45 Printable General Knowledge Trivia Questions (Multiple Choice)

Are you looking for an entertaining way to test your general knowledge? If so, you’ve come to the right place!

This page contains 45 printable multiple-choice questions covering a wide range of topics, from history and geography to science and sports. You’ll find questions about famous historical figures, world capitals, inventions, and much more. Whether you’re a trivia buff or just looking to brush up on your general knowledge, this quiz is sure to challenge and entertain you.

So, if you’re ready to put your knowledge to the test, grab a pencil and paper and get ready to have some fun! You never know what you’ll learn from this quiz – it could be anything from the capital of Peru to the name of the inventor of the telephone!

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General Knowledge Trivia: Round 1

1. Which Victorian era word means “a mischievous or impish person”?
   • Evince
   • Alewife
   • Endearment
   • Rapscallion
   The correct answer is “rapscallion”.
   A rapscallion is a mischievous or impish person, usually a child, who delights in playing pranks and getting away with it.
2. In which year was the classic novel Brave New World published?
   • 1923
   • 1931
   • 1946
   • 1932
   The correct answer is 1932.
   Brave New World, a classic novel by Aldous Huxley, was published in 1932.
3. A political system in which there exists two legislative branches or chambers can be called what?
   • Unipolitical
   • Unicameral
   • Bicameral
   • Biopolitical
   The correct answer is “Bicameral”.
   A bicameral system is a political system in which two legislative chambers or branches are established, allowing for a greater representation of interests and providing a check and balance between the two chambers.
4. Which of the following is correct grammar?
   • They ain’t at the party.
   • They weren’t at the party.
   • He weren’t at the party.
   • They wasn’t at the party.
   Answer: They weren’t at the party.
   is correct grammar because it is a contraction of “they were not” and is used to express a negative action in the past tense.
5. “Trinity” was a character featured in which blockbuster movie?
   • Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
   • The Silence of the Lambs
   • The Matrix
   • Ghostbusters II
   The correct answer is “The Matrix”.
   The Matrix is a 1999 science fiction action film starring Keanu Reeves as Neo, a computer programmer who learns that the world he lives in is actually a simulated reality created by machines. Trinity is one of the main characters in the movie, a hacker who helps Neo in his journey to save humanity.
6. Which is the correct spelling?
   • narcisistic
   • narcissistic
   • narcissisitic
   • narcissistik
   Narcissistic is the correct spelling.
   Narcissistic is derived from the Greek myth of Narcissus, who was a handsome youth who fell in love with his own reflection.
7. In which year was the movie “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” starring Will Ferrell released?
   • 2010
   • 2006
   • 2007
   • 2023
   The correct answer is 2006.
   The movie “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” starring Will Ferrell was released in 2006 to critical acclaim and commercial success.
8. The day October 12 falls in which week of the year?
   • 41st
   • 38th
   • 51st
   • 39th
   The asnwer is the 41st week of the year.
   October 12 falls in the 41st week of the year because it is the 41st week since the start of the Gregorian calendar year, which begins on January 1.
9. The city of Kuala Lumpur is located in which continent?
   • Asia
   • North America
   • Europe
   • South America
   The correct answer is Asia. Did you get it right?
   Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia, a country located in the continent of Asia, making it the correct answer.

10. Who painted the masterpiece “Snap the Whip”?
    • Claude Monet
    • Paulo Coelho
    • Winslow Homer
    • Michelangelo
    The correct answer is Winslow Homer.
    Winslow Homer was an American landscape painter in the 19th century, known for his iconic works such as Snap the Whip.

General Knowledge Trivia: Round 2

11. What is the most expensive property in British Monopoly?
    • Park Lane
    • Boardwalk
    • The Oval
    • Mayfair
    The correct answer is “Mayfair”.
    Mayfair is the most expensive property in British Monopoly due to its location in the heart of London, making it one of the most desirable places to own in the game.
12. In which year was the Segway invented?
    • 2001
    • 2005
    • 2015
    • 2003
    The correct answer is 2001.
    The Segway, a two-wheeled, self-balancing personal transportation device, was invented in 2001 by Dean Kamen.
13. Name a 2019 movie starring Eddie Murphy?
    • Next
    • Lethal Weapon 3
    • Beverly Hills Cop
    • Dolemite Is My Name
    The correct answer is “Dolemite Is My Name”.
    Dolemite Is My Name is a 2019 comedy-biopic film starring Eddie Murphy as Rudy Ray Moore, a comedian and actor who achieved fame with his character Dolemite.
14. The English FA Cup winners in 1994 were which football team?
    • Crystal Palace
    • Northampton Town
    • Bristol Rovers
    • Manchester United
    The correct answer is Manchester United.
    Manchester United is an English football team that won the 1994 FA Cup, the most prestigious domestic cup competition in England.
15. What is the capital city of Romania?
    • Seoul
    • Windhoek
    • Manila
    • Bucharest
    The correct city is Bucharest.
    Bucharest is the capital city of Romania, located in the southeastern region of the country. It is the largest city in Romania and serves as its cultural, industrial, and financial center.
16. Which fruit is associated with the greek goddess Aphrodite?
    • banana
    • cherry
    • pear
    • apple
    The correct answer is “pear”.
    The pear is associated with the Greek goddess Aphrodite due to its shape being seen as a representation of fertility and abundance.
17. Who won the Best Director Oscar in 1995 for the movie “Braveheart”?
    • Francis Ford Coppola
    • Mel Gibson
    • Robert Benton
    • Federico Fellini
    The correct answer is Mel Gibson.
    Mel Gibson won the Best Director Oscar in 1995 for his work on the movie Braveheart.
18. In what year were South African apartheid laws officially repealed on July 4th?
    • 1991
    • 1992
    • 1989
    • 1982
    The correct answer is 1991.
    The official repeal of South African apartheid laws was in 1991, when the South African Parliament voted to repeal the laws that had been in place since 1948.
19. Hertfordshire is a county in which part of the U.K.?
    • Scotland
    • England
    • Northern Ireland
    • Wales
    The correct answer is England.
    Hertfordshire is a county located in the south-east region of England, bordering London and Essex.

20. In which year was the movie “The Remains of the Day” starring Anthony Hopkins released?
    • 1988
    • 1989
    • 1997
    • 1993
    The correct answer is 1993.
    The movie “The Remains of the Day”, starring Anthony Hopkins, was released in 1993.

General Knowledge Trivia: Round 3

21. Which author wrote the classic children’s book “The Lorax”?
    • Louisa May Alcott
    • Dr Seuss
    • Shel Silverstein
    • J.M. Barrie
    The correct author was Dr Seuss.
    Dr Seuss was an American author and illustrator known for his unique style of writing and illustrations, most notably in his classic children’s story The Lorax.
22. In which year was the movie “The Basketball Diaries” starring Leonardo DiCaprio released?
    • 1991
    • 1981
    • 1995
    • 1994
    The correct answer is 1995.
    The Basketball Diaries, a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio, was released in 1995.
23. “PH3” is the chemical formula for which gas?
    • Phosphine
    • Neon
    • Chlorine gas
    • Nitrous oxide
    The correct answer is Phosphine.
    Phosphine is a colorless, flammable, and toxic gas composed of three atoms of phosphorus and one atom of hydrogen.
24. Timil is the reverse spelling of which word?
    • answer
    • limit
    • because
    • please
    The correct answer is limit. Did you get it right?
    The correct answer is limit, which is the reverse spelling of the word Timil.

25. Name a 2012 movie starring Daniel Day-Lewis?
    • Billy Bathgate
    • Lincoln
    • Ant-Man
    • Chances Are
    The correct answer is “Lincoln”.
    Lincoln is a 2012 biographical drama film directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Daniel Day-Lewis as the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln.
26. In which year was the movie “The Heartbreak Kid” starring Ben Stiller released?
    • 2007
    • 2010
    • 1999
    • 2005
    The correct answer is 2007.
    The Heartbreak Kid, starring Ben Stiller, was released in 2007, marking the beginning of Stiller’s successful career in comedy films.
27. In which country is the Mount St. Helens volcano located?
    • Democratic Republic of The Congo
    • United States
    • Hawaii
    • Italy
    The correct answer is United States.
    Mount St. Helens is an active stratovolcano located in the state of Washington in the United States.
28. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s movie “Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines” – in what year was it released?
    • 2003
    • 1995
    • 2017
    • 1997
    The correct answer is 2003.
    Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines was released in 2003, the same year as the sequel to the original Terminator movie, Terminator 2: Judgment Day.
29. Name a 1987 movie starring Robert Downey Jr?
    • The Surrogates
    • Gangs of New York
    • The Patriot
    • The Pick-up Artist
    The correct answer is “The Pick-up Artist”.
    The Pick-up Artist is a 1987 romantic comedy starring Robert Downey Jr. as a womanizing playboy who is taught the art of seduction by an experienced mentor.

30. Which of the following is to consume a liquid, such as water or juice?
    • Basically
    • Then
    • Rarely
    • Drink
    The correct answer is “drink”.
    Drinking is the act of ingesting a liquid, such as water or juice, into the body for hydration and nutrition.

General Knowledge Trivia: Round 4

31. In which year was the movie “The Grey” starring Liam Neeson released?
    • 2002
    • 2012
    • 2015
    • 2007
    The correct answer is 2012.
    The Grey, starring Liam Neeson, was released in 2012 and was an action-packed survival drama.
32. Who directed the 1982 movie “Blade Runner?
    • Rouben Mamoulian
    • John McTiernan
    • Paul Verhoeven
    • Ridley Scott
    The correct answer is Ridley Scott.
    Ridley Scott is an acclaimed British director known for his work on science fiction films such as Blade Runner and Alien.
33. The actor Leonardo DiCaprio took a lead role in which classic 1990’s movie?
    • The Truman Show
    • Titanic
    • Jerry Maguire
    • Liar Liar
    The correct answer is “Titanic”. Did you get it right?
    The correct answer is Titanic. Leonardo DiCaprio starred as Jack Dawson in the iconic 1997 romantic drama which tells the story of the ill-fated voyage of the RMS Titanic.
34. In which year was the movie “Elf” starring Will Ferrell released?
    • 2017
    • 1999
    • 2001
    • 2003
    The correct answer is 2003.
    The movie Elf, starring Will Ferrell, was released in 2003 to critical acclaim and commercial success.
35. What is the capital city of Monaco?
    • Monaco
    • Georgetown
    • Jerusalem
    • Singapore
    The correct city is Monaco.
    The capital city of Monaco is Monaco, a small city-state on the French Riviera, known for its Mediterranean coastline, beaches, and luxurious lifestyle.
36. In which year was the movie “Year of the Dragon” starring Mickey Rourke released?
    • 1982
    • 1985
    • 1987
    • 1986
    The correct answer is 1985.
    The movie Year of the Dragon, starring Mickey Rourke, was released in 1985. It was the first major Hollywood film to be directed by renowned Hong Kong director, Michael Cimino.
37. The French langauge term “La cuisine” transaltes to what in English?
    • Very well
    • How are you?
    • Kitchen
    • Everything
    The corrrect answer is “Kitchen”.
    La cuisine is a French term which refers to the space in a house or restaurant where food is prepared and cooked. It is the same as the English term ‘kitchen’.
38. The chemical symbol of the element Thallium is?
    • Ho
    • Mo
    • Tl
    • Rn
    The correct answer is “Tl”.
    Thallium is a chemical element with the atomic number 81, and its chemical symbol is Tl.
39. Can you unjumble “Eann Htahwaya” to reveal a famous actor?
    • Joe Mantegna
    • John Goodman
    • Anne Hathaway
    • Jessica Lange
    The correct answer is Anne Hathaway. Did you get it right?
    Anne Hathaway is an American actress who has been in many successful films, such as The Devil Wears Prada and Les Misérables.

40. Name a 1992 movie starring Daniel Day-Lewis?
    • Bowfinger
    • Easy Rider
    • The Last of the Mohicans
    • Hannibal Rising
    The correct answer is “The Last of the Mohicans”.
    The Last of the Mohicans is a 1992 American historical drama film starring Daniel Day-Lewis as Hawkeye, a white man adopted by the Mohican people.

General Knowledge Trivia: Round 5

41. The 1980’s classic movie “The Elephant Man” starred which Hollywood A-lister?
    • Chevy Chase
    • John Hurt
    • Walter Matthau
    • Tom Hanks
    The correct answer is John Hurt.
    John Hurt was an acclaimed British actor who achieved international fame for his leading role in the 1980’s classic movie ‘The Elephant Man’, which earned him a BAFTA award and an Oscar nomination.
42. A group of hares is known as a what?
    • A host
    • A cloud or horde
    • A cloud
    • A down or husk
    The correct answer is a down or husk.
    A down or husk is a term used to describe a group of hares, usually referring to a large number of them gathered together in one place.
43. Which one of the following words is a noun?
    • emphasis
    • bead
    • meadow
    • lifelong
    Lifelong is the noun.
    Lifelong is a word that describes something that is lasting for the entire life of a person or thing.
44. In which year was the movie “Splash” directed by Ron Howard released?
    • 1984
    • 1983
    • 1963
    • 1985
    The correct answer is 1984.
    The movie “Splash” was directed by Ron Howard and released in 1984.

45. The first Star Wars movie was also the second most attended film of all time in North AmericWhich film have sold more tickets?
    • Gone with the Wind
    • Casablanca
    • Avatar
    • Titanic
    The correct answer is “Gone with the Wind”.
    Gone with the Wind is the most attended film of all time in North America, having sold more tickets than any other movie in the region.