Trivia Questions & Answers

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Geography

Q: What is the capital of Australia?

A: Canberra — not Sydney, which is the largest city.

Q: Which river is the longest in the world?

A: The Nile, at roughly 6,650 km, though the Amazon is a close rival by some measurements.

Q: Which country has the most time zones?

A: France, with 12 time zones when counting its overseas territories.

Q: What is the smallest country in the world?

A: Vatican City, at about 0.49 square kilometres.

History

Q: In what year did World War II end?

A: 1945, with Japan's formal surrender on 2 September.

Q: Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?

A: Neil Armstrong, on 20 July 1969 during the Apollo 11 mission.

Q: Which ancient wonder still stands today?

A: The Great Pyramid of Giza — the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World.

Q: When did the Berlin Wall fall?

A: 9 November 1989.

Science

Q: What is the chemical symbol for gold?

A: Au, from the Latin 'aurum'.

Q: How many bones are in the adult human body?

A: 206 bones.

Q: What planet is known as the Red Planet?

A: Mars, due to iron oxide (rust) on its surface.

Q: What gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere?

A: Carbon dioxide (CO₂), which they convert to oxygen via photosynthesis.

Sports

Q: How many players are on a soccer team on the field?

A: 11 players per side, including the goalkeeper.

Q: Where were the first modern Olympic Games held?

A: Athens, Greece, in 1896.

Q: How often is the FIFA World Cup held?

A: Every four years.

Movies

Q: Who directed the movie 'Jaws'?

A: Steven Spielberg, in 1975.

Q: Which film won Best Picture at the 2020 Oscars?

A: 'Parasite', directed by Bong Joon-ho — the first non-English-language film to win Best Picture.

Music

Q: How many strings does a standard guitar have?

A: Six strings.

Q: Which composer wrote 'The Four Seasons'?

A: Antonio Vivaldi, around 1720.

Literature

Q: Who wrote 'Romeo and Juliet'?

A: William Shakespeare.

Q: What is the first book in the Harry Potter series?

A: 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' (published as 'Sorcerer's Stone' in the US).

Food

Q: What is the main ingredient in traditional hummus?

A: Chickpeas, blended with tahini, lemon, and garlic.

Q: Which country is credited with inventing pizza?

A: Italy — specifically Naples, in the late 18th century.

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