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!

116.

Who wrote the novel "War and Peace"?

A.

Fyodor Dostoevsky

B.

Leo Tolstoy

C.

Anton Chekhov

D.

Ivan Turgenev

E.

Maxim Gorky

Correct answer is B

Leo Tolstoy wrote "War and Peace," a monumental work in Russian literature.

117.

What is the smallest bird in the world?

A.

Sparrow

B.

Robin

C.

Hummingbird

D.

Finch

E.

Canary

Correct answer is C

The bee hummingbird is the smallest bird in the world, measuring about 2 inches in length.

118.

Which planet is farthest from the Sun?

A.

Uranus

B.

Saturn

C.

Neptune

D.

Jupiter

E.

Pluto

Correct answer is C

Neptune is the farthest planet from the Sun in the solar system.

119.

Who is known as the "Father of Electricity"?

A.

Michael Faraday

B.

Nikola Tesla

C.

Thomas Edison

D.

James Clerk Maxwell

E.

Benjamin Franklin

Correct answer is A

Michael Faraday is often called the "Father of Electricity" for his work in electromagnetism and electrochemistry.

120.

Which river is the longest in South America?

A.

Amazon River

B.

Paraná River

C.

Orinoco River

D.

Rio Negro

E.

Madeira River

Correct answer is A

The Amazon River is the longest in South America and the second-longest river in the world.