30 Mixed Questions Free General Knowledge Quiz

Feeling fit and ready to test your knowledge? Get ready to take on our 30 Mixed Questions Free General Knowledge Quiz! This quiz will test your knowledge of Astronomy, Space, History, and Geography.

Do you know the difference between a black hole and a neutron star? Or which country has the highest population density? How about which US president was in office during the Cuban Missile Crisis? If you think you can answer these questions and more, then this quiz is for you!

This quiz is designed to challenge you, but don’t worry, you won’t be alone. We’ll provide you with some helpful hints and tips to help you along the way. So what are you waiting for? Grab a pen and paper and get ready to test your knowledge!

1. How many sides does a cone have?
   • 0
   • 1
   • 9
   • 4
   The correct answer is 1 sides.
   A cone has only one side because it is a three-dimensional shape that tapers to a point at one end.
2. Which bird is said to hide its head in the sand when in danger?
   • ostrich
   • peacock
   • eagle
   • vulture
   The correct answer is ostrich. How did you score?
   Ostriches are well known for their behavior of burying their heads in the sand when they feel threatened, as a way to try and protect themselves from potential predators.
3. John Carpenter directed the movie “Christine” in which year?
   • 1982
   • 1983
   • 1979
   • 1981
   The correct answer is 1983.
   John Carpenter directed the horror movie “Christine” in 1983, a film about a possessed car.
4. Which one of the following words is a noun?
   • yummy
   • leaf
   • grouper
   • internet
   Yummy is the noun.
   Yummy is a word used to describe something that is delicious and enjoyable to eat.

5. Name a 1986 movie starring Matthew Broderick?
   • Another 48 Hrs.
   • Bad Boys
   • Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
   • America’s Sweethearts
   The correct answer is “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”.
   Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is a classic comedy from 1986 starring Matthew Broderick as the titular character, a high school student who skips school for a day of misadventures in Chicago.
6. Psyche is a named celestial object of what sort?
   • Galaxy
   • Asteroid
   • Moon
   • Satellite
   The correct answer is Asteroid.
   Psyche is an asteroid located in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, made of mostly metal and rock.
7. Ephebiphobia is a fear of?
   • children
   • colors
   • ears
   • teenagers
   The correct answer is “teenagers”.
   Ephebiphobia is a fear of teenagers, characterized by an irrational anxiety or dread of the adolescent age group.
8. What is the latin name for Gerbera?
   • Falco Peregrinus
   • Gerbera Jamesonii
   • Calluna Vulgaris
   • Asterias Rubens
   The correct answer is Gerbera Jamesonii.
   Gerbera Jamesonii is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family, native to South Africa. It is named after the Scottish botanist Robert Jameson.
9. What dos the famous Latin term”Anno domini” mean?
   • In the year of the lord
   • Note well
   • First among equals
   • In absence
   The correct answer is “In the year of the lord”.
   Anno domini is a Latin phrase meaning “in the year of the lord” and is used to refer to the years since the birth of Jesus Christ.
10. In which year was the movie “Suburbicon” starring George Clooney released?
    • 2023
    • 2016
    • 2013
    • 2017
    The correct answer is 2017.
    The movie Suburbicon, starring George Clooney, was released in 2017.

11. Which phobia is the fear of bees?
    • Alektorophobia
    • Apiphobia
    • Ailurophobia
    • Agrizoophobia
    The correct answer is “Apiphobia”.
    Apiphobia is the fear of bees, which is a common phobia that causes intense fear and anxiety when someone encounters a bee or thinks about them.
12. In which year was the Bhuj earthquake?
    • 1998
    • 1997
    • 2001
    • 2005
    The correct answer is 2001.
    The Bhuj earthquake occurred on January 26, 2001 in the Gujarat region of India, resulting in the deaths of over 20,000 people and the displacement of millions more.
13. What is the most popular pizza topping at Domino’s Pizza in Japan?
    • Beef
    • Coconut
    • Squid
    • Noodles
    The correct answer is “Squid”.
    Squid is the most popular pizza topping at Domino’s Pizza in Japan due to its popularity as a traditional Japanese dish.
14. Zodac was a character from which 1980’s toy craze?
    • He-Man & The Masters of the Universe
    • Transformers
    • Zoids
    • ThunderCats
    The coorect answer is He-Man & The Masters of the Universe.
    Zodac was a character from the popular 1980’s toy craze He-Man & The Masters of the Universe, which featured a variety of action figures and playsets.

15. In what year was the Disney movie “The Lion King” released?
    • 2020
    • 2019
    • 2016
    • 2015
    The correct answer is 2019.
    The Lion King, a Disney movie, was released in 2019.
16. The third installment (released 2009) of which film series is subtitled “Dawn of the Dinosaurs”?
    • Ice Age
    • Shrek
    • Night at the Museum
    • Batman
    The correct answer is “Ice Age”.
    The third installment of the animated film series Ice Age is subtitled Dawn of the Dinosaurs and was released in 2009.
17. Manila is the capital of?
    • Vietnam
    • Philippines
    • Laos
    • Thailand
    The correct answer is “Philippines”.
    Manila is the largest city and the administrative center of the Philippines, making it the de facto capital of the country.
18. In which year was the movie “The First Deadly Sin” starring Bruce Willis released?
    • 1976
    • 1980
    • 1983
    • 1971
    The correct answer is 1980.
    The First Deadly Sin, a crime-drama starring Bruce Willis, was released in 1980.
19. Hordak was a character from which 1980’s toy craze?
    • Zoids
    • He-Man & The Masters of the Universe
    • ThunderCats
    • Transformers
    The coorect answer is He-Man & The Masters of the Universe.
    Hordak was a villain character from the 1980’s toy craze He-Man & The Masters of the Universe.

20. The Marvel movie “The Eternals” was released in which year?
    • 2014
    • 2023
    • 2011
    • 2021
    The correct answer is 2021.
    The Eternals is a Marvel movie that was released in 2021, the first year of the new decade.

21. Vega is a named celestial object of what sort?
    • A Star
    • Galaxy
    • Constellation
    • Satellite
    The correct answer is A Star.
    Vega is a bright, blue-white star located in the constellation Lyra and is the fifth brightest star in the night sky.
22. The actor Richard Burton took a lead role in which classic 1960’s movie?
    • La Dolce Vita
    • Cat Ballou
    • Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
    • Lawrence of Arabia
    The correct answer is “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”. Did you get it right?
    The correct answer is Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Richard Burton starred in the 1966 classic film adaptation of the play of the same name by Edward Albee.
23. Which planet is closest to the sun?
    • Mercury
    • Uranus
    • Neptune
    • Pluto
    The correct answer is “Mercury”.
    Mercury is the planet closest to the sun due to its proximity and its small size, making it the smallest planet in the Solar System.
24. What is the name of the group that had a hit with “Ruby” in 2007?
    • Keane
    • Coldplay
    • The Kaiser Chiefs
    • The Killers
    The correct answer is “The Kaiser Chiefs”.
    The Kaiser Chiefs are an English indie rock band formed in Leeds in 2003, best known for their hit single “Ruby” released in 2007.

25. In what year was the first edition of the Compact Disc player released?
    • 1979
    • 1974
    • 1975
    • 1982
    The correct answer is 1982.
    The first Compact Disc player was released in 1982, marking a major milestone in the history of digital audio technology.
26. Name a 2007 movie starring Daniel Day-Lewis?
    • The Family Man
    • Spaceballs
    • Shadowlands
    • There Will Be Blood
    The correct answer is “There Will Be Blood”.
    There Will Be Blood is a 2007 drama film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, starring Daniel Day-Lewis as a turn-of-the-century oil prospector whose ruthless pursuit of wealth leads to tragedy.
27. The Quentin Tarantino movie “Death Proof” was released in what year?
    • 2002
    • 2005
    • 2007
    • 2011
    The correct answer is 2007.
    Death Proof, a Quentin Tarantino movie, was released in 2007. It was the first of his two-part film project Grindhouse, which was a homage to exploitation films of the 1970s.
28. How many sides does a pentagon have?
    • 6
    • 5
    • 16
    • 4
    The correct answer is 5 sides.
    A pentagon is a five-sided shape with all sides equal in length and all angles equal.
29. Which one of the following words is a noun?
    • touchy
    • catastrophe
    • addition
    • mathematics
    Touchy is the noun.
    Touchy is a word used to describe someone who is easily offended or irritated.
30. Whirlpool is a named celestial object of what sort?
    • Supernova
    • Galaxy
    • Comet
    • Moon
    The correct answer is Galaxy.
    A whirlpool is a type of celestial object that is a large collection of stars, gas, and dust bound together by gravity.