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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3,851.

What year did the U.S. Stock Market Crash, leading to the Great Depression?

A.

1927

B.

1928

C.

1929

D.

1930

E.

1931

Correct answer is C

The Stock Market Crash occurred in 1929, marking the start of the Great Depression.

3,852.

Which amendment prohibited alcohol in the United States?

A.

18th Amendment

B.

19th Amendment

C.

20th Amendment

D.

21st Amendment

E.

15th Amendment

Correct answer is A

The 18th Amendment prohibited the manufacture and sale of alcohol.

3,853.

Which U.S. Supreme Court case established judicial review?

A.

Plessy v. Ferguson

B.

Marbury v. Madison

C.

Brown v. Board of Education

D.

Dred Scott v. Sandford

E.

Roe v. Wade

Correct answer is B

Marbury v. Madison (1803) established the principle of judicial review.

3,854.

What year did the United States enter World War II?

A.

1939

B.

1940

C.

1941

D.

1942

E.

1943

Correct answer is C

The U.S. entered World War II in 1941 after the attack on Pearl Harbor.

3,855.

Which U.S. President served during the Louisiana Purchase?

A.

John Adams

B.

Thomas Jefferson

C.

James Madison

D.

Andrew Jackson

E.

James Monroe

Correct answer is B

Thomas Jefferson was President during the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.