Popular trivia questions and answers

General Knowledge:

• Q: What is the largest planet in our solar system?
• A: Jupiter
• Q: What is the smallest country in the world?
• A: Vatican City  
• Q: In what year did World War II begin?
• A: 1939  
• Q: What is the chemical symbol for gold?
• A: Au
• Q: Who painted the Mona Lisa?
• A: Leonardo da Vinci  

History:

• Q: Who was the first president of the United States?
• A: George Washington  
• Q: What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
• A: 1776  
• Q: Which ancient civilization built the pyramids of Giza?
• A: Egyptians
• Q: Who was known as the "Iron Lady"?
• A: Margaret Thatcher  
• Q: What was the name of the ship that sank in 1912?
• A: The Titanic  

Geography:

• Q: What is the capital of France?
• A: Paris  
• Q: What is the longest river in the world?
• A: The Nile River  
• Q: Which continent is home to the Amazon rainforest?
• A: South America
• Q: What is the highest mountain in the world?
• A: Mount Everest
• Q: What is the name of the desert located in Mongolia and China?
• A: The Gobi Desert  

Science:

• Q: What is the chemical symbol for water?
• A: H2O  
• Q: How many bones are in the human body?
• A: 206
• Q: What is the process by which plants make their own food?
• A: Photosynthesis
• Q: What is the name of the force that keeps objects from floating away from Earth?
• A: Gravity
• Q: What is the speed of light?
• A: Approximately 299,792,458 meters per second  

Pop Culture:

• Q: Who is known as the "King of Rock and Roll"?
• A: Elvis Presley
• Q: What is the name of the wizarding school in the Harry Potter series?
• A: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
• Q: Who directed the movie "Titanic"?
• A: James Cameron
• Q: What is the name of the popular video game featuring plumbers who jump and collect coins?
• A: Super Mario Bros.
• Q: What is the name of the popular streaming service for movies and TV shows?
• A: Netflix

Sports:

• Q: How many players are on a basketball team?
• A: 5
• Q: What sport is known as the "king of sports"?
• A: Soccer (Football)  
• Q: How many innings are there in a baseball game?
• A: 9
• Q: What is the name of the annual tennis tournament held in London?
• A: Wimbledon
• Q: How many points is a touchdown worth in American football?
• A: 6 (plus the opportunity for an extra point or two-point conversion)

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By Jerry Ramonyai