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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7,176.

Who was the first President of the United Nations General Assembly?

A.

Dag Hammarskjöld

B.

Paul-Henri Spaak

C.

Trygve Lie

D.

Carlos P. Romulo

E.

Dr. H.V. Evatt

Correct answer is C

Trygve Lie of Norway was the first President of the UN General Assembly.

7,177.

Which political document begins with "We hold these truths to be self-evident"?

A.

The Constitution

B.

The Declaration of Independence

C.

The Bill of Rights

D.

The Emancipation Proclamation

E.

The Federalist Papers

Correct answer is B

The Declaration of Independence begins with "We hold these truths to be self-evident."

7,178.

Which political ideology advocates for a classless society?

A.

Capitalism

B.

Socialism

C.

Communism

D.

Fascism

E.

Liberalism

Correct answer is C

Communism advocates for a classless society where resources are shared equally.

7,179.

What does the term "cabinet" refer to in a government context?

A.

A storage unit for documents

B.

The executive committee of ministers

C.

A parliamentary opposition group

D.

A judicial panel

E.

A regional council

Correct answer is B

In government, the cabinet is the executive committee of ministers responsible for policy decisions.

7,180.

Who was the first female Speaker of the UK House of Commons?

A.

Betty Boothroyd

B.

Theresa May

C.

Angela Rayner

D.

Harriet Harman

E.

Margaret Thatcher

Correct answer is A

Betty Boothroyd was the first female Speaker of the UK House of Commons.