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!

216.

What is the freezing point of water in Celsius?

A.

0

B.

-1

C.

32

D.

100

E.

-10

Correct answer is A

Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius under standard atmospheric pressure.

217.

Who wrote the play "Hamlet"?

A.

Charles Dickens

B.

William Shakespeare

C.

Jane Austen

D.

Mark Twain

E.

Leo Tolstoy

Correct answer is B

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

218.

Which war was fought between the British and the American colonies?

A.

Civil War

B.

Revolutionary War

C.

World War I

D.

Seven Years War

E.

French and Indian War

Correct answer is B

The Revolutionary War (1775–1783) was fought between Britain and its American colonies for independence.

219.

Which continent has the most countries?

A.

Asia

B.

Africa

C.

Europe

D.

South America

E.

Oceania

Correct answer is B

Africa has 54 recognized countries, the most of any continent.

220.

Who developed the three laws of motion?

A.

Albert Einstein

B.

Isaac Newton

C.

Galileo Galilei

D.

James Clerk Maxwell

E.

Michael Faraday

Correct answer is B

Isaac Newton formulated the three laws of motion, fundamental principles in physics.