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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3,881.

Which U.S. state is known as the "Lone Star State"?

A.

California

B.

Texas

C.

Arizona

D.

Nevada

E.

Oklahoma

Correct answer is B

Texas is known as the "Lone Star State" for its former status as an independent republic.

3,882.

What was the purpose of the 15th Amendment?

A.

Grant African American men the right to vote

B.

Abolish slavery

C.

End segregation

D.

Lower the voting age

E.

Prohibit poll taxes

Correct answer is A

The 15th Amendment granted African American men the right to vote.

3,883.

Which U.S. state is known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes"?

A.

Michigan

B.

Minnesota

C.

Wisconsin

D.

Idaho

E.

Montana

Correct answer is B

Minnesota is known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" due to its numerous lakes.

3,884.

What event led to the writing of "The Star-Spangled Banner"?

A.

The Battle of Lexington

B.

The Battle of Yorktown

C.

The War of 1812

D.

The American Revolution

E.

The Civil War

Correct answer is C

Francis Scott Key wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner" during the War of 1812.

3,885.

Which economic period followed the Stock Market Crash of 1929?

A.

The Great Depression

B.

The Gilded Age

C.

The Progressive Era

D.

The Roaring Twenties

E.

The Reconstruction Era

Correct answer is A

The Great Depression followed the Stock Market Crash of 1929.