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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6,596.

Who was the leader of the Bolsheviks during the Russian Revolution?

A.

Joseph Stalin

B.

Vladimir Lenin

C.

Leon Trotsky

D.

Nikita Khrushchev

E.

Alexander Kerensky

Correct answer is B

Vladimir Lenin was the leader of the Bolsheviks during the Russian Revolution.

6,597.

What was the primary cause of the Hundred Years' War?

A.

Territorial disputes

B.

Religious differences

C.

Colonial expansion

D.

Succession to the French throne

E.

Economic trade routes

Correct answer is D

The Hundred Years' War was primarily caused by disputes over the French throne.

6,598.

Who was the first ruler of the unified Germany?

A.

Otto von Bismarck

B.

Frederick the Great

C.

Wilhelm I

D.

Adolf Hitler

E.

Wilhelm II

Correct answer is C

Wilhelm I became the first Emperor of unified Germany in 1871.

6,599.

Which ancient city was famously destroyed by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD?

A.

Herculaneum

B.

Pompeii

C.

Carthage

D.

Athens

E.

Troy

Correct answer is B

Pompeii was buried under volcanic ash during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

6,600.

Which war was fought between the British and the Zulu Kingdom?

A.

Boer War

B.

Anglo-Zulu War

C.

World War I

D.

Crimean War

E.

Seven Years' War

Correct answer is B

The Anglo-Zulu War was fought between the British Empire and the Zulu Kingdom in 1879.