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!

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Which U.S. Supreme Court case legalized same-sex marriage nationwide?

A.

Brown v. Board of Education

B.

Roe v. Wade

C.

Obergefell v. Hodges

D.

Plessy v. Ferguson

E.

Loving v. Virginia

Correct answer is C

Obergefell v. Hodges (2015) legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.

3,792.

Which act allowed settlers to claim 160 acres of public land?

A.

The Homestead Act

B.

The Dawes Act

C.

The Morrill Act

D.

The Land Grant Act

E.

The Pacific Railway Act

Correct answer is A

The Homestead Act of 1862 allowed settlers to claim 160 acres of public land.

3,793.

Which U.S. President introduced the "Great Society" programs?

A.

John F. Kennedy

B.

Lyndon B. Johnson

C.

Richard Nixon

D.

Harry S. Truman

E.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Correct answer is B

Lyndon B. Johnson introduced the "Great Society" programs to address poverty and civil rights.

3,794.

Which event marked the start of the Great Depression?

A.

World War I

B.

Stock Market Crash of 1929

C.

Dust Bowl

D.

World War II

E.

Banking Act of 1933

Correct answer is B

The Stock Market Crash of 1929 is considered the beginning of the Great Depression.

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

A.

South Carolina

B.

Florida

C.

Georgia

D.

Alabama

E.

Mississippi

Correct answer is C

Georgia is nicknamed "The Peach State" due to its peach production.