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Game of Thrones Trivia Questions

A list of Game of Thrones trivia questions with answers. See quiz questions about GOT universe, characters, houses, and more. Test your knowledge of both the TV show and the A Song of Ice and Fire books.

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Easy Game of Thrones Questions

Perfect for those new to the world of Westeros, these easy GOT quiz questions cover the basics of the series.

1. In Game of Thrones, which great house rules the Reach?

Sigill of House Hightower
A. House Hightower
Sigill of House Tarly
B. House Tarly
Sigill of House Tyrell
C. House Tyrell
Sigill of House Martell
D. House Martell
Correct answer: House Tyrell
Explanation: The Reach is ruled from the castle of Highgarden by House Tyrell.

2. Who killed the Night King?

  1. Arya Stark
  2. Daenerys Targaryen
  3. Azor Ahai
  4. Jon Snow
Correct answer: Arya Stark
Explanation: While many expected Jon Snow to do it, Arya Stark killed the Night King in Season 8's "The Long Night" using her Valyrian steel dagger.

3. Littlefinger's real name is Petyr _____.

  1. Blackfyre
  2. Bolton
  3. Baratheon
  4. Baelish
Correct answer: Baelish
Explanation: Petyr Baelish, known as Littlefinger, because his house was one of the smallest in The Fingers region of Vale.

4. The Game of Thrones show filmed primarily in Northern Ireland.

  1. True
  2. False
Correct answer: True
Explanation: True! Northern Ireland was the primary filming location, with Paint Hall Studios in Belfast as the main production facility. Other locations included Croatia, Iceland, Spain, and Morocco.

5. The Sept of Baelor was destroyed using _____.

  1. dragonfire
  2. siege weapons
  3. earthquake
  4. wildfire
Correct answer: wildfire
Explanation: Cersei used wildfire to destroy the Sept of Baelor, killing the High Sparrow, Margaery Tyrell, and many others.

6. Lady Olenna is the ____ of Mace Tyrell.

  1. wife
  2. aunt
  3. sister
  4. mother
Correct answer: mother
Explanation: Olenna Tyrell is the widow of Lord Luthor Tyrell and the mother of Mace Tyrell.

7. The Iron Throne was forged from _____ swords.

  1. 1,000
  2. 2,000
  3. 200
  4. 500
Correct answer: 1,000
Explanation: Aegon the Conqueror forged the Iron Throne from 1,000 swords of defeated enemies using dragon fire. The book version is much larger than the show's practical prop.

8. Who said "When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die"?

  1. Tyrion Lannister
  2. Cersei Lannister
  3. Littlefinger
  4. Tywin Lannister
Correct answer: Cersei Lannister
Explanation: Cersei Lannister said this to Ned Stark in Season 1. This quote is one of the most memorable ones in the show.

9. Who became King after the series finale?

  1. Tyrion Lannister
  2. Bran Stark
  3. Gendry Baratheon
  4. Jon Snow
Correct answer: Bran Stark
Explanation: Bran "the Broken" Stark became King of the Six Kingdoms (the North became independent under Sansa).

10. Daenerys has three dragons. What are their names?

  1. Vhagar
  2. Rhaegal
  3. Viserion
  4. Drogon
Correct answers: Rhaegal, Viserion, Drogon
Explanation: They are named after her husband Drogo (Drogon), brother Rhaegar (Rhaegal), and brother Viserys (Viserion).

Game of Thrones Houses and Sigils

Test your knowledge about the great houses of Westeros and their sigils.

11. Which house is known for its ancestral seat at Dragonstone and has a history intimately tied to the Targaryens?

  1. House Velaryon
  2. House Arryn
  3. House Greyjoy
  4. House Martell
Correct answer: House Velaryon
Explanation: House Velaryon, descended from Valyrian stock, has historically been closely allied with House Targaryen. Their seat at Dragonstone symbolizes their maritime strength and connection to dragon lore, critical during the Targaryen conquest and rule.

12. Which are the words of House Tyrell?

Olenna Tyrell standing in front of a Tyrell Banner
  1. Growing Strong
  2. Family Comes First
  3. We Stand Together
  4. Ever Rising
Correct answer: Growing Strong
Explanation: House Tyrell of Highgarden is one of the Great Houses of the Seven Kingdoms. Their motto is "Growing Strong". In the show, Olenna Tyrell mocks it because it does not strike fear like the words of other houses.

13. Which are the words of House Tully?

Blackfish standing in front of a Tully banner
  1. Family, Duty, Honor
  2. Family Comes First
  3. As High As Honor
  4. Honor Above All
Correct answer: Family, Duty, Honor
Explanation: The Tully house words are "Family, Duty, Honor." In the show, the actions of Catelyn Stark (originally a Tully) reflect this motto well.

14. Which is the words of Martels?

Prince Oberyn standing in front of a Martell banner
  1. Ours is the Fury
  2. Last of the First
  3. Sun and Spear
  4. Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken
Correct answer: Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken
Explanation: Martells are the only house that could stand the Aegon Targaryen, and their words are "Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken".

15. Which are the words of the Greyjoys?

Yara Greyjoy standing in front of a Greyjoy banner
  1. We Take Our Toll
  2. Pay The Iron Price
  3. We Do Not Sow
  4. What's Dead May Never Die
Correct answer: We Do Not Sow
Explanation: The Motto of House Greyjoy is "We do not sow!" In the show, Balon says: "We do not sow. We are Ironborn. We're not subjects. We're not slaves. We do not plow the field or toil in the mine. We take what is ours." This directly shows their way of life.

16. Which is the sigil of House Dustin?

The sun of winter
A. The sun of winter
A black battle-axe on silver
B. A black battle-axe on silver
Two crossed axes beneath a black crown
C. Two crossed axes beneath a black crown
A bronze disk surrounded with red flames
D. A bronze disk surrounded with red flames
Correct answer: Two crossed axes beneath a black crown
Explanation: House Dustin of Barrowton is a Major House of the North, sworn to House Stark of Winterfell. Their Sigil is two crossed axes under a crown and on a gold background. In the show, it's mentioned by Arya when she became the cupbearer of Tywin Lannister.

17. Which of these houses is not a vassal to the House Stark?

House Dustin Sigil
A. House Dustin
House Glover Sigil
B. House Glover
House Reed Sigil
C. House Reed
House Motoon Sigil
D. House Motoon
Correct answer: House Motoon
Explanation: House Mooton of Maidenpool is from the Riverlands and not a vassal to the Starks.

18. Which of these houses is not Dornish?

Dorne map with three banners showing question mark
House Blackmont Sigil
A. House Blackmont
House Manwoody Sigil
B. House Manwoody of Kingsgrave
House Dalt Sigil
C. House Dalt of Lemonwood
House Stackspear Sigil
D. House Stackspear
Correct answer: House Stackspear
Explanation: While spears may seem Dornish, House Stackspear is from the Westerlands and sworn to House Lannister of Casterly Rock.

19. Which is the sigil of House Clegane?

Sandor Clegane and Gregor Clegane standing in front of a banner with question mark.
Three dogs on yellow
A. Three dogs on yellow
Black hound
B. Black hound
Checkered purple and white
C. Checkered purple and white
A black knight on a black horse
D. A black knight on a black horse
Correct answer: Three dogs on yellow
Explanation: The sigil of House Clegane is three dogs in a yellow field, representing the three dogs that died saving Lord Tytos. In the show, the sigil is visible in the tournament match between Gregor Clegane (The Mountain) and Loras Tyrell (The Knight of Flowers).

20. House Dayne's ancestral sword is named _____.

  1. Brightroar
  2. Dawn
  3. Ice
  4. Blackfyre
Correct answer: Dawn
Explanation: Dawn is House Dayne's ancestral sword, unique because it's made from a meteorite, not Valyrian steel. Only a knight deemed "Sword of the Morning" can wield it. Arthur Dayne was the last.

21. House Baelish was founded by Littlefinger's _____.

  1. himself
  2. father
  3. grandfather
  4. great-grandfather
Correct answer: great-grandfather
Explanation: Petyr's great-grandfather, a Braavosi sellsword, founded House Baelish. They held minimal lands in the Fingers, making them the smallest of houses until Petyr's rise to power.

22. House Bolton is the ruler of which castle?

  1. Oldstones
  2. Harrenhal
  3. Dreadfort
  4. Moat Cailin
Correct answer: Dreadfort
Explanation: House Bolton's seat of power was the Dreadfort, known for its formidable stone walls and the tradition of displaying skins of flayed enemies.

23. House Frey controls which strategic location?

  1. The Twins
  2. Moat Cailin
  3. The Bloody Gate
  4. Harrenhal
Correct answer: The Twins
Explanation: House Frey controls the Twins, twin castles on either side of the Green Fork river. Their control of this crossing made them wealthy through tolls and strategically important.

24. House Lannister's ancestral seat is _____.

  1. King's Landing
  2. Casterly Rock
  3. The Red Keep
  4. Lannisport
Correct answer: Casterly Rock
Explanation: Casterly Rock is House Lannister's ancestral seat, a massive castle built into a rocky promontory.

25. Which house controls Oldtown, home of the Citadel?

  1. House Tarly
  2. House Redwyne
  3. House Tyrell
  4. House Hightower
Correct answer: House Hightower
Explanation: House Hightower rules Oldtown from the Hightower. They're one of the oldest and richest houses in Westeros, controlling the Citadel where maesters train.

26. House Clegane was founded by the grandfather of Sandor and Gregor, who was a _____.

  1. sellsword
  2. kennelmaster
  3. blacksmith
  4. knight
Correct answer: kennelmaster
Explanation: House Clegane's founder was a kennelmaster who saved Lord Tytos Lannister from a lioness. He was rewarded with lands and a keep, establishing a minor house sworn to Lannister.

27. Which is the Sigil of House Bolton?

  1. White Sun
  2. Glove
  3. Flayed Man
  4. Chains
Correct answer: Flayed Man
Explanation: True! House Bolton's gruesome sigil is a red flayed man on pink, reflecting their tradition of flaying enemies. Their words are "Our Blades Are Sharp," and they ruled from the Dreadfort.

28. Which of these houses sided with the Targaryens during Robert's Rebellion?

  1. House Arryn
  2. House Stark
  3. House Darry
  4. House Martell
  5. House Tyrell
Correct answers: House Darry, House Martell, House Tyrell
Explanation: Tyrell, Martell, and Darry stayed loyal to the Targaryens. Stark and Arryn started the rebellion after the Mad King killed Rickard and Brandon Stark.

29. House Targaryen practiced _____ marriage to keep bloodlines pure.

  1. incestuous
  2. political
  3. polygamous
  4. arranged
Correct answer: incestuous
Explanation: Targaryens practiced incestuous marriage, wedding brother to sister following Valyrian tradition. They believed it kept dragon-riding blood pure. This practice contributed to the "Targaryen madness."

30. Which house's sigil is a direwolf?

  1. House Mormont
  2. House Karstark
  3. House Umber
  4. House Stark
Correct answer: House Stark
Explanation: House Stark's sigil is a grey direwolf on white.

31. Which house has a golden rose as its sigil?

  1. House Tyrell
  2. House Rowan
  3. House Florent
  4. House Redwyne
Correct answer: House Tyrell
Explanation: House Tyrell's sigil is a golden rose on green. This reflects their seat Highgarden's famous gardens and their words "Growing Strong." They were the wealthiest house after the Lannisters.

32. House Reed rules the Neck from Greywater Watch.

  1. False
  2. True
Correct answer: True
Explanation: True! House Reed are crannogmen who rule the swampy Neck from Greywater Watch, a moving castle. Howland Reed was Ned's friend who knew Jon's parentage.

33. What are House Baratheon's words?

  1. "Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken"
  2. "Through Storm and Thunder"
  3. "Ours is the Fury"
  4. "Growing Strong"
Correct answer: "Ours is the Fury"
Explanation: "Ours is the Fury" are House Baratheon's words, reflecting their tempestuous nature. Their sigil is a crowned black stag on gold, and they ruled the Stormlands from Storm's End.

34. Who ruled the Reach before the Tyrells?

  1. House Hightower
  2. House Redwyne
  3. House Gardener
  4. House Florent
Correct answer: House Gardener
Explanation: House Gardener ruled the Reach for thousands of years until dying at the Field of Fire. The Tyrells, their stewards, then became Lords of Highgarden and Wardens of the South.

35. Which of these houses are from Dorne?

  1. House Dayne
  2. House Martell
  3. House Yronwood
  4. House Hightower
Correct answers: House Dayne, House Martell, House Yronwood
Explanation: Martell (Sunspear), Dayne (Starfall), and Yronwood are Dornish houses. House Hightower is from Oldtown in the Reach.

36. The Tyrells were originally _____ to House Gardener before Aegon's Conquest.

  1. stewards
  2. rivals
  3. enemies
  4. neighbors
Correct answer: stewards
Explanation: The Tyrells were stewards to House Gardener, who ruled the Reach. After the Gardeners died in the Field of Fire, Aegon raised the Tyrells to Lords of Highgarden.

37. House Royce's ancestral armor is inscribed with _____ that supposedly protect the wearer.

  1. runes
  2. names
  3. spells
  4. prayers
Correct answer: runes
Explanation: Bronze Yohn Royce wears ancient bronze armor inscribed with magical runes of the First Men. The Royces are one of the oldest and most prestigious houses of the Vale.

38. House Manderly is unique among Northern houses because they worship the _____.

  1. Lord of Light
  2. Seven
  3. Drowned God
  4. Old Gods
Correct answer: Seven
Explanation: House Manderly is the only nothern house that worships the Seven. They fled from the Reach to White Harbor centuries ago, but they kept their faith.

Game of Thrones Characters and Plot Twists

Quiz questions about the characters and the key events that shaped the narrative of the Game of Thrones.

39. What is Hodor's real name?

  1. Bobb
  2. Ron
  3. Harren
  4. Walder
Correct answer: Walder
Explanation: Hodor's real name is Walder in the books and Willis in the show.

40. Which of these actors were recast during the series?

  1. Robert Baratheon
  2. The Mountain
  3. Ser Barristan Selmy
  4. Daario Naharis
Correct answers: The Mountain, Daario Naharis
Explanation: Daario (Ed Skrein to Michiel Huisman) and The Mountain (3 actors) have been recast during the show.

41. What is the name of Jon Snow's direwolf?

  1. Ice
  2. Nymeria
  3. Ghost
  4. Greywind
Correct answer: Ghost
Explanation: Ghost is one of six direwolf pups adopted by the Starks. He is adopted and raised by Jon Snow.

42. The Mountain's first name is _____.

  1. Gendry
  2. Illyn
  3. Gregor
  4. Sandor
Correct answer: Gregor
Explanation: Gregor "The Mountain" Clegane is the elder Clegane brother. Sandor is The Hound. Their eventual fight, "Cleganebowl," was long anticipated by fans.

43. Lady Stoneheart has impact on the story in the TV series.

  1. False
  2. True
Correct answer: False
Explanation: False! Lady Stoneheart (resurrected Catelyn Stark) was a major book character omitted from the show.

44. In Game of Thrones, which character has the most episode appearances?

  1. Jon Snow
  2. Tyrion Lannister
  3. Daenerys Targaryen
  4. Cersei Lannister
Correct answer: Tyrion Lannister
Explanation: Tyrion Lannister appeared in 67 of 73 episodes, the most of any character. His wit, political maneuvering, and Peter Dinklage's performance made him a fan favorite throughout.

45. Who was Ned Stark's executioner?

  1. Joffrey Baratheon
  2. The Hound
  3. Ser Ilyn Payne
  4. The Mountain
Correct answer: Ser Ilyn Payne
Explanation: Ser Ilyn Payne, the royal executioner, beheaded Ned Stark on Joffrey's orders: "Ser Ilyn, bring me his head!"

46. The Battle of the Bastards was fought between Jon Snow and _____.

  1. Euron Greyjoy
  2. Roose Bolton
  3. Ramsay Bolton
  4. Walder Frey
Correct answer: Ramsay Bolton
Explanation: Jon Snow fought Ramsay Bolton in Season 6's epic "Battle of the Bastards" for control of Winterfell. Sansa's last-minute arrival with the Vale's army saved Jon's forces.

47. Jon Snow's real name is _____ Targaryen.

  1. Aemon
  2. Rhaegar
  3. Aerys
  4. Aegon
Correct answer: Aegon
Explanation: Jon's real name is Aegon Targaryen, son of Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark.

48. House Greyjoy rebelled against the Iron Throne twice.

  1. True
  2. False
Correct answer: True
Explanation: True! First during Greyjoy's Rebellion (9 years before the series), crushed by Robert and Ned. Second during the War of Five Kings when Balon declared himself King again.

Hard Game of Thrones Trivia questions

Advanced-level quiz questions to challenge yourself. There are questions that only true GOT fans should know.

49. Which is the official motto of the Lannisters?

Tywin Lannister standing in front of a Lannister banner
  1. Hear Me Roar
  2. A Lannister always Pays His Debts
  3. Gold and Glory
  4. Family Comes First
Correct answer: Hear Me Roar
Explanation: While people know the quote: "A Lannister always pays his debts," equally or maybe more, the official motto of the Lannisters is "Hear me roar!"

50. Rains of Castemere tells the story of which destroyed house?

Watch on YouTube
  1. House Payne
  2. House Prester
  3. House Reyne
  4. House Jast
Correct answer: House Reyne
Explanation: The Rains of Castamere is a song that tells the story of House Reyne. They were a noble family who rebelled against the Lannisters and were utterly destroyed. The song is actually a warning and shows the Lannister power.

51. House Stark's ancestral sword Ice was melted down to create which two swords?

  1. Oathkeeper
  2. Heartsbane
  3. Blackfyre
  4. Longclaw
  5. Lion's Tooth
  6. Widow's Wail
Correct answers: Oathkeeper, Widow's Wail
Explanation: Tywin Lannister had Ice melted down into two swords: Widow's Wail (given to Joffrey, then Jaime) and Oathkeeper (given to Jaime, who gave it to Brienne).

52. House Targaryen ruled Westeros for _____ years before Robert's Rebellion.

  1. 300
  2. 200
  3. 400
  4. 100
Correct answer: 300
Explanation: House Targaryen ruled for nearly 300 years (from Aegon's Conquest to Robert's Rebellion). Their dragons gave them power, but they ruled 150+ years after the last dragon died.

53. Lord Varys is originally from ___.

  1. Yunkai
  2. Mereen
  3. Lys
  4. Volantis
Correct answer: Lys
Explanation: Varys is a former slave eunuch from the city of Lys.

54. Which house's words are "Growing Strong"?

  1. House Tyrell
  2. House Stark
  3. House Tully
  4. House Baratheon
Correct answer: House Tyrell
Explanation: House Tyrell's words are "Growing Strong."

55. What poison was used at Joffrey's wedding?

  1. Essence of Nightshade
  2. Tears of Lys
  3. Basilisk venom
  4. The Strangler
Correct answer: The Strangler
Explanation: "The Strangler" killed Joffrey at the Purple Wedding. It causes the throat to close, hence the name.

56. Before Aegon's conquest who ruled The Riverlands?

  1. House Frey
  2. House Baratheon
  3. House Tully
  4. House Hoare
Correct answer: House Hoare
Explanation: Before Aegon's Conquest, the Riverlands were ruled by House Hoare, who held the title of the Kings of the Isles and the Rivers.

57. Which of these houses claim descent from the First Men?

  1. House Lannister
  2. House Targaryen
  3. House Royce
  4. House Blackwood
  5. House Stark
Correct answers: House Royce, House Blackwood, House Stark
Explanation: Stark, Blackwood, and Royce claim First Men descent. Lannister descends from Andals, Targaryen from Valyria. First Men houses often keep the Old Gods and have ancient traditions.

58. Ser Jorah was wed to ____, who wanted a luxury life and hated the Bear Islands?

  1. Alerie Tyrell
  2. Joanna Lannister
  3. Elinor Tully
  4. Lynesse Hightower
Correct answer: Lynesse Hightower
Explanation: Jorah Mormont was wed to Lynesse Hightower after winning a jousting tournament in Lannisport. Lynesse didn't like the North and wanted her luxury lifestyle. So Ser Jorah spent all his money to keep her happy, and even sold poachers in his land to slavers to find money for the expenses.

59. What city did Daenerys liberate after Astapor?

  1. Yunkai
  2. Qarth
  3. Pentos
  4. Meereen
Correct answer: Yunkai
Explanation: After freeing the slaves in Astapor, Daenerys liberated the city of Yunkai.

More questions about Game of Thrones

60. Which kingdom was NOT one of the Seven Kingdoms?

  1. The North
  2. The Crownlands
  3. Dorne
  4. The Riverlands
Correct answer: The Crownlands
Explanation: The Crownlands (around King's Landing) weren't one of the original Seven Kingdoms. They were created after Aegon's Conquest. The Riverlands were ruled by the Iron Islands originally.

61. The Red Wedding was in Season _____.

  1. 3
  2. 5
  3. 4
  4. 2
Correct answer: 3
Explanation: The Red Wedding shocked audiences in Season 3, Episode 9 ("The Rains of Castamere"). Robb Stark, Catelyn Stark, and Talisa were murdered by the Freys and Boltons.

62. What is the name of Jon Snow's sword?

  1. Icefang
  2. Longclaw
  3. Bearclaw
  4. Wolfclaw
Correct answer: Longclaw
Explanation: In the show, John has the Longclaw, a Valyrian steel sword. It belonged to house Mormort and was given to Jonh by commander Mormort.

63. Which of these are in the Night's Watch vows?

  1. "wear no crowns"
  2. "take no wife"
  3. "swear no fealty"
  4. "win no glory"
Correct answers: "wear no crowns", "take no wife", "win no glory"
Explanation: The vows doesn't exactly state no fealty: "Night gathers, and now my watch begins. It shall not end until my death. I shall take no wife, hold no lands, father no children. I shall wear no crowns and win no glory. I shall live and die at my post. I am the sword in the darkness. I am the watcher on the walls. I am the shield that guards the realms of men. I pledge my life and honor to the Night's Watch, for this night and all the nights to come."

64. Oberyn Martell died fighting for Tyrion in trial by combat against _____.

  1. The Hound
  2. The Mountain
  3. Jaime
  4. Bronn
Correct answer: The Mountain
Explanation: In Season 4, Episode 8, The Mountain (Gregor Clegane) killed Oberyn Martell in Tyrion's trial by combat.

65. House Mormont's ancestral weapon Longclaw was given to _____.

  1. Samwell Tarly
  2. Lyanna Mormont
  3. Jon Snow
  4. Jorah Mormont
Correct answer: Jon Snow
Explanation: Jeor Mormont gave Longclaw to Jon Snow after Jon saved him from a wight. Jeor's son Jorah had forfeited his right to it when he fled Westeros in disgrace.

66. Which city was NOT conquered by Daenerys?

  1. Volantis
  2. Meereen
  3. Yunkai
  4. Astapor
Correct answer: Volantis
Explanation: Daenerys conquered Astapor, Yunkai, and Meereen (Slaver's Bay cities) but never attacked Volantis, though she passed through.

67. Who created the Night King?

  1. The Lord of Light
  2. The First Men
  3. The Children of the Forest
  4. The Old Gods
Correct answer: The Children of the Forest
Explanation: The Children of the Forest created the Night King using a cursed dragonglass. He was once a mortal man, captured by a small group of greenseers, and turned into the first of the White Walkers.

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