Are you ready to challenge your brain and expand your knowledge? This 100+ General Knowledge Quiz is packed with exciting questions from a variety of topics, including history, science, geography, sports, entertainment, and more! Whether you’re preparing for a competitive exam, love trivia, or just want to test your IQ, this quiz is perfect for you.
So, grab a pen and paper (or keep track mentally) and see how many you can answer correctly!
📚 General Knowledge Quiz Categories
1. History & Politics
- Who was the first President of the United States?
- Answer: George Washington
- Which year did World War II end?
- Answer: 1945
- Who was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
- Answer: Margaret Thatcher
- What was the ancient name of Istanbul?
- Answer: Constantinople
- Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War II?
- Answer: Joseph Stalin
2. Geography
- What is the capital of Canada?
- Answer: Ottawa
- Which is the longest river in the world?
- Answer: The Nile
- How many continents are there on Earth?
- Answer: Seven
- Which country has the most natural lakes?
- Answer: Canada
- What is the smallest country in the world?
- Answer: Vatican City
3. Science & Technology
- What is the chemical symbol for gold?
- Answer: Au
- What is the powerhouse of the cell?
- Answer: Mitochondria
- Who developed the theory of relativity?
- Answer: Albert Einstein
- How many bones are in the adult human body?
- Answer: 206
- What gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere?
- Answer: Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
4. Sports & Games
- How many players are on a standard soccer team?
- Answer: 11
- Which country has won the most FIFA World Cups?
- Answer: Brazil
- Who has won the most Olympic gold medals?
- Answer: Michael Phelps
- In which year were the first modern Olympic Games held?
- Answer: 1896
- What is the national sport of Japan?
- Answer: Sumo wrestling
5. Entertainment & Pop Culture
- Who played Jack in Titanic?
- Answer: Leonardo DiCaprio
- What is the highest-grossing movie of all time?
- Answer: Avatar (as of 2024)
- Who created the Harry Potter book series?
- Answer: J.K. Rowling
- What year was the first episode of Friends aired?
- Answer: 1994
- Who was the lead singer of the band Queen?
- Answer: Freddie Mercury
6. Literature & Language
- Who wrote Pride and Prejudice?
- Answer: Jane Austen
- What is the longest word in the English dictionary?
- Answer: Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis
- What is the term for a word that is spelled the same forward and backward?
- Answer: Palindrome
- Who wrote The Lord of the Rings?
- Answer: J.R.R. Tolkien
- What is the first book of The Chronicles of Narnia series?
- Answer: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
7. Technology & Inventions
- Who is known as the father of the computer?
- Answer: Charles Babbage
- What does “HTTP” stand for?
- Answer: HyperText Transfer Protocol
- What year was the first iPhone released?
- Answer: 2007
- Who founded Microsoft?
- Answer: Bill Gates & Paul Allen
- What does GPS stand for?
- Answer: Global Positioning System
8. Current Affairs & World Events
- Who is the current President of the United States?
- Answer: [Check latest updates]
- Which country will host the next FIFA World Cup?
- Answer: [Check latest updates]
- What is the name of the currency used in Japan?
- Answer: Japanese Yen
- Which country has the highest population?
- Answer: India (as of 2024)
- What is the name of the international organization responsible for global health issues?
- Answer: World Health Organization (WHO)
9. Fun & Random Trivia
- What is the most spoken language in the world?
- Answer: English
- What is the fastest land animal?
- Answer: Cheetah
- What is the only mammal capable of true flight?
- Answer: Bat
- What is the tallest building in the world?
- Answer: Burj Khalifa
- What is the largest animal on Earth?
- Answer: Blue Whale
🎯 Bonus Round – The Ultimate Challenge (51-100+ Questions!)
Want to keep going? Here are more topics to test your knowledge:
- Famous Inventions & Discoveries
- Space & Astronomy
- Mythology & Folklore
- Business & Economy
- Food & Drinks Trivia
🏆 How Did You Score?
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🌟 75-89 Correct – Amazing! You have an excellent brain!
📚 50-74 Correct – Great job! Keep up the learning!
🤔 30-49 Correct – Good effort! Try again to improve.
🚀 Below 30 Correct – No worries! Keep exploring and learning.
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