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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6,491.

Who was the first Tsar of Russia?

A.

Ivan the Terrible

B.

Peter the Great

C.

Nicholas II

D.

Alexander I

E.

Catherine the Great

Correct answer is A

Ivan the Terrible was the first Tsar of Russia.

6,492.

What year did the American Civil War end?

A.

1863

B.

1864

C.

1865

D.

1866

E.

1867

Correct answer is C

The American Civil War ended in 1865.

6,493.

Who was the first European explorer to reach the Cape of Good Hope?

A.

Vasco da Gama

B.

Christopher Columbus

C.

Ferdinand Magellan

D.

Bartolomeu Dias

E.

Amerigo Vespucci

Correct answer is D

Bartolomeu Dias was the first European explorer to reach the Cape of Good Hope.

6,494.

What year did the Battle of Hastings occur?

A.

1050

B.

1066

C.

1070

D.

1088

E.

1095

Correct answer is B

The Battle of Hastings occurred in 1066, marking the Norman conquest of England.

6,495.

Who was the first ruler of the unified Kingdom of England?

A.

William the Conqueror

B.

King Alfred the Great

C.

King Ethelred

D.

King Cnut

E.

King Harold

Correct answer is B

King Alfred the Great was the first ruler to unify much of England.