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!

296.

Who invented the first successful vaccine for polio?

A.

Alexander Fleming

B.

Edward Jenner

C.

Jonas Salk

D.

Robert Koch

E.

Louis Pasteur

Correct answer is C

Jonas Salk developed the first effective polio vaccine in 1955.

297.

What did James Watt improve to contribute to the Industrial Revolution?

A.

Electric generator

B.

Steam engine

C.

Printing press

D.

Sewing machine

E.

Automobile

Correct answer is B

James Watt made crucial improvements to the steam engine, which played a key role in the Industrial Revolution.

298.

Who invented the theory of relativity, which transformed physics?

A.

Isaac Newton

B.

Albert Einstein

C.

Galileo Galilei

D.

Nikola Tesla

E.

Stephen Hawking

Correct answer is B

Albert Einstein developed the theory of relativity, a groundbreaking concept in modern physics.

299.

What did Eli Whitney invent in 1793 that revolutionized agriculture?

A.

Plow

B.

Cotton gin

C.

Tractor

D.

Threshing machine

E.

Irrigation system

Correct answer is B

Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin, which greatly increased the efficiency of cotton processing.

300.

Who is credited with inventing the first practical airplane?

A.

Orville and Wilbur Wright

B.

Henry Ford

C.

Leonardo da Vinci

D.

Samuel Morse

E.

Nikola Tesla

Correct answer is A

Orville and Wilbur Wright are credited with inventing and building the first practical airplane.