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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6,586.

Who discovered the Americas in 1492?

A.

Ferdinand Magellan

B.

Christopher Columbus

C.

Vasco da Gama

D.

Amerigo Vespucci

E.

John Cabot

Correct answer is B

Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas in 1492.

6,587.

Which empire built the Taj Mahal?

A.

Ottoman Empire

B.

Mughal Empire

C.

Maurya Empire

D.

Gupta Empire

E.

British Empire

Correct answer is B

The Mughal Empire built the Taj Mahal during the reign of Shah Jahan.

6,588.

What event is marked as the start of the Protestant Reformation?

A.

Signing of the Magna Carta

B.

95 Theses by Martin Luther

C.

English Civil War

D.

Council of Trent

E.

Peace of Augsburg

Correct answer is B

The Protestant Reformation began with Martin Luther's 95 Theses in 1517.

6,589.

Which war ended with the Treaty of Versailles?

A.

World War I

B.

World War II

C.

Napoleonic Wars

D.

Crimean War

E.

Seven Years' War

Correct answer is A

World War I ended with the Treaty of Versailles in 1919.

6,590.

Who was the first female pharaoh of Egypt?

A.

Cleopatra

B.

Hatshepsut

C.

Nefertiti

D.

Tawosret

E.

Sobekneferu

Correct answer is B

Hatshepsut was one of the earliest and most successful female pharaohs of Egypt.