55 Great General Trivia Questions With Answers

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    Great General Trivia Questions: Round 1

  1. What is the capital city of Lebanon?
    • Asmara
    • Beijing
    • Beirut
    • Athens
    The correct city is Beirut.
    Beirut is the largest city in Lebanon and has been the country’s political and cultural capital since ancient times.
  2. Name a 1987 movie starring Mel Gibson?
    • Lethal Weapon
    • Bringing Out the Dead
    • Breakfast of Champions
    • Bandits
    The correct answer is “Lethal Weapon”.
    Lethal Weapon is an action-comedy movie released in 1987 starring Mel Gibson as a police officer partnered with a veteran detective to take down a dangerous drug lord.
  3. Which character or actor did NOT appear in “The Wire”?
    • Stringer Bell
    • Overkill
    • Avon Barksdale
    • Jimmy McNulty
    The correct answer is Overkill.
    Overkill is a fictional band that was referenced in The Wire, but did not appear in the show.
  4. What is the capital city of Thailand?
    • Montevideo
    • Bangkok
    • Vatican City
    • Paris
    The correct city is Bangkok.
    Bangkok is the largest city in Thailand, and is the country’s political, economic, social, and cultural center.
  5. Name a 2011 movie starring Matthew Broderick?
    • WarGames
    • Die Hard 2
    • Ant-Man
    • Tower Heist
    The correct answer is “Tower Heist”.
    Tower Heist is a 2011 comedy heist film starring Matthew Broderick as Josh Kovaks, a building manager who assembles a team of employees to steal back money from a Wall Street tycoon.
  6. Which one of the following words is the odd man out?
    • microwaveable
    • matchmaker
    • lout
    • torte
    Microwaveable – all the rest are nouns.
    Microwaveable is an adjective, describing something that is able to be cooked in a microwave.
  7. Who released the 70’s album entitled The Pleasure Principle
    • Rush
    • Fleetwood Mac
    • Gary Newman
    • T. Rex
    The correct answer is “Gary Newman”.
    Gary Newman is an English singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer who released the album The Pleasure Principle in 1979.
  8. Who directed the 1974 movie “Dark Star?
    • William Dieterle
    • John Carpenter
    • Tony Scott
    • Richard Donner
    The correct answer is John Carpenter.
    John Carpenter is an American filmmaker known for directing horror and science fiction films, such as the cult classic Dark Star, released in 1974.
  9. The city of Abu Dhabi is located in which continent?
    • Asia
    • North America
    • South America
    • Europe
    The correct answer is Asia. Did you get it right?
    Yes, Abu Dhabi is located in the continent of Asia, which is the world’s largest and most populous continent.


  1. What is the latin name for Grizzly Bear?
    • Myosotis Sylvatica
    • Ursus Arctos Horribilis
    • Culex Pipiens
    • Pelecanus Onocrotalus
    The correct answer is Ursus Arctos Horribilis.
    Ursus Arctos Horribilis is the scientific name for the Grizzly Bear, derived from Latin words meaning ‘Arctic Bear of Dread’.
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    Great General Trivia Questions: Round 2

  1. What is the first name of this former U.S. president _________ Howard Taft?
    • Zachary
    • David
    • Grover
    • William
    The correct answer is William.
    William was the given name of Howard Taft, the 27th President of the United States from 1909-1913.
  2. The actor Gal Gadot took a lead role in which blockbuster 2010’s movie?
    • Skyfall
    • Wonder Woman
    • La La Land
    • The Imitation Game
    The correct answer is “Wonder Woman”. Did you get it right?
    The correct answer is Wonder Woman. Gal Gadot starred as the titular character in the 2017 DC Comics superhero film Wonder Woman.
  3. The Spanish term “Venir” transaltes to what in English?
    • Yes
    • Nice to meet you
    • To come
    • I don’t like
    The corrrect answer is “To come”.
    Venir is a Spanish verb that means ‘to come’ in English, indicating movement towards the speaker.
  4. In which year was the movie “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery” starring Mike Myers released?
    • 1997
    • 1987
    • 2001
    • 1993
    The correct answer is 1997.
    The movie “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery” starring Mike Myers was released in 1997, marking the beginning of the Austin Powers franchise.
  5. In what year was Richard Donner’s movie “Inside Moves” released?
    • 1976
    • 1979
    • 1974
    • 1980
    The correct answer is 1980.
    Inside Moves, a movie directed by Richard Donner and starring John Savage, Diana Scarwid, and Amy Wright, was released in 1980.
  6. Which author wrote the classic children’s book “Green Eggs and Ham”?
    • Shel Silverstein
    • Dr. Seuss
    • Louis Sachar
    • Robert Munsch
    The correct author was Dr. Seuss.
    Dr. Seuss was an American author and illustrator, best known for his classic children’s book “Green Eggs and Ham”. He was a prolific writer and is credited with creating some of the most beloved characters in children’s literature.
  7. A Jack of Clubs and Nine of Hearts hand is worth how many points in the card game Blackjack?
    • 29 points
    • 20 points
    • 10 points
    • 19 points
    The correct answer is 19 points.
    This hand is worth 19 points because the Jack of Clubs is worth 10 points and the Nine of Hearts is worth 9 points, adding up to a total of 19 points.
  8. The captial of the state of South Carolina is?
    • Columbus
    • Little Rock
    • Lincoln
    • Columbia
    The correct answer is Columbia.
    Columbia is the largest city in the state of South Carolina and serves as the state’s capital, housing the state’s government buildings and offices.
  9. What symbol is used for the category “live theatre” on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?
    • Curtain
    • Twin masks
    • Stage
    • Hand with skull
    The correct answer is “Twin masks”.
    Twin masks are a classic symbol of theatre and represent the drama, comedy, and tragedy of the stage.


  1. Which currency is used in Argentina?
    • Krone
    • Kuna
    • Peso
    • New Shekel
    The correct answer is Argentine Peso.
    The Argentine Peso is the official currency of Argentina and is used as legal tender throughout the country.
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    Great General Trivia Questions: Round 3

  1. The chemical symbol of the element Ruthenium is?
    • Nb
    • Tb
    • Ds
    • Ru
    The correct answer is “Ru”.
    The chemical symbol for Ruthenium is Ru, which is derived from the Latin name for the element, Ruthenium.
  2. In which year was the movie “Hard Powder” starring Liam Neeson released?
    • 2016
    • 2014
    • 2022
    • 2018
    The correct answer is 2018.
    Hard Powder is a 2018 crime thriller film starring Liam Neeson, which follows a snowplow driver seeking revenge against the drug dealers who killed his son.
  3. The actor Michael Douglas took a lead role in which blockbuster 2000’s movie?
    • The Bourne Identity
    • Ocean’s Twelve
    • Traffic
    • Meet the Parents
    The correct answer is “Traffic”. Did you get it right?
    The correct answer is Traffic, a 2000 crime drama starring Michael Douglas in the lead role. The film follows the intertwining stories of several people involved in the illegal drug trade.
  4. The 1950’s classic movie “Friendly Persuasion” starred which leading actor?
    • Jean-Paul Belmondo
    • Tommy Lee Jones
    • Gary Cooper
    • Dustin Hoffman
    The correct answer is Gary Cooper.
    Gary Cooper was an American actor who achieved immense fame in the 1950s, most notably for his roles in the classic movie Friendly Persuasion.
  1. Which one of the following words is a noun?
    • bathrobe
    • heterosexual
    • virtual
    • leader
    Virtual is the noun.
    Virtual is a word used to describe something that exists or is experienced in a computer-generated environment.
  2. What dos the famous Latin term”In vitro” mean?
    • In life
    • In glass
    • Something for something
    • For this purpose
    The correct answer is “In glass”.
    In vitro is a Latin phrase meaning “in glass,” and is used to refer to experiments that are conducted outside of a living organism, typically in a laboratory setting.
  3. Herefordshire is a county in which part of the U.K.?
    • Northern Ireland
    • England
    • Scotland
    • Wales
    The correct answer is England.
    Herefordshire is a county located in the West Midlands region of England.
  4. What is the capital city of Tuvalu?
    • Male
    • Quito
    • Fanafuti
    • Praia
    The correct city is Fanafuti.
    Fanafuti is the largest city in Tuvalu and serves as the country’s capital. It is home to over 4,000 people and is located on the island of Funafuti.
  5. What year was Benazir Bhutto appointed as Prime Minister of Pakistan for the first time?
    • 2013
    • 2018
    • 2015
    • 2012
    The correct answer is 2013.
    Benazir Bhutto was appointed as Prime Minister of Pakistan for the first time in December 1988, after winning the general election that year.


  1. The 1990’s hit movie “The Insider” starred which Hollywood A-lister?
    • Russell Crowe
    • Keanu Reeves
    • Eddie Murphy
    • Christian Slater
    The correct answer is Russell Crowe.
    Russell Crowe is an Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in films such as Gladiator, A Beautiful Mind, and The Insider, which was released in 1999.
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    Great General Trivia Questions: Round 4

  1. Which of the following countries is landlocked?
    • Spain
    • France
    • Switzerland
    • Italy
    The correct answer is “Switzerland”.
    Switzerland is a small, mountainous country located in Central Europe, surrounded by France, Italy, Austria, Liechtenstein and Germany, with no direct access to the sea.
  2. Which one of the following words is a noun?
    • demonstrative
    • grit
    • tonight
    • affect
    Demonstrative is the noun.
    Demonstrative is an adjective that describes a noun, but can also be used as a noun to refer to a thing or action that is being demonstrated.
  3. In what year was the Disney movie “Mary Poppins” released?
    • 1964
    • 1965
    • 1957
    • 1961
    The correct answer is 1964.
    The Disney movie Mary Poppins was released in 1964, becoming an instant classic and a beloved family favorite.
  4. What does the Latin word “circa” mean when preceding a date?
    • After
    • Around
    • Before
    • Ending
    The correct answer is “Around”.
    Circa is a Latin term meaning “around” or “approximately” when used to refer to a date, indicating that the date is not exact but is within a certain range.
  5. The actor Gal Gadot took a lead role in which blockbuster 2020’s movie?
    • Birds of Prey
    • The Favourite
    • Wonder Woman 1984
    • Free Guy
    The correct answer is “Wonder Woman 1984”. Did you get it right?
    The correct answer is Wonder Woman 1984. Gal Gadot starred as the titular character, Wonder Woman, in the 2020 superhero movie.
  6. The Pyrenees mountain range can be found in which continent?
    • Europe
    • Australia
    • North America
    • Asia
    The correct answer is Europe.
    The Pyrenees mountain range is located on the border between Spain and France in the western part of the continent of Europe.
  7. In which year was the first steam engine invented?
    • 1712
    • 1719
    • 1733
    • 1716
    The correct answer is 1712.
    The first steam engine was invented by Thomas Newcomen in 1712, marking a major milestone in the development of modern engineering.
  8. In which year was the movie “Apollo 13” starring Tom Hanks released?
    • 2001
    • 1986
    • 1995
    • 2016
    The correct answer is 1995.
    The movie Apollo 13 starring Tom Hanks was released in 1995, which marked the 25th anniversary of the Apollo 13 mission.
  9. Legendary rock band Queen released their album “A Day at the Races” in what year?
    • 1977
    • 1972
    • 1976
    • 1966
    The correct answer is 1976.
    Queen released their album “A Day at the Races” in 1976, which marked the band’s fifth studio album and was critically acclaimed for its blend of hard rock and progressive rock.


  1. What is the capital city of Nauru?
    • Oslo
    • Bujumbura
    • Helsinki
    • Yaren
    The correct city is Yaren.
    Yaren is the administrative centre of Nauru and is the de facto capital city of the island nation. It is the largest settlement on the island and the seat of the government.
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    Great General Trivia Questions: Round 5

  1. Which one of the following words is a noun?
    • strobe
    • viperous
    • wolf
    • parole
    Viperous is the noun.
    Viperous is a word that refers to something that is characterized by having the qualities of a viper, such as being dangerous and sly.
  2. In what country is the city of Singapore located?
    • Morocco
    • Belarus
    • Asia
    • Benin
    The correct answer is Asia.
    Singapore is a city-state located in the southeastern region of Asia, on the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula.
  3. Legendary rock band Queen released their album “News of the World” in what year?
    • 1977
    • 1979
    • 1985
    • 1956
    The correct answer is 1977.
    News of the World was Queen’s fifth studio album, released in 1977, and featured some of the band’s most popular songs, including “We Will Rock You” and “We Are the Champions”.
  4. What is the Scrabble score for the 4-letter word “Park”?
    • 10 points
    • 5 points
    • 7 points
    • 12 points
    The correct answer is 5 points.
    Park is a 4-letter word that is worth 5 points in the game of Scrabble.
  1. The Paul Thomas Anderson movie “Anima” was released in which year?
    • 2018
    • 2019
    • 2016
    • 2015
    The correct answer is 2019.
    The Paul Thomas Anderson movie Anima was released in 2019 as a one-reeler short film on Netflix.
  2. Comedian Bill Murray was born in which year?
    • 1955
    • 1925
    • 1970
    • 1950
    The correct answer is 1950.
    Bill Murray is an American actor, comedian, and producer who was born on September 21, 1950 in Wilmette, Illinois.
  3. The James Cameron movie “Aliens” was released in what year?
    • 1986
    • 1985
    • 1982
    • 1981
    The correct answer is 1986.
    The James Cameron movie Aliens was released in 1986, marking the beginning of the sci-fi horror franchise.
  4. What unusual word means “Something that is fleeting or short-lived, often used to describe a moment or feeling”?
    • Penumbra
    • Petrichor
    • Ephemeral
    • Visceral
    The correct answer is “Ephemeral”.
    Ephemeral refers to something that is brief or transitory, often used to describe a moment or emotion that is fleeting and does not last.
  5. In which year was the movie “Isle of Dogs” starring Scarlett Johansson released?
    • 2013
    • 2016
    • 2018
    • 2021
    The correct answer is 2018.
    The movie Isle of Dogs, starring Scarlett Johansson, was released in 2018, marking the first stop-motion animated film from director Wes Anderson.


  1. Hokkaido is an island located where in the world?
    • Spain
    • Japan
    • Albania
    • United States
    The correct answer is Japan.
    Hokkaido is the northernmost of Japan’s main islands, located in the northernmost region of the country.
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    Great General Trivia Questions: Round 6

  1. In which year was the movie “Chances Are” starring Robert Downey Jr released?
    • 1986
    • 1996
    • 1999
    • 1989
    The correct answer is 1989.
    Chances Are, a romantic comedy starring Robert Downey Jr, was released in 1989.
  2. The actor Benedict Cumberbatch took a lead role in which blockbuster 2010’s movie?
    • The Imitation Game
    • Guardians of the Galaxy
    • Silver Linings Playbook
    • Captain Phillips
    The correct answer is “The Imitation Game”. Did you get it right?
    The correct answer is The Imitation Game. Benedict Cumberbatch starred in the biographical drama film which tells the story of Alan Turing, a British mathematician and cryptanalyst who helped crack the Enigma code during World War II.
  3. The U.S. state of Massachusetts is abbreviated to which two letters?
    • IA
    • AL
    • MA
    • MO
    The correct abbreviation is “MA”.
    MA stands for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the official name of the U.S. state.
  4. In which year was the movie “Mercury Rising” starring Bruce Willis released?
    • 2007
    • 1998
    • 2008
    • 1989
    The correct answer is 1998.
    The movie “Mercury Rising” starring Bruce Willis was released in 1998, the same year it was released in theaters worldwide.
  5. Which character or actor did NOT appear in “The 100”?
    • Bellamy Blake
    • Octavia Blake
    • Clarke Griffin
    • Lisa Simpson
    The correct answer is Lisa Simpson.
    Lisa Simpson is a character from the popular animated television show The Simpsons, which is unrelated to the show The 100.
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