20 General Knowledge Trivia Questions and Answers
Free general knowledge trivia questions and answers for quizzes, pub quizzes, and classroom games. Ready to copy, print, or play live.
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What is the largest planet in our solar system?
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How many continents are there on Earth?
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What is the chemical symbol for gold?
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Which language has the most native speakers in the world?
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What is the tallest mountain above sea level?
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How many sides does a hexagon have?
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What is the currency of Japan?
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Who painted the Mona Lisa?
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What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
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How many colours are there in a rainbow?
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What is the smallest prime number?
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Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
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What is the largest ocean on Earth?
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How many minutes are there in a full day?
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What gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere?
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What is the capital city of Australia?
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How many strings does a standard guitar have?
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What is the freezing point of water in Celsius?
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Which is the longest river in the world?
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What do you call a group of lions?
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