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!

1,156.

Who is the author of the Harry Potter book series?

A.

J.R.R. Tolkien

B.

C.S. Lewis

C.

J.K. Rowling

D.

Roald Dahl

E.

George R.R. Martin

Correct answer is C

J.K. Rowling is the author of the Harry Potter book series, which became a global phenomenon.

1,157.

Who was the first person to swim across the English Channel?

A.

Michael Phelps

B.

Gertrude Ederle

C.

Diana Nyad

D.

Tommy Hannan

E.

Tom Daley

Correct answer is B

Gertrude Ederle was the first person to swim across the English Channel in 1926.

1,158.

Who is known as the “King of Pop”?

A.

Elvis Presley

B.

Michael Jackson

C.

Prince

D.

Freddie Mercury

E.

David Bowie

Correct answer is B

Michael Jackson is known as the “King of Pop” due to his groundbreaking influence on pop music and culture.

1,159.

Who holds the record for the most consecutive tennis Grand Slam titles?

A.

Roger Federer

B.

Serena Williams

C.

Martina Navratilova

D.

Rafael Nadal

E.

Steffi Graf

Correct answer is E

Steffi Graf holds the record for the most consecutive Grand Slam titles, with a streak of 6 titles.

1,160.

Who holds the record for the most Oscar wins for acting?

A.

Meryl Streep

B.

Katharine Hepburn

C.

Jack Nicholson

D.

Daniel Day-Lewis

E.

Tom Hanks

Correct answer is B

Katharine Hepburn holds the record for the most Oscar wins for acting, with four Best Actress awards.