340+ Trivia Questions
Test your knowledge with these unique trivia questions across various categories
In this article
- General Knowledge Trivia Questions
- Science Trivia Questions
- History Trivia Questions
- Geography Trivia Questions
- Pop Culture Trivia Questions
- Sports Trivia Questions
- Movies Trivia Questions
- Music Trivia Questions
- Literature Trivia Questions
- Technology Trivia Questions
- Art Trivia Questions
- Food & Drink Trivia Questions
- TV Shows Trivia Questions
- Animals Trivia Questions
- Space Trivia Questions
- Fashion Trivia Questions
- Mythology Trivia Questions
- Historical Figures Trivia Questions
- Languages Trivia Questions
- Video Games Trivia Questions Make a Trivia Quiz
![People sitting in a warmly lit bar enjoying trivia questions](/images/trivia-questions-night.webp)
Ready to flex those brain muscles? Whether you're a trivia aficionado or just here for the fun, we've curated the quirkiest, most tantalizing trivia questions to tickle your neurons. With over 340 questions spanning everything from tasty tidbits and globe-trotting geography to fashion faux pas and mind-bending general knowledge, we've got something for everyone. Easy or hard, kid-friendly or downright tricky—challenge yourself and see if you can ace them all. Go ahead, dive in, and let’s see how much you really know!"
This description is designed to be fun, engaging, and a bit playful, much like Seth Godin's style, while still clearly communicating the value of the content on the page.
General Knowledge Trivia Questions
- What is the smallest planet in our solar system? - Mercury
- Which element has the chemical symbol 'O'? - Oxygen
- How many continents are there on Earth? - Seven
- Who wrote the play 'Romeo and Juliet'? - William Shakespeare
- What is the capital of Japan? - Tokyo
- Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun? - Japan
- What is the hardest natural substance on Earth? - Diamond
- In which year did the Titanic sink? - 1912
- Who painted the Mona Lisa? - Leonardo da Vinci
- What is the largest mammal in the world? - Blue Whale
- What is the official language of Brazil? - Portuguese
- Which planet is known as the Red Planet? - Mars
- What is the smallest ocean in the world? - Arctic Ocean
- Who invented the telephone? - Alexander Graham Bell
- Which country hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics? - Brazil
Science Trivia Questions
- What planet is known as the Red Planet? - Mars
- What gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere? - Carbon Dioxide
- How many bones are in the human body? - 206
- What is the chemical symbol for water? - H2O
- What is the powerhouse of the cell? - Mitochondria
- What is the speed of light? - Approximately 300,000 kilometers per second
- Which planet has the most moons? - Jupiter
- What is the process by which plants make their food? - Photosynthesis
- What force keeps us grounded on Earth? - Gravity
- What is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere? - Nitrogen
- What is the chemical symbol for gold? - Au
- How many elements are there in the periodic table? - 118
- What is the center of an atom called? - Nucleus
- What is the most common gas in the Earth's atmosphere? - Nitrogen
- Which scientist proposed the theory of relativity? - Albert Einstein
![George Washingtong sitting in a pub enjoying trivia questions with his friends](/images/george-washington-triva-questions.webp)
History Trivia Questions
- Who was the first President of the United States? - George Washington
- What year did World War II end? - 1945
- Which ancient civilization built the pyramids? - Egyptians
- Who was known as the 'Iron Lady'? - Margaret Thatcher
- What was the name of the ship on which the Pilgrims traveled to America in 1620? - Mayflower
- Who was the first man to walk on the moon? - Neil Armstrong
- What wall divided East and West Berlin during the Cold War? - The Berlin Wall
- Which war was fought between the North and South regions in the United States? - The Civil War
- Who discovered America? - Christopher Columbus
- In what year did the Soviet Union collapse? - 1991
- Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War II? - Joseph Stalin
- Which empire was ruled by Genghis Khan? - Mongol Empire
- What was the first successful English colony in America? - Jamestown
- Who was the British Prime Minister during most of World War II? - Winston Churchill
- What year did the Berlin Wall fall? - 1989
Geography Trivia Questions
- What is the longest river in the world? - The Nile River
- Which country has the largest population? - China
- What is the capital city of Australia? - Canberra
- Which desert is the largest in the world? - Sahara Desert
- Which country is the Eiffel Tower located in? - France
- What is the smallest country in the world? - Vatican City
- Which continent is known as the 'Dark Continent'? - Africa
- What is the highest mountain in the world? - Mount Everest
- Which ocean is the largest? - Pacific Ocean
- What is the capital of Canada? - Ottawa
- Which river flows through Paris? - The Seine
- Which continent has the most countries? - Africa
- What is the capital city of Brazil? - Brasília
- Which country is known as the Land of Fire and Ice? - Iceland
- What is the longest mountain range in the world? - The Andes
Pop Culture Trivia Questions
- Who directed the movie "Jaws"? - Steven Spielberg
- Which pop star is known as the "Queen of Pop"? - Madonna
- What is the name of the coffee shop in the TV show "Friends"? - Central Perk
- Who is the author of the "Harry Potter" series? - J.K. Rowling
- What year did the first "Star Wars" movie come out? - 1977
- Which singer is known for hits like "Thriller" and "Beat It"? - Michael Jackson
- Who played Jack Dawson in the movie "Titanic"? - Leonardo DiCaprio
- What is the highest-grossing movie of all time (as of 2024)? - Avatar
- Which video game features a character named Mario? - Super Mario
- Which band was known as "The Fab Four"? - The Beatles
- What is the name of Beyoncé’s alter ego? - Sasha Fierce
- Which TV series features the Stark family? - Game of Thrones
- Who won the first season of "American Idol"? - Kelly Clarkson
- In which movie would you hear the quote "Here’s looking at you, kid"? - Casablanca
- Which artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel? - Michelangelo
Sports Trivia Questions
- Which country won the FIFA World Cup in 2018? - France
- In which sport would you perform a slam dunk? - Basketball
- What is the highest score possible in a single frame of bowling? - 30
- How many players are on a baseball team? - Nine
- Which sport is known as the "king of sports"? - Soccer
- Who holds the record for the most home runs in a single MLB season? - Barry Bonds
- Which country hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics? - Brazil
- What is the national sport of Japan? - Sumo Wrestling
- Who was the first athlete to win seven gold medals in a single Olympic Games? - Mark Spitz
- What is the term for a score of one under par in golf? - Birdie
- Which tennis tournament is played on a grass court? - Wimbledon
- Which NFL team has won the most Super Bowls? - Pittsburgh Steelers
- What is the only team in the NFL to complete a perfect season? - Miami Dolphins
- Who was known as "The Greatest" in boxing? - Muhammad Ali
- In what year were the first modern Olympic Games held? - 1896
Movies Trivia Questions
- Which movie won the first Academy Award for Best Picture? - Wings
- Who played Forrest Gump in the movie "Forrest Gump"? - Tom Hanks
- Which movie features the song "My Heart Will Go On"? - Titanic
- What is the highest-grossing animated film of all time? - Frozen II
- Which movie is about a computer hacker named Neo? - The Matrix
- Who directed the movie "Pulp Fiction"? - Quentin Tarantino
- What year was the movie "The Godfather" released? - 1972
- Who played the Joker in "The Dark Knight"? - Heath Ledger
- Which movie features a DeLorean time machine? - Back to the Future
- What is the name of the kingdom in the movie "Frozen"? - Arendelle
- Who played Tony Stark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? - Robert Downey Jr.
- Which movie won the most Oscars ever? - Ben-Hur (11 Oscars)
- In which movie would you hear the quote "You can't handle the truth!"? - A Few Good Men
- Which actor starred in the movie "Die Hard"? - Bruce Willis
- What is the name of the fictional African country in "Black Panther"? - Wakanda
Music Trivia Questions
- Who is known as the "King of Pop"? - Michael Jackson
- Which band released the album "Dark Side of the Moon"? - Pink Floyd
- Who was the lead singer of Queen? - Freddie Mercury
- What is the name of the lead singer of U2? - Bono
- Which famous musician was assassinated in New York City in 1980? - John Lennon
- Which classical composer wrote "The Four Seasons"? - Antonio Vivaldi
- Who won the first season of "American Idol"? - Kelly Clarkson
- What is Elvis Presley's middle name? - Aaron
- Which famous band was originally called "The Quarrymen"? - The Beatles
- What is the highest-selling album of all time? - Michael Jackson's "Thriller"
- Which singer is known for the hit single "Rolling in the Deep"? - Adele
- Who sang the theme song for the James Bond movie "Skyfall"? - Adele
- Which artist holds the record for the most Grammy Awards won in a lifetime? - Georg Solti (31 Grammys)
- What instrument did Miles Davis famously play? - Trumpet
- Which pop star is known for her hit song "Bad Romance"? - Lady Gaga
Literature Trivia Questions
- Who wrote "To Kill a Mockingbird"? - Harper Lee
- Which novel begins with the line "Call me Ishmael"? - Moby-Dick
- Who is the author of the "Harry Potter" series? - J.K. Rowling
- Which Shakespeare play features the characters Oberon and Titania? - A Midsummer Night's Dream
- Who wrote "Pride and Prejudice"? - Jane Austen
- What is the first book of the Bible? - Genesis
- Who wrote "The Great Gatsby"? - F. Scott Fitzgerald
- What is the name of Sherlock Holmes' assistant? - Dr. John Watson
- Which book series features the character Katniss Everdeen? - The Hunger Games
- Who wrote "1984" and "Animal Farm"? - George Orwell
- Which author created the fictional detective Hercule Poirot? - Agatha Christie
- Who wrote "The Catcher in the Rye"? - J.D. Salinger
- Which epic poem begins with "Sing, O goddess, the anger of Achilles"? - The Iliad
- Who is the author of "The Chronicles of Narnia" series? - C.S. Lewis
- Which dystopian novel features the character Winston Smith? - 1984
Technology Trivia Questions
- Who is considered the father of the computer? - Charles Babbage
- What does "HTTP" stand for? - HyperText Transfer Protocol
- What year was the first iPhone released? - 2007
- What does "RAM" stand for in computing? - Random Access Memory
- Who founded Microsoft? - Bill Gates and Paul Allen
- Which company developed the video game "Fortnite"? - Epic Games
- What is the name of the first electronic general-purpose computer? - ENIAC
- What does "USB" stand for? - Universal Serial Bus
- Who invented the World Wide Web? - Tim Berners-Lee
- What does "CPU" stand for? - Central Processing Unit
- Which tech company is known for the slogan "Think Different"? - Apple
- What year was the first email sent? - 1971
- What is the most popular programming language as of 2024? - Python
- Which company developed the Android operating system? - Google
- What does "AI" stand for in technology? - Artificial Intelligence
Art Trivia Questions
- Who painted the Mona Lisa? - Leonardo da Vinci
- Which artist is known for the painting "The Starry Night"? - Vincent van Gogh
- What is the name of Pablo Picasso's famous painting depicting the horrors of war? - Guernica
- Which sculptor created the statue of David? - Michelangelo
- What art movement is Salvador Dalí associated with? - Surrealism
- Who painted "The Persistence of Memory"? - Salvador Dalí
- What is the art technique that uses small dots of color to create an image? - Pointillism
- Which famous artist cut off part of his ear? - Vincent van Gogh
- What type of paint did Leonardo da Vinci use for "The Last Supper"? - Tempera
- Which artist is known for his Campbell’s Soup Cans paintings? - Andy Warhol
- Who painted "The Birth of Venus"? - Sandro Botticelli
- Which artist is famous for painting water lilies? - Claude Monet
- What art style is characterized by abstract forms and bold colors? - Fauvism
- Who painted "The Scream"? - Edvard Munch
- Which artist is known for his Blue Period? - Pablo Picasso
Food & Drink Trivia Questions
- What is the main ingredient in guacamole? - Avocado
- What type of pasta's name means "little worms" in Italian? - Vermicelli
- Which country is the origin of the cocktail Mojito? - Cuba
- What is the most widely consumed alcoholic beverage in the world? - Beer
- What is the main ingredient in traditional Japanese miso soup? - Miso paste
- Which spice is known as the most expensive by weight? - Saffron
- What type of bread is commonly used in a Reuben sandwich? - Rye
- Which fruit is known as the "King of Fruits" in Southeast Asia? - Durian
- What is the French term for "sliced raw meat or fish"? - Carpaccio
- Which type of pasta is shaped like small rice grains? - Orzo
- What country is known for creating sushi? - Japan
- What is the primary ingredient in hummus? - Chickpeas
- Which cheese is known for its blue veins? - Blue cheese
- What is the main ingredient in a traditional Greek tzatziki sauce? - Yogurt
- Which fruit has seeds on the outside? - Strawberry
TV Shows Trivia Questions
- What is the longest-running animated TV show? - The Simpsons
- Which TV show features the characters Sheldon, Leonard, and Penny? - The Big Bang Theory
- What is the name of the coffee shop in "Friends"? - Central Perk
- Which show is about a high school chemistry teacher turned drug kingpin? - Breaking Bad
- Who played the role of Don Draper in "Mad Men"? - Jon Hamm
- Which TV show is known for the phrase "Winter is coming"? - Game of Thrones
- In which city is "Sex and the City" set? - New York City
- Which show features a fictional paper company called Dunder Mifflin? - The Office
- What was the first reality TV show? - The Real World
- Which TV show is based on the books by George R.R. Martin? - Game of Thrones
- Who played Walter White in "Breaking Bad"? - Bryan Cranston
- Which animated TV show features the Griffin family? - Family Guy
- In "The Office," what is the name of Michael Scott’s boss? - Jan Levinson
- Which TV show was set in a bar called "Cheers"? - Cheers
- What is the name of the fictional town in "Stranger Things"? - Hawkins
Animals Trivia Questions
- What is the fastest land animal? - Cheetah
- Which mammal has the longest lifespan? - Bowhead whale
- What is the only marsupial native to North America? - Opossum
- Which animal is known as the "King of the Jungle"? - Lion
- What is the largest species of shark? - Whale shark
- Which bird is known for its distinctive pink feathers? - Flamingo
- What is the largest land animal? - African elephant
- What type of animal is a Komodo dragon? - Lizard
- Which animal is known for its ability to change colors? - Chameleon
- What is the fastest bird in the world? - Peregrine falcon
- Which marine animal is known for having the most deadly venom? - Box jellyfish
- What is the largest species of penguin? - Emperor penguin
- Which animal is known for playing dead to avoid predators? - Opossum
- What type of animal is the Australian koala? - Marsupial
Space Trivia Questions
- What planet is known as the Red Planet? - Mars
- Which planet is the hottest in our solar system? - Venus
- What is the name of our galaxy? - The Milky Way
- Which planet has the most moons? - Jupiter
- What is the largest planet in our solar system? - Jupiter
- What is the smallest planet in our solar system? - Mercury
- Which planet is closest to the sun? - Mercury
- What is the name of the first man-made satellite to orbit the Earth? - Sputnik
- What is the name of the first human to journey into outer space? - Yuri Gagarin
- What is the name of the first spacecraft to land on the moon? - Apollo 11
- Which planet is known as the Gas Giant? - Jupiter
- What is the name of Saturn's largest moon? - Titan
- What is the term for a star that has collapsed under its own gravity? - Black hole
- What is the most abundant element in the universe? - Hydrogen
- What is the name of the closest star to Earth? - The Sun
Fashion Trivia Questions
- Which fashion designer is credited with popularizing the little black dress? - Coco Chanel
- What is the name of the fashion capital of Italy? - Milan
- Which luxury brand is known for its iconic red-soled shoes? - Christian Louboutin
- What type of hat is typically associated with Sherlock Holmes? - Deerstalker
- What is the name of the high-end watch brand with a crown as its logo? - Rolex
- Which fabric is made from the flax plant? - Linen
- Which designer is famous for creating the wrap dress? - Diane von Fürstenberg
- What is the name of the fabric pattern with a repeating diamond or lozenge shape? - Argyle
- Which fashion house is known for its monogram pattern featuring interlocking "L" and "V" letters? - Louis Vuitton
- Which shoe designer created the famous "Brogues"? - John Lobb
- What is the name of the traditional Scottish garment worn by men? - Kilt
- Which fashion designer was known as the "Enfant Terrible" of French fashion? - Jean-Paul Gaultier
- Which fashion brand is associated with the creation of the trench coat? - Burberry
- What is the name of the fabric commonly used for making jeans? - Denim
- Which fashion designer is famous for the "New Look" in 1947? - Christian Dior
Mythology Trivia Questions
- Who is the king of the Greek gods? - Zeus
- Which Greek goddess is known as the goddess of wisdom? - Athena
- What is the name of the Norse god of thunder? - Thor
- Which mythical creature is half-human and half-horse? - Centaur
- Who is the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Hermes? - Mercury
- What is the name of the river that souls must cross to reach the underworld in Greek mythology? - River Styx
- Who is the Egyptian god of the afterlife? - Osiris
- Which mythological bird is known to rise from its own ashes? - Phoenix
- What is the name of the Greek god of war? - Ares
- Who is the Greek god of the sea? - Poseidon
- Which Norse god is associated with mischief? - Loki
- What is the name of the Greek hero who killed the Minotaur? - Theseus
- Who is the queen of the Greek gods? - Hera
- Which mythological creature has the body of a lion and the head of an eagle? - Griffin
- Who is the Greek god of the underworld? - Hades
Historical Figures Trivia Questions
- Who was the first Emperor of Rome? - Augustus
- Who was the Queen of France during the French Revolution? - Marie Antoinette
- Which famous scientist developed the theory of relativity? - Albert Einstein
- Who was the first person to circumnavigate the globe? - Ferdinand Magellan
- Which historical figure is known for saying "I think, therefore I am"? - René Descartes
- Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War II? - Joseph Stalin
- Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean? - Amelia Earhart
- Who was the leader of India’s non-violent independence movement? - Mahatma Gandhi
- Who was the first Prime Minister of India? - Jawaharlal Nehru
- Which famous explorer discovered the Americas in 1492? - Christopher Columbus
- Who was the British Prime Minister during World War II? - Winston Churchill
- Who was known as "The Sun King"? - Louis XIV
- Who was the founder of the Mongol Empire? - Genghis Khan
- Which queen ruled over England for 63 years in the 19th century? - Queen Victoria
- Who was the famous Greek philosopher who taught Alexander the Great? - Aristotle
Languages Trivia Questions
- What is the most spoken language in the world? - Mandarin Chinese
- Which language is the official language of Brazil? - Portuguese
- Which language is known as the "language of love"? - French
- What is the official language of Egypt? - Arabic
- What language do people speak in Austria? - German
- Which language has the most words? - English
- What is the official language of Iran? - Persian
- What is the second most spoken language in the United States? - Spanish
- What is the official language of Russia? - Russian
- Which language is primarily spoken in Quebec, Canada? - French
- What is the official language of Japan? - Japanese
- Which language is considered the oldest written language still in use? - Chinese
- What language is spoken in the Netherlands? - Dutch
- What is the official language of Israel? - Hebrew
- What is the most widely spoken language in South America? - Spanish
Video Games Trivia Questions
- What is the highest-selling video game of all time? - Minecraft
- Which video game features the character Link? - The Legend of Zelda
- What year was the original PlayStation released? - 1994
- Which video game franchise includes the characters Ryu and Ken? - Street Fighter
- Which video game console was the first to use CDs instead of cartridges? - Sony PlayStation
- What is the name of the final course in all "Mario Kart" video games? - Rainbow Road
- Which video game is known for the quote "Do a barrel roll!"? - Star Fox
- What is the name of the main character in the "Halo" video game series? - Master Chief
- Which company developed the game "Fortnite"? - Epic Games
- In which video game do players compete in a battle royale on the island of Erangel? - PUBG (PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds)
- What is the name of the hero in "The Legend of Zelda" series? - Link
- Which video game series features a Spartan super-soldier named Master Chief? - Halo
- What is the name of the princess in the "Super Mario" series? - Princess Peach
- Which video game is set in the fictional land of Hyrule? - The Legend of Zelda
- What is the name of the orange marsupial who stars in the "Crash Bandicoot" series? - Crash Bandicoot