Multiple Choice 25+ General Knowledge
1) Who sang the title song for the latest Bond film, No Time to Die?
- Adele
- Sam Smith
- Billie Eilish
ANS. :Billie Eilish
2) Which flies a green, white, and orange (in that order) tricolor flag?
- Ireland
- Ivory Coast
- Italy
ANS. :Ireland
3) What company makes the Xperia model of smartphone?
- Samsung
- Sony
- Nokia
ANS. :Sony
4) Which city is home to the Brandenburg Gate?
- Vienna
- Zurich
- Berlin
ANS. :Berlin
5) Which of the following is NOT a fruit?
- Rhubarb
- Tomatoes
- Avocados
ANS. :Rhubarb
6) Where was the first example of paper money used?
- China
- Turkey
- Greece
ANS. :China
7) Who is generally considered the inventor of the motor car?
- Henry Ford
- Karl Benz
- Henry M. Leland
ANS. :Karl Benz
8) If you were looking at Iguazu Falls, on what continent would you be?
- Asia
- Africa
- South America
ANS. :South America
9) What number was the Apollo mission that successfully put a man on the moon for the first time in human history?
- Apollo 11
- Apollo 12
- Apollo 13
ANS. :Apollo 11
10) Which of the following languages has the longest alphabet?
- Greek
- Russian
- Arabic
ANS. :Russian
11) Who was the lead singer of the band The Who?
- Roger Daltrey
- Don Henley
- Robert Plant
ANS. :Roger Daltrey
12) What spirit is used in making a Tom Collins?
- Vodka
- Rum
- Gin
ANS. :Gin
13) The fear of insects is known as what?
- Entomophobia
- Arachnophobia
- Ailurophobia
ANS. :Entomophobia
14) What was the name of the Franco-British supersonic commercial plane that operated from 1976-2003?
- Accord
- Concorde
- Mirage
ANS. :Concorde
15) Which horoscope sign is a fish?
- Aquarius
- Cancer
- Pisces
ANS. :Pisces
16) What is the largest US state (by landmass)?
- Texas
- Alaska
- California
ANS. :Alaska
17) Which app has the most total users?
- TikTok
- Snapchat
ANS. :Instagram
18) Which Game of Thrones character is known as the Young Wolf?
- Robb Stark
- Arya Stark
- Sansa Stark
ANS. :Robb Stark
19) What city hosted the 2002 Olympic Games?
- Tokyo
- Beijing
- Sydney
ANS. :Sydney
20) How many plays do people (generally) believe that Shakespeare wrote?
- 27
- 37
- 47
ANS. :37
21) Which of the following was considered one of the Seven Ancient Wonders?
- Colosseum
- Great Wall of China
- Colossus of Rhodes
ANS. :Colossus of Rhodes
22) Who directed the Academy Award-winning movie, Gladiator?
- Ridley Scott
- James Cameron
- Steven Soderbergh
ANS. :Ridley Scott
23) How long did dinosaurs live on the earth?
- 100-150 million years
- 150-200 million years
- 200+ million years
ANS. :150-200 million years
24) What Italian city is famous for its system of canals?
- Rome
- Naples
- Venice
ANS. :Venice
25) What is the strongest muscle in the human body?
- Jaw
- Heart
- Glutes
ANS. :Jaw
26) What is the longest-running Broadway show ever?
- Les Miserable
- The Lion King
- The Phantom of the Opera
ANS. :The Phantom of the Opera
27) Where was tea invented?
- England
- USA
- China
ANS. :China
28) Where was the earliest documented case of the Spanish flu?
- USA
- Spain
- Mexico
ANS. :USA
29) Which of the following languages is NOT driven from Latin?
- French
- Portuguese
- English
ANS. :English
30) Arnold Schwarzenegger was married to a member of what famous US political family?
- The Kennedys
- The Bushes
- The Rockefellers
ANS. :The Kennedys
1) What is the capital of Australia? Canberra
2)Our solar system is located in what galaxy? The Milky Way
3) On what continent would you find the city of Dar es Salaam? Africa
4) What song has the most streams on Spotify? Blinding Lights by the Weeknd
5) Donauinselfest, the world’s largest music festival, is held in what city? Vienna
6) Who wrote I Am The Walrus? John Lennon
7) Who is the world’s biggest producer of oil? United States
8) Bing Crosby debuted what song in the movie Holiday Inn? White Christmas
9) Which Disney princess was inspired by a nordic fairy tale? The Little Mermaid
10) How many total blue and white stripes are there on the Greek flag? 9 (4 white and 5 blue)
1) What Swedish band is famous for winning the 1974 Eurovision with Waterloo? Abba
2) Who was known as ‘The King of Pop’? Michael Jackson
3) What band released the 1969 album Abbey Road? The Beetles
4) What is Eminem’s real name? Marshall Mathers
5) What English rock band was infamous for smashing up hotel rooms and musical equipment? The Who
6) What is the name of the festival held yearly in Chicago’s Grant Park? Lollapalooza
7) What type of guitar was used by Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendricks, Nile Rodgers, and Jeff Beck? Fender Stratocaster
8) Where is the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame located? Cleveland, Ohio
9) Identify the band from its members - Starchild, Demon, Spaceman & Catman? KISS
10) What is the title of Rupert Holmes’ hit about liking Piña Coladas and getting caught in the rain? Escape
1) What type of fish is Nemo? A clownfish
2) What is the world’s fastest bird? The peregrine falcon
3) Name all of the colors in the rainbow. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet
4) Ailuropoda melanoleuca is the Latin name for what animal? Panda
5) Which oath of ethics taken by doctors is named after an Ancient Greek physician? Hippocratic Oath
6) In atoms, what carries a positive charge? Protons
7) Where would you find the world’s largest desert? Antarctica
8) Where is Keck Observatory located? Hawaii
9) What element is the periodic number 19, highlighted by the letter K? Potassium
10) Who discovered electricity? Benjamin Franklin
1) What do the letters NBA stand for? National Basketball Association
2) Who has scored the most points in NBA history? Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3) What are the full names of the two teams in New York City? New York Knickerbockers & Brooklyn Nets
4) Who is the current Commissioner of the NBA? Adam Silver
5) What two teams have won the most NBA titles? LA Lakers and Boston Celtics
6) What league did the NBA merge with in 1976? The ABA
7) What player had the following stat line: 0 points, 28 total rebounds, 10 offensive boards, and 3 assists? Dennis Rodman
8) Who is the only person to win the MVP, Coach of the Year & Executive of the Year? Larry Bird
9) Who drafted Kobe Bryant straight out of High School in 1996? Charlotte Hornets
10) How many NBA teams are there today? 30
1) What is the sigil of House Stark? A (grey) direwolf
2) What is the name of Jon Snow’s sword? Longclaw
3) Who pushed Bran out of the window? Jamie Lannister
4) Who is Aria’s ‘dance’ instructor? Syrio Forel
5) Where was Jon born? The Tower of Joy
6) What do we say to the Lord of Death? Not today!
7) What European city was used for filming King’s Landing? Dubrovnik, Croatia
8) What is the motto of House Tully? Family, Duty, Honor
9) What is Hodor’s real name? Wylis
10) Who is the Giant who dies fighting for Castle Black? Wun Wun
1) What country is known as ‘The Emerald Isle’? Ireland
2) What country has the longest coastline? Canada
3) Patagonia is part of what two countries? Chile and Argentina
4) Which country is known as the Hexagon? France
5) Sofia is the capital of what country? Bulgaria
6) What country refers to themselves as ‘Kiwis’? New Zealand
7) What river runs through Paris? The Seine
8) What country’s national anthem has no official lyrics and is known in English as ‘The Royal March’? Spain
9) From what country did the US purchase Alaska in the early 18th century? Russia
10) What EU country has the largest population? Germany
1) What woman discovered radium and polonium? Marie Curie
2) What was the name of Blackbeard / Edward Teach’s ship? Queen Anne's Revenge
3) In what year did the Battle of Hastings take place? 1066
4) Who was President during the Bay of Pigs Invasion? John F. Kennedy
5) On what date was the Declaration of Independence signed? August 2nd, 1776
6) What was the last currency to be used in the US before the Dollar? Continental currency
7) What Roman General married Cleopatra? Julius Caesar
8) How many of the 7 Ancient Wonders were located in modern-day Egypt? 2
9) The Statue of Liberty was a gift from what European country? France
10) In Japanese history, what was a Rōnin? A samurai with no master
