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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6,521.

Who discovered the Americas for Spain in 1492?

A.

Ferdinand Magellan

B.

Christopher Columbus

C.

Amerigo Vespucci

D.

Vasco da Gama

E.

Bartolomeu Dias

Correct answer is B

Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas for Spain in 1492.

6,522.

What was the main religion of the Byzantine Empire?

A.

Islam

B.

Christianity

C.

Judaism

D.

Paganism

E.

Zoroastrianism

Correct answer is B

Christianity was the main religion of the Byzantine Empire.

6,523.

Which civilization invented the concept of democracy?

A.

Romans

B.

Greeks

C.

Egyptians

D.

Chinese

E.

Babylonians

Correct answer is B

The ancient Greeks, particularly in Athens, are credited with inventing the concept of democracy.

6,524.

Which event marked the beginning of the Industrial Revolution?

A.

Invention of the steam engine

B.

Discovery of electricity

C.

American Revolution

D.

Fall of the Roman Empire

E.

French Revolution

Correct answer is A

The invention of the steam engine was a key event that marked the beginning of the Industrial Revolution.

6,525.

Which Renaissance figure is known for painting the Mona Lisa?

A.

Michelangelo

B.

Raphael

C.

Leonardo da Vinci

D.

Titian

E.

Caravaggio

Correct answer is C

Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa, one of the most famous artworks in history.