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Dive into our ultimate trivia collection, featuring 120 questions covering everything from general knowledge and sports to geography, history, food, art, and music.
Whether you’re prepping for your next quiz night or just looking to have fun, these questions will keep you entertained and informed. Let’s see how many you can get right!
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Here’s a comprehensive trivia post with 120 questions and answers covering general knowledge, sports, geography, history, food and drink, art, and music:
General Knowledge Quiz Questions
- What is the capital of France?
- Paris
- Who wrote the play “Romeo and Juliet”?
- William Shakespeare
- Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
- Mars
- What is the largest ocean on Earth?
- Pacific Ocean
- What is the chemical symbol for gold?
- Au
- How many continents are there?
- Seven
- Who painted the Mona Lisa?
- Leonardo da Vinci
- What year did the Titanic sink?
- 1912
- Who is the founder of Microsoft?
- Bill Gates
- What is the smallest country in the world?
- Vatican City
Sports Trivia Questions
- Which country won the FIFA World Cup in 2018?
- France
- In which sport would you perform a slam dunk?
- Basketball
- Who holds the record for the most home runs in a single MLB season?
- Barry Bonds
- Which tennis player has won the most Grand Slam titles?
- Margaret Court
- What is the maximum score in a single frame of ten-pin bowling?
- 300
- Which country hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics?
- China
- What sport is known as “the beautiful game”?
- Soccer (Football)
- Who was the first woman to win an Olympic gold medal?
- Charlotte Cooper (Tennis)
- Which NFL team has won the most Super Bowl titles?
- Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots (Tied)
- In which sport is the Davis Cup contested?
- Tennis
Geography Trivia Questions
- Which river is the longest in the world?
- Nile
- Which country has the most natural lakes?
- Canada
- What is the highest mountain in the world?
- Mount Everest
- Which desert is the largest in the world?
- Sahara Desert
- What is the capital of Australia?
- Canberra
- Which continent is known as the Land Down Under?
- Australia
- Which European country has the most islands?
- Sweden
- What is the largest country in South America?
- Brazil
- Which two countries share the longest international border?
- Canada and the United States
- What is the smallest continent by land area?
- Australia
History Trivia Questions
- Who was the first president of the United States?
- George Washington
- In what year did World War II end?
- 1945
- Which ancient civilization built the pyramids?
- Egyptians
- Who was the British prime minister during World War II?
- Winston Churchill
- What empire was ruled by Genghis Khan?
- Mongol Empire
- Which ship was famously sunk by an iceberg in 1912?
- Titanic
- Who discovered penicillin?
- Alexander Fleming
- Which war was fought between the North and South regions in the United States?
- The American Civil War
- Who was the first man to walk on the moon?
- Neil Armstrong
- What was the name of the first human civilization?
- Sumerians
Food and Drink Trivia Questions
- Which country is the origin of the cocktail Mojito?
- Cuba
- What is the main ingredient in guacamole?
- Avocado
- Which fruit is the most widely consumed in the world?
- Banana
- What type of pasta is shaped like little rice grains?
- Orzo
- What is the world’s most expensive spice by weight?
- Saffron
- Which country is known for inventing pizza?
- Italy
- What is tofu made from?
- Soybeans
- Which type of wine is used in a traditional Beef Bourguignon?
- Red wine
- Which vegetable is known as aubergine in the UK?
- Eggplant
- What is the main ingredient of hummus?
- Chickpeas
Art Trivia Questions
- Who painted “The Starry Night”?
- Vincent van Gogh
- Which art movement is Pablo Picasso associated with?
- Cubism
- What is the art of paper folding called?
- Origami
- Which artist is known for the sculpture “David”?
- Michelangelo
- Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
- Michelangelo
- In which city would you find the Louvre Museum?
- Paris
- Which artist is famous for his paintings of water lilies?
- Claude Monet
- What style of art is Salvador Dalí known for?
- Surrealism
- Which famous artist cut off his own ear?
- Vincent van Gogh
- What is the most expensive painting ever sold?
- Salvator Mundi by Leonardo da Vinci
Music Trivia Questions
- Who is known as the “King of Pop”?
- Michael Jackson
- Which band released the album “Abbey Road”?
- The Beatles
- Who composed the “Four Seasons”?
- Antonio Vivaldi
- What was Elvis Presley’s middle name?
- Aaron
- Which musical instrument has 88 keys?
- Piano
- Who won the first-ever Grammy for Best Rap Album?
- DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
- Which female artist is known as the “Queen of Pop”?
- Madonna
- What year did MTV first air?
- 1981
- Which band was Freddie Mercury the lead singer of?
- Queen
- Who was the youngest Beatle?
- George Harrison
Bonus: Mixed Trivia Questions
- Which country is the largest producer of coffee?
- Brazil
- What is the currency of Japan?
- Yen
- Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?
- Marie Curie
- Which animal is the largest mammal in the world?
- Blue Whale
- What is the chemical formula for water?
- H₂O
- Who directed the movie “Inception”?
- Christopher Nolan
- Which continent has the most countries?
- Africa
- What is the capital city of Canada?
- Ottawa
- Who is the author of “1984” and “Animal Farm”?
- George Orwell
- Which organ is known as the “control center” of the body?
- Brain
Advanced: General Knowledge Quiz Questions
- Which is the only US state to start with the letter ‘P’?
- Pennsylvania
- Which element has the chemical symbol ‘O’?
- Oxygen
- In what year did the Berlin Wall fall?
- 1989
- What is the name of the longest river in North America?
- Mississippi River
- Who is known as the “Father of the Computer”?
- Charles Babbage
- Which planet has the most moons?
- Jupiter
- What is the largest desert in the world by area?
- Antarctic Desert
- Which ancient city is known as the “Lost City of the Incas”?
- Machu Picchu
- Which famous explorer discovered America in 1492?
- Christopher Columbus
- What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
- Diamond
Final Round: Food, Art, and Music Trivia Questions
- Which type of pasta translates as “little tongues”?
- Linguine
- Who painted “The Last Supper”?
- Leonardo da Vinci
- What is sushi traditionally wrapped in?
- Nori (seaweed)
- Which artist sang “Thriller”?
- Michael Jackson
- What is the main alcoholic ingredient in a Margarita?
- Tequila
- Which artist is known for the painting “The Persistence of Memory”?
- Salvador Dalí
- What is the national dish of Spain?
- Paella
- Who is the composer of the opera “The Magic Flute”?
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Which ingredient makes bread rise?
- Yeast
- What does “Dali” mean in the context of the famous surrealist artist Salvador Dalí’s name?
- It’s his last name; “Dalí” is a Catalan surname.
Rapid-Fire Round
- What is the capital of Brazil?
- Brasília
- **Who invented the light
bulb?**
– Thomas Edison
- Which element is represented by the symbol ‘Na’?
- Sodium
- In which year did the first human land on the moon?
- 1969
- What is the largest land animal?
- African Elephant
- Which book series is written by J.K. Rowling?
- Harry Potter
- What is the smallest planet in our solar system?
- Mercury
- Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?
- Japan
- Which bird is the symbol of peace?
- Dove
- Who painted “Girl with a Pearl Earring”?
- Johannes Vermeer
Final Trivia Blast
- What is the most spoken language in the world?
- Mandarin Chinese
- Which vitamin is produced when a person is exposed to sunlight?
- Vitamin D
- What is the capital of Italy?
- Rome
- Who is the lead singer of the band U2?
- Bono
- What is the currency of the United Kingdom?
- Pound Sterling
- Which artist painted “The Birth of Venus”?
- Sandro Botticelli
- Which fruit is known as “the king of fruits”?
- Durian
- What instrument did Miles Davis famously play?
- Trumpet
- What is the main flavoring in gin?
- Juniper berries
- Which city is known as the Big Apple?
- New York City
These trivia questions span various topics, making them perfect for a general knowledge quiz night, trivia game, or even educational purposes!
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