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!

256.

Who is known as the father of modern medicine?

A.

Hippocrates

B.

Galen

C.

Avicenna

D.

William Harvey

E.

Joseph Lister

Correct answer is A

Hippocrates is known as the father of modern medicine, and the Hippocratic Oath is named after him.

257.

What is the currency used in Germany?

A.

Franc

B.

Euro

C.

Pound

D.

Dollar

E.

Mark

Correct answer is B

Germany uses the Euro (€) as its official currency.

258.

Which country is the largest by land area?

A.

United States

B.

Canada

C.

Russia

D.

China

E.

Brazil

Correct answer is C

Russia is the largest country in the world by land area, covering over 17 million square kilometers.

259.

Who was the author of the Harry Potter series?

A.

J.R.R. Tolkien

B.

C.S. Lewis

C.

J.K. Rowling

D.

Stephen King

E.

George R.R. Martin

Correct answer is C

J.K. Rowling wrote the Harry Potter series, which consists of seven fantasy novels.

260.

What does CPU stand for in computer terminology?

A.

Central Processing Unit

B.

Computer Processing Unit

C.

Central Program Unit

D.

Central Power Unit

E.

Core Programming Unit

Correct answer is A

CPU stands for Central Processing Unit, the main component of a computer that executes instructions.