78 Minecraft Trivia Questions And Answers To Blow You Away

Martha Martins
Oct 07, 2024 By Martha Martins
Originally Published on Jan 25, 2021
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Since its launch in 2011, 'Minecraft' has become a favorite game for people of all ages around the world. Thanks to its unlimited creative possibilities and exciting gameplay, it's no surprise that 'Minecraft' is loved globally.

This trivia includes a variety of questions, from easy ones about crafting and survival to tough challenges about redstone circuits and enchantments for hardcore fans. These questions explore many different aspects of the 'Minecraft' world.

So, call your friends, family, or other 'Minecraft' fans, and get ready to show off your skills. Whether you want to impress with your 'Minecraft' knowledge or just have a good time with a fun quiz, there's something here for everyone. See how many questions you can get right!

General Minecraft Questions With Answers

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Get started with some general 'Minecraft' questions and answers. These questions cover topics about the game, from its creation to fun facts about its development. It doesn't matter if you're a 'Minecraft' pro or just beginning your adventure, these questions are sure to challenge you and might even teach you something new.

1. Question: Who created 'Minecraft'?

Answer: Markus Persson.

2. Question: What game inspired Markus Persson to create 'Minecraft'?

Answer: Infiniminer.

3. Question: What is the mobile version of the 'Minecraft' game called?

Answer: 'Minecraft: Bedrock Edition'.

4. Question: What is the name of one of the major versions of 'Minecraft' that has its own content store called Minecraft Marketplace?

Answer: 'Minecraft: Bedrock Edition'.

5. Question: In what year was 'Minecraft' fully released?

Answer: 2011.

6. Question: What was 'Minecraft' originally called before its official release?

Answer: Cave Game.

7. Question: How many major versions of 'Minecraft' are there?

Answer: At least eight versions.

8. Question: The game usually follows a day and night cycle. How long does one full cycle last in real time?

Answer: 20 minutes.

9. Question: What is the maximum number of players who can play together at the same time on Minecraft Realms?

Answer: 10.

10. Question: What is the main objective while playing 'Minecraft'?

Answer: To survive and thrive.

11. Question: The achievements in the game are known as 'trophies' on PlayStation ports. What is it called in the Java editions?

Answer: Advancements.

12. Question: What are the two 'Minecraft' character skins you can choose between when you first join the game?

Answer: Steve and Alex.

13. Question: What is the final boss in 'Minecraft' called?

Answer: The Ender Dragon.

14. Question: Why does the Ender dragon need to be destroyed?

Answer: To access the exit portal.

15. Question: What is the dark dimension added by Java Edition 1.0.0 called in 'Minecraft'?

Answer: The End.

16. Question: When was the release of the Chinese version of 'Minecraft' first announced?

Answer: 2016.

17. Question: What does a llama eat in 'Minecraft'?

Answer: Wheat and hay bales.

18. Question: For how much did Microsoft purchase the 'Minecraft' game?

Answer: $2.5 billion.

19. Question: How many blocks are required to make a crafting table in 'Minecraft'?

Answer: Four wooden planks.

20. Question: What item do evokers drop upon defeat in 'Minecraft'?

Answer: Totem of Undying.

21. Question: What is the term ‘raw materials’ used to describe in 'Minecraft'?

Answer: Blocks that can be mined or harvested.

22. Question: Where is sugar cane planted in 'Minecraft'?

Answer: Next to a water source.

23. Question: How many biomes are there in Minecraft?

Answer: Over 50.

Minecraft Gameplay Trivia

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Now that you've covered some general 'Minecraft' questions, it's time to test your knowledge of the game's mechanics and gameplay elements. These questions will focus on the various aspects of playing 'Minecraft', from crafting and building to combat and exploration. See how well you know the ins and outs of 'Minecraft' gameplay.

24. Question: In what dimension do you start in 'Minecraft'?

Answer: The Overworld.

25. Question: What is often described as one of the most iconic evil mobs in 'Minecraft'?

Answer: The Creeper.

26. Question: What type of creeper has a blue aura and has explosive power when struck by lightning?

Answer: A Charged Creeper.

27. Question: What item is used to craft torches in 'Minecraft'?

Answer: A stick and charcoal.

28. Question: How many different dimensions can you visit in 'Minecraft'?

Answer: The Nether, the End, and the Overworld.

29. Question: Where do slimes spawn in 'Minecraft'?

Answer: In swamp biomes and slime chunks.

30. Question: How many meters does one Minecraft block equal?

Answer: One meter.

31. Question: What item in 'Minecraft' is commonly referred to as 'rotting flesh'?

Answer: Food eaten by a player at risk of hunger in the game.

32. Question: What is the name of one of the multiple-player gaming consoles on which you can play 'Minecraft'?

Answer: The Nintendo Switch.

33. Question: What tool do you need the most to gather stone and ore?

Answer: Pickaxe.

34. Question: Where do iron golems appear in the game, and why are they there?

Answer: In villages to protect the villagers.

35. Question: What is a music disc in 'Minecraft'?

Answer: An item that is played in a jukebox.

36. Question: What colors does Steve's outfit consist of?

Answer: A light blue T-shirt and a blue pair of trousers.

37. Question: What is the name of the block found at the bottom of the world that cannot be broken while playing 'Minecraft'?

Answer: Bedrock.

38. Question: How many different crafting recipes are there in 'Minecraft'?

Answer: 379.

39. Question: In which biome can you typically find pandas?

Answer: Bamboo jungle biomes.

40. Question: What are the flying hostile monsters in the 'Minecraft' game called?

Answer: The Phantom, the Ghast, the Blaze, and the Wither.

41. Question: To make an iron ingot, how many blocks of iron ore would you need?

Answer: One block of iron ore.

42. Question: Which problem is cured by tonic?

Answer: Nausea.

43. Question: How do you get to The End dimension?

Answer: By activating the End Portal.

44. Question: What are Endermen afraid of?

Answer: Water.

45. Question: How do you make a double chest?

Answer: Place two single chests crafted side by side.

46. Question: What do players use to swim faster while playing 'Minecraft'?

Answer: The depth strider enchantment.

47. Question: What food item is used to heal and breed wolves in 'Minecraft'?

Answer: Rotten Flesh.

48. Question: What tools are required to mine diamond ore?

Answer: Iron pickaxe, a diamond pickaxe, or a netherite pickaxe.

49. Question: What item is needed to activate nether portals?

Answer: Flint and steel.

Hard Level Minecraft Trivia Questions

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Alright, 'Minecraft' experts, it's time to step up your game! This section includes a series of challenging trivia questions designed to test even the most dedicated 'Minecraft' players. These questions dig deep into the more unknown and complex aspects of the game. Get ready to put your knowledge and problem-solving skills to the ultimate test.

50. Question: What is the type of mineral ore needed to make an enchantment table work?

Answer: Lapis Lazuli.

51. Question: What do you need to make a Nether Portal in 'Minecraft'?

Answer: At least 10 obsidian blocks, flint, and steel.

52. Question: Which creature can get you across the lava in The Nether?

Answer: The Strider.

53. Question: Why would you use a carrot on a stick?

Answer: To control the direction of saddled pigs.

54. Question: What does the achievement title 'On A Rail' mean in the 'Minecraft' game?

Answer: Riding a minecart for at least 500 m (1640 ft) in a single direction.

55. Question: Who is considered one of the terrifying mobs in the 'Minecraft' game?

Answer: The Warden.

56. Question: Where can you find the Warden in the 'Minecraft' game?

Answer: The Deep Dark biome.

57. Question: What is the purpose of an Exit Portal in 'Minecraft'?

Answer: To return to the Overworld after victory.

58. Question: How many modes does the 'Minecraft' game have?

Answer: Four.

59. Question: What is the name of the common hostile enemy that attacks in groups?

Answer: The Zombie.

60. Question: Who is the mysterious and spooky version of the Steve character that is said to appear randomly in the game?

Answer: Herobrine.

61. Question: In survival mode, what is the rarest item in the game?

Answer: The Dragon Egg.

62. Question: What is the Dragon Egg used for?

Answer: A decorative block or trophy item.

63. Question: What animal cannot be tamed in the game?

Answer: Adult foxes.

64. Question: How many types of flowers are there in total in 'Minecraft'?

Answer: 17.

65. Question: What are some colors that Axolotls come in 'Minecraft'?

Answer: Pink, brown, cyan, gold, and blue.

66. Question: The sound effects used by ghasts come from which real animal?

Answer: A cat.

67. Question: What are enchanted books used for in Minecraft?

Answer: To apply specific enchantments to items.

Hardest Minecraft Quiz Questions With Answers

Minecraft game characters with one holding a sword.

For the most dedicated and passionate 'Minecraft' players, this section is what you can refer to as saving the best for last. This section features the hardest, most brain-teasing 'Minecraft' quiz questions you could come up with. Push your 'Minecraft' knowledge to its limits and see if you have what it takes to become the ultimate champion.

68. Question: Where can you get the amethyst crystal?

Answer: Amethyst geodes.

69. Question: How do Enderman mobs communicate in the game?

Answer: Low-pitched sounds, growls, and teleports.

70. Question: Which update enabled and merged cross-platform play in 'Minecraft'?

Answer: Better Together update.

71. Question: If you want to pause the aging process of copper, what can you do?

Answer: Wax the copper blocks.

72. Question: What are considered some of the best materials for tools and weapons in 'Minecraft'?

Answer: Diamond and Netherite.

73. Question: How many days did it take Mark Persson to create the first version of 'Minecraft'?

Answer: Six days.

74. Question: How many BAFTA awards has the 'Minecraft' game won?

Answer: At least three.

75. Question: What was the name of the major update that introduced new content to the Nether dimension in 'Minecraft'?

Answer: The Nether update.

76. Question: Where can the Nether wart be found?

Answer: The Nether dimension.

77. Question: What is a landscape called in 'Minecraft'?

Answer: A biome.

78. Question: What would happen if you tried to sleep in the nether and end dimensions in the game?

Answer: The bed explodes.

FAQs

How do I make Smooth Stone in 'Minecraft'?

In 'Minecraft', you can create Smooth Stone by first turning cobblestone into regular stone using a furnace. Then, smelt the regular stone one more time in the furnace to make Smooth Stone.

How do I make a map in 'Minecraft'?

To make a simple empty map in 'Minecraft', just fill up all the slots in the crafting table with paper. If you want to make an empty locator map, put a compass in the middle of the crafting table and surround it with paper.

What does Smite do in 'Minecraft'?

Smite is a special enchantment in 'Minecraft' that lets you deal more damage to undead enemies.

How do I make a Saddle in 'Minecraft'?

In 'Minecraft', you can't make saddles, but you can find them in places like Nether fortresses or by fishing.

Congratulations on making it through this collection of 78 'Minecraft' trivia questions! Whether you've played 'Minecraft' for years or are relatively new to the game, you must have found these questions to be both entertaining and challenging.

If you found yourself struggling with some of the harder questions, don't worry; the more you play, the more you'll learn and discover. So, what are you waiting for? Boot up your game, gather your friends, and put your newfound 'Minecraft' knowledge to the test.

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Written by Martha Martins

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