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!

1,171.

Who is the all-time top scorer in international football (soccer)?

A.

Cristiano Ronaldo

B.

Lionel Messi

C.

Pele

D.

Miroslav Klose

E.

Diego Maradona

Correct answer is A

Cristiano Ronaldo is the all-time top scorer in international football, with over 120 goals for Portugal.

1,172.

Who was the first woman to win a Fields Medal in mathematics?

A.

Mary Cartwright

B.

Sophie Germain

C.

Emmy Noether

D.

Maryam Mirzakhani

E.

Mireille Delmas-Marty

Correct answer is D

Maryam Mirzakhani was the first woman to win the prestigious Fields Medal in 2014 for her work in mathematics.

1,173.

Who was the first person to summit Mount Everest?

A.

Tenzing Norgay

B.

Edmund Hillary

C.

George Mallory

D.

David Hempleman

E.

Benedict Allen

Correct answer is B

Sir Edmund Hillary, along with Tenzing Norgay, was the first to successfully summit Mount Everest on May 29, 1953.

1,174.

Who is known as the “Father of the Indian Nation”?

A.

Jawaharlal Nehru

B.

Subhas Chandra Bose

C.

Mahatma Gandhi

D.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

E.

Bhagat Singh

Correct answer is C

Mahatma Gandhi is known as the “Father of the Indian Nation” for his leadership in the Indian independence movement.

1,175.

Who has won the most Academy Awards for acting?

A.

Jack Nicholson

B.

Meryl Streep

C.

Katharine Hepburn

D.

Daniel Day-Lewis

E.

Tom Hanks

Correct answer is C

Katharine Hepburn holds the record for the most Academy Awards for acting, with 4 Oscars for Best Actress.