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!

7,146.

Who was the first African-American woman to run for President of the United States?

A.

Shirley Chisholm

B.

Condoleezza Rice

C.

Barbara Jordan

D.

Kamala Harris

E.

Stacey Abrams

Correct answer is A

Shirley Chisholm ran for President of the United States in 1972.

7,147.

What is the political term for a complete ban on trade with a specific country?

A.

Sanction

B.

Embargo

C.

Tariff

D.

Quarantine

E.

Blockade

Correct answer is B

An embargo is a complete ban on trade with a specific country.

7,148.

Which U.S. constitutional amendment abolished slavery?

A.

13th Amendment

B.

14th Amendment

C.

15th Amendment

D.

16th Amendment

E.

12th Amendment

Correct answer is A

The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery.

7,149.

What is the capital of the African Union?

A.

Addis Ababa

B.

Nairobi

C.

Johannesburg

D.

Lagos

E.

Cairo

Correct answer is A

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, is the headquarters of the African Union.

7,150.

Which political system is based on the principle of majority rule?

A.

Oligarchy

B.

Monarchy

C.

Democracy

D.

Theocracy

E.

Autocracy

Correct answer is C

Democracy is based on the principle of majority rule.