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!

3,786.

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

A.

New York

B.

New Jersey

C.

Connecticut

D.

Pennsylvania

E.

Delaware

Correct answer is B

New Jersey is nicknamed "The Garden State" for its fertile land and agriculture.

3,787.

Which year marked the signing of the Treaty of Paris, ending the American Revolution?

A.

1776

B.

1781

C.

1783

D.

1787

E.

1790

Correct answer is C

The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1783, officially ended the American Revolution.

3,788.

Which event led to the writing of "The Star-Spangled Banner"?

A.

The Battle of Yorktown

B.

The Battle of Fort McHenry

C.

The Battle of Saratoga

D.

The Siege of Boston

E.

The Civil War

Correct answer is B

Francis Scott Key wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner" during the Battle of Fort McHenry in 1814.

3,789.

Which amendment established the direct election of U.S. Senators?

A.

15th Amendment

B.

16th Amendment

C.

17th Amendment

D.

18th Amendment

E.

19th Amendment

Correct answer is C

The 17th Amendment allowed for the direct election of U.S. Senators.

3,790.

Which U.S. President is associated with the phrase "The buck stops here"?

A.

Harry S. Truman

B.

Dwight D. Eisenhower

C.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

D.

John F. Kennedy

E.

Calvin Coolidge

Correct answer is A

Harry S. Truman popularized the phrase "The buck stops here" to emphasize responsibility.