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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6,481.

Who was the first man to circumnavigate the globe?

A.

Christopher Columbus

B.

Ferdinand Magellan

C.

Francis Drake

D.

Amerigo Vespucci

E.

Vasco da Gama

Correct answer is B

Ferdinand Magellan's expedition was the first to circumnavigate the globe.

6,482.

What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

A.

Athens

B.

Rome

C.

Constantinople

D.

Alexandria

E.

Carthage

Correct answer is C

Constantinople was the capital of the Byzantine Empire.

6,483.

What year did the Apollo 11 mission land the first humans on the Moon?

A.

1967

B.

1968

C.

1969

D.

1970

E.

1971

Correct answer is C

Apollo 11 landed the first humans on the Moon in 1969.

6,484.

Who was the famous nurse during the Crimean War?

A.

Clara Barton

B.

Florence Nightingale

C.

Mary Seacole

D.

Lillian Wald

E.

Dorothea Dix

Correct answer is B

Florence Nightingale was a pioneering nurse during the Crimean War.

6,485.

What ancient civilization is known for building the pyramids?

A.

Romans

B.

Greeks

C.

Egyptians

D.

Babylonians

E.

Sumerians

Correct answer is C

The ancient Egyptians built the pyramids as tombs for their pharaohs.