TRIVIA QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
General knowledge trivia questions
General knowledge trivia rewards the everyday facts most of us have picked up over years of reading and living. This page lists 30 of the best from the Classic Mixed pool and points you to the full 525-question deck to play online.
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What counts as general knowledge
General knowledge usually means facts that are well documented and broadly useful rather than specialized to one field. The category here sits alongside science, history, and the other topics in the pool, so the questions tend to be approachable and widely shared across generations.
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The Classic Mixed deck holds 525 verified questions across ten categories. Each round deals ten timed questions with 15 seconds apiece and awards 10 points for a correct answer, drawing a fresh seeded set on every replay.
Questions and answers
What color is a school bus in most of the United States?
Yellow
How many legs does a spider have?
Eight
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
Pacific
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
What do bees produce?
Honey
How many continents are there on Earth?
Seven
What is the capital of France?
Paris
Which instrument has 88 keys?
Piano
What is the freezing point of water in Celsius?
0
Which animal is known as the king of the jungle?
Lion
How many colors are in a rainbow?
Seven
What is the smallest prime number?
2
Which country is home to the kangaroo?
Australia
What do you call a baby dog?
Puppy
How many sides does a hexagon have?
Six
Which gas do plants absorb from the air?
Carbon dioxide
What is the tallest mammal?
Giraffe
How many minutes are in an hour?
60
Which of these is a type of pasta?
Spaghetti
What is the name of the fairy in Peter Pan?
Tinker Bell
Which country is famous for the ancient city of Machu Picchu?
Peru
What is the largest country by land area?
Russia
Which currency is used in Japan?
Yen
How many time zones does mainland USA span?
Four
What is the name of the Greek god of the sea?
Poseidon
Which continent is the Sahara Desert located on?
Africa
What language is spoken in Brazil?
Portuguese
Which of these is a breakfast food made from oats?
Porridge
What is the world's most spoken first language?
Mandarin
Which animal is the largest on Earth?
Blue whale
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference from a topic quiz?
A topic quiz focuses on one subject such as movies or space. General knowledge mixes questions across all ten categories, so a single round can touch science and music and history in equal measure.
How many questions are in the pool?
The Classic Mixed pool contains 525 verified questions across ten categories, and every round deals a fresh timed set of ten from that pool.