100 Trivia Questions With Answers (Fun & Random)
Ready to challenge your brain? We have compiled the ultimate list of 100 fun and random trivia questions. Whether you are looking to improve your English vocabulary, win a pub quiz, or just have a good laugh, this list covers everything from science to pop culture.
General Knowledge
What is the rarest blood type in humans?
AB-Negative.
How many bones are there in an adult human body?
206.
What is the chemical symbol for Gold?
Au.
Which language has the most words?
English.
What is the currency of Japan?
Yen.
How many stripes are there on the US flag?
13.
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter.
In which year did the Titanic sink?
1912.
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci.
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Diamond.
How many keys are on a standard piano?
88.
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra.
Which organ in the human body produces insulin?
The Pancreas.
What represents the letter 'M' in Morse Code?
Two dashes (--).
How many sides does a hexagon have?
Six.
Science & Nature
What is the powerhouse of the cell?
Mitochondria.
What gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere?
Carbon Dioxide (CO2).
What is the speed of light approximated to?
299,792,458 meters per second.
Which element has the atomic number 1?
Hydrogen.
What is the closest star to Earth?
The Sun.
What is the study of fossils called?
Paleontology.
What is the largest mammal in the world?
Blue Whale.
What part of the plant conducts photosynthesis?
Leaves.
What is the most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere?
Nitrogen.
Who discovered penicillin?
Alexander Fleming.
What is the chemical formula for Table Salt?
NaCl.
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars.
What is the freezing point of water in Celsius?
0 degrees.
What is the longest bone in the human body?
Femur (Thigh bone).
What phenomenon causes the tides?
The gravitational pull of the Moon.
Geography
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile (traditionally).
Which is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City.
What is the capital of France?
Paris.
Which continent is the Sahara Desert located in?
Africa.
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean.
Mount Everest is located in which mountain range?
The Himalayas.
How many US states begin with the letter 'M'?
Eight.
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa.
Which country has the most natural lakes?
Canada.
What is the capital of China?
Beijing.
Which river flows through London?
The Thames.
What is the largest country in the world by area?
Russia.
What is the capital of Spain?
Madrid.
Which desert is located in Mongolia and China?
Gobi Desert.
What is the capital of Brazil?
Brasilia.
History
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington.
In which year did World War II end?
1945.
Who was the French Emperor defeated at the Battle of Waterloo?
Napoleon Bonaparte.
The Great Wall of China was primarily built to protect against whom?
Mongol tribes.
Who discovered America in 1492?
Christopher Columbus.
Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
Amelia Earhart.
Which civilization built the Machu Picchu complex?
The Incas.
Who was known as the "Maid of Orleans"?
Joan of Arc.
What year did the Berlin Wall fall?
1989.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson.
Which Egyptian queen had a famous relationship with Julius Caesar?
Cleopatra.
What was the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?
The Mayflower.
Who was the first man to step on the Moon?
Neil Armstrong.
The Magna Carta was signed in which country?
England.
Who started the Cultural Revolution in China?
Mao Zedong.
Pop Culture & Entertainment
Who directed the movie "Jurassic Park"?
Steven Spielberg.
What is the highest-grossing film of all time?
Avatar.
Which fictional character lives in 221B Baker Street?
Sherlock Holmes.
What band was Freddie Mercury the lead singer of?
Queen.
What is the name of Harry Potter's pet owl?
Hedwig.
In "The Lion King", who is Simba's father?
Mufasa.
Which actress won the Oscar for "Erin Brockovich"?
Julia Roberts.
What TV show features dragons and the Iron Throne?
Game of Thrones.
Who played Jack in the movie "Titanic"?
Leonardo DiCaprio.
What is the name of the superhero team with Iron Man?
The Avengers.
Which artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo.
What instrument did Miles Davis famously play?
Trumpet.
In "Friends", what is Joey Tribbiani's favorite food?
Sandwiches.
Who is the god of thunder in Norse mythology?
Thor.
What is the best-selling video game console of all time?
PlayStation 2 (PS2).
Sports
In which sport would you perform a "slam dunk"?
Basketball.
Which country has won the most FIFA World Cups?
Brazil.
How many players are on a standard soccer team on the field?
11.
What sport is played at Wimbledon?
Tennis.
What is the maximum break in snooker?
147.
Which country is famous for the martial art Taekwondo?
South Korea.
In Golf, what is the standard number of holes in a full course?
18.
What sport is Michael Jordan famous for?
Basketball.
Which team plays baseball at Yankee Stadium?
New York Yankees.
How many rings are on the Olympic flag?
5.
What is the national sport of Japan?
Sumo Wrestling.
Who holds the record for the fastest 100m sprint?
Usain Bolt.
In which sport would you use a shuttlecock?
Badminton.
What sport is known as "The Sweet Science"?
Boxing.
Which trophy is awarded to the winner of the NHL (Ice Hockey)?
The Stanley Cup.
Fun & Random Facts
What is the only mammal capable of true flight?
The Bat.
Which city is known as the "Big Apple"?
New York City.
What color is the "Black Box" in an airplane?
Bright Orange.
How many hearts does an octopus have?
Three.
What was the first food eaten in space?
Applesauce.
Which element is needed for combustion?
Oxygen.
What is the national animal of Scotland?
The Unicorn.
How many letters are in the Hawaiian alphabet?
12.
What is the only sea on Earth without a coast?
The Sargasso Sea.
Which bird is often associated with delivering babies?
The Stork.