General Knowledge Questions
Below is a collection of diverse general knowledge questions along with their answers:
- What is the origin of Brie cheese?
France.
- What is the capital city of Iceland?
Reykjavik.
- Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci.
- Which planet is closest to the Sun in our solar system?
Mercury.
- What is the largest country in the world?
Russia.
- What is the smallest country in the world?
The Vatican.
- How many kilometers are there in a mile?
1.6 kilometers.
- How many time zones does Russia have?
11 time zones.
- Who invented the World Wide Web?
Tim Berners-Lee.
General Science Questions
Here is a selection of general science questions:
- How many valves are found in the human heart?
There are four valves: the mitral valve, the aortic valve, the pulmonary valve, and the tricuspid valve.
- What is the strongest muscle in the human body?
The jaw muscle.
- How many elements are in the periodic table?
118 elements.
- What color results from mixing green and yellow?
Lime color.
- Why does the sky appear blue on a clear day?
This is due to the scattering of light.
- What type of waves are used in night vision devices?
Infrared waves.
- Which element causes green flames in fireworks?
Barium.
- What gas is found in the airbags of vehicles?
Sodium azide.
- What is the purpose of the iodine test?
To detect carbohydrates.
Sports General Knowledge Questions
Here is a set of general questions related to sports:
- What is the time interval between Olympic Games?
Four years.
- Who was the boxer that defeated Muhammad Ali?
Joe Frazier.
- What sport is known as the “king of sports”?
Football (soccer).
- What is the national sport of Canada?
Lacrosse.
- Which country did gymnast Nadia Comăneci represent?
Romania.
- How many medals did China win at the Beijing Olympics?
100 medals.
- What does the acronym NBA stand for?
National Basketball Association.
- How long is a marathon?
42.16 kilometers.
- How many players are there on a baseball team?
Nine players.
- What sport can be played on the Moon?
Golf.
General Animal Questions
Here is a collection of questions related to animals:
- Can a donkey see all four of its feet?
Yes, it can.
- What is a group of crows called?
A murder of crows.
- What is the fastest animal in the world?
The peregrine falcon.
- Which mammal has the longest lifespan?
The bowhead whale, with an average lifespan of up to 200 years.
- Which mammal has the strongest bite?
The hippopotamus.
- What is the native habitat of the lemur?
Madagascar.
- Which breed of dog has the best sense of smell?
The Bloodhound.
- What is a mature male gorilla called?
Silverback.
- Which animal is recognized as the most fearless according to the Guinness World Records?
The honey badger.
General Historical Questions
Here is a range of historical questions:
- Who discovered America?
The Viking Leif Erikson, followed by Christopher Columbus.
- What was the largest empire in history?
The Mongol Empire.
- When did the October Revolution occur in Russia?
November 7, 1917.
- Who is credited with inventing the automobile?
Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot in 1769.
- When did the United States declare independence?
July 2, 1776.
- What was the deadliest battle in American Civil War history occurring in one day?
The Battle of Antietam.
- Which pharaoh commissioned the construction of the Pyramids of Giza?
Pharaoh Khufu, followed by Pharaoh Khafre and Pharaoh Menkaure.
- What is recognized as the shortest war in history?
The war between the British Empire and the Sultanate of Zanzibar, which lasted only 38 minutes.
- Where was dictator Adolf Hitler born?
He was born in Braunau am Inn, Austria.
- Who participated in the Anglo-American War?
The British and the French fought for territory in North America, with the British emerging victorious and gaining significant regional achievements.