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!

3,836.

What year was the U.S. Bill of Rights ratified?

A.

1787

B.

1789

C.

1791

D.

1793

E.

1795

Correct answer is C

The Bill of Rights was ratified on December 15, 1791.

3,837.

Which U.S. state is nicknamed "The Land of Lincoln"?

A.

Ohio

B.

Indiana

C.

Illinois

D.

Kentucky

E.

Missouri

Correct answer is C

Illinois is nicknamed "The Land of Lincoln" to honor Abraham Lincoln.

3,838.

Which amendment lowered the U.S. voting age to 18?

A.

20th Amendment

B.

22nd Amendment

C.

24th Amendment

D.

26th Amendment

E.

15th Amendment

Correct answer is D

The 26th Amendment, ratified in 1971, lowered the voting age to 18.

3,839.

Which act established a minimum wage in the United States?

A.

Social Security Act

B.

Fair Labor Standards Act

C.

Wagner Act

D.

New Deal Act

E.

Civil Rights Act

Correct answer is B

The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 established a federal minimum wage.

3,840.

What year did the U.S. Supreme Court decide Brown v. Board of Education?

A.

1949

B.

1950

C.

1954

D.

1956

E.

1960

Correct answer is C

Brown v. Board of Education was decided in 1954, declaring school segregation unconstitutional.