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.

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3,806.

Which U.S. President is featured on the penny?

A.

Thomas Jefferson

B.

Abraham Lincoln

C.

George Washington

D.

Andrew Jackson

E.

James Madison

Correct answer is B

Abraham Lincoln is featured on the U.S. penny.

3,807.

What year did the United States purchase Alaska from Russia?

A.

1857

B.

1867

C.

1877

D.

1887

E.

1897

Correct answer is B

The United States purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867.

3,808.

What was the purpose of the New Deal?

A.

Combat the Great Depression

B.

Promote westward expansion

C.

End World War I

D.

Establish women’s suffrage

E.

Promote industrialization

Correct answer is A

The New Deal, introduced by Franklin D. Roosevelt, aimed to combat the effects of the Great Depression.

3,809.

Which U.S. President warned against political parties in his farewell address?

A.

George Washington

B.

Thomas Jefferson

C.

James Madison

D.

John Adams

E.

Alexander Hamilton

Correct answer is A

George Washington warned against the divisive nature of political parties in his farewell address.

3,810.

Which amendment gave African American men the right to vote?

A.

13th Amendment

B.

14th Amendment

C.

15th Amendment

D.

16th Amendment

E.

19th Amendment

Correct answer is C

The 15th Amendment, ratified in 1870, granted African American men the right to vote.