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In which year did Columbus discover America?

All General Knowledge Quiz Questions

1How many sides does a hexagon have?
5
6Correct answer
7
8
Multiple Choicegeneral
A hexagon has exactly 6 sides.
2What do people traditionally carve on Halloween?
Apples
PumpkinsCorrect answer
Oranges
Melons
Multiple Choicegeneral
Pumpkins are traditionally carved into jack-o'-lanterns on Halloween.
3What color is traditionally associated with Halloween?
Red and Green
Blue and White
Orange and BlackCorrect answer
Purple and Gold
Multiple Choicegeneral
Orange and black are the traditional Halloween colors.
4In which year did Columbus discover America?
1492Correct answer
1493
1491
1494
Multiple Choicegeneral
Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492.
5Who was the first Emperor of Rome?
Julius Caesar
AugustusCorrect answer
Nero
Constantine
Multiple Choicegeneral
Augustus was the first Emperor of Rome.
6How many strings does a standard guitar have?
4
5
6Correct answer
7
Multiple Choicegeneral
A standard guitar has 6 strings.
7How many players are on a basketball court at one time?
8
10Correct answer
12
14
Multiple Choicegeneral
There are 10 players on a basketball court (5 per team).
8Who directed the movie 'Titanic'?
Steven Spielberg
James CameronCorrect answer
Christopher Nolan
Quentin Tarantino
Multiple Choicegeneral
James Cameron directed the movie 'Titanic'.
9What year was the first 'Star Wars' movie released?
1975
1976
1977Correct answer
1978
Multiple Choicegeneral
The first Star Wars movie (A New Hope) was released in 1977.
10What is the primary setting of Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'?
ScotlandCorrect answer
England
Italy
France
Multiple Choiceshakespeareliteratureculturegeneral
'Macbeth' is set in Scotland and revolves around themes of ambition, power, and guilt.
11What is the capital city of Brazil?
BrasíliaCorrect answer
Rio de Janeiro
São Paulo
Salvador
Multiple Choicebrazilgeographycapitalsgeneral
Brasília is the capital of Brazil, officially inaugurated in 1960, designed to promote the development of the interior of the country.
12Which river is the longest in Brazil?
Amazon RiverCorrect answer
São Francisco River
Paraná River
Tocantins River
Multiple Choicegeographybrazilgeneral
The Amazon River is the longest river in Brazil, and it is also considered one of the longest rivers in the world.
13What is the official language of Brazil?
PortugueseCorrect answer
Spanish
English
French
Multiple Choicelanguagebrazilgeneral
Portuguese is the official language of Brazil, a result of colonization by Portugal in the 16th century.
14Canada follows a bilingualism policy and has which two official languages?
French and EnglishCorrect answer
Spanish and English
French and Spanish
German and English
Multiple Choicecanadalanguagegeneral
Canada recognizes both French and English as official languages, reflecting its cultural diversity.
15Who is the goddess of wisdom and warfare in Greek Mythology?
AthenaCorrect answer
Artemis
Aphrodite
Demeter
Multiple Choicegreek mythologygodsgeneral
Athena is the goddess of wisdom, courage, and warfare, often depicted with armor and an owl.
16Which Roman leader famously crossed the Rubicon River?
Julius CaesarCorrect answer
Marcus Tullius Cicero
Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus
Scipio Africanus
Multiple Choicecaesarroman historygeneralgeneralsleaders
Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon River in 49 BC, which was a decisive act that led to a civil war in Rome.
17What was the primary purpose of the Roman Forum?
Public and political centerCorrect answer
Military training ground
Religious temple
Marketplace for goods
Multiple Choicehistoryroman historyculturegeneral
The Roman Forum served as the central public space for politics, commerce, and social activities in ancient Rome.
18Which of the following statements about dwarf planets is true?
They are not able to clear their orbit of other debrisCorrect answer
They orbit the Sun but are larger than Mercury
They are all located in the asteroid belt
They must be spherical in shape
Multiple Choiceastronomygeneral
Dwarf planets, such as Pluto, are defined by their inability to clear their orbit of other debris, distinguishing them from the eight major planets. They can vary in size and are not restricted to a specific location in the Solar System.
19What is the primary ingredient used in many perfumes that acts as a base for scent creation?
AlcoholCorrect answer
Water
Oil
Sugar
Multiple Choicechemistrygeneraltrivia
Alcohol is commonly used in perfumes as it helps to dissolve essential oils and allows the fragrance to evaporate, enhancing its scent. While water can be a component in some lighter fragrances, it does not serve the same purpose as alcohol in traditional perfume formulations. Understanding the role of different ingredients can help in selecting appropriate scents and appreciating their complexity.
20Which classification of perfume is characterized by a high concentration of fragrance oils, making it longer-lasting than others?
ParfumCorrect answer
Eau de Toilette
Cologne
Eau de Parfum
Multiple Choicegeneral
Parfum, or pure perfume, typically contains 20-30% fragrance oils, which makes it the most concentrated and longest-lasting form of scent. In contrast, Eau de Toilette and Cologne contain lower concentrations of fragrance oils, resulting in shorter wear times. Understanding these distinctions can enhance your ability to choose scents that match your needs and preferences.
21Which state is home to the headquarters of the United Nations?
New YorkCorrect answer
Washington
California
Illinois
Multiple Choiceinternational relationsusageneral
New York City is home to the headquarters of the United Nations, which plays a crucial role in international diplomacy and global governance. Understanding the location of such institutions helps in recognizing the geopolitical significance of states and their impact on global affairs.
22Seal species are carnivorous and their diet primarily consists of fish and ___
squidCorrect answer
penguins
seaweed
crabs
Fill in Blanktrivia
Seals love their fish and squid.
23Which of the following penguin species is known for its distinctive yellow crest?
Macaroni penguinCorrect answer
Emperor penguin
Adelie penguin
Chinstrap penguin
Multiple Choicespeciespenguinsanimalstrivia
The Macaroni penguin is easily identified by its bright yellow crest. In contrast, the Emperor, Adelie, and Chinstrap penguins have different physical characteristics that do not include a prominent crest.
24What is the primary diet of most penguin species?
Fish and krillCorrect answer
Seaweed and plankton
Insects and small mammals
Fruits and vegetables
Multiple Choicepenguinsanimalstrivia
Most penguin species primarily consume fish and krill, which are abundant in their marine environments. The other options reflect common misunderstandings about their diet; penguins are carnivorous and do not eat plant matter.
25Why is the Emperor penguin unique among penguin species in terms of breeding?
It breeds during the Antarctic winterCorrect answer
It lays the largest eggs of all penguins
It has no nesting period
It raises its young in trees
Multiple Choicepenguinsanimalstrivia
The Emperor penguin is unique for its breeding season, which occurs during the harsh Antarctic winter, a time when most other penguin species are not breeding. The other options present incorrect information regarding its reproductive behavior.
26Which of the following characteristics are typical of mammals?
Presence of mammary glandsCorrect answer
Warm-bloodedCorrect answer
Feathers
Scales
Select All That Applybiologyanimalsmammalsgeneral
Mammals are characterized by the presence of mammary glands, which allow females to nurse their young, and they are warm-blooded, maintaining a constant body temperature. Feathers and scales are characteristics of birds and reptiles, respectively, highlighting the diversity of animal adaptations across different classes.
27Which animal is known for having a unique feature called a 'prehensile tail' that aids in its ability to grasp objects?
Spider monkeyCorrect answer
Elephant
Dolphin
Frog
Multiple Choiceanimalsgeneral
The spider monkey has a prehensile tail that acts like an extra limb, allowing it to grasp branches and navigate through trees with great agility. This adaptation is particularly useful for life in the canopy of rainforests.
28What is the primary function of the gills in fish?
To extract oxygen from water.Correct answer
To help in buoyancy control.
To filter food from the water.
To reproduce externally.
Multiple Choiceanimalsgeneral
Gills are specialized organs in fish that allow them to extract oxygen from water as it flows over them. This adaptation is essential for respiration in aquatic environments, enabling fish to thrive where air-breathing animals cannot.
29What role do catalytic converters play in the operation of an internal combustion engine?
They reduce harmful emissions by converting pollutants into less harmful substances.Correct answer
They increase the horsepower of the engine by enhancing fuel combustion.
They cool down the exhaust gases before they exit the engine.
They increase the engine's fuel efficiency by altering the air-fuel mixture.
Multiple Choicecombustion enginegeneral
Catalytic converters are essential for reducing harmful emissions from internal combustion engines by facilitating chemical reactions that convert pollutants such as carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and nitrogen oxides into less harmful substances. Understanding their function is crucial for compliance with environmental regulations and reducing the ecological impact of vehicles.
30Titanic famously sank on her maiden voyage in the year of ____.
1912Correct answer
1905
1915
1920
Fill in Blankhistorydisastergeneral
The Titanic tragically sank on April 15, 1912, during its maiden voyage after hitting an iceberg, marking it as one of the deadliest maritime disasters in history.
31Which of these car brands are Japanese?
ToyotaCorrect answer
HondaCorrect answer
Hyundai
NissanCorrect answer
Select All That Applycarsjapangeneral
Toyota, Honda, and Nissan are Japanese brands, while Hyundai is South Korean.
32Which car company produced the famous Model T in 1908, one of the first mass-produced cars?
FordCorrect answer
Chevrolet
Mercedes-Benz
Chrysler
Multiple Choicecarshistorygeneral
The Ford Model T, introduced in 1908, was the first car mass-produced on assembly lines.
33Which country is home to the car brand Volvo?
Germany
SwedenCorrect answer
USA
Italy
Multiple Choicecarsswedengeneral
Volvo is a Swedish brand that was founded in Gothenburg in 1927.
34What does “GT” commonly stand for in car models?
Gran TurismoCorrect answer
Great Traction
Gas Turbo
German Technology
Multiple Choicecarsterminologygeneral
GT stands for "Grand Turismo" in Italian, which means "Grand Tourer." The term refers to cars designed for high-speed, long-distance driving.
35Which luxury car brand is from the United Kingdom?
Aston MartinCorrect answer
Lexus
Cadillac
Alfa Romeo
Multiple Choicecarsluxury brandsgeneral
Aston Martin is a British luxury car brand founded in 1913 by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford.
36Which of the following luxury car brands originated in the United States?
CadillacCorrect answer
Lexus
LincolnCorrect answer
Jaguar
Select All That Applycarsluxury brandsusafungeneral
Cadillac, founded in 1902, is known for its luxury vehicles and was one of the first companies to mass-produce cars in the U.S.
37____ tea is made of flowers rather than leaves, comes from the daisy family, and is known for its naturally calming effect.
CamomileCorrect answer
Earl Grey
Oolong
Green Tea
Fill in Blankhealthteadrinkgeneral
Camomile tea is made from the flower of the camomile plant (daisy-like flowers). It is known for its calming and soothing properties, making it a popular natural sedative.
38Which of these car manufacturers are French?
RenaultCorrect answer
PeugeotCorrect answer
CitroënCorrect answer
Kia
Select All That Applycarsfrancegeneral
All Renault, Peugeot, and Citroën are originated in France, while Kia is from South Korea.
39Which of these car brands are Italian?
FerrariCorrect answer
LamborghiniCorrect answer
Volvo
MaseratiCorrect answer
Select All That Applycarsitalygeneral
Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Maserati are Italian brands, while Volvo is Swedish.
40Which pest was identified as the carrier of malaria in the 19th century?
MosquitoCorrect answer
Lice
Tick
Flea
Multiple Choicegeneraldiseasemedical
Ronald Ross's groundbreaking work established that mosquitoes are responsible for transmitting malaria.
41What is the maximum number on the pH scale?
14Correct answer
12
7
10
Multiple Choicesciencechemistrygeneral
The highest value on the pH scale is 14, indicating a highly basic solution. The lower the number the acidic the solution is.
42Which Italian city is known as the "Bride of the Sea"?
VeniceCorrect answer
Rome
Athens
Split
Multiple Choicecitiesgeneralcultureitaly
"Bride of the Sea" is a nickname used for several coastal cities, most famously Venice, Italy, due to its historical maritime power and a centuries-old annual ceremony called the Marriage of the Sea.
43What is the alternative name for a carpenter?
ChippyCorrect answer
Builder
Craftsman
Mason
Multiple Choicetermsgeneraluk
The term 'chippy' is often used informally in the UK to refer to a carpenter.
44The first steam-powered ship sailed up the Hudson River, U.S. on 17th August 1807. Who was the inventor?
Robert FultonCorrect answer
Thomas Edison
Alexander Graham Bell
Henry Ford
Multiple Choicehistoryinventionssteamgeneral
Robert Fulton is credited with designing the first commercially successful steamboat, making a significant impact on transportation.
45Which Country Celebrates the New Year First?
KiribatiCorrect answer
Tonga
New Zealand
Fiji
Multiple Choicenew years evegeneralfun
The first country to celebrate the New Year is the Pacific island nation of Kiribati, specifically its Line Islands, which are in the UTC+14 time zone.
46Which country does not celebrate Valentine’s Day on 14th February?
USA
Japan
BrazilCorrect answer
France
Multiple Choicevalentines daytraditionsgeneral
Valentine’s Day is widely celebrated in the world. However Brazil's version of Valentine's Day, Dia dos Namorados (Lovers' Day), is celebrated on June 12th instead of February 14th.
47Valentine’s Day is celebrated worldwide on the same day.
True
FalseCorrect answer
True or Falsevalentines daytraditionsgeneral
While February 14 is the most common date, some countries like Brazil have different dates or similar holidays at other times.
48What is George Orwell’s real name?
Eric Arthur BlairCorrect answer
John Steinbeck
Thomas Hardy
Aldous Huxley
Multiple Choiceliteraturegeorge orwellbiographyculturegeneral
George Orwell is actually a pen name of Eric Arthur Blair, who was a British essayist, journalist, and novelist.
49In Star Wars, what is the name of the creature that serves as Jabba the Hutt's pet and assistant?
Salacious CrumbCorrect answer
Bib Fortuna
Greedo
Max Rebo
Multiple Choicegeneral
Salacious Crumb is a Kowakian monkey-lizard who entertains Jabba the Hutt and is known for his cackling laughter, adding a unique dynamic to Jabba's palace.
50What was Google's name initially?
BackrubCorrect answer
Plex
Larry
Googol
Multiple Choicegoogletechnologyfungeneral
The founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, called their initial search engine "BackRub," named for its analysis of the web's backlinks. Luckily, they changed it to the name we all know and even use as a verb today: Google.
51Which is the largest island on the Mediterranean sea?
Cyprus
Malta
Crete
SicilyCorrect answer
Multiple Choicegeographygeneralitaly
Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and it is front part of Italy's "boot".
52____ ran the 100m in 9.58 seconds and set a new world record in 2009?
Usain BoltCorrect answer
Michael Johnson
Carl Lewis
Tyson Gay
Fill in Blanksportsrunninggeneral
Usain Bolt set this incredible world record during the World Championships.
53Which of these fruits are berries? (Select all that apply)
BananasCorrect answer
Strawberries
Raspberries
GrapeCorrect answer
Select All That Applyfunfruitgeneral
Interesting right?! Botanically, berries must have seeds inside their flesh. Bananas and grapes qualify as berries; however strawberries and raspberries have seeds on the outside, so they are "accessory fruits," not berries.
54Bubble wrap was originally invented to be wallpaper.
TrueCorrect answer
False
True or Falsefuninventionsgeneral
True! In 1957, engineers tried to create textured wallpaper by sealing two shower curtains together with air bubbles. It failed as wallpaper but became the world's favorite packing material and stress reliever.
55The fear of long words is called what?
Logophobia
HippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobiaCorrect answer
Verbophobia
Lexicophobia
Multiple Choicefunphobiasgeneral
*insert blinking guy meme here. Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia is the ironic 36-letter word for fear of long words. It's essentially a joke term - the medical term is actually sesquipedalophobia, which is still pretty long!
56Which company used to make toilet paper before becoming a major phone manufacturer?
Samsung
NokiaCorrect answer
Motorola
Sony
Multiple Choicefuntechnologynokiageneral
Nokia started in 1865 as a paper mill company in Finland. They made toilet paper, rubber boots, and car tires before transitioning to electronics in the 1960s.
57Oxford University is older than the _____ Empire.
AztecCorrect answer
Roman
Egyptian
Persian
Fill in Blankfunhistoryeducationgeneral
Oxford University began teaching in 1096, while the Aztec Empire was founded in 1428. Oxford is so old that when it was founded, the Easter Island statues didn't exist yet!
58Which planet in our solar system rotates sideways?
Venus
UranusCorrect answer
Neptune
Jupiter
Multiple Choicefunspaceplanetsgeneral
Most planets spin with their poles pointing almost straight up as they go around the Sun. But Uranus is tilted on its side about 98 degrees. So instead of spinning upright, it moves around the Sun rolling on its side.

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