100+ Fun General Knowledge Quiz Questions 2022

August 7, 2022

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Quiz Questions

What country has the highest life expectancy? Hong Kong
Where would you be if you were standing on the Spanish Steps? Rome
Which language has the more native speakers: English or Spanish? Spanish
What is the most common surname in the United States? Smith
What disease commonly spread on pirate ships? Scurvy
Who was the Ancient Greek God of the Sun? Apollo
What was the name of the crime boss who was head of the feared Chicago Outfit? Al Capone
What year was the United Nations established? 1945
Who has won the most total Academy Awards? Walt Disney
What artist has the most streams on Spotify? Drake
How many minutes are in a full week? 10,080
What car manufacturer had the highest revenue in 2020? Volkswagen
How many elements are in the periodic table? 118
What is the max length of a TikTok video? 60 seconds
How many faces does a Dodecahedron have? 12
Queen guitarist Brian May is also an expert in what scientific field? Astrophysics
Aureolin is a shade of what color? Yellow
How many ghosts chase Pac-Man at the start of each game? 4
What Renaissance artist is buried in Rome's Parthenon? Raphael
What shoe brand makes the Mexico 66? Onitsuka Tiger
What game studio makes the Red Dead Redemption series? Rockstar Games
Who was the last Tsar of Russia? Nicholas II
What character has both Robert Downey Jr. and Benedict Cumberbatch played? Sherlock Holmes
What country drinks the most coffee per capita? Finland
Which planet in the Milky Way is the hottest? Venus
What is the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet? Delta
What sports car company manufactures the 911? Porsche
What city is known as "The Eternal City"? Rome
Roald Amundsen was the first man to reach the South Pole, but where was he from? Norway
What is the highest rated film on IMDb as of January 1st 2022? The Shawshank Redemption
Who discovered that the earth revolves around the sun? Nicolaus Copernicus
What company was initially know as "Blue Ribbon Sports"? Nike
What art form is described as "decorative handwriting or handwritten lettering"? Calligraphy
Which planet has the most moons? Saturn
What country has won the most World Cups? Brazil
Complete the following lyrics - "I should have changed that stupid lock....." I should have made you leave your key
Kratos is the main character of what video game series? God of War
In what country would you find Mount Kilimanjaro? Tanzania
What is a group of pandas known as? An embarrassment
What European country experienced the highest rate of population decline from 2015 - 2020? Lithuania
How many bones do we have in an ear? 3
Wha famously crossed the Alps with elephants on the way to a war the Romans? Hannibal
True or False: Halloween originated as an ancient Irish festival. True
What Netflix show had the most streaming views in 2021? Squid Game
Which grammy-nominated New York rapper died in April of 2021? DMX
What software company is headquartered in Redmond, Washington? Microsoft
What is the largest Spanish speaking city in the world? Mexico City
What is the world's fastest bird? The Peregrine Falcon
In what country is the Chernobyl nuclear plant located? Ukraine
The Parthenon Marbles are controversially located in what museum? The British Museum

General Knowledge Quiz & Questions

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

General Knowledge Quiz 1

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

Geography Quiz

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

Food and Drink Quiz

Food & Drink Quiz

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

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

Sports Quiz

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

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

So there you have it. Over 50 Quiz Questions!

We hope you learned something and that you found plenty of questions you can add to your very own games night!

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