General Knowledge Trivia questions and answers

General Knowledge Trivia Questions and Answers

Our general knowledge trivia questions and answers are a fun way to learn some random facts about geography, history, politics, sports, science, technology, music, food, wild life, entertainment, cultures or just about anything.

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6,456.

What year did the Great Fire of London occur?

A.

1664

B.

1665

C.

1666

D.

1667

E.

1668

Correct answer is C

The Great Fire of London occurred in 1666, destroying much of the city.

6,457.

Who was the leader of France during the French Revolution?

A.

Louis XIV

B.

Louis XV

C.

Louis XVI

D.

Napoleon Bonaparte

E.

Maximilien Robespierre

Correct answer is C

Louis XVI was the King of France during the French Revolution.

6,458.

What year did the Treaty of Paris end the American Revolutionary War?

A.

1781

B.

1783

C.

1785

D.

1787

E.

1790

Correct answer is B

The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1783, ended the American Revolutionary War.

6,459.

Which ancient empire is known for developing a written language called cuneiform?

A.

Babylonians

B.

Sumerians

C.

Akkadians

D.

Assyrians

E.

Phoenicians

Correct answer is B

The Sumerians developed cuneiform, one of the earliest forms of writing.

6,460.

Which ancient wonder was located in modern-day Iraq?

A.

Great Pyramid of Giza

B.

Hanging Gardens of Babylon

C.

Colossus of Rhodes

D.

Temple of Artemis

E.

Statue of Zeus

Correct answer is B

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were located in modern-day Iraq.