Ultimate Trivia Throwdown – 80 Questions Of General Knowledge

This is it, this is the test for you! The Ultimate Trivia Throwdown is here and it’s time to prove your worth! With 80 questions from a variety of categories, you’ll be challenged to your limits.

From general knowledge to pop culture, you’ll be tested on your knowledge in all areas. Do you know the capital of the United States? Or the name of the first president? How about the name of the most popular song in 2019? All of these questions and more will be asked, so you’d better be prepared! I know I am ready for this, are you?

Are you up to the challenge? Put your knowledge to the test and find out if you can make it through the Ultimate Trivia Throwdown! With questions ranging from easy to difficult, you’re sure to be challenged no matter how much you know. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get started!

Ultimate Trivia Throwdown: Round 1

1. Which U.S. President came after Ulysses S. Grant?
   • Martin Van Buren
   • Rutherford Birchard Hayes
   • George Washington
   • Calvin Coolidge
   The correct answer is Rutherford Birchard Hayes.
   Rutherford Birchard Hayes was the 19th President of the United States, serving from 1877 to 1881. He was the successor to Ulysses S. Grant, who served from 1869 to 1877.
2. Who released the 70’s album entitled The Grand Tour
   • George Jones
   • The Police
   • Yes
   • Grace Jones
   The correct answer is “George Jones”.
   George Jones is an American country music singer who released the 70s album “The Grand Tour” in 1974.
3. C/2011 L4 (PanSTARRS) is a named celestial object of what sort?
   • Galaxy
   • Comet
   • Asteroid
   • Constellation
   The correct answer is Comet.
   C/2011 L4 (PanSTARRS) is an icy, dusty, small Solar System body orbiting the Sun. It is composed of frozen gases and dust, and is known as a comet.
4. In which year was the movie “Punch-Drunk Love” starring Adam Sandler released?
   • 2009
   • 2006
   • 1996
   • 2002
   The correct answer is 2002.
   The movie Punch-Drunk Love, starring Adam Sandler, was released in 2002 and was a romantic comedy film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.
5. In what year was the X-ray discovered?
   • 1903
   • 1895
   • 1874
   • 1882
   The correct answer is “1895”.
   In 1895, German physicist Wilhelm Röntgen discovered X-rays, which are a form of electromagnetic radiation with a much shorter wavelength than visible light.
6. An Ace of Hearts and Four of Clubs hand is worth how many points in the card game Blackjack?
   • 15 points
   • 22 points
   • 19 points
   • 20 points
   The correct answer is 15 points.
   The Ace of Hearts and Four of Clubs hand is worth 15 points in Blackjack, as the Ace is worth 11 points and the Four is worth 4 points, adding up to a total of 15 points.
7. The planet the comes after Earth if you were travelling away from the Sun is?
   • Mars
   • Venus
   • Triton
   • Uranus
   The correct answer is Mars.
   Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and the second closest to Earth, so it follows Earth if travelling away from the Sun.
8. How do you say 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 in words?
   • A duodecillion
   • A quattuordecillion
   • A billion
   • A undecillion
   The correct answer is a quattuordecillion.
   A quattuordecillion is a number that is composed of forty three zeros and is equal to one thousand, trillion, trillion, trillion, trillion.
9. The “Ivy League” higher educational establishment Cornell University is located in which U.S. state?
   • Indiana
   • Oklahoma
   • New York
   • Pennsylvania
   The correct answer is New York.
   Cornell University is a prestigious Ivy League research university located in Ithaca, New York.

10. In which year was the movie “Aladdin” released by Disney?
    • 1994
    • 1992
    • 1990
    • 1998
    The correct answer is 1992.
    The Disney animated feature film “Aladdin” was released in 1992, becoming one of the most successful movies of the decade and a classic of Disney animation.

Ultimate Trivia Throwdown: Round 2

11. “SO2” is the chemical formula for which gas?
    • Sulfur hexafluoride
    • Sulfur dioxide
    • Argon
    • Nitrogen dioxide
    The correct answer is Sulfur dioxide.
    Sulfur dioxide is a colorless, toxic gas with a strong odor that is composed of two atoms of sulfur and two atoms of oxygen.
12. In which year was the movie “Working Girl” starring Harrison Ford released?
    • 1986
    • 1996
    • 1988
    • 1967
    The correct answer is 1988.
    The romantic comedy-drama film “Working Girl” starring Harrison Ford was released in 1988.
13. The 1990’s hit movie “Apollo 13” starred which Hollywood A-lister?
    • Tom Hanks
    • Sean Connery
    • Russell Crowe
    • Brad Pitt
    The correct answer is Tom Hanks.
    Tom Hanks is an Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in iconic films such as Forrest Gump, Saving Private Ryan, and Apollo 13.
14. Name a 2002 movie starring Nicolas Cage?
    • Strange Brew
    • My Left Foot
    • Hook
    • Windtalkers
    The correct answer is “Windtalkers”.
    Windtalkers is a 2002 action war film directed by John Woo, starring Nicolas Cage as a Marine assigned to protect a Navajo code talker during World War II.
15. In which year did the Pinatubo eruption occur?
    • 1981
    • 2000
    • 1991
    • 1986
    The correct answer is 1991.
    The eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines occurred in 1991, resulting in the second-largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century.
16. In which year was the movie “Hudson Hawk” starring Bruce Willis released?
    • 1981
    • 1990
    • 1993
    • 1991
    The correct answer is 1991.
    The movie Hudson Hawk, starring Bruce Willis, was released in 1991.
17. “H” is the chemical formula for which gas?
    • Radon
    • Ethane
    • Fluorine
    • Hydrogen
    The correct answer is Hydrogen.
    Hydrogen is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is the most abundant element in the universe. It is the lightest of all gases and is highly flammable.
18. Sofia is the capital of?
    • Lativa
    • Bulgaria
    • Poland
    • Russia
    The correct answer is “Bulgaria”.
    Sofia is the largest city and the capital of Bulgaria, a country located in southeastern Europe.
19. In what year was John McTiernan’s movie “Nomads” released?
    • 1993
    • 1980
    • 1989
    • 1986
    The correct answer is 1986.
    Nomads, directed by John McTiernan, was released in 1986 and was the director’s feature film debut.

20. Which country was known as Nyasaland?
    • Zambia
    • Namibia
    • Malawi
    • Zimbabwe
    The correct answer is “Malawi”.
    Malawi was formerly known as Nyasaland, which was its name before it gained independence in 1964.

Ultimate Trivia Throwdown: Round 3

21. Which of these popular beliefs about dogs is not true?
    • dogs do dream
    • dogs see the world in black and white
    • dogs sweat through their paws
    • dogs can see in the dark
    The correct answer is “dogs see the world in black and white”.
    Dogs actually have color vision and can see a range of colors, though not as vividly as humans.
22. Acrophobia is a fear of?
    • blood
    • insects
    • heights
    • books
    The correct answer is “heights”.
    Acrophobia is an intense fear of heights, which can cause extreme anxiety and distress when exposed to high places.
23. Which sport is the name “Johnny Weissmuller” associated with?
    • Ice skating
    • American football
    • Discus
    • Rugby
    The correct answer is “Discus”.
    Johnny Weissmuller is a former Olympic swimmer who won five gold medals in the sport, and is best remembered for his iconic portrayal of Tarzan in the movies.
24. The actor Emma Stone took a lead role in which blockbuster 2010’s movie?
    • Deadpool
    • The Favourite
    • Gravity
    • Inception
    The correct answer is “The Favourite”. Did you get it right?
    The correct answer is The Favourite. Emma Stone starred in the 2010 comedy-drama film as Abigail Masham, a young woman who attempts to influence the court of Queen Anne.

25. Who was the forty-third president of the United States?
    • George W. Bush
    • Woodrow Wilson
    • Richard Nixon
    • Donald Trump
    The correct answer is George W. Bush.
    George W. Bush was the 43rd President of the United States, serving from 2001 to 2009, and was the first president to be born after World War II.
26. Who painted the masterpiece “Madame X”?
    • Caravaggio
    • John Singer Sargent
    • Albert Camus
    • Frida Kahlo
    The correct answer is John Singer Sargent.
    John Singer Sargent was an American-born artist best known for his portraits and society paintings, of which Madame X was one of his most famous works.
27. Autophobia is a fear of?
    • books
    • birds
    • blood
    • being alone
    The correct answer is “being alone”.
    Autophobia is an intense fear of being alone and isolated, typically leading to feelings of anxiety, depression, and panic.
28. What is the latin name for Honeysuckle?
    • Lonicera Periclymenum
    • Culex Pipiens
    • Ovis Canadensis Nelsoni
    • Ursus Americanus
    The correct answer is Lonicera Periclymenum.
    Lonicera Periclymenum is the scientific name for honeysuckle, a flowering plant in the family Caprifoliaceae.
29. Name a 1991 movie starring Julia Roberts?
    • Dying Young
    • Four Rooms
    • The Nutty Professor
    • Beverly Hills Cop
    The correct answer is “Dying Young”.
    Dying Young is a 1991 romantic drama starring Julia Roberts and Campbell Scott. It follows the story of a young woman who falls in love with a terminally ill man and helps him to live his life to the fullest.

30. Which U.S. President came after James A. Garfield?
    • Henry A. Wallace
    • Harry S. Truman
    • Chester A. Arthur
    • Barack Obama
    The correct answer is Chester A. Arthur.
    Chester A. Arthur was the 21st President of the United States, succeeding James A. Garfield who was assassinated in 1881.

Ultimate Trivia Throwdown: Round 4

31. Legendary band Led Zeppelin released their studio album “Led Zeppelin” in what year?
    • 1969
    • 1975
    • 1967
    • 1973
    The correct answer is 1969.
    Led Zeppelin released their self-titled debut studio album in 1969, which included some of their most famous songs such as “Good Times Bad Times” and “Dazed and Confused”.
32. In which year was the movie “Long Shot” starring Seth Rogan released?
    • 2019
    • 2023
    • 2012
    • 2015
    The correct answer is 2019.
    The movie “Long Shot” starring Seth Rogan was released in 2019 and became a box office hit.
33. How many metres is one mile?
    • 1705.212
    • 1000
    • 1609.344
    • 100
    The correct answer is “1609.344”.
    One mile is equivalent to 1609.344 metres, which is the equivalent of 1.609 kilometres.
34. Name a 1991 movie starring Julia Roberts?
    • The Rock
    • School Ties
    • The Bucket List
    • Hook
    The correct answer is “Hook”.
    Hook is a 1991 fantasy adventure film starring Julia Roberts as Tinkerbell, the fairy sidekick to Peter Pan.
35. What famous twentieth century French woman authored “The Second Sex”?
    • Colette
    • Meridienne
    • Jean Rhys
    • Simone de Beauvoir
    The correct answer is “Simone de Beauvoir”.
    Simone de Beauvoir was a French writer, philosopher, and feminist who wrote the groundbreaking work The Second Sex, which was published in 1949 and is considered the beginning of second-wave feminism.
36. Who discovered the structure of DNA?
    • Louis Pasteur
    • James Watson & Francis Crick
    • Michael Faraday
    • Rosalind Franklin
    The correct answer is James Watson & Francis Crick.
    James Watson and Francis Crick are credited with discovering the double helix structure of DNA in 1953, which revolutionized the field of genetics.
37. In which year was the movie “Knight and Day” starring Tom Cruise released?
    • 2010
    • 2006
    • 2019
    • 2017
    The correct answer is 2010.
    The action-comedy movie “Knight and Day” starring Tom Cruise was released in 2010.
38. In which year was the movie “Mr. Jones” starring Richard Gere released?
    • 1991
    • 1993
    • 1985
    • 1989
    The correct answer is 1993.
    The movie Mr. Jones, starring Richard Gere, was released in 1993. It was Gere’s first major leading role since Pretty Woman in 1990.
39. In what year did Richard Pryor suffer near-fatal burns in a freebasing incident?
    • 1978
    • 1980
    • 1983
    • 1981
    The correct answer is 1980.
    In 1980, Richard Pryor suffered severe burns after a freebasing incident involving rum and cocaine went wrong, resulting in a near-fatal accident.

40. Name a 2018 movie starring Bruce Willis?
    • Hannibal
    • Death Wish
    • The Dead Pool
    • The Surrogates
    The correct answer is “Death Wish”.
    Death Wish is a 2018 action thriller starring Bruce Willis as a man who takes justice into his own hands after his wife is murdered and his daughter is severely injured.

Ultimate Trivia Throwdown: Round 5

41. Who did New Zealand defeat in the 2011 Rugby World Cup final?
    • France
    • Argentina
    • South Africa
    • Australia
    The correct answer is “France”.
    New Zealand defeated France in the 2011 Rugby World Cup final, earning their second ever World Cup title.
42. The city of Cape Town is located in which continent?
    • North America
    • Africa
    • Europe
    • South America
    The correct answer is Africa. Did you get it right?
    Yes, Cape Town is located in the African continent, which is the world’s second-largest continent and home to 54 countries.
43. Which U.S. President came before Abraham Lincoln?
    • Chester A. Arthur
    • James Madison
    • James Buchanan
    • Hannibal Hamlin
    The correct answer is James Buchanan.
    James Buchanan was the 15th President of the United States, serving from 1857 to 1861. He was the last president of the United States before Abraham Lincoln took office in 1861.
44. Black Eye is a named celestial object of what sort?
    • Galaxy
    • Supernova
    • Comet
    • Moon
    The correct answer is Galaxy.
    Black Eye is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Coma Berenices. It is also known as Messier 64 and is one of the most studied galaxies in the sky due to its bright nucleus and dark band of dust.

45. Who’s VMA acceptance speech did Kayne interrupt in 2009?
    • Janet Jackson
    • Taylor Swift
    • Lady Gaga
    • Britney Spears
    The correct answer is “Taylor Swift”.
    Kanye West famously interrupted Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, sparking outrage among viewers.
46. Who released the 70’s album entitled Toys in the Attic
    • David Bowie
    • Paul Simon
    • KISS
    • Aerosmith
    The correct answer is “Aerosmith”.
    Aerosmith is an American rock band formed in Boston in 1970, and is best known for releasing the 70’s album “Toys in the Attic” in 1975.
47. “shingle” is an anagram of which word?
    • english
    • anguish
    • languish
    • vanquish
    The correct answer is “english”.
    Shingle is an anagram of english, meaning it is a rearrangement of the letters in the word english to form a new word.
48. What function does the HTML tag <li> perform in website development?
    • Creates an ordered list
    • Creates an unordered list
    • Starts the HTML web page code
    • Creates a list item
    The correct answer is it creates a list item.
    The <li> HTML tag is used to create a single item within an ordered or unordered list on a website.
49. Which U.S. President came after John Adams?
    • Thomas Jefferson
    • Charles G. Dawes
    • Bill Clinton
    • John Quincy Adams
    The correct answer is Thomas Jefferson.
    Thomas Jefferson was the third President of the United States, succeeding John Adams in 1801. He served two terms until 1809.

50. Bhopal gas tragedy disaster took place on December 3 in which year?
    • 1987
    • 1984
    • 1977
    • 1976
    The correct answer is 1984.
    The Bhopal gas tragedy disaster was a catastrophic industrial accident that occurred on December 3, 1984 in Bhopal, India.

Ultimate Trivia Throwdown: Round 6

51. Which actor portrayed James Bond in the 1965 movie “Thunderball”?
    • Roger Moore
    • Sean Connery
    • Daniel Craig
    • Pierce Brosnan
    The correct answer is Sean Connery.
    Sean Connery is a Scottish actor best known for his portrayal of James Bond in the 1965 movie Thunderball, cementing his place as the iconic character in popular culture.
52. Who was the seventeenth president of the United States?
    • William McKinley
    • Andrew Johnson
    • Theodore Roosevelt
    • James K. Polk
    The correct answer is Andrew Johnson.
    Andrew Johnson was the seventeenth president of the United States, serving from 1865 to 1869. He was the first president to take office after the Civil War and was known for his lenient Reconstruction policies.
53. Batrachophobia is a fear of?
    • the color black
    • amphibians
    • insects
    • darkness
    The correct answer is “amphibians”.
    Batrachophobia is a fear of amphibians, which are a group of cold-blooded, aquatic or semi-aquatic animals including frogs, toads, newts, salamanders, and caecilians.
54. What is Beyoncé’s clothing line called?
    • House of Lannister
    • House of Frey
    • House of Dereon
    • House of Stark
    The correct answer is “House of Dereon”.
    House of Dereon is a fashion line created by Beyoncé and her mother, Tina Knowles, that is inspired by their Southern roots and modern trends.
55. The day June 15 falls in which week of the year?
    • 8th
    • 24th
    • 26th
    • 2nd
    The asnwer is the 24th week of the year.
    June 15th marks the beginning of the 24th week of the year, which runs from June 15th to June 21st.
56. In which year was the movie “Project X” starring Matthew Broderick released?
    • 1989
    • 1977
    • 1987
    • 1985
    The correct answer is 1987.
    Project X, starring Matthew Broderick, was released in 1987 and was a comedy about a chimpanzee used in a military experiment.
57. Cherry is a variety of which produce?
    • Tomato
    • Berry
    • Apple
    • Melon
    The correct answer is Tomato.
    Cherry is a variety of fruit, specifically a type of small, round, juicy, and sweet tomato.
58. A group of minnows is known as a what?
    • A colony
    • A team or harras
    • A steam
    • A troop
    The correct answer is a steam.
    A steam is a collective noun used to describe a group of minnows swimming together in a body of water.
59. Truro Cathedral is located in which English county?
    • Michigan
    • West Midlands
    • Greater London
    • Cornwall
    The correct answer is Cornwall.
    Truro Cathedral is a historic church located in the county of Cornwall in the southwestern part of England.

60. For what is NA the chemical symbol?
    • Iron
    • Sodium
    • Nickel
    • Oxygen
    The correct answer is “Sodium”.
    NA is the chemical symbol for Sodium, an alkali metal found in many compounds and essential to life processes.

Ultimate Trivia Throwdown: Round 7

61. What do you call the home of a beaver?
    • A dam
    • A tunnel
    • A burrow
    • A lodge
    The correct answer is “A lodge”.
    A lodge is a large, dome-shaped structure built by beavers out of sticks, mud, and stones, and is used by the beavers as a home and refuge.
62. Who said “Think! How the hell are you gonna think and hit at the same time?
    • Frank Sinatra
    • George Foreman
    • Bugs Moran
    • Yogi Berra
    The correct answer is “Yogi Berra”.
    Yogi Berra was an American professional baseball player and manager who famously said this quote in response to a teammate’s suggestion to “think and hit” at the same time.
63. In what year was the classic Jame Bond movie “The Man with the Golden Gun” released?
    • 1971
    • 1974
    • 1976
    • 1982
    The correct answer is 1974.
    The Man with the Golden Gun, the ninth film in the James Bond series, was released in 1974.
64. Which city was the summer capital of India during British Rule?
    • Darjeeling
    • Nainital
    • Simla
    • Ooty
    The correct answer is “Simla”.
    Simla was a small hill station in the Himalayan foothills of northern India, which served as the summer capital of British India from 1864 to 1939. It was chosen for its cool climate and spectacular mountain scenery.

65. What is the largest desert in the world?
    • Gobi Desert
    • Atacama Desert
    • Antarctic Desert
    • Mojave Desert
    The correct answer is Antarctic Desert.
    The Antarctic Desert is the largest desert in the world, covering an area of 5.5 million square miles. It is the driest, windiest, and coldest desert on Earth.
66. Who wrote the novel “Moby-Dick”?
    • Nathaniel Hawthorne
    • Mark Twain
    • Herman Melville
    • Edgar Allan Poe
    The correct answer is Herman Melville.
    Herman Melville, an American novelist, short story writer, and poet, is the author of the novel “Moby-Dick”.
67. Name a 2017 movie starring Matt Damon?
    • The Age of Innocence
    • Wild at Heart
    • Outcast
    • Downsizing
    The correct answer is “Downsizing”.
    Downsizing is a 2017 science-fiction comedy-drama film starring Matt Damon as a man who chooses to shrink himself in order to live a more luxurious lifestyle.
68. Which U.S. President came before George W. Bush?
    • Bill Clinton
    • Walter F. Mondale
    • Harry S. Truman
    • James K. Polk
    The correct answer is Bill Clinton.
    Bill Clinton was the 42nd President of the United States and served from 1993 to 2001, preceding George W. Bush who was the 43rd President and served from 2001 to 2009.
69. Lhotse is a large mountain located where in the world?
    • Nepal
    • South Sudan
    • India
    • Indonesia
    The correct answer is Nepal.
    Lhotse is a large mountain located in the Himalayan mountain range, which is found in the country of Nepal.

70. What function does the HTML tag <head> perform in website development?
    • Denotes the menu area of a web page
    • Denotes the section is an aside
    • Starts the head code of a web page
    • Creates header text
    The correct answer is it starts the head code of a web page.
    The <head> tag is the first element in the HTML document that contains information about the website, such as the title, scripts, stylesheets, and meta data. It sets the stage for the content that follows.

Ultimate Trivia Throwdown: Round 8

71. In which year was the movie “Machete Kills” starring Mel Gibson released?
    • 2013
    • 2020
    • 2006
    • 2011
    The correct answer is 2013.
    Machete Kills, a 2013 action movie starring Mel Gibson, was released that year to critical acclaim.
72. Name a 1989 movie starring Matthew Broderick?
    • Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
    • Zoolander
    • Glory
    • School Ties
    The correct answer is “Glory”.
    Glory is a 1989 American war drama film about the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, the first African-American regiment to fight in the American Civil War. It stars Matthew Broderick as Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, the regiment’s commanding officer.
73. Who was the forty-fourth president of the United States?
    • Martin Van Buren
    • Barack Obama
    • James Madison
    • Joe Biden
    The correct answer is Barack Obama.
    Barack Obama was the first African-American president of the United States, serving two terms from 2009 to 2017.
74. The 2000’s popular movie “Ali” featured which Hollywood star?
    • Will Smith
    • Samuel L. Jackson
    • Jodie Foster
    • Ben Affleck
    The correct answer is Will Smith.
    Will Smith is an American actor, comedian, producer, rapper, and songwriter who starred in the 2000 biopic film Ali about the life of boxer Muhammad Ali.
75. Finnish hard rock band Lordi won in 2006. What was the name of the song?
    • Believe
    • Fly on the Wings of Love
    • Running Scared
    • Hard Rock Hallelujah
    The correct answer is “Hard Rock Hallelujah”.
    Hard Rock Hallelujah was the song that Lordi performed in the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest, winning the contest and becoming the first hard rock band to do so.
76. Which U.S. President came after William H. Taft?
    • Woodrow Wilson
    • Dwight D. Eisenhower
    • Levi P. Morton
    • Calvin Coolidge
    The correct answer is Woodrow Wilson.
    Woodrow Wilson was the 28th President of the United States, succeeding William H. Taft in 1913.
77. Which pioneer conquered England for Normandy?
    • Queen Elizabeth I
    • Christopher Columbus
    • William the Conqueror
    • Joan Of Arc
    The correct answer is William the Conqueror.
    William the Conqueror was a Norman ruler who invaded and conquered England in 1066, establishing the powerful Norman dynasty.
78. Koinoniphobia is a fear of?
    • birds
    • rooms full of people
    • the night
    • computers
    The correct answer is “rooms full of people”.
    Koinoniphobia is an irrational fear of being in a crowded place or room, typically characterized by feelings of anxiety, discomfort, and claustrophobia.
79. Which author wrote the classic children’s book “Love You Forever”?
    • Lewis Carroll
    • E.B. White
    • Robert Munsch
    • Maurice Sendak
    The correct author was Robert Munsch.
    Robert Munsch is a Canadian author and storyteller best known for his classic children’s book “Love You Forever”, which has been beloved by generations of readers for its heartfelt message of unconditional love.

80. What is the largest island in the world?
    • New Guinea
    • Madagascar
    • Sumatra
    • Greenland
    The correct answer is “Greenland”.
    Greenland is the largest island in the world, covering an area of 2,166,086 square kilometers. It is located in the Arctic Ocean and is part of the Kingdom of Denmark.