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!

281.

Who is the author of "The Great Gatsby"?

A.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

B.

Ernest Hemingway

C.

John Steinbeck

D.

Mark Twain

E.

William Faulkner

Correct answer is A

F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote "The Great Gatsby," published in 1925.

282.

Which continent has the largest number of countries?

A.

Asia

B.

Africa

C.

Europe

D.

South America

E.

Oceania

Correct answer is B

Africa has 54 recognized countries, the highest number of any continent.

283.

What is the national flower of Japan?

A.

Rose

B.

Lily

C.

Cherry Blossom

D.

Lotus

E.

Sunflower

Correct answer is C

The cherry blossom, or sakura, is Japan’s national flower and a symbol of beauty and impermanence.

284.

What is the chemical formula for water?

A.

H2O2

B.

H2O

C.

HO

D.

O2H

E.

H2

Correct answer is B

Water is represented by the chemical formula H2O, consisting of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

285.

Who invented the process of pasteurization?

A.

Alexander Fleming

B.

Louis Pasteur

C.

Robert Koch

D.

Edward Jenner

E.

Marie Curie

Correct answer is B

Louis Pasteur invented pasteurization, a process that kills harmful bacteria in food and drinks.