Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
13. What planet is closest to the sun? Mercury
14. Where is the strongest human muscle located? Jaw
15. What phone company produced the 3310? Nokia

Geography Quiz Questions

Now let's move on to the geographical. Rivers, lakes, countries, and states. Plenty of diverse questions to choose from.

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1. What is the only continent with land in all four hemispheres? Africa
2. Which river flows through the Grand Canyon? Colorado River
3. Where is Angel Falls, the world’s largest waterfall, located? Venezuela
4. What is the state capital of New York? Albany
5. On what continent would you find the world’s largest desert? Antarctica
6. What is the capital of Ireland? Dublin
7. What is the smallest US state by area? Rhode Island
8. What is the tallest type of tree? Redwoods
9. True or False: Holland is a region in The Netherlands? True
10. What are the 5 Great Lakes? Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario
11. How many European capitals does the Danube flow through? 4
12. Fill in the blanks: The capital of Bulgaria is _ofi_ - Sofia
13. What is the capital of Canada? Ottawa
14. In what capital would you find The Little Mermaid statue? Copenhagen
15. On what continent would you find the city of Baku? Asia
16. What is the only flag that does not have four sides? Nepal
17. How many stars are on the Chinese flag? 5
18. How many colors are used in the South African flag? 6
19. What colors is the flag of the United Nations? Blue and White
20. Which country features a shipwreck on its national flag? Bermuda

Food and Drink Quiz Questions

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Everyone's favorite pastime can provide us with a really entertaining series of questions, so let's dig in!

1. How many measures of Gordon’s Gin are in a Vesper (James Bond) martini? 3
2. Cacio & Pepe is a staple of what Italian city’s cuisine? Rome
3. Where did sushi originate? China
4. What is a Beaujolais? A type of red wine
5. Which of the following sauces is NOT traditionally vegan - Hoisin, Worcestershire, Mustard, Wasabi? Worcestershire
6. What is the world’s best-selling stout beer? Guinness
7. What country drinks the most coffee? Finland
8. What meat is used in a shepherd's pie? Lamb
9. What is the difference between brandy and cognac? Cognac must come from the Cognac region of France
10. Pink Ladies and Granny Smiths are types of what fruit? Apples

Sports Quiz Questions

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It doesn't matter if you're a former soccer star or just a mad fan, sports is a lynchpin of all great quizzes.

1. What does FIFA stand for in English? International Federation of Association Football
2. Who is the world’s highest-paid athlete in 2021? Conor McGregor
3. In what city is the NFL Hall of Fame located? Canton, Ohio
4. Simone Biles is famous for her skill in what sport? Gymnastics
5. Where does the Tour de France finish each year? Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris
6. What is the difference between the skeleton and the luge? Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris
7. What was the first name of Argentinian soccer star Maradona? Diego
8. What height is a regulation NBA basket? 10 feet / 3.02 meters
9. What is the national sport of Japan? Sumo Wrestling
10. What sporting event has a strict dress code of all-white? Wimbledon

Disney Quiz Questions

Iconic movies and memorable characters. So much great trivia to choose from!

1. Where is Disney's European theme park located? Paris, France
2. Which Disney movie has had the most sequels? Toy Story (4)
3. 'I'll Make a Man Out of You' is a song from which movie? Mulan
4. What character have both Glen Close and Emma Stone played? Cruella de Vil
5. Who was the first Disney princess? Snow White
6. What color are Mickey Mouse's shoes? Yellow
7. Scuttle stars in which movie? The Little Mermaid
8. What year was Cinderella released? 1950
9. Mickey Mouse was originally named what? Mortimer Mouse
10. How many 'Academy Awards for Best Original Song' has Disney won? 14

So there you have it. Over 100 Quiz Questions!

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