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!

286.

What is Nicolaus Copernicus known for proposing?

A.

Heliocentric theory

B.

Law of gravity

C.

Theory of relativity

D.

Electromagnetic theory

E.

Quantum mechanics

Correct answer is A

Nicolaus Copernicus proposed the heliocentric theory, stating that the Sun is at the center of the solar system.

287.

Who invented the first practical sewing machine?

A.

Elias Howe

B.

Isaac Singer

C.

Thomas Saint

D.

James Watt

E.

John Deere

Correct answer is A

Elias Howe is credited with inventing the first practical sewing machine in 1846.

288.

What did Edward Jenner invent that revolutionized medicine?

A.

Antibiotics

B.

Smallpox vaccine

C.

Penicillin

D.

X-rays

E.

DNA sequencing

Correct answer is B

Edward Jenner developed the smallpox vaccine, which was the first successful vaccine.

289.

Who is credited with the invention of dynamite?

A.

Alfred Nobel

B.

Marie Curie

C.

Robert Boyle

D.

Louis Pasteur

E.

James Watt

Correct answer is A

Alfred Nobel invented dynamite and established the Nobel Prizes in his will.

290.

What did Karl Benz invent that changed transportation?

A.

Bicycle

B.

Steam engine

C.

Motorcar

D.

Airplane

E.

Tram

Correct answer is C

Karl Benz invented the first practical motorcar, paving the way for modern automobiles.