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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6,971.

Who was the first President of France?

A.

Napoleon Bonaparte

B.

Charles de Gaulle

C.

Emmanuel Macron

D.

Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte

E.

Jacques Chirac

Correct answer is D

Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte became the first President of France in 1848.

6,972.

What is the name of the current Chancellor of Germany?

A.

Angela Merkel

B.

Olaf Scholz

C.

Gerhard Schröder

D.

Helmut Kohl

E.

Frank-Walter Steinmeier

Correct answer is B

Olaf Scholz has been serving as the Chancellor of Germany since 2021.

6,973.

Which political philosophy advocates for the abolition of private property?

A.

Capitalism

B.

Liberalism

C.

Socialism

D.

Communism

E.

Conservatism

Correct answer is D

Communism advocates for the abolition of private property.

6,974.

Which U.S. President purchased Alaska from Russia?

A.

Andrew Johnson

B.

Abraham Lincoln

C.

James Buchanan

D.

William Howard Taft

E.

Ulysses S. Grant

Correct answer is A

Andrew Johnson oversaw the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867.

6,975.

What is the term for a government ruled by a king or queen?

A.

Monarchy

B.

Democracy

C.

Oligarchy

D.

Republic

E.

Autocracy

Correct answer is A

A monarchy is a system of government ruled by a king or queen.