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!

251.

What is the chemical symbol for iron?

A.

Ir

B.

Fe

C.

In

D.

Io

E.

F

Correct answer is B

The chemical symbol for iron is Fe, derived from its Latin name "ferrum."

252.

What is the smallest continent by land area?

A.

Europe

B.

South America

C.

Antarctica

D.

Australia

E.

Africa

Correct answer is D

Australia is the smallest continent by land area, covering about 8.6 million square kilometers.

253.

Who developed the polio vaccine?

A.

Alexander Fleming

B.

Jonas Salk

C.

Louis Pasteur

D.

Edward Jenner

E.

Robert Koch

Correct answer is B

Jonas Salk developed the first successful polio vaccine in 1955.

254.

Which artist is famous for the sculpture "David"?

A.

Michelangelo

B.

Donatello

C.

Leonardo da Vinci

D.

Raphael

E.

Gian Lorenzo Bernini

Correct answer is A

Michelangelo created the iconic marble statue "David," completed in 1504.

255.

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

A.

Venus

B.

Earth

C.

Mercury

D.

Mars

E.

Jupiter

Correct answer is C

Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun, orbiting at an average distance of about 58 million kilometers.