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!

6,646.

What year did the Berlin Wall fall?

A.

1987

B.

1988

C.

1989

D.

1990

E.

1991

Correct answer is C

The Berlin Wall fell in 1989, marking the end of the Cold War era.

6,647.

Which explorer is credited with discovering the Americas in 1492?

A.

Vasco da Gama

B.

Christopher Columbus

C.

Ferdinand Magellan

D.

Hernán Cortés

E.

Francisco Pizarro

Correct answer is B

Christopher Columbus landed in the Americas in 1492 while seeking a route to Asia.

6,648.

Which ancient civilization built the pyramids?

A.

Romans

B.

Greeks

C.

Egyptians

D.

Mayans

E.

Incas

Correct answer is C

The Egyptians built the pyramids as tombs for their pharaohs.

6,649.

What was the name of the treaty that ended World War I?

A.

Treaty of Versailles

B.

Treaty of Tordesillas

C.

Treaty of Ghent

D.

Treaty of Westphalia

E.

Treaty of Paris

Correct answer is A

The Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919 to end World War I.

6,650.

Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?

A.

Marie Curie

B.

Florence Nightingale

C.

Helen Keller

D.

Jane Addams

E.

Ada Lovelace

Correct answer is A

Marie Curie won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903.