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!

3,811.

Which war was fought between the Northern and Southern states of the U.S.?

A.

Revolutionary War

B.

Civil War

C.

World War I

D.

Mexican-American War

E.

War of 1812

Correct answer is B

The U.S. Civil War was fought between the Northern and Southern states from 1861-1865.

3,812.

What is the purpose of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)?

A.

Regulate financial markets

B.

Prevent unfair business practices

C.

Control interest rates

D.

Oversee federal budgets

E.

Manage the national parks

Correct answer is B

The Federal Trade Commission prevents unfair and deceptive business practices.

3,813.

Which U.S. President established the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?

A.

Lyndon B. Johnson

B.

Richard Nixon

C.

Jimmy Carter

D.

John F. Kennedy

E.

Gerald Ford

Correct answer is B

Richard Nixon established the Environmental Protection Agency in 1970.

3,814.

Which event triggered the start of the Great Depression?

A.

World War I

B.

Stock Market Crash of 1929

C.

Dust Bowl

D.

New Deal policies

E.

Banking Crisis of 1933

Correct answer is B

The Stock Market Crash of 1929 is widely regarded as the start of the Great Depression.

3,815.

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

A.

Kentucky

B.

Tennessee

C.

Texas

D.

Missouri

E.

Georgia

Correct answer is B

Tennessee is nicknamed "The Volunteer State" for its citizens’ willingness to serve in wars.