70 Fun General Knowledge Trivia Quiz Questions With Answers For Adults

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1. ___ Perry – famous rock or music star?
   • Elton John
   • Paul McCartney
   • Joe Perry
   • John Fogerty
   This correct answer is Joe Perry.
   He is an American musician and songwriter best known as the lead guitarist, backing and occasional lead vocalist, and contributing songwriter for the rock band Aerosmith.
2. What unusual word means to reason or argue with someone?
   • Cack-handed
   • Squeegee
   • Hogwash
   • Expostulate
   The correct answer is “expostulate”. Did you get it right?
   Expostulate is a verb which means to reason or argue with someone, often in an attempt to persuade them to change their opinion.
3. The day February 16 falls in which week of the year?
   • 7th
   • 6th
   • 2nd
   • 24th
   The asnwer is the 7th week of the year.
   February 16th falls in the 7th week of the year, as it is the 7th full week of the calendar year, beginning on January 1st.
4. Which of the following is to have faith or trust in something or someone?
   • Watch
   • Sleep
   • Believe
   • Drink
   The correct answer is “believe”.
   Believe is to accept something as true, real, or genuine, or to trust in the reliability of someone or something.
5. Can you solve the word “_o__ar_” with missing letters?
   • different
   • against
   • machine
   • compare
   The correct answer is compare.
   Comparing two or more items or ideas is the process of looking at their similarities and differences.
6. Debmilc is the reverse spelling of which word?
   • could
   • america
   • located
   • climbed
   The correct answer is climbed. Did you get it right?
   Debmilc is a reverse spelling of the word climbed, which means to ascend or go up a slope or surface using one’s feet and legs.
7. ____ King – famous rock or music star?
   • Tim Buckley
   • John Paul Jones
   • Roy Orbison
   • B.B. King
   This correct answer is B.B. King.
   He is an American blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist who is widely regarded as one of the most influential blues musicians of all time.
8. The classic song “Carry On My Wayward Son” was by which artist?
   • Joni Mitchell
   • Jimmy Page
   • Kansas
   • Derek and the Dominos
   The answer is Kansas.
   Kansas is an American rock band formed in Topeka, Kansas in the early 1970s. They are best known for their hit single “Carry On My Wayward Son” which was released in 1976.
9. ______ Beckett – well known author?
   • James Joyce
   • Marcel Proust
   • Samuel Beckett
   • Douglas Adams
   This correct answer is Samuel Beckett.
   He was a 20th century Irish author and playwright who is most famous for his works ‘Waiting for Godot’ and ‘Endgame’.

10. Elohw is the reverse spelling of which word?
    • whole
    • france
    • space
    • trade
    The correct answer is whole. Did you get it right?
    Elohw is a reverse spelling of the word “whole”, which is a term used to describe something that is complete or unbroken.

11. Sseccus is the reverse spelling of which word?
    • machine
    • success
    • mountain
    • broken
    The correct answer is success. Did you get it right?
    Success is an achievement of an aim or goal, so when spelled backwards, Sseccus, it still represents the same concept.
12. Name the 1930 movie directed by Lewis Milestone and starring Lew Ayres and Louis Wolheim?
    • Anatomy of a Murder
    • Django Unchained
    • All Quiet on the Western Front
    • La La Land
    The correct answer is All Quiet on the Western Front.
    All Quiet on the Western Front is a 1930 war drama film directed by Lewis Milestone and starring Lew Ayres and Louis Wolheim. It follows a group of German World War I soldiers and their struggles on the battlefield.
13. Brandon Urie is the lead singer of which succesful band?
    • Coldplay
    • Pearl Jam
    • Nirvana
    • Panic! at the Disco
    The correct answer is Panic! at the Disco.
    Brandon Urie is an American singer, songwriter, and musician best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Panic! at the Disco.
14. Erutcip is the reverse spelling of which word?
    • steel
    • picture
    • break
    • before
    The correct answer is picture. Did you get it right?
    Erutcip is a reversed spelling of the word picture, which is a two-dimensional representation of an object or scene, usually created with paint or pixels.
15. Dliub is the reverse spelling of which word?
    • dance
    • located
    • build
    • force
    The correct answer is build. Did you get it right?
    Yes, the reverse spelling of “build” is “dliub”. It is an example of a palindrome, a word or phrase that is spelled the same backwards and forwards.
16. The NATO (or ICAO) phonetic alphabet uses what word for the letter “F”?
    • Fox
    • Foxtrot
    • Foxi
    • Foxtrott
    The correct answer is Foxtrot.
    The NATO (or ICAO) phonetic alphabet assigns the word “Foxtrot” to the letter F as a way to ensure clear communication when spelling out words over the radio or other transmission device.
17. Morris & Garash is typically abbreviated to what?
    • SWAT
    • MG
    • AKA
    • GATT
    The correct answer is MG.
    MG stands for Morris & Garash, a company that specializes in providing business and financial consulting services.
18. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is a sequel to which movie?
    • Indiana Jones
    • Beauty and the Beast
    • The Terminator
    • Grease
    The correct answer is “Indiana Jones”.
    Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is a 1984 action-adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg and the second installment in the Indiana Jones franchise, following the 1981 film Raiders of the Lost Ark.
19. Which region do wontons originate from?
    • Dominica
    • China
    • Greece
    • Philippines
    The correct answer is China.
    Wontons are a traditional Chinese dish that originated in the country’s southern region.

20. Metsys is the reverse spelling of which word?
    • thought
    • system
    • forest
    • level
    The correct answer is system. Did you get it right?
    Metsys is a reverse spelling of the word system, which is a set of connected components which work together to achieve a common goal.

21. What unusual word means old-fashioned, musty?
    • Dollop
    • Skedaddle
    • Indefatigable
    • Fusty
    The correct answer is “fusty”. Did you get it right?
    Fusty is an adjective used to describe something that has a musty, old-fashioned smell due to being closed up for too long.
22. Hctac is the reverse spelling of which word?
    • share
    • solve
    • cents
    • catch
    The correct answer is catch. Did you get it right?
    Hctac is a reversed spelling of the word catch, which is an action of grabbing something with your hands.
23. A large, long-legged bird or a machine used for lifting heavy objects – what am I?
    • Crane
    • Roll
    • Watch
    • Court
    The correct answer is “crane”.
    Crane is a term used to refer to both a large, long-legged bird and a machine used for lifting heavy objects. The bird is known for its ability to wade in shallow water and its long neck and legs, while the machine is designed to lift and move materials with precision and efficiency.
24. ____ Young – famous rock or music star?
    • Buddy Holly
    • Bob Marley
    • Neil Young
    • Sly Stone
    This correct answer is Neil Young.
    He is a Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose career has spanned more than five decades and is one of the most successful and influential musicians of his generation.

25. Can you unjumble “Jsaesic Nlage” to reveal a famous actor?
    • Hilary Swank
    • Marlon Brando
    • Jessica Lange
    • Kevin Spacey
    The correct answer is Jessica Lange. Did you get it right?
    Jessica Lange is an American actress who has won numerous awards for her work in film, television and theater. She is best known for her roles in the films Tootsie, Blue Sky and American Horror Story.
26. Citizen’s Band is typically abbreviated to what?
    • NEC
    • CB
    • MASH
    • ETA
    The correct answer is CB.
    Citizen’s Band is a type of radio communication system that allows individuals to communicate with each other over short distances. CB is an abbreviation for the term, used to refer to the radios and the communication system itself.
27. Which actor took a lead role in the movie “The Titanic”?
    • Leonardo DiCaprio
    • Tom Cruise
    • Johnny Depp
    • Brad Pitt
    The correct answer is Leonardo DiCaprio.
    Leonardo DiCaprio starred as Jack Dawson in the 1997 romantic disaster drama, The Titanic.
28. What is the correct 3-digit ISO country code for Afghanistan?
    • TUR
    • ACL
    • REP
    • AFG
    The correct country code is AFG.
    The 3-digit ISO country code for Afghanistan is AFG, which stands for the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) code for Afghanistan.
29. “Trinity” was a character featured in which blockbuster movie?
    • Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
    • Die Hard
    • The Matrix Revolutions
    • King Kong
    The correct answer is “The Matrix Revolutions”.
    The Matrix Revolutions is a 2003 science fiction action film, part of the Matrix trilogy, in which Trinity is a major character.

30. Yppah is the reverse spelling of which word?
    • sharp
    • happy
    • water
    • write
    The correct answer is happy. Did you get it right?
    Yppah is a reverse spelling of the word “happy” which is an emotion of joy and contentment.

31. What unusual word means a series of sharp turns or changes in direction?
    • Lollygag
    • Hodgepodge
    • Balderdash
    • Zigzag
    The correct answer is “zigzag”. Did you get it right?
    A zigzag is an irregular pattern of alternating lines that create a series of sharp turns or changes in direction.
32. Complete the name of the movie “Schindler’s ____”?
    • List
    • Basterds
    • Identity
    • Inconvenient Truth
    The correct answer is “List” making the movie “Schindler’s List”.
    The movie Schindler’s List tells the story of Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saved the lives of over 1,000 Jews during the Holocaust by employing them in his factories.
33. Can you solve the word “i___ca_e” with missing letters?
    • include
    • hydration
    • immensity
    • indicate
    The correct answer is indicate.
    The word “indicate” means to show, point out, or make known.
34. The famous line “I love the smell of napalm in the morning” is from which movie?
    • The Terminator
    • Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
    • The Shining
    • Apocalypse Now
    The correct answer is “Apocalypse Now”.
    The quote is from the 1979 Vietnam War film “Apocalypse Now”, directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
35. Name the 1939 movie directed by Victor Fleming and starring Judy Garland and Frank Morgan?
    • WALL·E
    • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2
    • Sunset Blvd
    • The Wizard of Oz
    The correct answer is The Wizard of Oz.
    The Wizard of Oz is a 1939 American musical fantasy film directed by Victor Fleming and starring Judy Garland and Frank Morgan.
36. The day January 19 falls in which week of the year?
    • 3rd
    • 21st
    • 20th
    • 15th
    The asnwer is the 3rd week of the year.
    January 19 is the 9th day of the year, and as weeks are generally considered to start on Sunday, it falls in the 3rd week of the year.
37. Which actor took a lead role in the movie “The Shawshank Redemption”?
    • Matt Damon
    • Morgan Freeman
    • Denzel Washington
    • Samuel L. Jackson
    The correct answer is Morgan Freeman.
    Morgan Freeman is an award-winning actor who starred in the 1994 classic drama The Shawshank Redemption, playing the role of the imprisoned Andy Dufresne.
38. Which of the following is to learn or research a subject in an academic or formal
    • Enjoy
    • Study
    • Dislike
    • Scared
    The correct answer is “study”.
    Studying is the process of actively engaging with a subject or topic in order to learn more about it, typically in an academic or formal setting.
39. Can you solve the word “_a__h” with missing letters?
    • vicarates
    • crafty
    • factories
    • factory
    The correct answer is factories.
    Factories are places where goods and services are produced, usually on a large scale.

40. Can you solve the word “_u__re_” with missing letters?
    • compare
    • hundred
    • feeling
    • experience
    The correct answer is hundred.
    Hundred is a number that consists of three digits, the first one being one and the last two being zeroes.

41. Can you solve the word “d_a_li_e” with missing letters?
    • debugging
    • darky
    • decidable
    • deadline
    The correct answer is deadline.
    Deadline is a time limit or cut off date for a task to be completed.
42. ___ Buckley – famous rock or music star?
    • Stevie Nicks
    • Tim Buckley
    • Paul Simon
    • Joe Perry
    This correct answer is Tim Buckley.
    He was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist who is best known for his experimental and eclectic musical style. He released eight studio albums during his career and is considered an influential figure in folk, jazz, and rock music.
43. ____ Huston – famous movie director?
    • Vincent D’Onofrio
    • Wes Anderson
    • John Huston
    • Guillermo Del Toro
    This correct answer is John Huston.
    He was a famous movie director from the 1940s to the 1980s who was known for his films such as The Maltese Falcon, The African Queen, and The Treasure of the Sierra Madre.
44. ___ Louis – well known sports star?
    • Lebron James
    • Tom Brady
    • Kobe Bryant
    • Joe Louis
    This correct answer is Joe Louis.
    He was a well-known American boxer who held the world heavyweight championship title from 1937 to 1949. He was known for his powerful punching, strong defense and relentless determination. He was an inspiration to many African Americans during the Great Depression and his career was marked by several historic fights.

45. Can you solve the word “o___r” with missing letters?
    • orach
    • osteopath
    • other
    • obscurely
    The correct answer is other.
    Other is a pronoun that is used to refer to a person, place, thing, or idea that is not the same as the one already mentioned.
46. Can you solve the word “_o__r” with missing letters?
    • energy
    • seeds
    • middle
    • color
    The correct answer is color.
    The word ‘color’ is a noun that refers to the visual perception of different wavelengths of light, which can be used to create a variety of hues, shades, and tints.
47. The Jack Dempsey is a type of which animal?
    • Butterfly or Moth
    • Ant
    • Tropical Fish
    • Beetle
    The correct answer is Tropical Fish.
    The Jack Dempsey is a species of cichlid, a type of freshwater tropical fish native to Central America.
48. ________ Terrier – breed of dog?
    • King Charles Spaniel
    • Scottish Terrier
    • Giant Schnauzer
    • West Highland Terrier
    This correct answer is Scottish Terrier.
    The Scottish Terrier is a small, sturdy, short-legged breed of dog known for its wiry coat and distinctive facial features.
49. Spahrep is the reverse spelling of which word?
    • perhaps
    • inches
    • coast
    • melody
    The correct answer is perhaps. Did you get it right?
    Yes, the correct answer is indeed “perhaps”. It is a word used to express uncertainty or a willingness to consider something.

50. Can you unjumble “Aldodn Aseplecne” to reveal a famous actor?
    • Pete Postlethwaite
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jennifer Jason Leigh
    • Donald Pleasence
    The correct answer is Donald Pleasence. Did you get it right?
    Donald Pleasence was a famous British actor who was known for his roles in films such as Halloween and Escape from New York. He was also a prolific stage actor and voice actor.

51. What word comes before “Foxtrot” in the NATO phonetic alphabet?
    • Charlie
    • Echoo
    • Echo
    • Victor
    The correct answer is Echo.
    Echo is the letter “E” in the NATO phonetic alphabet and is used to represent the letter “E” in words, names, and other forms of communication.
52. The Emerald Cockroach Wasp is a type of what animal?
    • Amphibian
    • Insect
    • Snake
    • Reptile
    The correct answer is Insect. Did you get it right?
    The Emerald Cockroach Wasp is a type of insect, a small creature with six legs, an exoskeleton, and antennae. It belongs to the order Hymenoptera, which includes bees and ants.
53. Complete the name of the movie “The Hunger _____”?
    • Of God
    • About Eve
    • Day
    • Games
    The correct answer is “Games” making the movie “The Hunger Games”.
    The Hunger Games is a science fiction action film based on the novel of the same name by author Suzanne Collins. It follows the story of a teenage girl who is chosen to compete in a deadly televised competition.
54. Gnidliub is the reverse spelling of which word?
    • building
    • program
    • report
    • better
    The correct answer is building. Did you get it right?
    Gnidliub is a reverse spelling of the word “building”, which is a structure made of materials such as wood, brick, or stone that provides a space for people to live or work in.
55. Dehcaer is the reverse spelling of which word?
    • reached
    • laughed
    • filled
    • would
    The correct answer is reached. Did you get it right?
    Dehcaer is a reverse spelling of the word “reached”, which means to get to a place or to come to a conclusion.
56. What unusual word means a frivolous or flighty person who is easily distracted or fickle?
    • Jabberwocky
    • Lickety-split
    • Sozzled
    • Flibbertigibbet
    The correct answer is “flibbertigibbet”. Did you get it right?
    A flibbertigibbet is an individual who is characterized by their lack of focus and tendency to change their mind or opinion quickly.
57. Name the 1948 movie directed by John Huston and starring Humphrey Bogart and Walter Huston?
    • Stand by Me
    • The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
    • Fargo
    • There Will Be Blood
    The correct answer is The Treasure of the Sierra Madre.
    The Treasure of the Sierra Madre is a classic 1948 film directed by John Huston, starring Humphrey Bogart and Walter Huston as two prospectors searching for gold in the Sierra Madre Mountains of Mexico.
58. Can you solve the word “_in_o_” with missing letters?
    • except
    • death
    • window
    • piece
    The correct answer is window.
    The missing letters in the word _in_o_ form the word “window,” which is an opening in a wall or roof to allow air and light to enter a building.
59. What is the correct 3-digit ISO country code for Venezuela?
    • VEN
    • DJI
    • UCE
    • ZAK
    The correct country code is VEN.
    Venezuela is assigned the three-digit ISO country code of VEN, which is an abbreviation of its official name, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

60. The Rajah Brooke’s Birdwing is a type of which animal?
    • Ant
    • Butterfly or Moth
    • Beetle
    • Tropical Fish
    The correct answer is Butterfly or Moth.
    The Rajah Brooke’s Birdwing is a species of large, brightly-colored butterfly found in the rainforests of Southeast Asia.

61. The Whiting is a type of what animal?
    • Fish
    • Reptile
    • Shellfish
    • Snake
    The correct answer is Fish. Did you get it right?
    The Whiting is a species of saltwater fish that is found in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
62. A baby goat is called a what?
    • hatchling
    • lamb
    • kid
    • kit
    The correct answer is kid.
    A baby goat is called a kid, as this is the common term used to refer to a young goat.
63. Can you solve the word “s_r_n_” with missing letters?
    • services
    • shaded
    • semite
    • string
    The correct answer is string.
    String is a data type used in programming to represent text or a sequence of characters.
64. What is the correct 3-digit ISO country code for Uganda?
    • VUT
    • CHE
    • TAQ
    • UGA
    The correct country code is UGA.
    The 3-digit ISO country code for Uganda is UGA. This code is used to identify the country when conducting international transactions, such as for trade, travel, or banking.

65. Name the 2020 movie directed by Pete Docter and starring Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey?
    • Million Dollar Baby
    • Inside Out
    • Soul
    • Apocalypse Now
    The correct answer is Soul.
    Soul is a 2020 Pixar movie directed by Pete Docter and starring Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey. It follows a middle school music teacher who embarks on a soul-searching journey to discover the true meaning of his life.
66. A type of hard mineral, or to move back and forth or to sway – what am I?
    • Cross
    • Figure
    • Rock
    • Left
    The correct answer is “rock”.
    Rock is a type of hard mineral composed of minerals and other materials such as quartz, feldspar, and mica. It is also used to describe the action of moving back and forth or to sway.
67. Can you unjumble “Uadyer Pnerbuh” to reveal a famous actor?
    • Audrey Hepburn
    • Glenda Jackson
    • Maureen O’Hara
    • Denzel Washington
    The correct answer is Audrey Hepburn. Did you get it right?
    Yes, Audrey Hepburn is a famous actor who starred in classic films such as ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ and ‘Roman Holiday’.
68. Can you solve the word “a_v___ag_” with missing letters?
    • abolish
    • abusers
    • advantage
    • account
    The correct answer is advantage.
    Advantage is a noun which refers to an advantage or benefit that one has over another. It can also refer to a favorable or desirable situation.
69. Can you solve the word “_c_l_” with missing letters?
    • vale
    • tale
    • bale
    • scale
    The correct answer is scale.
    Scale is a device used to measure or weigh objects, typically with two marked points to indicate the amount.

70. To hit forcefully, or to stop working in protest – what am I?
    • Strike
    • Bow
    • Break
    • Sink
    The correct answer is “strike”.
    Strike is an action taken by individuals or groups to show disapproval or demand change, usually through the refusal to work or a forceful physical action.