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!

311.

Who is credited with inventing the electric battery?

A.

Thomas Edison

B.

Alessandro Volta

C.

Benjamin Franklin

D.

Nikola Tesla

E.

Michael Faraday

Correct answer is B

Alessandro Volta invented the electric battery in 1800, known as the Voltaic Pile.

312.

What is James Watt known for improving?

A.

Printing press

B.

Steam engine

C.

Light bulb

D.

Telephone

E.

Microscope

Correct answer is B

James Watt improved the steam engine, making it more efficient and usable in industry.

313.

Who is credited with inventing the radio?

A.

Guglielmo Marconi

B.

Nikola Tesla

C.

Alexander Graham Bell

D.

Thomas Edison

E.

Samuel Morse

Correct answer is A

Guglielmo Marconi is credited with inventing the radio and won the Nobel Prize in 1909.

314.

Who invented the first practical automobile?

A.

Karl Benz

B.

Henry Ford

C.

Thomas Edison

D.

Nikola Tesla

E.

Rudolf Diesel

Correct answer is A

Karl Benz invented the first practical automobile, the Benz Patent-Motorwagen, in 1885.

315.

Who is credited with inventing the airplane?

A.

The Wright Brothers

B.

Thomas Edison

C.

Henry Ford

D.

Alexander Graham Bell

E.

Nikola Tesla

Correct answer is A

The Wright Brothers, Orville and Wilbur, invented and flew the first airplane in 1903.