Fun trivia questions can turn any event into a fun time. Whether it’s a trivia challenge on Harry Potter, United States history, the solar system, human body trivia, World War II, Disney Princess trivia, James Bond, sports, or any other category, a good trivia game will create excitement.
Trivia questions are more than just a sign for good luck. They take wit, knowledge, speed, and a love for trivia quizzes.
- When did the Berlin wall fall?
- How tall is the empire state building?
- What’s the smallest country?
- What’s the fastest land animal?
- What’s the largest planet?
- What’s the capital city of Spain?
- Which US president cut down a cherry tree?
- How many basketball games did Michael Jordan play?
- What year did Snow White and Peter Pan come out?
These questions and so much more should keep you, the kids, or your colleagues on your toes.
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1. History Trivia
Check out these fifty history trivia questions and answers and see how much you know about past events, notable historical figures, happenings from around the globe and more!
| Which Chinese dynasty ruled from 1644 until 1911? | Qing |
| Who sculpted the famous Statue of David? | Michelangelo |
| The Great ‘what’ of London occurred in 1666? | Fire |
| The Portuguese empire had control of what country in the South American region? | Brazil |
| The Shoguns ruled over which country? | Japan |
| The monarchs of which country sent Christopher Columbus on his journeys? | Spain |
| What was Queen Mary of England’s nickname? | Bloody |
| Mount Vesuvius erupted in which country in 1631? | Italy |
| Emperor Jiajing ruled in which country? | China |
| Akbar the Great ruled over which empire? | Mughal |
| Hernán Cortés presented which bean to the Europeans after his conquests? | Cocoa |
| Cuauhtémoc ruled in which continent? | South America |
| The Salem witch trials of 1692 occurred in which US state? | Massachusetts |
| René Descartes was from which country? | France |
| Diamyo’ was a noble rank in which country? | Japan |
| In 1536, which Argentinean city was founded by Pedro de Mendoza? | Buenos Aires |
| Akbar the Great ruled over which country? | India |
| Albrecht II was the elected but never-crowned king of which country? | Germany |
| Caravaggio was renowned for creating what? | Paintings |
| Elizabeth I of England led the fight against which Armada? | Spanish |
| What was Galileo Galilei best known for being? | Scientist |
| The Aztecs were conquered by which European country? | Spain |
| The Aztecs lived primarily in the region known as what today? | Mexico |
| Francisco de Orellana explored which river, found in South America? | Amazon |
| Which Henry was famous for his six wives? | VIII |
| François II was the king of which European country? | France |
| The Spanish mainly colonized which part of what would come to be the United States? | South |
| Leonardo da Vinci painted what in c.1503-1506? | Mona Lisa |
| Which country led the Mayflower to America? | England |
| John Calvin, who founded Calvinism, was influential in which field? | Religion |
| Which of Henry VIII’s wives gave birth to Elizabeth I? | Anne Boleyn |
| The Spanish Inquisition attempted to maintain the dominance of which religion? | Catholicism |
| Sir Francis Bacon was an advocate of which ‘method’? | Scientific |
| England broke away from which Church in the 16th century? | Catholic |
| The Samurai were warriors in which Asian country? | Japan |
| The Tudors ruled in which European country? | England |
| The Edict of Nantes took effect in which country? | France |
| The House of Bourbon ruled over which European country? | France |
| Louis XIV was known as the ‘what’ King? | Sun |
| In which country were cuckoo clocks invented? | Germany |
| What was New York’s original name? | New Amsterdam |
| What was El Greco NOT particularly famous for? | Literature |
| 347 English settlers were killed in 1622 in which American city? | Jamestown |
| What was John Milton of England famous for? | Writing |
| LuĂs Vaz de Camões was a famous writer from which country? | Portugal |
| The famous St. Peter’s Basilica is located in which city? | Vatican |
| Michelangelo was famously from which Italian city? | Florence |
| The Kingdom of Cuzco was part of which ancient civilization? | Inca |
| The House of Braganza ruled in which European country? | Portugal |
| Portugal reached Macau, an island off the coast of which country, in 1513? | China |
For more history trivia questions to ask your family or friends, head over to this collection.
2. Art Trivia
The world of art and creative works is a vast world. See how many answers you get right in this art trivia question challenge on artists, artworks, sculptures, paintings, and more.
| The Dance was a 1910 work by whom? | Matisse |
| In which German city did Walter Gropius found the Bauhaus school? | Weimar |
| In which European capital was Gustav Klimt born? | Vienna |
| Who founded the Bauhaus School in Weimar in 1919? | Walter Gropius |
| Juan Gris hailed from which European capital? | Madrid |
| Moshie Segal was the birth name of which artist? | Chagall |
| What is the full name of founder of ‘Minimalism’ in art with the last name Klein? | Yves Klein |
| My Bed was an exhibit by which controversial British Artist? | Tracey Emin |
| Which one of these painters was best known for his ‘drip paintings’? | Jackson Pollock |
| Human/Need/Desire’ (1983) is a notable work by whom? | Bruce Nauman |
| Who painted the famous 1925 work Les Perruches (The Parrots)? | Jean Dupas |
| Who made the famous artwork American Gothic? | Grant Wood |
| No 61 (Rust and Blue) is a work by whom? | Mark Rothko |
| Francis of Assisi and The Heavenly Melody was a 1902 work by whom? | Frank Cowper |
| Full Fathom Five’ is a major work by which 20th Century Artist? | Jackson Pollock |
| What is Jeff Koon’s popular sculpture that shows a balloon dog? | Balloon Dogs |
| The ‘Les Fauves’ movement name translates as what? | Wild Beats |
| Marinetti produced the manifesto for which movement? | Futurism |
| Which artist was in 2014 listed as Britain’s richest living artist? | Damien Hirst |
| Jim Dine is most associated with what style of art? | Pop Art |
| Gabriele Munter is from which country? | Germany |
| Who painted the word Amaryllis in 1907? | Piet Mondrian |
| Ocean Grayness is a major work by which 20th Century Artist? | Jackson Pollock |
| Georges Braque passed away in which year? | 1963 |
| IKB 191 is a key 1962 work by whom? | Yves Klein |
| Frank Cowper had what middle name? | Cadogan |
| Van Gogh’s original plan was to work as which occupation? | Pastor |
| Guy Laramee creates art out of carving what? | Books |
| Marc Chagall passed away in which year? | 1985 |
| How many humans are featured on Matisse’s The Dance? | 5 |
| Franz Kline was mainly associated with which artistic movement? | Abstract Expressionism |
| The Liver is the Cocks Comb’ is a seminal work by whom? | Asrhile Gorky |
| Woman with a Flowered art, which reached record sales in 2013, is the most expensive painting sold by whom? | Roy Lichtenstein |
| The 1927 work ‘Landscape in the Manner of Cezanne’ was a key work by whom? | Asrhile Gorky |
| Severinovich was the middle name of which prominent artist? | Kazimir Malevich |
| Self Portrait: Between Clock and Bed’ is a work by whom? | Edward Munch |
| Joan Miro’s ‘Peinture’ is an example of what style of art? | Automatism |
| Repetition 19′ is a famous fibreglass artwork by whom? | Eva Hesse |
| Painter of ‘The Scream’, Edvard Munch, is from which European country? | Norway |
| How much did Jeff Koons Ballon Dog (Orange) sell for in a 2013 auction? | $58.4 million |
| The Funeral (Dedicated to Oscar Panizza)’ is a work by whom? | George Grosz |
| The Column of the Infinite’ is a famous 20th century work by whom? | Constantin Brancusi |
| In 2011, a cleaner nearly destroyed the work When it Starts Dripping From the Ceiling. Who was the artist? | Martin Kippenberger |
| Linda by Chuck Close is a key painting in which movement? | Superrealism |
| Pope Benedict condemned the sculpture ‘First the Feet’ as blasphemy. Who was the artist responsible? | Martin Kippenberger |
| Four Darks in Red is a 1958 work by whom? | Mark Rothko |
| The constructivist movement had its origins in which nation? | Russia |
| In which city did the Tate Modern open in a disused power station in May 2000? | London |
| Noah Carneys Novel ‘The Art Thief’ concerns works by which artist? | Kazimir Malevich |
| The Disquieting Muses’ is a work by which painter? | De Chirico |
Do you need more art trivia for your next trivia game night? Check out this list of art trivia questions and answers!
3. Cars Trivia
Are you a car and automobile lover? Do you love learning all that you can about the biggest and hottest brands of exotic and popular cars? Check out this cars trivia collection and see how many you and your friends can get right.
| Heinkel produced cars in which country? | Germany |
| Who produced the Polo? | VW |
| In which country was the first Audi made? | Germany |
| The A7 car number plate is used by which Royal? | Queen |
| Which country overtook the USA in terms of numbers of cars produced in 2006? | Japan |
| The wearing of what is compulsory in most countries? | Seatbelts |
| What change was made to UK car tax in 2014? | Paper Discs Will No Longer Be Issued |
| What is the speed limit for a car on a British motorway? | 70 Mph |
| The Cowley car plant is in which English city? | Oxford |
| What is the name of the German motorway which, in parts, has no speed limit? | 58 |
| How old do you have to be to apply for a provisional driving license in the UK? | 17 |
| New York is famous for what color cabs? | Yellow |
| What is the estimated annual revenue of the car parking industry? | Jaguar |
| What is the number plate of Alan Sugar’s limo, often seen on the Apprentice? | AMS 1 |
| What does the abbreviation MPV stand for when talking about cars? | Multi Purpose Vehicle |
| We call it petrol, but what do the Americans call it? | Gasoline |
| The world’s largest car park is outside what sort of building in Canada? | Shopping Mall |
| What is the main background color on the badge of the Lamborghini? | France |
| The UK’s first toll road is part of which motorway? | M6 |
| A car with a removable roof is called a what? | Convertible |
| What is the maximom a garage is allowed to charge for an MOT? | 1940s |
| What fuel did the car use in the ‘Back to the Future’ films? | Plutonium |
| Who made the Quattro? | Audi |
| The RAC motoring club is almost as old as cars themselves. When was it founded? | 1897 |
| The world’s first pneumatic tyre was invented not for car, but for a ? | Bicycle |
| Glass’s is a guide to what? | Used Car Prices |
| The two types of car insurance are third party fire and theft and fully what? | Comprehensive |
| What is the name of the white suited incognito driver on Top Gear? | Stig |
| When is the smoking ban in cars carrying children to come into effect? | 2015 |
| Coche’ is car in which language? | Spanish |
| In what Middle Eastern nation are women banned from driving cars? | Saudi Arabia |
| A V8 engine has how many cylinders? | 8 |
| How many chevrons feature on the badge of the Citroen? | 2 |
| Ferrari cars are produced in which country? | Italy |
| What was the name of the government scheme to boost car sales after the 2008 credit crunch? | Vehicle Scrappage Scheme |
| ANPR stands for what? | Automatic Number Plate Recognition |
| Whose official car is nicknamed ‘the Beast’ | US President |
| What was Queen Elizabeth doing when she learned to drive? | Serving In The Army |
| We call it a bonnet, but what is it called in America? | Hood |
| What was the name of the talking car in Knight Rider? | KITT |
| Prince sang about a little red what? | Corvette |
| What is the speed limit on motorways in the USA? | 1 |
| What is the literal translation of the word ‘automobile’? | Self Moving |
| What is the name of the famous car plant based in Birmingham? | 2 years |
| What is the highest mileage ever recorded on a car? | Imp |
| What lower speed limit is often put into place for cars around schools? | 20 Mph |
| Which manufacturer produces the Civic? | Honda |
| Volkswagen produced which iconic car? | Beetle |
| What gear should you be in when starting a car? | Neutral |
| Europe’s biggest car show is held in which German city? | Frankfurt |
If you want to impress your colleagues with your car trivia knowledge, you won’t go wrong with this automotive trivia collection.
4. Animals Trivia
There are thousands upon thousands of animal species and kinds on the planet. How much do you know about animals? Let’s see in this animals trivia collection!
| What is a group of kittens is called what? | A Kindle |
| Which breed of dog is the smallest to be used in hunting? | Miniature Dachshund |
| In the original of the Cinderella film, which character was represented by a cat? | Fairy Godmother |
| In which region of Mexico was there a strange case of dog poisoning in 2014? | Northern Mexico |
| How many dogs survived when the Titanic sank? | 3 |
| The first sense that a dog develops is what? | Touch |
| A cluster of cats is called what name? | A clowder |
| Cats are pregnant for how long? | 9 weeks |
| A cat has how many toes on it’s front paw? | 5 |
| The first ever cat show was organised in which year? | 1871 |
| Who invented the cat flap? | Isaac Newton |
| Dogs have three eyelids? | 3 |
| Dogs excrete sweat through which part of their body? | Their feet |
| The little tufts of hair called inside a cat’s ear is called what? | Ear furnishings |
| The heaviest dog ever recorded weighed how much? | 343 pounds |
| Cats purr at the same frequency as … | A diesel Engine |
| The United States has how many feral cats? | 60 million |
| Which dog has a black tongue as it’s unique trait? | Chow Chow |
| In the film, ‘The Wizard of Oz’, what is the name of the dog that played Toto? | Terry |
| Fido means what in Latin? | Fidelity |
| What gender are the majority of Calico cats? | Female |
| The first ever cat was sent into space in which year? | 1963 |
| Cats can make how many different sounds? | 100 |
| Dog’s footprints are known by what name? | Tracks |
| Dogs can sleep for anything up to how many hours per day? | 10 |
| Cats spend how long cleaning themselves? | Third of their waking hours |
| A cat can rotate it’s ears how far? | 180 degrees |
| The smallest dog ever recorded was just 2.5′ tall. What breed was it? | Yorkshire Terrier |
| A cat should not be given what type of milk? | Cows Milk |
| What’s the most popular pet in the world? | Cats |
| A cat’s tongue has what unique characteristic? | It is rough |
| What type of animal is a dog based on its diet? | Omnivore |
| Corgis originate from which country? | Wales |
| Basenji dogs do not do what? | It doesn’t bark |
| Hebrew legend states which creature’s nose did a cat come from? | Lion |
| What is the meaning of the term Gaegogi? | Dog Meat |
| Which Pope condemned all cats as evil? | Innocent VIII |
| The average body temperature of a cat is what? | 39 c |
| There is a famous dog shaped building in which country? | New Zealand |
| The average speed of a dog? | 19 mph |
| A cat jump can jump how high? | Up to 5 times it’s height. |
| Pedigree dogs must be registered with which organization? | Kennel Club |
| There are approxmately how many dogs in the world? | 400 million |
| Which country first introduced guide dogs to help visually impaired people? | Germany |
| What was the name of Isaac Newton’s cat? | Spithead |
| A mixed-breed dog is also sometimes termed what? | Mongrel |
| Singapura cats have an average weight of what? | 1.8 kg |
| Laika the dog, was sent into space in which year? | 1957 |
| The most intelligent breed of dog is what? | Border Collie |
| Name the Egyptian goddess that had a woman’s body with the head of a cat. | Bastet |
How many more animal trivia questions can you get right? Find out in this page filled with animal trivia.
5. Actors and Celebrity Trivia
Celebrity actors, singers, and other personalities attract fans from all walks of life. Challenge the paparazzi specialist in you with this ultimate actors and celebrity artists trivia challenge.
| Which celebrity said: ‘I love the smell of diapers’? | Sarah Jessica Parker |
| Which American said: ‘I get to go to a lot of overseas places, like Canada’? | Britney Spears |
| What was the ‘couple name’ of Bill and Hillary Clinton? | Billary |
| Which celebrity said: ‘Life is not worth living without pie and a beer’? | Amanda Holden |
| Where is actor Natalie Portman from? | Israel |
| Who won the TV competition show Dancing on Ice in 2020? | Joe Swash |
| Indonesia banned which celebrity from entering the country? | Lady Gaga |
| What is the middle name of David and Victoria Beckham’s daughter, Harper? | Seven |
| What was Prince Charles Edward Stuart known as? | Bonnie Prince Charlie |
| Before her marriage to Keith Urban, who was Nicole Kidman married to? | Tom Cruise |
| Norway banned which music artist from the country? | Snoop Dogg |
| What part of actor Julia Roberts body is insured for $30 million? | Her Smile |
| Where is actor Charlize Theron from? | South Africa |
| Which nickname did Prince George call his Great-Grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II? | Gan-Gan |
| Which ‘Glee’ actor is pictured here with Diane Sawyer? | Jane Lynch |
| Which celebrity said: ‘I don’t read books. I only read minds’? | Liam Gallagher |
| Which country has Martha Stewart been banned from entering? | UK |
| After which planet did Erykah Badu name her daughter? | Mars |
| What is the name of Lady Gaga’s documentary film that came out in 2017? | Five Foot Two |
| What did model Christy Turlington study at NYU? | Religion and Philosophy |
| What is the correct spelling of musicians Cardi B and Offset’s child? | Kulture |
| Who said: ‘I don’t believe in reincarnation, and I didn’t believe in it when I was a hamster’? | Shane Richie |
| What nickname was given to One Direction member Liam Payne, following the birth of his son? | Daddy Directioner |
| Which politician said: ‘You teach a child to read and they will be able to pass a literacy test’? | George W. Bush |
| Where did Lily Allen and David Harbour get married in September 2020? | Las Vegas |
| Star of ‘Home Alone’ Macaulay Culkin started his own band, but what did he exclusively sing about? | Pizza |
| What did actor Charlie Sheen try and find on a trip to Britain? | The Loch Ness Monster |
| Which actor said: ‘I’ve done some movies that went right in the toilet, right?’? | Arnold Schwarzenegger |
| What is the name of Elton John’s husband? | David Furnish |
| Holland Taylor is in a relationship with which other actor? | Sarah Paulson |
| Which country was actor Keanu Reeves born in? | Lebanon |
| Which singer-songwriter once said: ‘I thought Europe was a country’? | Kellie Pickler |
| Before her acting career, Meghan Markle was involved in the wedding business. What did she do? | Invitation Calligraphy |
| Who said: ‘I definitely want [his child] to be christened, but I don’t know into what religion yet’? | David Beckham |
| Which celebrity said: ‘You must never underestimate the power of the eyebrow’? | Jack Black |
| Which celebrity said: ‘After I die, I’ll probably come back as a paintbrush’? | Sylvester Stallone |
| Sri Lanka banned which music artist from the country? | Akon |
| Which country has Miley Cyrus been banned from entering? | China |
| Katy Perry used to carry around a lock of hair from which other celebrity? | Taylor Swift |
| Leighton Marissa is best known for starring in which TV show? | Gossip Girl |
| Which Shakespeare character Hailee Steinfeld play in the 2013 film? | Juliet |
| What was King Edward VII called by his family? | David |
| George and Amal Clooney have twin children. What are their names? | Alexander and Ella |
| Whereabouts in the UK was ‘Sex and the City’ actor Kim Cattrall born? | Liverpool |
| Which chick-flick film did Whitney Houston produce? | The Princess Diaries |
| What instrument can singer Grace Jones play? | The Accordion |
| Where is ‘Doctor Who’ actor Gugu Mbatha-Raw from? | Oxford |
| What type of profession did Jason Lee name his child? | Pilot |
| Google images was created after people searched for pictures of which celebrity in a green dress? | Jennifer Lopez |
| Which celebrity said: ‘Men should be like Kleenex, soft, strong and disposable’? | Cher |
Let’s take this challenge to the next level with this compilation of movie trivia questions and answers.
6. Hollywood Trivia
All the glimmer and glam of Hollywood brings joy and excitement to many people’s days. So why not turn your love for Hollywood films, directors, actors, and more into an ultimate trivia challenge? Here are fifty Hollywood trivia questions to get you started.
| Where is actor Tom Hanks from? | California |
| Which theatre was the first to be lit entirely by electricity? | Savoy Theatre |
| Which advert featured Phil Collins’ song ‘In the Air Tonight’ and a drum-playing gorilla? | Cadbury Dairy Milk |
| Actor Samuel L. Jackson appeared in which telecommunications company’s adverts? | Sky |
| In 2018, whose ashes were laid to rest under the London Palladium’s stage? | Bruce Forsyth |
| After the success of which film did sales of a particular pet animal increase? | Ratatouille |
| Audrey Hepburn’s recording of ‘Moon River’ has been used for which chocolate advert? | Galaxy |
| What is the room called in a theatre that functions as a waiting room and lounge for performers? | Green Room |
| Which bread company did Sylvester Stallone advertise for? | Warburtons |
| Where was ‘Game of Thrones’ actor Sophie Turner born? | Northampton |
| The Comedy Theatre in the West End was renamed in 2011 after which playwright? | Harold Pinter |
| What type of dance sees the woman typically held in the crook of the man’s arm? | Tango |
| Olympian Mo Farah is the face of which food brand? | Quorn |
| Which TV presenter was born in Oldham? | Phillip Schofield |
| Which TV personalities did the adverts for Morrisons supermarket? | Ant and Dec |
| Which 1950 Billy Wilder film became an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical? | Sunset Boulevard |
| Where is singer Robbie Williams from? | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Which Pixar film was nearly deleted due to its backup system failing? | Toy Story 2 |
| In which film was the fake snow used actually asbestos-based? | Wizard of Oz |
| What is the name of the medic on the TV show ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’? | Medic Bob |
| Which Latin dance is unusual in that the feet only move on the 2nd and 4th beats? | Mambo |
| Which mobile telephone network does Kevin Bacon advertise? | EE |
| How many theatres would you find on Shaftesbury Avenue? | 6 |
| Which of Shakespeare’s comedies is the only one to be set in England? | Merry Wives of Windsor |
| Who wrote the original book ‘War Horse’, which inspired the theatrical adaptation by Nick Stafford? | Michael Morpurgo |
| Which Billy Joel song did Princess Diana dance to at the Royal Opera House in 1986? | Uptown Girl |
| What popular award started in 2001 to support aspiring college writers? | Bard Award |
| Instead of clapping their hands, how did Ancient Greek audiences applaud theatre performances? | Stamp their feet |
| What was Jeremy Renner before becoming an actor? | A Makeup Artist |
| Which show ran for the longest time on Broadway before the March 2020 lockdown? | The Phantom of the Opera |
| What is the name of the radio DJ who shares his name with this famous actor pictured? | Chris Evans |
| The musical ‘Miss Saigon’ was inspired by which musical by Giacomo Puccini? | Madame Butterfly |
| Which UK university did actor Thandie Newton attend? | Cambridge |
| Which actor did Christian Bale take inspiration from for his character in ‘American Psycho’? | Tom Cruise |
| Who broke two toes whilst filming ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers’ by kicking a helmet? | Viggo Mortensen |
| Where was actor Daniel Radcliffe born? | London |
| What name is given to part of a stage which projects into auditorium? | Thrust Stage |
| Which makeup brand does Kate Moss say the line ‘Get the London Look’ in the adverts? | Rimmel |
| Which sports personality said the catchphrase ‘Get some nuts!’ on the Snickers adverts? | Mr. T |
| Where is actor Kenneth Branagh from? | Belfast |
| Which Spice Girl is from Leeds? | Mel B |
| What is the name of this actor, known for his roles in ‘Atlanta’ and ‘Get Out’? | Lakeith Stanfield |
| Which famous actor is from York? | Judi Dench |
| Where is actor and comedian Russell Brand from? | Essex |
| Elizabeth Taylor became the first highest paid actor for which movie? | Cleopatra |
| Which line in ‘Some Like It Hot’ did Marilyn Monroe have to redo 50 times? | It’s Me, Sugar |
| Will Arnett got a divorce from what SNL star in 2014? | Amy Poehler |
| Beyonce is married to which American rapper? | Jay – Z |
| What movie made Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling a brief couple in the 2000s? | The Notebook |
| Who is Heath Ledger’s ex-fiance? | Michelle Williams |
There’s definitely more Hollywood trivia to go by. Check out this Hollywood trivia questions and answers collection.
7. Famous People Trivia
From politicians, activists, thought leaders, and influencers— there are so many prominent people that form one whole wealth of “did you knows” and more. Check out this famous people trivia.
| Vladimir Putin is the leader of which country? | Russia |
| Ginni Rometty head up which famous tech company? | IBM |
| PewDiePie is a YouTuber from which country? | Sweden |
| Liza Koshy makes which type of vlogs on YouTube? | Comedy |
| Which of the President’s children has the job title of ‘Advisor to the President’? | Ivanka |
| Brigitte Nielsen gave birth to her fifth child, Frida, in 2018 when she was how old? | 54 |
| Influential transgender YouTuber Gigi Gorgeous is from which country? | Canada |
| Ed Sheeran celebrated which birthday in 2018? | 27th |
| Mixed martial artist Conor McGregor is from which country? | Ireland |
| What is the name of Kate Middleton’s sister, a minor celebrity in her own right? | Pippa |
| Xi Jinping is the leader of which country? | China |
| Tarana Burke coined which phrase for survivors of sexual abuse? | Me Too |
| Which Kardashian makes a cameo appearance in 2018 movie ‘Ocean’s 8’? | Kendall |
| What is the name of Pippa Middleton’s royal sister? | Kate |
| Sergey Brin co-founded which website? | |
| Irina Shayk is a model from which country? | Russia |
| What was Melania Trump’s job before marrying? | Model |
| What was the first name of Mrs Bush, former first lady who died in April 2018? | Barbara |
| How old was Kendall Jenner when she started modelling? | 14 |
| What is the first name of the star of 2018 show ‘Very Cavalliari’? | Kristin |
| Model Gisele BĂĽndchen comes from which country? | Brazil |
| Valerie Plame writes which sort of novels? | Spy |
| What is the name of the mother of the Kardashian siblings? | Kris |
| What is the surname of the YouTube star who appears in Netflix show ‘Chasing Cameron’? | Dallas |
| How old was Chloe Kim when she won a Winter Olympics gold medal in 2018? | 17 |
| Anna Wintour is best known for editing which magazine? | Vogue |
| Donald Trump’s Mar-A-Lago estate is in which state? | Florida |
| Justin Trudeau became Prime Minister of which country in 2015? | Canada |
| Model Gal Gadot comes from which country? | Israel |
| Tennis player Maria Sharapova is from which country? | [blur toggle=click]Russia |
| What is the name of Bill Gates’ wife and partner in his charitable foundation? | Melinda |
| Logan Paul got into trouble in 2018 over videos filmed at a suicide spot in which country? | Japan |
| Zach King makes YouTube videos on which topic? | Magic |
| Which Kardashian appears in the 2018 video for ‘Freaky Friday’ by Lil Dicky? | Kendall |
| Donald and Melania Trump were married in which year? | 2005 |
| John McCain, who died in 2018, represented which state in the Senate? | Arizona |
| What did diver Tom Daley and director Dustin Lance Black call their first child? | Robert |
| What was the name of Kylie Jenner’s daughter, born in February 2018? | Stormi |
| Jeff Bezos is the founder of which website? | Amazon |
| Celebrity chef Alain Bourdain, who died in 2018, was from which country? | France |
| In January 2018, which city did Kim Kardashian name her daughter after? | Chicago |
| What sport is Neymar known for playing? | Soccer |
| Logan Paul found fame on which social media platform? | YouTube |
| In which field is Derek Hough famous? | Dancing |
| What is the first name of Mr Buffet, one of the world’s richest men? | Warren |
| Paris Jackson celebrated which birthday in 2018? | 20th |
| Jordan Spieth plays which sport? | Golf |
| How many children does Ivanka Trump have? | 3 |
| What is Eldrick Tont Woods’ famous nickname? | Tiger |
| Meghan Markle moved to which city after marrying Prince Harry? | London |
Take your famous people’s knowledge up a notch. And what better way than to go through a collection of trivia about the most powerful and famous people on the planet— presidents? Here’s a president trivia collection for you.
8. Religion Trivia
Many people groups and cultures celebrate and keep traditions that create their spiritual beliefs and practices. Learn about them through this religion trivia questions and answers collection.
| What is the first prayer of the day called, which is mentioned in the Quran? | Fajr |
| What is the name of the popular Jewish newspaper in the UK? | The Jewish Chronicle |
| What is the literal meaning of the Quran in English? | The Recitation |
| Who is the only companion of the Prophet Muhammad who is mentioned by name in the Quran? | Zaid Ibn Harithah |
| What is the largest denomination of Islam? | Sunni |
| Where do Jews go to pray? | Synagogue |
| What year was Mohammad Ali Jinnah elected President of the Muslim League? | 1916 |
| What is the period called where Muslims must fast? | Ramadan |
| What do Muslims say when they sneeze? | Alhamdu lillah |
| Who of the following is NOT considered a prophet in Islam? | Eve |
| In the Quran ,which Sura was revealed in both Makkah and Madinah? | Al-Fatiha |
| The Hindu Goddess Parvati is the wife of which deity? | Shiva |
| Approximately how many Jehovah’s Witnesses are there? | 8 million |
| In the Quran, where did Adam and Hawwa reunite and have children? | Mecca |
| What is the language mostly associated with Judaism? | Hebrew |
| It is believed that the Quran was verbally revealed to who? | Muhammad |
| Who do Jews view as the father of the Jewish people? | Abraham |
| What is the name of the Guardian Angel of Hellfire as mentioned in the Quran? | Angel Maalik |
| At what age did Prophet Isa start talking, according to the Quran? | On the Cradle |
| What is the name for a senior teacher of the Torah in Judaism? | Rabbi |
| A belief in what is fundamental to the faith of Islam? | Angels |
| In the Quran, how many sons do Fatimah and her husband have? | 2 |
| What term do Muslims use to describe God? | Allah |
| The Quran is the central religious text of Islam, what does Islam mean? | Total Submission To God |
| In the Quran, who was the first Prophet of Allah? | Adam |
| In what language is the Quran written originally? | Arabic |
| Islam ranks where on the list of popular religions? | 2nd |
| What religion does British actor Lionel Blair follow? | Judaism |
| How is Jesus referred to in the Quran? | Prophet Isa |
| What is the name of the skull-cap worn by Jews? | Kippah |
| What does the Islamic word ‘Fiqh’ mean? | Knowledge And Understanding |
| Where do Muslims go to pray? | Mosque |
| What religion does the Quran belong to? | Islam |
| What is the biggest religion in India? | Hindu |
| What is the word Muslims use for the pilgrimage? | Hajj |
| What was Saint Thomas Aquinas’ profession? | Priest |
| What is Hanukkah also referred to as? | Festival of Lights |
| Where are the majority of Sikhs based? | India |
| What is the holy text of the Jews known as? | Torah |
| The Hindu deity Ganesha has the head of which animal? | Elephant |
| What is the holy book of Islam? | Qur’an |
| What is the language mostly associated with Islam? | Arabic |
| According to Kundalini yoga Ganesha resides in which chakra? | The first |
| What religion is rapper and actor Ice Cube? | Muslim |
| Where do Muslims believe the birth place of Muhammad is? | Saudi Arabia |
| The Hindu deity Ganesha is the Lord of what? | Obstacles |
| What is the last Sura in the Quran called? | An-Nas |
| Who do Muslims believe is the ‘last’ prophet? | Muhammad |
| Where did Alexander Pope’s family move to in 1700 to avoid anti-Catholic sentiments? | Berkshire |
| In the Quran, how many doors are in Jannah? | 8 |
We’re only getting started on these trivia questions about the world’s biggest religions. Get more trivia facts and questions in this collection of religion trivia.
9. Bible Trivia
The Bible is one of the oldest and most popular literary pieces. Billions of Christians profess to its teachings. So let’s see how much about Christianity’s main source of truth you know through this Bible trivia challenge!
| What did Abimelech use to kill his seventy brothers? | Stone |
| When I am afraid I will trust in ___’ who? | You |
| The Bible was not always read as books divided by chapter and verse. In what year was the Bible divided into our modern-day chapters? | 1228 |
| Who committed the first murder in the Bible? | Cain |
| But now faith, hope, _____, abide these three; but the greatest of these is _____ | Love |
| O clap your _____, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.’ | Hands |
| In the beginning was the _____, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.’ | Word |
| How many of these sayings are taken from the Bible? ‘Brood of vipers!’ ‘Dumb dogs!’ ‘Greedy dogs!’ ‘A dog returns to its own vomit.’ | All |
| How many were present at the last supper? | 13 |
| How many sons did Noah have? | 3 |
| Who was sold by his brothers? | Joseph |
| Who was Joseph’s oldest brother? | Reuben |
| How many demons did Jesus cast out of Mary Magdalene? | Seven |
| Which book of the Protestant Bible doesn’t mention God whatsoever? | Esther |
| It is well known that Methuselah, at 969 years, was the longest-lived man. Who came in second at 962 years? | Jared |
| Who was the disciple of Jesus who was known for being a doubter? | Thomas |
| How old was Josiah when he became the king of Judah? | 8 |
| In the bible how many different names are used to refer to god? | 100 |
| In the Bible, what is the other name of the disciples Simon? | Peter |
| Complete this saying in the Bible, ‘For the _____ of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.’ | Wages |
| What is the name of the mother of Jesus Christ in the New Testament of The Bible? | Mary |
| Who was this said about? ‘Rid the earth of him! He’s not fit to live!’ | Paul |
| Who said: ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?’? | Jesus |
| In the Bible, who demanded John the Baptist’s head on a plate? | Salome |
| According to The Bible, who was the father of Shem, Ham and Japheth? | Noah |
| What did Ruth gather in Boaz’s field? | Barley |
| And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward man. | Paul |
| In the Bible, who is the eldest son of David? | Amnon |
| Proverbs 31: She extends her hand to the *_____*, and she stretches out her hands to the needy. | Poor |
| What is the most mentioned crop in the bible? | Corn |
| How many times did Paul say that he received lashes from the Jews? | Five |
| This prophet in the vicinity of Nineveh lamented, ‘It would be better for me to die than to live.’ | Jonah |
| Now for a really tough one! In the entire New International Version of the Bible, how many times is the word ‘love’ used? | 697 |
| Who is the Messiah, according to the New Testament of the Bible? | Jesus |
| According to the Bible on what day did God create the beasts of the Earth? | 5th |
| A word we commonly use for something entirely different comes from a Hebrew root word meaning simply ‘to abstain from food’. | Fast |
| Once again, I’ll end with my favorite. ‘In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.’ | John |
| Which is the only book of the Bible that doesn’t mention God? | Esther |
| In the Bible, who was the third son of Adam and Eve? | Seth |
| Who, in his new-found humility, asked God: ‘Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee?’ | Job |
| Complete this saying in the Bible, ‘I am the LORD your God who brought you out of _____, out of the land of slavery.’ | Egypt |
| In the Bible, who was the son of Rebecca and the husband of Rachel? | Jacob |
| In the Bible Jesus spent how many days in the desert? | 40 |
| What was the first name of the Mr Gray who originated the ‘physician’s bible’? Gray’s Anatomy? | Henry |
| What did the devil tell Jesus to turn into bread? | Stones |
| A servant of God and leader of the early church corresponding in a letter wrote, ‘Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.’ | James |
| Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.’ These beautiful words are from which Psalm? | 119 |
| In Genesis 46:27, the male souls of the house of Jacob were counted. How many, including Joseph and his sons, entered into Egypt? | 70 |
| Who was the father of Jacob’s two brides, Rachel and Leah? | Laban |
| Who was Cain’s brother in the Bible? | Abel |
Do you want more Bible trivia to have on your next trivia game, team building, or family get-together? Here are more Bible trivia questions and answers for you.
10. Pop Culture Trivia
There’s a whole array of popular culture communities around the world. You can discuss popular music, video games, comics, and many more, and you wouldn’t run out of pop culture trivia! Here are some fifty pop culture trivia questions to get you started.
| Which model appeared on the cover of the 24th and 27th anniversary editions of Playboy Brasil? | Deborah Secco |
| The first James Bond movie to star Daniel Craig in the title role was what? | Casino Royale |
| Michael Jordan starred alongside Bugs Bunny in which film? | Space Jam |
| Movie character Forrest Gump is famously from what U.S. state? | Alabama |
| The character Optimus Prime is one of the stars of which film franchise? | Transformers |
| The movie ‘The Shining’ featured Jack Nicholson saying what iconic phrase? | Here’s Johnny! |
| Who directed and starred in ‘Gran Torino?’ | Clint Eastwood |
| Jack Donaghy in the TV sitcom ’30 Rock’ is played by which actor? | Alec Baldwin |
| Which Brazilian footballer has featured in adverts for Viagra? | Pele |
| Al Pacino played which character in ‘The Godfather’ series of films? | Michael Corleone |
| The 2005 film version of ‘War of the Worlds’ featured which actor doing the narration? | Morgan Freeman |
| Hollywood actor Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson made his name in which sport? | Wrestling |
| Who sang ‘Dance the Night Away?’ | David Lee Roth |
| Which superhero has powers similar to a spider? | Spider-Man |
| A character played by Arnold Schwarzenegger is famous for saying what line? | I’ll be back |
| Actor Lazaro Ramos is married to which actress? | Tais Araujo |
| The Sylvester Stallone film ‘Escape to Victory’ centerd around which sport? | Soccer |
| Batman was played by which actor in 2016’s ‘Justice League?’ | Ben Affleck |
| Which famous boxer had Will Smith play him in the movie biopic of his life? | Muhammad Ali |
| How many times has Jennifer O’Neill been married? | 9 |
| The bald doctor in the ‘Austin Powers’ series had what name? | Dr Evil |
| What is the most outstanding event wherein people will decorate the trail where Jesus will walk through to his crucifixion? | Sawdust carpets |
| The 1988 Winter Olympic Jamaican bobsleigh team were the central characters in which film? | Cool Runnings |
| Ed Norton and Brad Pitt starred together in what film? | Fight Club |
| Which word is missing from the film title: ‘One flew Over the … Nest’. | Cuckoo’s |
| The head of the Corleone family in ‘The Godfather’ was played by which actor? | Marlon Brando |
| The title role in the 2000 film semi-biopic ‘Erin Brockovich’ was played by which actress? | Julia Roberts |
| The character of The Dude in ‘The Big Lebowski’ had a penchant for what sport? | Bowling |
| Edward Cullen in the ‘The Twilight’ film series is played by which actor? | Robert Pattinson |
| Jim Carrey played which holiday character? | The Grinch |
| Paul Feig directed Kristen Wiig, Rebel Wilson and Maya Rudolph in which 2011 comedy film? | Bridesmaids |
| Which actor was Nathalia Dill married to from 2013 to 2014? | Caio Soh |
| The title role in the 2008 film ‘Hancock’ was played by which actor? | Will Smith |
| The film ‘Batman Returns’ was released in what year? | 1992 |
| The 2001 film ‘Pearl Harbor’ featured which World War? | World War II |
| In 2006, Gisele Bundchen dated which pro surfer? | Kelly Slater |
| Tom Hanks became stranded on a desert island in the film ‘Cast Away’ due to what incident? | Plane crash |
| Which rapper’s life is documented in the film ‘Get Rich or Die Tryin”? | 50 Cent |
| Name the planet inhabited by blue creatures in the movie ‘Avatar’? | Pandora |
| Which actress played the role of little girl Gertie in 80s classic ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’? | Drew Barrymore |
| Isabeli Fontana married which actor and model in 2005? | Henri Castelli |
| Russell Crowe fought in which location in the movie ‘Gladiator’? | Colosseum |
| Judges on chairs that rotate to see the auditionees after their performance are featured in which TV series? | The Voice |
| Muril Benicio has a son named Antonio with which actress? | Alessandra Negrini |
| Isabeli Fontana was engaged to which Marley? | Rohan Marley |
| Actress Betty Lago was married to which actor for many years? | Eduardo Conde |
| A teen drama by Mark Schwahn about a basketball team as the premise is what TV series? | One Tree Hill |
| Daniela Escobar married which director in 1995? | Jayme Monjardim |
| What famous video game features characters like Ryu, Ken, and Bison? | Street Fighter |
| Which Brazilian model had a wardrobe malfunction in her first ever fashion show appearance when her top fell open? | Izabel Goulart |
Don’t stop with just these pop culture trivia questions. We have a whole selection of other culture trivia questions and answers for you right here.
11. European History Trivia
The continent of Europe is one massive collection of cultures, stories, traditions, and people groups. Let’s see how much of European history you can remember through this trivia collection.
| Which 1950s singer was known as ‘The Girl with the Giggle’? | Alma Cogan |
| What was the first name of Mr Armstrong-Jones, who met Princess Margaret in 1958? | Anthony |
| The ‘X’ rating introduced to British films in 1951 indicated the movie was suitable for people over which age? | 16 |
| What was the name of the Monaco prince who married Grace Kelly in 1956? | Rainier |
| What was the first name of murderer Christie, hanged for killing his wife in 1953? | John |
| What was the profession of Margot Fonteyn, who was arrested in Panama in 1959? | Dancer |
| Which supermarket brand opened the UK’s first purpose-built supermarket in 1950? | Sainsbury’s |
| What was the name of the Grand Duchess of Luxembourg from 1919 to 1964? | Charlotte |
| What was the first name of musician and actor Novello, who died in 1951? | Ivor |
| Which artist had the best selling album of 1956 with ‘Calypso’? | Harry Belafonte |
| Which British Prime Minister announced the Premium Bond savings scheme in 1956? | Macmillan |
| Velcro was invented in which country in 1957? | Switzerland |
| Which European country founded its air force in July 1952? | Portugal |
| Which country won the first Eurovision Song Contest in 1956? | Switzerland |
| Which country made its Olympic debut at the Helsinki games in 1952? | Israel |
| The Manchester United team were on their way back from which city when involved in the 1958 air crash? | Belgrade |
| The Scapino Ballet Studio in which city was destoyed by fire in 1954? | Amsterdam |
| Which member of the UK Royal Family opened the 1958 Olympics in Australia? | Duke of Edinburgh |
| Which country was excliuded from Marshall Aid in 1952 as it had remained neutral during WW2? | Ireland |
| Which country hosted the 1958 World Cup? | Sweden |
| What was the first name of Ms Cogan, a 1950s British singer? | Alma |
| What was the name of the Soviet Union’s satellite which successfully went into orbit in 1957? | Sputnik |
| What was the top prize when Premium Bonds were released in the UK in 1956? | ÂŁ1,000 |
| The start of the 1950 English football season saw the number of teams in the four divisions rise to how many? | 92 |
| What is ‘Bild’, which first appeared in Germany in 1952? | Newspaper |
| Turkish Prime Minister Adnan Menderes was involved in a serious air crash near which UK city in 1959? | London |
| What was Richard Baker the first person to do on the BBC in 1954? | Read the News |
| What were the surnames of James and Francis, who discovered DNA in 1953? | Watson and Crick |
| What was Ghana known as before it gained its independence in 1957? | Gold Coast |
| Which side won every European Cup from 1956 to 1960? | Real Madrid |
| The 1953 East Germany uprising started with a strike in which industry? | Construction |
| The first IKEA store opened in which country in 1958? | Sweden |
| The first trials of which method of transport took place in the UK in 1959? | Hovercraft |
| Which of the UK home nations withdrew from the 1950 World Cup in Brazil? | Scotland |
| The UK medical authorities first linked lung cancer with which activity in 1957? | Smoking |
| What was the first name of scientist and Nobel winner Fleming, who died in March 1955? | Alexander |
| The UK’s first purpose-built supermarket opened in which London suburb in 1950? | Croydon |
| What was British Empire Day renamed as in 1958? | Commonwealth Day |
| Which country put England out of the 1958 World Cup? | USSR |
| The Tierpark Zoo in which German city opened in 1955? | Berlin |
| What was the first name of Mr Coward, a flamboyant actor, playwright and singer of the 1950s? | Noel |
| The ocean liner Aquitania was scrapped in 1950, but what shipping line owned her? | Cunard |
| What type of craft was HMS Affray, which went missing in 1951? | Submarine |
| Which singer, most associated with wartime songs, had a hit with ‘My Son, My Son’ in 1954? | Vera Lynn |
| What was the regnal number of Olav, who became King of Norway in 1956? | 5 |
| Which singer had a UK hit with ‘Unchained Melody’ in 1955? | Jimmy Young |
| What was the name of Harry Corbett’s glove puppet bear, who first appeared on UK tv in 1952? | Sooty |
| Which disease killed George Orwell in 1950? | Tuberculosis |
| Which country knocked England out of the 1954 World Cup in Switzerland? | Uruguay |
| What was the name of the wife of the Norwegian Crown Prince, who died in 1954? | Martha |
Looking for more trivia about the beautiful continent of Europe and the wonderful cities in it? View more Europe trivia in this collection.
12. Anne Frank Trivia
Anne Frank is one of the most prominent figures of all time. She has inspired and challenged many people across generations. So if she has influenced you in any way, it seems fitting to try and see how much the author and historic figure you know! Try out this Anne Frank trivia challenge.
| Anne Frank’s friend Hanneli Goslar went on to which occupation? | Nurse |
| How many versions of Anne Frank’s diary are there? | 3 |
| During the summer of 1943 Anne Frank eagerly recounts how which enemy country drops out of the war? | Italy |
| How old was Margot Frank when she died? | 19 |
| Anne Frank Remembered’ won an Academy Award for Best Documentary in what year? | 1996 |
| How many siblings did Anne Frank have? | 1 |
| In what month is Anne Frank believed to have died? | March |
| What was the name of Anne Frank’s father? | Otto |
| Hanneli Goslar gave Anne Frank bread and what else while in Bergen-Belsen? | Socks |
| In what year was Anne Frank’s diary published? | 1947 |
| In what year was Anne Frank’s mother born? | 1900 |
| Anne Frank died in which conflict? | WWII |
| In what year did Anne Frank die? | 1945 |
| Anne Frank’s sister Margot was good at what? | Math |
| In what year was Anne Frank born? | 1929 |
| In what year did Anne Frank lose her German citizenship? | 1941 |
| The Bergen-Belsen concentration camp was liberated in which year? | 1945 |
| At what age did Anne Frank begin writing her diary? | 13 |
| How many employees knew of Anne Frank’s group hiding? | 4 |
| In what year did Anne Frank’s father die? | 1980 |
| Anne Frank was given a diary for which of her birthdays? | 13th |
| In what language was Anne Frank’s diary first published? | Dutch |
| Otto Frank started a company in Amsterdam selling what? | Herbs |
| How old was Anne Frank when her family went into hiding? | 13 |
| What does Anne Frank call her diary? | Kitty |
| In what year did Anne Frank go into hiding? | 1942 |
| In what year was Anne Frank’s diary first published in English? | 1952 |
| In what year was the documtary film ‘Anne Frank Remembered’ released? | 1995 |
| How many people in total were in the annex where Anne Frank was hiding? | Eight |
| What was the name of Anne Frank’s mother? | Edith |
| Who eventually publishes Anne’s diary? | Otto |
| What was Anne Frank’s middle name? | Marie |
| Anne Frank’s diary chronicles between 1942 and when? | 1944 |
| What was Anne Frank’s Grandmother called? | Rosa |
| Germany invaded the Netherlnds in which year? | 1940 |
| In which year did Anne Frank move to Amsterdam? | 1933 |
| Whose room does Dussel move into? | Anne |
| By the conclusion of her diary, Anne Frank believes that people are fundamentally what? | Good |
| In which year did the Nazis gain control of Germany? | 1933 |
| What group is Anne Frank and her family hiding from? | Nazis |
| In which country was the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp located? | Germany |
| What is Anne Frank’s overwhelming mood during the second half of 1943? | Depressed |
| Who headed Otto Frank’s business after it was forced into liquidation? | Jan Gies |
| The Frank’s were what type of Jews? | Liberal |
| What reminder of the war outside keeps Anne Frank up at night? | Bombings |
| How long did Anne Frank spend in hiding? | 2 years |
| Anne Frank’s diary begins on which date in 1942? | 12th June |
| What was the name of Anne Frank’s sister? | Margot |
| What was Edith Frank’s maiden name? | Hollander |
| Otto Frank was offered a job in which city in 1933? | Amsterdam |
After dying in a concentration camp in World War 2, Anne Frank would become a force for change and justice for many years to come. Learn more about World Ward 2 heroes and events in this compilation on World War 2 trivia questions and answers.
13. Book Quotes Trivia
Book quotes fill our hearts and minds all the time, guiding us through the enchanting thoughts and inspirational messages they hold. See how many of these book quotes you can remember! Try out this book quotes trivia question library.
| According to Jane Austen, a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of what? | Wife |
| According to Douglas Adams, what is the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe and everything? | 42 |
| The great fish moved silently through the night water’ is the first line of what book? | Jaws |
| The line from Treasure Island is ‘yo ho ho and a bottle of…’ what? | rum |
| Who is described as ‘the girl who was on fire’ in The Hunger Games? | Katniss |
| Beatrix Potter writes ‘Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits, and their names were–Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail, and …?’ | Peter |
| To sleep, perchance to dream’ is a line from which work by William Shakespeare? | Hamlet |
| Which John Grisham thriller has the line ‘Any lawyer worth his salt knew the first offer had to be rejected’? | [blur toggle=click]The Firm |
| Which author wrote, ‘Maybe okay will be our always.’? | [blur toggle=click]John Green |
| To be, or not to be: that is the question’ is the most famous line in which Shakespeare work? | Hamlet |
| Finish the quote from Wuthering Heights ‘Honest people don’t hide their ….’ | deeds |
| Complete the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory quote: ‘Rainbow drops – suck them and you can … in six different colors’ | spit |
| Fill in the blank in the quote from the novel Cloud Atlas ‘What is a BLANK, but a multitude of drops’ | ocean |
| Complete the title of the Judy Blume book – ‘Are you there God? It’s me, …’ | Margaret |
| What season is said to be like ‘sun shining on the rain and rain falling on the sunshine’ in The Secret Garden? | spring |
| Which Lord of the Rings character refers to a valuable item as ‘My Precious’? | Gollum |
| Fill the blank in the Wizard of Oz quote: ‘Some people without … do an awful lot of talking, don’t you think’ | brains |
| Nothing captures human interest more than human ________ ‘ in ‘Angels and Demons’? | tragedy |
| According to the title of the book. ‘Highly Successful People’ have how many habits? | 7 |
| Second star to the right and straight on ’til morning’ are the directions to where? | Neverland |
| What ‘drowns out all but the brightest stars?’ according to Lord of the Rings? | moonlight |
| Complete the line from Green Eggs and Ham: ‘I do not like green eggs and ham. I do not like them, …’ | Sam I Am |
| Who wrote the oft quoted lines ”He was my North, my South, my East and West, My working week and my Sunday rest.’ | W H Auden |
| The lady doth protest too much, methinks’ is often quoted, but what Shakespeare work is it from? | Hamlet |
| Which Stephen King horror novel has the line ‘High school isn’t a very important place. When you’re going you think it’s a big deal, but when it’s over nobody really thinks it was great’? | Carrie |
| A good countenance is a letter of recommendation’ is a line from which book, which shares its name with a famous singer? | Tom Jones |
| Who wrote the line in the Godfather ‘Great men are not born great, they grow great ‘? | Mario Puzo |
| Vaughan died yesterday in his last car-crash’ is a quote from which J G Ballard novel? | Crash |
| Who said at the end of the Wizard of Oz ‘Aunt Em! I’m so glad to be at home again!’ | Dorothy |
| Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre says ‘I would always rather be happy than ….’? | dignified |
| Which author wrote in Anna Karenina, ‘if you look for perfection, you’ll never be content’? | Tolstoy |
| Something is rotten in the state of ….’ where, according to William Shakespeare? | Denmark |
| Complete the 1984 slogan : ‘War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is …’ | strength |
| What career is mentioned in Oliver Twist with: ‘We won’t make …. of you, while there’s an honest trade to be learnt, or brick-making to turn to’ | an author |
| Complete the famous line from a JRR Tolkein classic: ‘In a hole in the ground there lived a ….’? | hobbit |
| Which two-faced character says, ‘You must suffer me to go my own dark way’ in a Stevenson novel? | Dr Jekyll |
| Complete the Samuel Becektt quote: ‘Let’s go.’ ‘We can’t.’ ‘Why not?’ ‘We’re waiting for….’ | Godot |
| Two rights don’t equal a ..’ what, according to Roald Dahl’s BFG? | left |
| The quote ‘All children, except one, grow up’ refers to which character? | Peter Pan |
| Everyone loves a …’ what, according to the Da Vinci Code? | conspiracy |
| What hour were the clocks striking in the famous quotation from the first line of 1984? | 13 |
| Complete The Godfather quote ‘… can steal more money with a briefcase than a thousand men with guns and masks.’ | lawyers |
| In which novel do we first hear ‘Big Brother is watching?’ | 1984 |
| Adventures do occur, but not punctually’ is a line from a book about which country? | India |
| Finish the quote from The Godfather: ‘Never hate your enemies. It affects your ….’ | judgement |
| Four legs good, two legs bad’ is from a novel criticising which sort of political regime? | communism |
| What crime is Macbeth thinking of committing when he says ‘Let not light see my black and deep desires?’ | murder |
| Complete the Wuthering Heights quote ‘She burned too bright for this …’ | world |
| Complete the quote from To Kill A Mockingbid ‘Atticus told me to delete the … and I’d have the facts’. | adjectives |
| I am Oz, the Great and ….’what, says the character in the Wizard of Oz? | terrible |
Science Fiction is one of the most prominent literary genres. So if you want to keep diving into the world of books and other expressions of scifi, check out this science fiction trivia challenge.
14. Literature Trivia
There’s so much literature that has mesmerized the bookworm community across generations. So it’s fitting to have a literature and books trivia challenge to serve book lovers, poem enthusiasts, and literature geeks around the world!
| Who is the author of The Da Vinci Code? | Dan Brown |
| Who is the author of ’50 Shades’ erotic trilogy? | E.L. James |
| In the book ‘Antony and Cleopatra’, in the concluding lines of Act 4, Scene 8, Antony says heaven and earth will do what to Antony and his companions? | Applaud them |
| Chester Gould created which detective? | Jim Rockford |
| Which book was Roald Dalh’s first children’s book? | The Gremlins |
| In the novel by Michael Connelly, how is attorney Mickey Haller described? | The Lincoln Lawyer |
| In the book ‘Elbow Room’, who reminded Rogers of a disturbance caused by Charles previously? | Ex-secretary |
| Life is the title of the 2011 autobiography of which member of the Rolling Stones? | Keith Richards |
| Catching Fire and Mockingjay are books in what fiction series? | The Hunger Games |
| Authors Andy McNab and Chris Ryan served together in which armed forces unit? | SAS |
| Heroes, Mythos and Troy are books about Greek legends by which national treasure? | Stephen Fry |
| Which TV political thriller is based on a trilogy of novels by Michael Dobbs? | House Of Cards |
| In the book ‘Love in the Time of Cholera’, who assists Dr. Urbino in the courting process? | Lorenzo Daza |
| Sebastian Faulks, Jeffrey Deaver and Anthony Horovitz have written novels about which spy? | James Bond |
| Becoming is the best-selling 2018 book by which former First Lady of the USA? | Michelle Obama |
| The title of a best-selling novel by Delia Owens refers to what shellfish? | Crawdads |
| In the book ‘Robert Kennedy and His Times’, who assisted in secret negotiations with Castro? | John Donovan |
| The Dark Tower’ is a novel from which writer? | Stephen King |
| In the book ‘Always Running: La Vida Loca, Gang Days in L.A’, how long does Luis spend in jail in the incident with the beating of the woman? | A few months |
| Who wrote a 2008 best-seller called My Booky Wook? | Russell Brand |
| Killing Floor by Lee Child is the first novel to feature which protagonist? | Jack Reacher |
| In 2009, who won the Nobel Prize Winner for literature? | Herta Muller |
| Anita and Me is a novel by which British actress? | Meera Syal |
| In the book ‘The Ants’, what type of weather facilitates the introduction of parasitic queens? | Cool weather |
| In the book ‘Sula’, who is building big houses on the hills? | White people |
| Which author wrote ‘Tess of the D’Urbevilles’? | Thomas Hardy |
| The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency books by Alexander McCall Smith are set in which country? | Botswana |
| Who is the lead male character in ‘Gone With the Wind’? | Rhett Butler |
| What is the title of the best-selling self-help book by Rhonda Byrne? | The Secret |
| Who wrote the classic novel ‘Wuthering Heights’? | Emily BrontĂ« |
| In ‘Dido and Aeneas’, Dido is the queen of which civilization? | Carthaginian |
| In the book ‘Philip Hall Likes Me, I Reckon Maybe’, what does Beth say they should challenge the Tiger Hunter’s Club to? | A relay race |
| How long did Rip Van Winkle sleep for? | Twenty years |
| Which American President wrote the book ‘The Audacity of Hope: Reclaiming the American Dream’? | Barack Obama |
| Tomorrow Will Be A Good Day is the 2020 autobiography of which lockdown celebrity? | Sir Tom Moore |
| John Steinbeck’s story title ‘Of Mice and Men’ is from a poem by whom? | Robert Burns |
| Rosencrantz and who are dead’ according to Tom Stoppard? | Guildenstern |
| Commander in Cheat by Rick Reilly is a study of Donald Trump’s exploits in which sport? | Golf |
| In the book ‘American Pastoral’, what is the name of Dawn’s doctor who gave her the facelift? | Dr. LaPlante |
| In the book ‘The Beak of the Finch’, what is the setting of the first part of the epilogue? | Daphne Major |
| Who is the author of ´The Alchemist´? | Paulo Coelho |
| Who wrote the castaway novel ‘Robinson Crusoe’? | Daniel Defoe |
| In the book ‘The Great Fire’, how is Aldred wounded in war? | Grenade bomb |
| In the book ‘Song of Solomon’, what does Milkman leave behind? | His suitcase |
| Amateur detective Miss Marple lives where? | St Mary Mead |
| In the book ‘The Shipping News’, what is seemingly the identity of the corpse Quoyle found? | Mr. Melville |
| Far From The Madding Crowd’ is a novel by which author? | Thomas Hardy |
| Who wrote the iconic novel ‘On The Road’? | Jack Kerouac |
| Rosencrantz and who are dead according to Tom Stoppard? | Guildenstern |
| Who writes the Max Wolfe novels, beginning with The Murder Bag? | Tony Parsons |
There are tons of other thought leaders and writers who are sure to inspire you. To learn more about them through a fun trivia challenge, check out this assembly of literature trivia.
15. “Friends” Trivia
Arguably one of the most popular television series of all time, “Friends” has become an icon for TV lovers everywhere! Follow Chandler, Monica, Ross, Rachel, Joey, Phoebe, and the rest of the cast and see how much of this show you know. Here’s a “Friends” trivia challenge for all.
| Monica had a relationship with her childhood…? | Opthamologist |
| A spin-off based on which character was cancelled during its second season? | Joey |
| How did Chandler mistype Rachel’s name on Ross’ pros and cons list? | Rachem |
| In ‘Friends’, what is Ross’ son called? | Ben |
| In the TV series ‘Friends’ what is Joey and Chandler’s favorite TV show? | Baywatch |
| In ‘Friends’, what do Monica and Chandler call their twins? | Erica & Jack |
| In ‘Friends’, which school did Monica, Ross and Rachel all attend? | Lincoln High |
| Friends was developed by which television network? | NBC |
| What character did Elle MacPherson play? | Janine |
| In ‘Friends’, Joey’s imaginary childhood friend was what? | Space Cowboy |
| In the TV Show ‘Friends’, during which holiday were the group locked out of the apartment and dinner was ruined? | Thanksgiving |
| In ‘Friends’, which supermodel played Joey’s girlfriend, Janine? | Elle MacPherson |
| Phoebe had a lifesize cardboard cut-out of who? | Evander Holyfield |
| About which skill did Joey lie on his resume and land himself in an awkward situation? | Dancing |
| What song did Rachel sing at her ex’s wedding? | Copacabana |
| From what stuffed toy did Rachel and Monica steal clothes to hide a bump on Ross’ son’s head? | Rainy Day Bear |
| In ‘Friends, what was the name of Ross’ second wife? | Emily |
| Joey said Ross was what of ‘The Zone’? | Mayor |
| Joey’s father was having an affair with a pet mortician called what? | Ronni |
| What nationality was Rachel’s boyfriend Paolo? | Italian |
| What is Chandler’s mom called? | Nora |
| In ‘Friends’, which song does Phoebe sing most often? | Smelly Cat |
| What is Phoebe’s dad called in Friends? | Frank |
| In what series do Phoebe and Monica fight over a cute guy in a coma? | One |
| In ‘Friends’, which supermodel played Joey’s girlfriend, Janine? | Elle MacPherson |
| What is Monica and Ross’ father called? | Jack |
| In ‘Friends’, how many nipples does Chandler have? | Three |
| In ‘Friends’, Joey auditions for what part in All My Children? | Nick The Boxer |
| What is Rachel’s surname in Friends? | Green |
| In ‘Friends’, Phoebe had a lifesize cardboard cut-out of who? | Evander Holyfield |
| In ‘Friends’, what was the name of Ross’ first wife? | Carol |
| For what beer does Ross’ monkey appear in an advert? | MonkeyShine |
| Joey auditions for what part in ‘All My Children’? | Nick The Boxer |
| What is Ross son called? | Ben |
| For whom was Joey a ‘butt-double’? | Al Pacino |
| How many seasons did Friends run for? | 10 |
| What is Phoebe’s surname in Friends? | Buffay |
| In which year did Friends first air? | 1994 |
| In ‘Friends’, Joey said Ross was what of ‘The Zone’? | Mayor |
| In ‘Friends’, Joey from Friends played Dr Drake Ramore in which fictional show? | Days of our Lives |
| How many Primetime Emmy awards was the TV show ‘Friends’ nominated for? | 62 |
| In ‘Friends’, Chandler dated a woman with what unusual look? | Unusually large head |
| Joey’s imaginary childhood friend was what? | Space Cowboy |
| In ‘Friends’, for whom was Joey a ‘butt-double’? | Al Pacino |
| At which studios was Friends filmed? | Warner Bros. |
| Joey was on a poster raising awareness for which disease? | V.D. |
| In ‘Friends’, how old was Phoebe when her mother committed suicide? | 13 |
| On which date in 2004 did the series finale air? | May 6 2004 |
| In ‘Friends’, which song does Phoebe sing most often? | Smelly Cat |
| Monica had a boyfriend who was addicted to what? | Alcohol |
Can’t have enough of the best television shows? Here are more televisions trivia questions to use in the next pub night, trivia game, or icebreaker at work!
16. General Knowledge Trivia
Do you need a random collection of general knowledge trivia questions and answers? Don’t worry. We’ve got you covered. Why not start off with these fifty general knowledge trivia?
| Orly airport serves which European city? | Paris |
| Which word means a list of things you wish to achieve in your lifetime? | Bucket List |
| 15th century painter Jan van Eyck was from which country? | Netherlands |
| What is the single word title of the famous novel by Alex Haley? | Roots |
| Norma Jean Mortenson was the birth name of which movie star? | Marilyn Monroe |
| The popular pet bird budgerigars originate in which country? | Australia |
| Voodoo beliefs originated in which Caribbean island nation? | Haiti |
| Flamenco is a traditional dance style associated with which country? | Spain |
| In the international radio alphabet, which word represents M? | Mike |
| Rattlesnakes are native to which continent? | North America |
| Which items would you find for sale in a draper’s shop? | Cloth |
| Earl Lloyd was the first African-American to play which sport professionally? | Basketball |
| Smores are made with cookies and which other food? | Marshmallows |
| The traditional Hindu festival of colors has which name? | Holi |
| Which word means the same as not very often? | Rarely |
| What nationality was the ‘Lietutenant’s Woman’ in the title of a John Fowles novel? | French |
| Cupid is the Roman equivalent of which Greek Dog? | Eros |
| The Strait of Gibraltar divides Morocco from which country in mainland Europe? | Spain |
| Uncle Sam is the personification of which country? | United States |
| Queen Elizabeth II is linked with which breed of dog? | Corgi |
| Galloway, Holstein, and Maine-Anjou are breeds of which farm animal? | Cow |
| A phyllophobe is afraid of what? | Leaves |
| Which medic has contractions in pregnancy named after him? | Braxton Hicks |
| The US President is always inaugurated in which month of the year? | January |
| If there’s lots of potential, you are told that the world is your what? | Oyster |
| Which word can come after baby, bridal, and meteor? | Shower |
| On which continent did modern humans first evolve? | Africa |
| Someone who is teetotal doesn’t do what? | Drink Alcohol |
| Papa John’s is a fast-food chain serving which food? | Pizza |
| Which plant does latex usually come from? | Rubber |
| In which language does ‘Konnichi Wa’ mean hello? | Japanese |
| In which building would you find clerks, ushers, and a jury? | Courthouse |
| If you follow instructions saying purl two, cast off, what are you doing? | Knitting |
| Who wrote ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’? | Harriet Beecher Stowe |
| Photophobia is extreme sensitivity to what? | Light |
| What is both the name of a Spanish dance, and a short jacket worn open at the front? | Bolero |
| Halloween was traditionally a festival to mark the end of what? | Summer |
| What was stored in Fort Knox? | Gold |
| The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural movement in which US city? | New York |
| Oxford and Cambridge are famous universities in which country? | England |
| Which animal’s name translates as ‘river horse’? | Hippopotamus |
| Who is the dictatorial father figure in Dickens’ ‘Hard Times’? | Thomas Gradgrind |
| A dummy which an artist uses to practice drawing figures has which name? | Mannequin |
| Which herb shares its name with a place where coins are made? | Mint |
| What is the name of Angela Lansbury’s detective character in ‘Murder, She Wrote’? | Jessica |
| A painted lady is a variety of which item? | Butterfly |
| The Channel Islands lie between England and which country? | France |
| Which crystal is put in watches to help them keep time? | Quartz |
| Which evil mythological creature was part woman and part bird? | Harpy |
| Which Italian city is the center of the country’s fashion industry? | Milan |
Hold up! There’s more trivia for you to throw at friends and colleagues! How about we put in some history trivia in the mix? Check out some of the most challenging history trivia questions and answers here.
17. Geography Trivia
Geography introduces us to the many wonders of the natural world. Many of the cities, landmarks, and water forms that awe us can be found in this one collection of geography trivia. How many will you get right? Let’s find out!
| What color is the cross on the flag of Switzerland? | White |
| 99 per cent of which country’s population live in a valley or delta of the River Nile? | Egypt |
| Which of the African countries is an island? | Madagascar |
| Which party won the General Election in South Africa in 2009? | ANC |
| What percentage of the African continent is covered by the Sahara Desert? | 25% |
| What is the capital of Egypt? | Cairo |
| For most of the 20th century, what was Zimbabwe called? | Rhodesia |
| What famous waterfall lies between Zambia and Zimbabwe? | Victoria Falls |
| Which of the countries of Africa is first alphabetically? | Algeria |
| The Kissi, the Meru and the Kikuyu are tribes in which African nation? | Kenya |
| Which ancient civilization was formed in Africa and known for the pyramids, mummies, and hieroglyphics? | [blur toggle=click]Egyptian |
| 1936 Olympics star Jesse Owens was from which country? | United States |
| Bamako is the capital of which African country? | Mali |
| What African country has Yaoundé as its capital? | Cameroon |
| Which is Africa’s least densely populated country? | Western Sahara |
| The ruins of ancient Carthage are found in the suburbs of which modern city? | Tunis |
| What is the largest cave system in the world? | Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park |
| Which popular holiday destination lies off the coast of Western Sahara in Africa? | Canary Islands |
| Augusta is the capital of which American state? | Maine |
| What is the more common name for the island of Unguja which lies off the east coast of Africa? | Zanzibar |
| In terms of population what is the largest city in Africa? | Cairo |
| The Live Aid concerts in 1985 took place in which London music venue? | Wembley Stadium |
| Which country’s capital city is home to the Munch Museum? | Norway |
| In 1912, which country moved their capital city? | India |
| What is the largest country in Africa? | Sudan |
| Which ‘K’ is the highest peak in Africa? | Kilimanjaro |
| What is Africa’s largest desert? | Namib |
| After which natural feature is the African country of Niger named? | River |
| Which European capital city is the name of two towns merged together? | Budapest |
| Which other African country does Mauritius lie closest to? | Madagascar |
| What is the capital of the Republic of Ireland? | Dublin |
| How many of the world’s population live in Africa? | 1 in 8 |
| In which country did Robert Mugabe come to power in 1980? | Zimbabwe |
| Which mountain range is the traditional border between Asia and Europe? | Caucasus |
| Off which coast of Africa does the island of Zanzibar lie? | East |
| The Krka and Brijuni National Parks are situated in which country? | Croatia |
| Australia’s national swan is what color? | Black |
| How many deserts are there in Brazil? | 1 |
| Which North African city has a name which means ‘white house’ in Spanish? | Casablanca |
| From which country did Algeria gain independence in 1962? | France |
| Who was the first to call America a ‘New World’? | Amerigo Vespucci |
| The lowest point in Africa is Asal Lake – in which country can it be found? | Tunisia |
| Nigeria has Africa’s biggest population, which is second? | Ethiopia |
| Lake Volta lies in which African country? | Ghana |
| Which African city is overlooked by Table Mountain? | Cape Town |
| Which country was known as Nyasaland? | Malawi |
| Which religion regards Africa as a spiritual state rather than a geographical place? | Rastafarianism |
| In which year did Nelson Mandela become President of South Africa? | 1994 |
| Freetown is the capital of which African country? | Sierra Leone |
| Which African country is not a monarchy? | Tunisia |
We’ve got more geography trivia questions for you. You can check them out in this selection of geogprahy trivia questions and answers.
18. Asia Trivia
Asia is the biggest continent on Earth and has a rich collection of some of the most colorful cultures and people groups. So travel with us across Asian countries and discover more about them in this Asia trivia questions and answers collection!
| In Japan, what is the Shinkansen? | Bullet Train |
| Which is the predominant color on the national flag of Saudi Arabia? | Green |
| Vientiane is the capital of which country? | Laos |
| Name the country located in the Himalayas? | Nepal |
| Benjamin Netanyahu is the PM of which country? | Israel |
| The Deccan Plateau is in which country? | India |
| Burma is now known by what name? | Myanmar |
| Siam was the former name of which country? | Thailand |
| What sea is Bear Island found in? | Barents Sea |
| Which nation is known as the ‘Abode of Peace’? | Brunei |
| Which fruit, popular in parts of Asia, is notoriously malodorous? | Durian |
| Which Japanese city hosted the 1972 Winter Olympics? | Sapporo |
| A famous breed of hound comes from which country? | Afghanistan |
| Beirut is which country’s capital? | Lebanon |
| Which is the predominant color on the national flag of Pakistan? | Green |
| What is the city state in Southeast Asia with the biggest economy? | Singapore |
| What country is Kota Kinabalu in? | Malaysia |
| Since 1981, mombai is the official name for which Indian city? | Bombay |
| Which is the predominant color on the national flag of Kyrgyzstan? | Red |
| In which country is there a town named Kandy? | Sri Lanka |
| Taipei is the capital city of which country? | Taiwan |
| Air Asia is an airline owned by who? | Tony Fernandez |
| When was Burma’s name changed to Myanmar? | 1989 |
| Which country has Russia to the north and China to the south and is known for its nomadic people? | Mongolia |
| Which country shares the longest continuous border with China? | Mongolia |
| Bishkek is the capital of what country? | Kyrgyzstan |
| Which country on the Mediterranean is to the north of Turkey? | Syria |
| Bharat is an alternative name for which Asian country? | India |
| Orchard Road, that had a $40 million revamp in 2009, is the retail and entertainment center of which city? | Singapore |
| Vientiane is capital of which Asian country? | Laos |
| What is the Asia’s 6th largest country? | Mongolia |
| Which is the capital of Azerbaijan? | Baku |
| Sentosa is an island resort in which country? | Singapore |
| What is the name given to the stretch of water between China and Korea? | Yellow Sea |
| Colombo City is found in which country? | Sri Lanka |
| The motto of which country is ‘Truth Alone Triumphs’? | India |
| The Mekong Delta is in which Asian country? | Vietnam |
| Seoul is which country’s capital? | South Korea |
| Dushanbe is the capital of which country? | Tajikistan |
| You will find Kuala Lumpur in which country? | Malaysia |
| In 1946 Vietnam fought a war for independence against which country? | France |
| Which country consists of over 7000 islands? | The Philippines |
| What is the unlucky number in China? | 4 |
| Which country was previously called Siam? | Thailand |
| Tashkent is the capital of what country? | Uzbekistan |
| Name the eastern most country on the Indochina peninsula? | Vietnam |
| Which country used to be called the Khmer Empire? | Cambodia |
| Damascus is the capital of what country? | Syria |
| Which country was previously called Persia? | Iran |
| In which country is the port of Latakia? | Syria |
From the whole of Asia, let’s head over to the land of the rising sun, Japan, and see what trivia awaits us there. Click here to get a list of the top Japan trivia questions and their answers.
19. Australia Trivia
Let’s take a trip to the Land Down Under and see what this country has to offer to trivia fanatics worldwide. Take this ultimate Australia trivia challenge and share with your family and friends while you’re at it.
| Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun? | Japan |
| What company currently produces Vegemite, the Australian spread? | Kraft Foods |
| What proportion of Australia is desert? | One Third |
| What did Australia abolish in 1985? | Death Penalty |
| What is the state capital of South Australia? | Adelaide |
| What is the predominant color on the flag of Australia? | Blue |
| What is the name of the largest desert in Australia? | Great Victoria Desert |
| In which region of Australia is Uluru, Ayers Rock? | Northern Territory |
| What is the highest mountain in Tasmania? | Mt Ossa |
| What is the largest city in Australia? | Sydney |
| What is the name of the currency used in Australia? | Dollars |
| In what year was the Sydney Opera House opened? | 1973 |
| What comprises approximately two-thirds of the land mass of Christmas Island? | National Park |
| What is Australia’s national floral emblem? | The Golden Wattle |
| Complete the name of the natural feature that lies off Australia: Great Barrier … | Reef |
| What is the capital city of Tasmania? | Hobart |
| What is the name of the river that Hobart lies along? | Derwent River |
| What marsupial features on the Coat of Arms of Australia? | Kangaroo |
| What is the ‘nickname’ for Tasmania? | Apple Isle |
| In which continent is the country Australia in? | Oceania |
| What is the official language of Australia? | English |
| What is the name given to the desert that covers a lot of Australia? | Outback |
| What is the capital of Australia? | Canberra |
| In 1999, who did Australia vote to keep as their head of state? | The Queen |
| Big Ben is the name of a volcano on which Australian island? | Heard Island |
| When is Australia Day? | Jan-26 |
| Australia is separated from which country by the Tasman Sea? | New Zealand |
| What is the capital city of Northern Territory in Australia? | [blur toggle=click]Darwin |
| How do Australians refer to English people? | [blur toggle=click]Pomes |
| Darwin is the capital city of which Australian state? | [blur toggle=click]Northern Territory |
| Near which sea is the capital city of Darwin located? | [blur toggle=click]The Timor Sea |
| What is the name of the famous reef of the north coast of Australia? | Great Barrier Reef |
| What is Australia’s Great Artesian Basin? | Water source |
| What is Australia’s largest terrestrial predator? | Dingo |
| Australia’s National Portrait Gallery is located where? | Canberra |
| How many states are there in Australia? | 7 |
| Melbourne in Australia has the largest population of which nationality outside of Europe? | Greek |
| Australia’s land mass is part of which major tectonic plate? | Indo-Australian Plate |
| What is the surname of former Australian PM Bob? | Hawke |
| On which coast of Australia does Melbourne lie? | South |
| Which explorer arrived at Botany Bay in Australia in 1770? | James Cook |
| In which state of Australia would you find the area known as the Wheatbelt? | Western Australia |
| Which Australian animal doesn’t need to drink? | Koala |
| Which city was Australia’s capital from 1901 to 1927? | Melbourne |
| Where is Hobart found? | Tasmania |
| Which ocean is Australia bordered by? | Pacific |
| What was believed to exist in the center of Australia which sent many European explorers scuttling there in the 1820s and 1830s? | A large inland sea |
| What’s the capital of Australia? | Canberra |
| Which Australian cricketer has the nickname ‘The Don’? | Donald Bradman |
| What is the coldest month on average in New Zealand? | July |
Do you want more trivia and facts from the Land Down Under? Here’s a whole set of Australia trivia questions and answers.
20. Music Trivia
Music lovers unite. This is the time to see how much you know about various genres of music, artists, songs, hits and more. Take this music trivia challenge and bring some of your music-loving friends along for the ride!
| American Idol runner-up Bo Bice released what song in 2005? | Insider Your Heaven |
| What singer earned praise from critics in 2008 with ‘A Few Words In Defense Of Our Country’? | Randy Newman |
| Which female singer recorded ‘There You’ll Be’ featured in the movie Pearl Harbour? | Faith Hill |
| What reality TV star released a single called ‘About Us’ in 2006? | Brooke Hogan |
| Nelly, P Diddy and Murphy Lee had a No.1 in 2003 with the song ‘Shake Ya….’? | Tailfeather |
| In 2003 Justin Timberlake had a hit with the song ‘Cry me a….’? | River |
| Complete the title of the 2004 hit by Ashlee Simpson ‘Pieces of….’? | Me |
| Complete the title of the 2008 Leona Lewis hit ‘Bleeding…’? | Love |
| Which is the correct name of the band who had a hit with ‘Bless Be The Name’? | Tree 63 |
| What group’s biggest hit in the 2000s was a cover of Michael Jackson’s ‘Smooth Criminal’? | Alien Ant Farm |
| In what year did Black Eyed Peas released ‘Where is the Love?’? | 2003 |
| Which rock band had the hit, ‘No One Knows’? | Queens Of The Stone Age |
| Who performed the rock anthem ‘Party Hard’? | Andrew W.K. |
| Which rap star had a hit with ‘Izzo’ in 2001? | Jay Z |
| Which female popstar featured with Eve on the 2001 hit, ‘Let Me Blow Your Mind’? | Gwen Stefani |
| Who performed with Gwen Stefani on the song ‘South Side’? | Moby |
| Complete the name of the 2000s band who had a hit with ‘Get Over Yourself’ – Eden…? | Crush |
| What group released the song ‘1985’ in 2004? | Bowling For Soup |
| Who sang ‘Single Ladies’ and ‘Irreplaceable’ in the 2000s? | BeyoncĂ© |
| What boy band sang on the song ‘Thank God I Found You’ with Mariah Carey? | 98 Degrees |
| Who sang the song ‘London Bridge’? | Fergie |
| Who sang the song ‘Disturbia’? | Rihanna |
| What is the first name of Miss Bedingfield who had a 2006 hit with ‘Unwritten’? | Natasha |
| Which female popstar featured on the 2006 hit ‘Hips Don’t Lie’? | Shakira[/blur] |
| Who teamed up with Kid Rock on the song ‘Picture’? | Sheryl Crow[/blur] |
| What reality TV star released the single ‘Stars Are Blind’ in 2006? | Paris Hilton[/blur] |
| Which male popstar featured in the 2006 hit ‘Hips Don’t Lie’? | Wyclef Jean[/blur] |
| Who featured on the 2009 David Guetta hit ‘When Love Takes Over’? | Kelly Rowland |
| Complete the title of the 2009 Black Eyed Peas track ‘Boom Boom…’? | Pow |
| American Idol’ runner up Bo Bice released what song in 2005? | Insider Your Heaven |
| Complete the title of the 2006 Ludacris and Pharrell hit ‘Money….’? | Maker |
| Complete the title of the 2005 Black Eyed Peas hit ‘Don’t…..’? | Lie |
| What Savage Garden spent four weeks on the charts in 2000? | I Knew I Loved You |
| What group sang the song ‘It’s Gonna Be Me’? | N Sync |
| Complete the title of the 2003 50 Cent No.1 hit ‘In Da….’? | Club |
| What group released the song ‘Clint Eastwood’? | Gorillaz |
| What band released singles such as ‘Wake Up’ and ‘Rebellion (Lies)’? | Arcade Fire |
| What was the only number one hit in the 2000s for Terror Squad? | Lean Back |
| What song was the only hit in the 2000s for the band Jet? | Are You Gonna Be My Girl |
| What band had a song that spent the most number of weeks at number one on the Billboard charts in the 2000s? | The Black Eyed Peas |
| Who featured with Ja Rule on the 2002 hit ‘Always on Time’? | Ashanti |
| In what year did Fergie reach No.1 with ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’? | 2007 |
| Which band had a No.1 hit with ‘The Hand That Feeds was a No.1 hit for which band in 2006? | Nine Inch Nails |
| What rapper released ‘Get Ur Freak On’ in 2001? | Missy Elliott |
| Complete the title of the 2007 Carrie Underwood hit ‘Before he….’? | Cheats |
| Complete the title of the 2005 Kelly Clarkson hit ‘Behind These….’? | Hazel Eyes |
| In the name of the Black Eyed Peas Album ‘The E.N.D’ what does the E stand for? | Energy |
| The huge hit single ‘Evergreen’ was released by which artist? | Will Young |
| What song released the song ‘Bent’ in 2000? | Matchbox Twenty |
| Who sang the song ‘Back to Black’? | Amy Winehouse |
There are so many more music trivia for song lovers everywhere. We have more for you in this post on music trivia questions and answers.
Final Words
So there you have it— 1,000 trivia questions and answers for your next trivia night, pub quiz, family get together, or team building activity. Let us know if you have any other categories to suggest. Maybe we could even go up to 2,000 trivia? You’ll never know!
About the Author
Tim majored in Humanities with a bachelor in English and Theatre at New York State University. He lectured on entertainment business studies for three years at Plymouth College.
Tim has been a trivia host in his current hometown of Pittsburgh for the past two years. He enjoys hanging out with people who love trivia just as much as he does.
His friends call him the Question Master.
