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!

3,781.

What year did the U.S. acquire the territory of Puerto Rico?

A.

1898

B.

1901

C.

1910

D.

1915

E.

1920

Correct answer is A

The U.S. acquired Puerto Rico in 1898 as a result of the Spanish-American War.

3,782.

Which amendment repealed Prohibition?

A.

19th Amendment

B.

21st Amendment

C.

22nd Amendment

D.

18th Amendment

E.

15th Amendment

Correct answer is B

The 21st Amendment repealed Prohibition, ending the nationwide alcohol ban.

3,783.

Which U.S. President famously delivered the "I Have a Dream" speech?

A.

John F. Kennedy

B.

Lyndon B. Johnson

C.

Barack Obama

D.

Martin Luther King Jr.

E.

Abraham Lincoln

Correct answer is D

Martin Luther King Jr. delivered the iconic "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963.

3,784.

Which U.S. state is known as "The Beaver State"?

A.

Montana

B.

Oregon

C.

Washington

D.

Idaho

E.

Nevada

Correct answer is B

Oregon is nicknamed "The Beaver State," reflecting the importance of the fur trade.

3,785.

Which U.S. President signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

A.

John F. Kennedy

B.

Lyndon B. Johnson

C.

Richard Nixon

D.

Harry S. Truman

E.

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Correct answer is B

Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to prohibit racial discrimination in voting.