General Knowledge Trivia questions and answers

General Knowledge Trivia Questions and Answers

Our general knowledge trivia questions and answers are a fun way to learn some random facts about geography, history, politics, sports, science, technology, music, food, wild life, entertainment, cultures or just about anything.

Put on your thinking cap and test how much you really know about the world around you. Have fun!

101.

What is the name of the deepest ocean trench?

A.

Mariana Trench

B.

Tonga Trench

C.

Puerto Rico Trench

D.

Java Trench

E.

Kermadec Trench

Correct answer is A

The Mariana Trench, located in the Pacific Ocean, is the deepest oceanic trench in the world.

102.

Who developed the first vaccine?

A.

Louis Pasteur

B.

Edward Jenner

C.

Alexander Fleming

D.

Robert Koch

E.

Jonas Salk

Correct answer is B

Edward Jenner developed the first vaccine in 1796 to prevent smallpox.

103.

Who painted "The School of Athens"?

A.

Raphael

B.

Leonardo da Vinci

C.

Michelangelo

D.

Donatello

E.

Titian

Correct answer is A

Raphael painted "The School of Athens," a masterpiece of the High Renaissance.

104.

What is the study of fungi called?

A.

Mycology

B.

Botany

C.

Zoology

D.

Ecology

E.

Geology

Correct answer is A

Mycology is the scientific study of fungi, including their genetics, biology, and applications.

105.

Which country is known as the Land of Maple Syrup?

A.

United States

B.

Canada

C.

Sweden

D.

Norway

E.

Finland

Correct answer is B

Canada is famous for its production of maple syrup, particularly in Quebec.