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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6,616.

Which ancient civilization built Machu Picchu?

A.

Aztecs

B.

Mayans

C.

Incas

D.

Toltecs

E.

Olmecs

Correct answer is C

The Incas built Machu Picchu, a famous citadel in Peru.

6,617.

Who was the ruler of France during the French Revolution?

A.

Louis XIV

B.

Louis XV

C.

Louis XVI

D.

Napoleon Bonaparte

E.

Charles X

Correct answer is C

Louis XVI was the King of France during the French Revolution.

6,618.

What was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire?

A.

Athens

B.

Rome

C.

Constantinople

D.

Antioch

E.

Carthage

Correct answer is C

Constantinople was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire.

6,619.

What ancient city was buried by the eruption of 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 and pumice during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

6,620.

What was the name of the wall that divided East and West Berlin?

A.

Great Wall

B.

Berlin Wall

C.

Iron Curtain

D.

Hadrian's Wall

E.

Wall of Democracy

Correct answer is B

The Berlin Wall divided East and West Berlin from 1961 to 1989.