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!

161.

What is the smallest unit of a chemical element?

A.

Molecule

B.

Atom

C.

Electron

D.

Proton

E.

Neutron

Correct answer is B

An atom is the smallest unit of a chemical element that retains its properties.

162.

Who wrote the play "Macbeth"?

A.

Christopher Marlowe

B.

Ben Jonson

C.

William Shakespeare

D.

John Milton

E.

Thomas Kyd

Correct answer is C

William Shakespeare wrote "Macbeth," one of his most famous tragedies.

163.

What is the hardest mineral on Earth?

A.

Diamond

B.

Quartz

C.

Topaz

D.

Corundum

E.

Spinel

Correct answer is A

Diamond is the hardest naturally occurring mineral, scoring 10 on the Mohs hardness scale.

164.

Which ancient civilization built the Machu Picchu?

A.

Aztecs

B.

Mayans

C.

Incas

D.

Olmecs

E.

Toltecs

Correct answer is C

Machu Picchu was built by the Incas in the 15th century and is located in Peru.

165.

Which city is known as the Big Apple?

A.

Los Angeles

B.

New York

C.

Chicago

D.

San Francisco

E.

Miami

Correct answer is B

New York City is nicknamed the Big Apple, a term popularized in the 1920s.