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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6,621.

Which explorer is credited with being the first European to reach India by sea?

A.

Christopher Columbus

B.

Vasco da Gama

C.

Ferdinand Magellan

D.

Bartolomeu Dias

E.

Amerigo Vespucci

Correct answer is B

Vasco da Gama was the first European to reach India by sea in 1498.

6,622.

Which war was triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

A.

World War I

B.

World War II

C.

Napoleonic Wars

D.

Crimean War

E.

Seven Years' War

Correct answer is A

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914 triggered World War I.

6,623.

What was the significance of the Magna Carta?

A.

It established the British monarchy

B.

It limited the power of the king

C.

It abolished feudalism

D.

It created the British Parliament

E.

It ended the Hundred Years' War

Correct answer is B

The Magna Carta, signed in 1215, limited the power of the king and established legal rights.

6,624.

Which empire was known for its road system, including the Inca Trail?

A.

Aztec Empire

B.

Inca Empire

C.

Mayan Empire

D.

Mughal Empire

E.

Roman Empire

Correct answer is B

The Inca Empire built an extensive road system, including the famous Inca Trail.

6,625.

What was the name of the Nazi plan to exterminate Jews during World War II?

A.

Operation Overlord

B.

The Holocaust

C.

Kristallnacht

D.

The Final Solution

E.

Aryan Plan

Correct answer is D

The Final Solution was the Nazi plan to systematically exterminate Jews during World War II.