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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3,911.

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

A.

California

B.

Texas

C.

New York

D.

Illinois

E.

Florida

Correct answer is C

New York is called the "Empire State" due to its economic and cultural significance.

3,912.

Which U.S. President is credited with launching the New Deal?

A.

Herbert Hoover

B.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

C.

Harry S. Truman

D.

Woodrow Wilson

E.

Calvin Coolidge

Correct answer is B

Franklin D. Roosevelt launched the New Deal to combat the Great Depression.

3,913.

What was the primary goal of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement?

A.

Achieve equality for African Americans

B.

End the Great Depression

C.

Promote women’s suffrage

D.

Expand U.S. territory

E.

Strengthen national defense

Correct answer is A

The Civil Rights Movement aimed to achieve equality and end racial segregation.

3,914.

Which U.S. President was in office during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

A.

Dwight D. Eisenhower

B.

John F. Kennedy

C.

Lyndon B. Johnson

D.

Richard Nixon

E.

Harry S. Truman

Correct answer is B

John F. Kennedy was President during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962.

3,915.

What is the primary purpose of the U.S. Department of the Treasury?

A.

Manage national defense

B.

Regulate healthcare

C.

Oversee economic and financial systems

D.

Control education

E.

Supervise agriculture

Correct answer is C

The Department of the Treasury manages the federal finances and economic policy.