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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3,906.

What is the Federal Reserve responsible for?

A.

Printing money

B.

Setting monetary policy and regulating banks

C.

Collecting taxes

D.

Issuing passports

E.

Managing the national parks

Correct answer is B

The Federal Reserve sets monetary policy and regulates financial institutions.

3,907.

Which war resulted in the United States acquiring Puerto Rico?

A.

Mexican-American War

B.

Spanish-American War

C.

World War I

D.

World War II

E.

Korean War

Correct answer is B

The U.S. acquired Puerto Rico after the Spanish-American War in 1898.

3,908.

What was the purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act?

A.

Regulate banking

B.

Prohibit monopolies and promote competition

C.

Tax foreign goods

D.

End slavery

E.

Promote agricultural development

Correct answer is B

The Sherman Antitrust Act was enacted in 1890 to prevent monopolies.

3,909.

Which U.S. President famously said, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself"?

A.

Woodrow Wilson

B.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

C.

Harry S. Truman

D.

John F. Kennedy

E.

Theodore Roosevelt

Correct answer is B

Franklin D. Roosevelt said this during his inaugural address in 1933.

3,910.

What is the primary purpose of the U.S. Census?

A.

Collect tax data

B.

Allocate federal funding and representation

C.

Monitor unemployment

D.

Measure economic growth

E.

Track migration patterns

Correct answer is B

The U.S. Census determines federal funding and Congressional representation.