Are you a globe-trotting genius or just starting to explore the world? 🌎 From geography and history to culture, landmarks, and famous personalities, this quiz is designed to test your global knowledge!
Think you can answer them all? Let’s find out! 🤔💡
🌍 50+ General Knowledge Questions About the World
🔹 Geography Trivia
- What is the largest continent by land area?
- Answer: Asia
- Which river is the longest in the world?
- Answer: The Nile
- Mount Everest is located on the border of which two countries?
- Answer: Nepal and China
- What is the capital of Canada?
- Answer: Ottawa
- Which is the smallest country in the world by land area?
- Answer: Vatican City
🏛️ History & World Events
- Who was the first person to travel into space?
- Answer: Yuri Gagarin
- In which year did World War II end?
- Answer: 1945
- What ancient wonder was located in Babylon?
- Answer: The Hanging Gardens
- Which U.S. president was assassinated in 1963?
- Answer: John F. Kennedy
- The Great Fire of London occurred in which year?
- Answer: 1666
🌆 Capitals & Landmarks
- What is the capital of Brazil?
- Answer: Brasília
- Which European city is famous for its canals and gondolas?
- Answer: Venice
- The Taj Mahal is located in which Indian city?
- Answer: Agra
- What is the tallest building in the world as of 2024?
- Answer: Burj Khalifa
- The Colosseum is a famous landmark in which city?
- Answer: Rome
🌏 Countries & Borders
- Which country has the most islands?
- Answer: Sweden
- What is the only country that covers an entire continent?
- Answer: Australia
- The Amazon Rainforest is primarily located in which country?
- Answer: Brazil
- Which African country was formerly known as Abyssinia?
- Answer: Ethiopia
- Which country has the longest coastline in the world?
- Answer: Canada
🎭 Culture & Traditions
- What is the national dish of Japan?
- Answer: Sushi
- The Day of the Dead is a holiday from which country?
- Answer: Mexico
- Oktoberfest is a festival celebrated in which country?
- Answer: Germany
- The Samba dance originated from which country?
- Answer: Brazil
- Which country is known as the “Land of the Rising Sun”?
- Answer: Japan
🔬 Science & Nature
- What is the largest ocean on Earth?
- Answer: Pacific Ocean
- What is the national animal of China?
- Answer: Giant Panda
- Which continent is home to the driest place on Earth?
- Answer: Antarctica
- What is the name of the largest volcano on Earth?
- Answer: Mauna Loa
- Which planet is known as the “Blue Planet”?
- Answer: Earth
🎬 Entertainment & Sports
- Which country hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
- Answer: Qatar
- What is the national sport of Canada?
- Answer: Ice Hockey & Lacrosse
- Who was the first artist to reach one billion views on YouTube?
- Answer: Psy (Gangnam Style)
- The Olympic Games originated in which country?
- Answer: Greece
- Bollywood is the film industry of which country?
- Answer: India
💰 Economy & Business
- What currency is used in the United Kingdom?
- Answer: British Pound (£)
- Which car company produces the Model S, Model 3, and Model X?
- Answer: Tesla
- What is the stock exchange in New York called?
- Answer: New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
- Which country is the world’s largest producer of coffee?
- Answer: Brazil
- The technology company Samsung is based in which country?
- Answer: South Korea
🧠 Bonus Brain-Teasers
- Which desert is the hottest in the world?
- Answer: Lut Desert, Iran (measured by temperature)
- What is the currency of South Korea?
- Answer: South Korean Won
- What is the only flag that is not rectangular or square?
- Answer: Nepal
- The Leaning Tower of Pisa is in which country?
- Answer: Italy
- How many countries are there in the world as of 2024?
- Answer: 195
🚀 Extra Questions for Trivia Lovers!
- What is the deepest ocean trench?
- Answer: Mariana Trench
- Who painted the Mona Lisa?
- Answer: Leonardo da Vinci
- In which country can you find the ancient city of Petra?
- Answer: Jordan
- What is the capital of South Africa?
- Answer: Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein
- What is the national language of Brazil?
- Answer: Portuguese
🏆 How Did You Score?
💯 45-50+ Correct – World Genius! 🌍🏅
🌟 35-44 Correct – Impressive! Almost an expert!
📚 25-34 Correct – Great job! Keep learning!
🤔 15-24 Correct – Not bad! Try again to improve.
🚀 Below 15 Correct – No worries! This was tough, but trivia is all about fun and learning.
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