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!

246.

What is the main ingredient in traditional hummus?

A.

Chickpeas

B.

Lentils

C.

Beans

D.

Peas

E.

Potatoes

Correct answer is A

Hummus is made primarily from chickpeas, blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.

247.

Who was the first human to orbit Earth?

A.

Buzz Aldrin

B.

Alan Shepard

C.

Yuri Gagarin

D.

John Glenn

E.

Neil Armstrong

Correct answer is C

Yuri Gagarin, a Soviet astronaut, was the first human to orbit Earth on April 12, 1961.

248.

What is the primary component of the Sun?

A.

Oxygen

B.

Hydrogen

C.

Carbon

D.

Helium

E.

Nitrogen

Correct answer is B

The Sun is primarily composed of hydrogen, which undergoes nuclear fusion to produce energy.

249.

Which war was fought between the North and South regions in the United States?

A.

Revolutionary War

B.

Civil War

C.

World War I

D.

Korean War

E.

Vietnam War

Correct answer is B

The U.S. Civil War was fought from 1861 to 1865 between the Union (North) and Confederacy (South).

250.

Which natural disaster is measured with a Richter scale?

A.

Hurricane

B.

Tornado

C.

Earthquake

D.

Flood

E.

Volcano

Correct answer is C

The Richter scale measures the magnitude of earthquakes.