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!

221.

Which country is known as the Land of a Thousand Lakes?

A.

Canada

B.

Finland

C.

Norway

D.

Sweden

E.

Iceland

Correct answer is B

Finland is called the Land of a Thousand Lakes because it has over 187,000 lakes.

222.

Who was the Greek god of the sea?

A.

Zeus

B.

Poseidon

C.

Hades

D.

Apollo

E.

Hermes

Correct answer is B

Poseidon was the Greek god of the sea, storms, and earthquakes.

223.

Which chemical element is represented by the symbol "He"?

A.

Helium

B.

Hydrogen

C.

Hafnium

D.

Helios

E.

Hexium

Correct answer is A

Helium is represented by the symbol "He" and is a noble gas.

224.

What is the square root of 144?

A.

10

B.

11

C.

12

D.

13

E.

14

Correct answer is C

The square root of 144 is 12, as 12 multiplied by 12 equals 144.

225.

What is the primary gas in Earth’s atmosphere?

A.

Oxygen

B.

Carbon Dioxide

C.

Nitrogen

D.

Hydrogen

E.

Helium

Correct answer is C

Nitrogen makes up about 78% of Earth’s atmosphere.