86 General Knowledge Trivia that are fun & easy

General knowledge trivia can be a fun activity during family gatherings, ice breaker sessions, and also as a classroom activity.

The general knowledge trivia in this post is made divided into 5 categories:

For adults
For kids
Animals trivia questions
Geography trivia
American history general knowledge trivia questions

The best way to have a fun general knowledge trivia is to divide participants into smaller groups. Each group should be given at least 10 seconds to think of an answer.

Have a board to write down the scores and think of a penalty for the group who comes the last.

Here are some fun general knowledge trivia questions along with the answers:

General knowledge trivia for adults:

What is the name of the Indian Holy river? Ganges
Another name for the study of fossil? Paleontology
What do penguins eat? Fish and Plankton
What is the capital city of Turkey? Ankara
After which animals are the Canary Islands named? Dogs
Which famous group was known as The Quarrymen? Beatles
What is the official currency in Nepal? Rupee
In which city was the Titanic built? Belfast
If I was biting into a “Granny Smith” what would I be eating? Green Apple
On which island was Napoleon born? Corsica
What is the capital city of Australia? Canberra
Who wrote Merchant of Venice? William Shakespeare
Which country had a prime minister and a president who were twin brothers? Poland
What is another word for wall painting? Fresco
What does the name of the Russian newspaper Pravda mean? Truth
What is the lightest metal? Aluminum
What is the name of the famous fitness method that was invented in German? Pilates
In which city were Romeo and Juliet together? Verona
What is the world’s largest office? Pentagon
Which Italian artist painted the Birth of Venus? Botticelli
What is a famous yoga post that stars with A? Asana

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General knowledge Trivia for kids:

What do you call ice that shifts slowly down a mountain? Glacier
What are the 2 countries that compete in the ashes? England and Australia
What do you call a young wolf? cub
What is the outside of a cricket ball made of? Leather
Do Eskimos live in the north pole or south pole? North
How many people are found on the field during a football match? 23
What will the day after tomorrow be if yesterday was Sunday? Wednesday
Do fish close their eyes when they sleep? No
How many neck bones does Giraffe have? 7
Which queen rules England for 64 years? Victoria
Who invented the telephone? Alexander Graham Bell
What season is it in America when it is summer in Australia? Winter
What is the color of the flight that is raised when people give up in war? White
How many arms does a squid have? 10
Which continent is Japan located? Asia
What is Harry Potter’s middle name? James
How many rings make up the Olympic symbol? 5
What is the name of Beauty & The Beast? Belle
What do you call a group of lions? Pride
In which country is Barcelona located? Spain
Off what state in Australia would I find the Great Barrier Reef? Queensland
What is the most eaten food in the world? Rice
In which movie do you find the character Simba? Lion King
What is the capital city of South Australia? Adelaide
What animal is called canine? Dog
Which fairy tale has the longest hair? Rapunzel
In Australia, name the 3 months that would be spring? September. October, November
What watercraft that travels underwater? Submarine
What character lives in a rubbish bin in sesame street? Oscar
What is the largest land animal? Elephant
In what country is the Statue Liberty located? The United States?
Where can you find the Eiffel Tower? Paris
Where is Buckingham palace located? London
What color is M from McDonald’s? Yellow
How often are commonwealth games held? Every 4 years.
What is the yellow of an egg called? Yolk
In Thomas the Tank Engine, what color is perfect? Green
Which is heavier, gold or silver? Gold
Which year was the battle of Bannockburn fought? 1214

More Trivia for kids

Animal Trivia:

How many hearts does an Octopus have? 3
Which animal lives the longest? Tortoise
What do you call a female deer? A doe
What animal is used by the US army to find underwater mines? Dolphins
Which animal can sleep for 3 years? Snail
What do koalas mainly eat? Leaves
Which bird can fly backward? Hummingbird
What is the fastest bird in the world? falcon
What is the largest mammal in the world? Blue whale

Geography Trivia:

In which Cite is the famous leaning tower located? Pisa
How many players are there in a basketball team? 5
What is the most popular musical instrument during the middle ages? The Lute
What do you call a shape that has 10 sides? Decagon
How many bones are there in the human body? 206
What is the largest planet in our solar system? Jupiter
Who wrote Romeo and Juliet? William Shakespeare
Who wrote the book, Harry Potter? J.K Rowling
What is the capital city of Ireland? Dublin
Who was the first president of the United States? George Washington
What language is mainly spoken in Brazil? Portuguese
How many days are there generally in February? 28
What are the 2 colors of the Japanese flag? Red and white
What Disney film is about 2 sisters, Anna and Elsa? Frozen
What popular video games allow you to make buildings from cubes? Minecraft
What is a didgeridoo? A musical instrument from Australia
Which country invented the boomerang? Australia

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General knowledge Trivia on American History:

What is the capital city of the USA? Washington
What date is independence day celebrated? 4th July
Who discovered North America in 1492? Christopher Columbus
What do you call the house where the president lives? The White House
Which mountain has the faces of 4 US presidents carved into it? Mount Rushmore
What is the animal symbol of America? Eagle
Which city is the Empire state building located? New York.
Which city if the statue of liberty located? New York
What do the stars on the US flag represent? The number of states in the country
How many colonies were there originally? 13
Which US president stayed in office the longest time? Roosevelt.
Who were the first people to live in North America?Native Americans
In which year did the US gain independence? 1776
What bill was passed in 1789 to protect individuals? The Bill of Rights
Who did America fight against in the Revolutionary war? Britain
In which year were women allowed to vote? 1920
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? Thomas Jefferson