General Knowledge Quiz
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60 General Knowledge Questions
Multiple Choice Geography Questions
Patagonia is part of what two countries?
- Chile and Argentina
- Brazil and Argentina
- Chile and Peru
Which country is known as the Hexagon?
- France
- Spain
- Germany
Sofia is the capital of what country?
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Belarus
What animal is the emblem of Canada?
- Beaver
- Moose
- Bear
What country refers to themselves as ‘Kiwis’?
- Australia
- South Africa
- New Zealand
Where would you find Loch Ness?
- Ireland
- Scotland
- Wales
Which of these is defined as ‘a piece of land that is almost entirely surrounded by water but is connected to the mainland on one side’?
- Peninsula
- Archipelago
- Cape
What is thought to be the world’s oldest volcano?
- Mauna Loa
- Mount Etna
How many tectonic plates does the Earth have?
- 5
- 6
- 7
Which country’s flag contains an image of the country?
- Canada
- Cyprus
- India
Multiple Choice History Questions
Where was Julius Caesar killed?
- The Theater of Pompey
- Circus Maximus
- The Roman Forum
Which Emperor built the Colosseum?
- Nero
- Tiberius
- Vespasian
The Elgin Marbles were taken from which building?
- The Parthenon
- The Temple of Zeus at Olympia
- Temple of Apollo at Delphi
What was New York’s original name?
- New Holland
- New Rotterdam
- New Amsterdam
Which former President does NOT appear on both a US coin AND banknote?
- George Washington
- Benjamin Franklin
- Abraham Lincoln
The Invasion of Normandy was known by what codename?
- Operation Overlord
- Operation Overwatch
- Operation Barbarossa
What was Michelangelo’s last name?
- Brunelleschi
- Buonarroti
- Botticelli
The Louisiana Purchase took place in what year?
- 1803
- 1813
- 1823
Which of the following was NOT Greek?
- Homer
- Herodotus
- Virgil
In Japanese history, what was a Rōnin?
- A banished Samurai
- A young Samurai
- A Samurai with no lord or master
Sports Trivia
- What Japanese player has the most career MLB hits? Ichiro Suzuki
- Who is the current Commissioner of the NFL? Roger Goodell
- In what country is the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee located? Switzerland
- What baseball player was known as ‘The Captain’? Derek Jeter
- Name two clubs Cristiano Ronalod has played for? Manchester United, Sporting Lisbon, Juventus, Real Madrid
- What team was sanctioned for it’s sign stealing scandal during the 2017 and 2018 seasons? Houston Astros
- Which NFL team is a publicly traded non-profit company with 360,000+ shareholders? Green Bay Packers
- Which NBA team’s logo is shaped like a musical note? Utah Jazz
- What NBA team plays in Washington DC? The Wizards
- How many NBA teams are there today? 30
- How many times have the Olympics been cancelled? 3 times
- Which sprinter was famously stripped of his 100m gold medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics? Ben Johnson
- How big are the two boxes that make up the penalty area? 6 yards & 18 yards
- True or False: A wall must be 12 yards back from the ball when a free kick is to be taken? False - It’s only 10 yards
- What number did NFL legend Dan Marino wear during his career? 13
Movies & TV Trivia
- What King refused to throw the One Ring into Mount Doom? Isildur
- Who is the King of Rohan? Théoden
- What is the name of Saruman’s sidekick / assistant? Grima Wormtongue
- What is Lord Voldemort’s real name? Tom (Marvolo) Riddle
- Name all of the Deathly Hallows. Cloak of Invisibility, Resurrection Stone, Elder Wand
- What is Jamie Lannisters nickname? Kingslayer
- Hagrid’s pet spider was known by what name? Aragog
- What is Loki the God of? Mischief
- How many Infinity Stones are there? 6
- Who is the youngest Avenger? Spider-Man
- Who is the leader of S.H.I.E.L.D.? Nick Fury
- Correctly spell the name of Thor’s hammer. Mjölnir
- Name 1 of Daenerys Targaryen’s dragons. Drogon, Rhaegal, and Viserion
- What is the name of Jon’s direwolf? Ghost
- Who said “A mind needs books like a sword needs a whetstone”? Tyrion Lannister
Random Trivia Questions
- What is the capital of Canada? Ottawa
- In what capital would you find The Little Mermaid statue? Copenhagen
- On what continent would you find the city of Baku? Asia
- What Killers song has been in the U|K charts for over 260 weeks since its release back in 2004? Mr. Brightside
- What is the name of the world’s largest music streaming service? Spotify
- Who recorded the Christmas hit ‘Last Christmas’? Wham!
- What is the function of the cornea? Helps the eye focus
- What is this loss of water by plants called? Transpiration
- What is the largest vein in the body? Great Saphenous Vein
- The Union Jack is the flag of what state? The United Kingdom
