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.

Put on your thinking cap and test how much you really know about the world around you. Have fun!

6,571.

What was the name of the ship Charles Darwin sailed on during his research?

A.

Endeavour

B.

Mayflower

C.

Beagle

D.

Discovery

E.

HMS Victory

Correct answer is C

Charles Darwin conducted his research aboard the HMS Beagle.

6,572.

Who led the Norman Conquest of England in 1066?

A.

William the Conqueror

B.

Richard the Lionheart

C.

Henry II

D.

Edward the Confessor

E.

Harold Godwinson

Correct answer is A

William the Conqueror led the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

6,573.

Which ancient Greek philosopher taught Alexander the Great?

A.

Socrates

B.

Plato

C.

Aristotle

D.

Pythagoras

E.

Homer

Correct answer is C

Aristotle was the teacher of Alexander the Great.

6,574.

What year did the United Nations officially form?

A.

1943

B.

1945

C.

1947

D.

1950

E.

1955

Correct answer is B

The United Nations officially formed in 1945 after World War II.

6,575.

Who wrote the Communist Manifesto?

A.

Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels

B.

Vladimir Lenin

C.

Joseph Stalin

D.

Mao Zedong

E.

Leon Trotsky

Correct answer is A

Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels wrote the Communist Manifesto.