365+ Hard Trivia Questions (And Answers) To Test The Biggest Brainiacs

Arkoprabho Sadhu
Dec 12, 2023 By Arkoprabho Sadhu
Originally Published on Jan 12, 2021
Edited by Flora Wilson
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Are you ready to take on the ultimate trivia challenge against the biggest brainiacs in the world? It's time to put your knowledge to the test and see if you've got what it takes to be a trivia expert! So, get ready to take on a wide range of mind-bending brain teasers, puzzles, and fascinating facts.

Being a trivia guru isn't just about having a head full of random facts. It's about having that insatiable curiosity to learn and the ability to expand your knowledge every day. And guess what?

Trivia isn't just a boring exercise—it's an exciting and enjoyable way to learn, especially for young minds. This really hard trivia will challenge you and spark your critical thinking skills. You'll find questions that cover a variety of subjects and topics, expanding your knowledge along the way.

Don't forget to challenge those brainiacs around you! Gather your brainiac buddies and challenge them to a trivia showdown! You'll have a blast competing and learning together.

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Trivia Questions Based On The History Of The World

This trivia quiz is to test your knowledge of major historical events and the remarkable figures who shaped the past. Even if you don't consider yourself an expert, this is an opportunity to brush up on your historical facts and maybe even learn something new! From legendary civilizations to iconic leaders, get ready to explore world history.

1. Question: When did World War II end?

Answer: 1945.

2. Question: How long did Queen Victoria reign?

Answer: 63 years and seven months (1837-1901).

3. Question: The Taj Mahal was constructed as a tomb of the wife of which Mughal Emperor?

Answer: Shah Jahan.

4. Question: According to Greek mythology, who is considered the Goddess of Agriculture?

Answer: Demeter.

5. Question: Which Greek goddess spends half of the year in the Underworld when she is not with her mother?

Answer: Persephone.

6. Question: What was the name of Henry VIII's first wife?

Answer: Catherine of Aragon.

7. Question: What did the Romans call Scotland?

Answer: Caledonia.

8. Question: Who is the youngest president of the United States of America?

Answer: Theodore Roosevelt.

9. Question: Who is the first female Prime Minister of Australia?

Answer: Julia Gilliard.

10. Question: In which year was Joan of Arc burnt at the stake?

Answer: 1431.

11. Question: In which year was America declared independent from England?

Answer: 1776.

12. Question: Which president has been given credit for abolishing slavery in the USA?

Answer: Abraham Lincoln.

13. Question: Who was the renowned Black civil rights leader who fought through the means of non-violence?

Answer: Martin Luther King Jr.

14. Question: What was the name of the ship that was brought to New England in 1620, carrying the Pilgrims?

Answer: Mayflower.

15. Question: When was the right to vote for women, as per the 19th Amendment, ratified in the USA?

Answer: August 18, 1920.

16. Question: Which European is given credit for reaching North America first?

Answer: Christopher Columbus.

17. Question: Who was the first president to live in the White House?

Answer: John Adams.

18. Question: Which country gifted the famous Statue of Liberty to the USA?

Answer: France.

19. Question: What was the name of the first university founded in the United States?

Answer: Harvard (1636).

20. Question: Which English monarch had the second-longest reign, only after Queen Elizabeth II?

Answer: Queen Victoria.

21. Question: Where were the two atomic bombs dropped in Japan that resulted in the end of World War II?

Answer: Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

22. Question: Which two houses were involved in the War of the Roses?

Answer: York and Lancaster.

23. Question: Which country was invaded by Germany at the beginning of World War II? 

Answer: Poland.

24. Question: What is the world's oldest known city? 

Answer: Damascus, Syria.

25. Question: The Hundred Years' War was fought between which two countries? 

Answer: England and France.

26. Question: In which country did the Renaissance period originate? 

Answer: Italy.

27. Question: What is the oldest known structure in the world? 

Answer: Göbekli Tepe in Turkey.

28. Question: In which war did the Battle of Stalingrad occur? 

Answer: World War II.

29. Question: Which major global conflict occurred between 1914-1918? 

Answer: World War I.

30. Question: In which global conflict did the D-Day invasion take place? 

Answer: World War II.

31. Question: During which years did World War II take place? 

Answer: 1939-1945.

Trivia Questions Based On Art And Culture

Get ready to uncover how much you truly know about art, architecture, and the wonderful world of culture. From paintings that captivate hearts to iconic architecture that has stood the test of time, this set of questions and answers will put your art and culture knowledge to the test.

32. Question: In which country is the statue of Jesus Christ, called Christ The Redeemer, located?

Answer: Brazil.

33. Question: When is World Literacy Day celebrated?

Answer: September 8.

34. Question: Which date is celebrated as World Environment Day?

Answer: June 5.

35. Question: What is the day after Christmas called?

Answer: Boxing Day, December 26.

36. Question: When is May Day observed?

Answer: May 1.

37. Question: What is the traditional dress of Scotland? 

Answer: Kilt.

38. Question: What is the national dish of Mexico?

Answer: Mole poblano.

39. Question: Where was Frida Kahlo born?

Answer: Mexico.

41. Question: Who is the painter of the painting Ma Jolie?

Answer: Pablo Picasso.

42. Question: Where is the original Starry Night by Van Gogh located?

Answer: Museum Of Modern Art, New York City.

43. Question: Which philosopher stated the famous line “I think, therefore I am.”?

Answer: RenéDescartes.

44. Question: When is Earth Day celebrated?

Answer: April 22.

45. Question: When is International Women's Day observed?

Answer: March 8.

46. Question: Which Dutch Master painted the 1888 oil painting named Café Terrace At Night?

Answer: Vincent Van Gogh.

47. Question: Name two Renaissance artists known for their works in the Sistine Chapel. 

Answer: Michelangelo and Botticelli.

48. Question: Which ancient wonder of the world was located in present-day Iraq? 

Answer: Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

49. Question: Which is the only African country having Spanish as an official language? 

Answer: Equatorial Guinea.

Trivia Questions Based On Science And Technology

Get ready for a thrilling journey through the captivating worlds of science and technology! From mind-blowing inventions to awe-inspiring discoveries, these trivia questions and answers will put your knowledge to the test. You might also uncover fascinating new facts and expand your understanding of the world!

50. Question: Which company makes the Galaxy series of smartphones?

Answer: Samsung.

51. Question: What is the chemical symbol for Chlorine?

Answer: Cl.

52. Question: What do the mycologists study?

Answer: Mushroom.

53. Question: What is the hardest substance in the human body? 

Answer: Tooth enamel.

54. Question: Which car company manufactures the Corolla?

Answer: Toyota.

55. Question: Who was the discoverer of the vaccine Penicillin?

Answer: Alexander Fleming.

56. Question: In glossectomy, which body part is removed?

Answer: Tongue.

57. Question: Elon Musk is the CEO of which famous EV brand?

Answer: Tesla.

58. Question: Which was the first American satellite to reach the surface of Mars successfully?

Answer: Mariner 9.

59. Question: Who is credited with creating the world's first car?

Answer: Karl Benz.

60. Question: Who was the first person to step on the moon?

Answer: Neil Armstrong.

61. Question: What is the force of attraction between two objects called?

Answer: Gravity.

62. Question: When was the first model of the iPhone released?

Answer: 2007.

63. Question: Which gas is found in the most abundance in the Earth's atmosphere?

Answer: Nitrogen.

64. Question: How long does Mercury take to revolve around the sun?

Answer: 88 days.

65. Question: Which planet is the farthest from the sun?

Answer: Neptune.

66. Question: What is the name of the strongest and longest bone in the human body?

Answer: Femur.

67. Question: Dolphins are classified as what kind of animals?

Answer: Mammals.

68. Question: Which planet in our Solar System has the most number of moons?

Answer: Jupiter.

69. Question: Which is the nearest galaxy to Milky Way?

Answer: Andromeda.

70. Question: What is the distance between Earth and the Sun termed?

Answer: Astronomical Unit.

71. Question: Which is the hottest planet in the Solar System?

Answer: Venus.

72. Question: What is the unit of electrical resistance of a conductor?

Answer: Ohm.

73. Question: Who is the inventor of the steam engine?

Answer: James Watt.

74. Question: What is the scientific name of Marsh gas?

Answer: Methane.

75. Question: What is the scientific name for a Potash alum?

Answer: Potassium Aluminium Sulphate.

76. Question: The chemical Calcium Sulphate is commonly known by which name?

Answer: Gypsum.

77. Question: What is the chemical name of the vermillion used by most Indian women?

Answer: Mercuric Sulphide.

78. Question: Who was the founder of the cause of Beri Beri?

Answer: Christiaan Eijkman.

79. Question: Which theory was given and published by Albert Einstein?

Answer: Theory of Relativity.

80. Question: The study of ultrasound imaging is known as?

Answer: Sonography.

81. Question: What is the study of the function of various systems of organisms known as?

Answer: Physiology.

82. Question: What is the study of kidneys called?

Answer: Nephrology.

83. Question: Which instrument is used to measure the sound produced underwater?

Answer: Hydrophone.

84. Question: Which instrument detects the presence of an electric charge?

Answer: Electroscope.

85. Question: What is the minimum and maximum measure on the Richter Scale?

Answer: Zero and nine.

86. Question: Are piranhas classified as reptiles?

Answer: No. 

87. Question: Which technique is used by bats to fly in the dark?

Answer: Echolocation.

88. Question: What is the technical term for a lie detector?

Answer: Polygraph.

89. Question: Which is the hardest natural substance found on Earth?

Answer: Diamond.

90. Question: What is the scientific or chemical formula of table salt?

Answer: Sodium Chloride (NaCl).

91. Question: Which vitamin can be obtained from sunlight?

Answer: Vitamin D.

92. Question: Fibula is a bone of which body part?

Answer: Leg.

93. Question: The people who have cryophobia are afraid of what?

Answer: Ice or cold.

94. Question: What is the chemical symbol of gold?

Answer: Au. 

95. Question: Which part of the plant is responsible for the process of photosynthesis?

Answer: Leaves.

96. Question: How many hearts does an octopus have?

Answer: Three.

97. Question: Which is the only metal that is a liquid at room temperature?

Answer: Mercury.

98. Question: Which planet in the solar system is considered the most beautiful planet?

Answer: Saturn.

99. Question: Which planet has rings around it?

Answer: Saturn.

100. Question: What makes the surface of Mars appear red?

Answer: Iron oxide.

101. Question: Which metal is the most reactive?

Answer: Potassium. 

102. Question: Which was the most successful and highest-selling model of the iPhone immediately after its release?

Answer: iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.

103. Question: When was the Microsoft XP operating system released?

Answer: 2001.

104. Question: At what temperature does water start boiling?

Answer: 212 F (100 C).

105. Question: Which Apollo mission was the first successful mission to land on the moon?

Answer: Apollo 11.

106. Question: What is the smallest bone in the human body and where is it located? 

Answer: Stirrup bone (stapes), middle ear.

107. Question: What is the term for the normal response of the body when exposed to changes in temperature, altitude, humidity, or pH, for an extended period? 

Answer: Acclimatization.

108. Question: Which part of the human body is responsible for the production of red blood cells? 

Answer: Bone marrow.

109. Question: What are the most ancient known stars in the universe called? 

Answer: Population III stars.

110. Question: Why are bird bones filled with air? 

Answer: To provide buoyancy, reduce weight, and aid in efficient flight.

Trivia Questions Based On Math

If you're intrigued by the power of numbers and love unraveling patterns, this is the perfect trivia challenge for you. This curated collection of trivia questions will put your math skills to the test. From algebraic equations to geometric puzzles, you can test how well you understand the different applications of numbers and discover the magic of mathematics.

111. Question: Was 2014 a leap year?

Answer: No.

112. Question: What will be 120% of 20?

Answer: 24.

113. Question: How many sides are there on a dice?

Answer: Six.

114. Question: Is pi a rational number?

Answer: No.

115. Question: What is the square root of 196?

Answer: 14.

116. Question: If it takes 10 men to build a wall in four hours, how many hours will five men take to build it?

Answer: Eight hours.

117. Question: What is six cubed?

Answer: 216.

118. Question: Which is longer, a nautical mile or a mile?

Answer: A nautical mile.

119. Question: How many centimeters make a meter?

Answer: 100.

120. Question: What is the mathematical constant π (pi) rounded to two decimal places? 

Answer: 3.14

121. Question: A baker's dozen is equal to which number?

Answer: 13.

122. Question: What is the next number in the sequence: 2, 6, 18, 54, __? 

Answer: 162 (each term in the sequence is obtained by multiplying the previous term by 3).

123. Question: What is the mean diameter of the Earth in miles? 

Answer: About 7,917.5 miles.

124. Question: If a pizza is cut into eight equal slices and you eat three slices, what fraction of the pizza remains? 

Answer: 5/8.

125. Question: What is the result of 2 raised to the power of 10? 

Answer: 1,024.

126. Question: What is the smallest number that is divisible by all numbers from 1-10 without any remainder? 

Answer: 2,520

127. Question: Approximately how massive is the Sun compared to the Earth? 

Answer: The Sun = about 1.3 million Earths.

128. Question: What is the value of 5! (5 factorial)? 

Answer: 120.

129. Question: What is the next number in the sequence: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, __? 

Answer: 13 (it follows the Fibonacci sequence, where each number is the sum of the two preceding numbers).

130. Question: What is the sum of all the interior angles in a hexagon? 

Answer: 720 degrees.

131. Question: How many seconds are there in a day? 

Answer: 86,400.

132. Question: What is the value of the mathematical constant φ (phi) rounded to two decimal places? 

Answer: 1.62.

133. Question: What is the value of the square root of -1? 

Answer: i (imaginary unit).

134. Question: What is the sum of the first 100 prime numbers? 

Answer: 24,133.

135. Question: What is the maximum number of times three circles intersect? 

Answer: Seven.

136. Question: What is the smallest three-digit prime number? 

Answer: 101.

137. Question: What is the value of 0! (0 factorial)? 

Answer: One.

Trivia Questions Based On The United States Of America

Do you think you know all about the USA? You're about to find out if that is true. From presidential trivia to iconic landmarks, each question will test you on an aspect of American life. So, gather your fellow history buffs, put on your thinking caps, and dive into this exciting trivia challenge!

138. Question: Which US city is termed the ‘City Of Angles’?

Answer: Los Angeles.

139. Question: In which US state was Donald Trump born?

Answer: New York.

140. Question: Which is the smallest state in the USA?

Answer: Rhode Island.

141. Question: Which is the largest lake in the USA?

Answer: Lake Superior.

142. Question: Which US state is also known as Finlandia because of its resemblance to Finland?

Answer: Minnesota.

143. Question: Which US president was born in Hawaii in 1961?

Answer: Barack Obama.

144. Question: In what year was President John F. Kennedy assassinated?

Answer: 1963.

145. Question: Which American city is also known as a ‘Motor City’?

Answer: Detroit.

146. Question: How many territories does the United States of America have?

Answer: Five (Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, Guam, Northern Marina Islands, and American Samoa).

147. Question: Which mountain has the highest peak in the USA?

Answer: Denali.

148. Question: What was the official name of New York before it was known as New York?

Answer: New Amsterdam.

149. Question: Which state of America has the highest population?

Answer: California.

150. Question: In which year did the first Disneyland open in the USA, and in which state?

Answer: In 1955, in California.

151. Question: In which state is Mount Rushmore located?

Answer: South Dakota.

152. Question: America's Republican Party is usually referred to as GOP. What is the full form of the GOP?

Answer: Grand Old Party.

153. Question: Who was the vice president during the tenure of Donald Trump?

Answer: Mike Pence.

154. Question: In which US state will you find the city Nashville?

Answer: Tennessee.

155. Question: What are the colors of the stars on the flag of the United States of America?

Answer: White.

156. Question: Which public figure delivered the famous ‘I Have A Dream’ speech? 

Answer: Martin Luther King Jr.

157. Question: Which ethnic minority represents the largest population in the United States? 

Answer: Hispanic.

158. Question: Which war was fought in the United States between 1861-1865? 

Answer: American Civil War.

159. Question: What was the middle name of US President Franklin Roosevelt? 

Answer: Delano.

160. Question: What is the oldest fast food chain in the United States? 

Answer: White Castle.

161. Question: Which is the only US state that consists entirely of islands? 

Answer: Hawaii.

162. Question: Which is the only state in the United States with a unicameral legislature? 

Answer: Nebraska.

163. Question: Which state is known as the ‘Land of 10,000 Lakes’? 

Answer: Minnesota.

164. Question: What is the official national bird of the United States? 

Answer: Bald Eagle.

165. Question: Which are the only two states in the United States that are not part of the contiguous 48 states? 

Answer: Alaska and Hawaii.

166. Question: Which river forms part of the border between Texas and Mexico? 

Answer: Rio Grande.

167. Question: When did the American Civil War start and end?

Answer: April 12, 1861, to April 9, 1865.

168. Question: Which state is home to the Rocky Mountains? 

Answer: Colorado.

169. Question: Which period in American history is often referred to as the ‘Roaring Twenties’? 

Answer: 1921-29.

170. Question: Which famous road stretches over 2,400 mi (3,860 km) from Chicago to Santa Monica? 

Answer: Route 66.

171. Question: Which state is known as the ‘Golden State’? 

Answer: California.

172. Question: Name the tallest mountain in North America, located in Alaska. 

Answer: Denali (formerly, Mount McKinley).

Trivia Questions Based On Geography

From iconic structures to breathtaking landscapes, do you think you already know it all? Think again! These trivia questions will challenge your knowledge and introduce you to new and exciting features of places you might not be familiar with. It's a fantastic opportunity to expand your geography know-how so you can impress your friends with your newfound expertise.

173. Question: In which continent is the country of Argentina?

Answer: South America.

174. Question: Which continent is usually best associated with kangaroos?

Answer: Australia.

175. Question: True or false: When in Norway, you can visit the city of Stockholm.

Answer: False.

176. Question: Which country is best known as the 'Gift Of Nile'?

Answer: Egypt.

177. Question: Which continent has the greatest number of countries?

Answer: Africa.

178. Question: Which country spans eight time zones and borders 14 other countries?

Answer: Russia.

179. Question: Who named the Pacific Ocean?

Answer: Ferdinand Magellan.

180. Question: Which country is known as the 'Sugar Bowl Of The World'?

Answer: Cuba.

181. Question: Which country is best known as the 'Land Of The Midnight Sun?

Answer: Norway.

182. Question: Which nation is home to the most natural lakes?

Answer: Canada.

183. Question: What is the capital city of Egypt? 

Answer: Cairo.

184. Question: Which African country is known as the 'Pearl Of Africa'? 

Answer: Uganda.

185. Question: In which country will you find Anne Frank's House?

Answer: Netherlands.

186. Question: Which is the smallest country in the world?

Answer: Vatican City.

187. Question: In which country is Mount Everest located?

Answer: Nepal.

188. Question: Where is the tallest building in the world located?

Answer:Dubai.

189. Question: What is the highest mountain in Britain?

Answer: Ben Nevis.

190. Question: What is the world's largest ocean?

Answer: Pacific Ocean.

191. Question: Where will you find the river Thames?

Answer: London, UK.

192. Question: Which is the hottest continent on Earth?

Answer: Africa.

193. Question: Which organization is responsible for finding solutions and action paths for world problems and disputes between countries?

Answer: United Nations.

194. Question: Which is the longest river in North America?

Answer: Missouri River.

195. Question: What is the capital of Chile?

Answer: Santiago.

196. Question: Which is the only country that lies in all four hemispheres? 

Answer: Kiribati.

197. Question: What are the famous geothermal sites in Iceland called? 

Answer: The Blue Lagoon.

198. Question: What is the capital of Canada?

Answer: Ottawa.

199. Question: What is the largest country in Africa by land area?

Answer: Algeria.

200. Question: In which country is the Leaning Tower of Pisa located?

Answer: Italy.

201. Question: In which African country is Mount Kilimanjaro located?

Answer: Tanzania.

202. Question: What is the longest river in the world? 

Answer: Nile.

203. Question: Which country is considered the southernmost country in the world? 

Answer: Chile.

204. Question: The Blue Lagoon is a geothermal spa located near which Icelandic city? 

Answer: Reykjavik.

Trivia Questions Based On Sports

Get ready to put your sports knowledge to the test with these awesome trivia questions! Brace yourself for some mind-blowing facts about legendary athletes and popular sports from around the globe. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just love learning new things, this trivia challenge will keep you entertained and enlightened.

205. Question: Which company did Michael Jordan promote during his career?

Answer: Nike.

206. Question: For which sport is the event the Super Bowl organized?

Answer: American Football.

207. Question: How many soccer players should each team have on the field at the beginning of each game?

Answer: 11.

208. Question: Which is the only chess piece that cannot move in a straight line?

Answer: Knight.

209. Question: Which sport has the legend, Babe Ruth?

Answer: Baseball.

210. Question: At the Men's 2018 FIFA World Cup, how many goals were scored by England (excluding penalty shoot-outs)?

Answer: 12.

211. Question: What is the name of the horse who is a three-time winner of the Grand National?

Answer: Red Rum.

212. Question: Who won the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2019?

Answer: USA.

213. Question: What are the five colors of the Olympic rings?

Answer: Blue, yellow, black, green, and red.

214. Question: Which fruit will you find at the top of the trophy of the Men's Wimbledon?

Answer: Pineapple.

215. Question: Phil Taylor holds how many world titles in darts?

Answer: 16.

216. Question: How many chukkers are there in a polo match?

Answer: Six.

217. Question: Which is the fictional game played in the Harry Potter universe on broomsticks?

Answer: Quidditch.

218. Question: Who won 2019's BBC Sports Personality Of The Year?

Answer: Ben Stokes.

219. Question: How many horses are on each team in a polo match?

Answer: Four.

220. Question: How many points is a touchdown worth in American football? 

Answer: Six.

221. Question: In which city did the first modern Olympic Games take place in 1896? 

Answer: Athens, Greece.

222. Question: Which athlete has won the most Olympic gold medals in history? 

Answer: Michael Phelps, with a total of 23 Olympic gold medals in swimming.

223. Question: What is the length of an Olympic pool?

Answer: 164 ft (50 m).

224. Question: Who is the only male athlete to have won gold medals in both the 200 m and 400 m events at the same Olympics? 

225. Answer: Michael Johnson.

226. Question: Which tennis player holds the record for the most Grand Slam singles titles? 

Answer: Serena Williams, with 23 Grand Slam singles titles.

227. Question: Which team lost the first Super Bowl in NFL history? 

Answer: Kansas City Chiefs.

228 Question: In the 1997 NBA Finals, which team lost to the Chicago Bulls led by Michael Jordan? 

Answer: Utah Jazz.

229. Question: Who was the first golfer to achieve a career Grand Slam by winning all four major championships? 

Answer: Bobby Jones, in 1930.

230. Question: Which retired basketball star won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls? 

Answer: Michael Jordan.

231. Question: Name the team sport where the objective is to score goals by hitting a ball into the opponent's net using a long-handled stick. 

Answer: Field hockey.

232. Question: Who holds the record for the most home runs in a single Major League Baseball season? 

Answer: Barry Bonds with 73 home runs in 2001.

233. Question: In which year was the first football World Cup held? 

Answer: 1930.

234. Question: Who is the most decorated gymnast in Olympic history, winning a total of 32 Olympic and World Championship medals? 

Answer: Simone Biles.

235. Question: Who scored the first-ever goal in the first football World Cup? 

Answer: Lucien Laurent from France.

236. Question: Who is the only athlete to have won the Men's Singles title at Wimbledon for eight years? 

Answer: Roger Federer.

237. Question: Which country has won the most medals in the history of the Summer Olympics? 

Answer: USA (over 2,800 medals).

Trivia Questions Based On Literature

If you find yourself lost in the pages of a good book or captivated by the power of words, this trivia is tailor-made for you. This collection of hard trivia questions will test your knowledge of literary works and introduce you to exceptional writers from around the world you didn't know about.

From classic novels to beloved poems, you can explore literature in a whole new way!

238. Question: Which word is used to describe those words which are spelled the same backward as well as forwards?

Answer: Palindrome.

239. Question: In which forest is the legend of Robin Hood centered?

Answer: Sherwood.

240. Question: Who is the writer of the famous ‘Kafka On The Shore’?

Answer: Haruki Murakami.

241. Question: Which author lost their billionaire status after donating money?

Answer: JK Rowling.

242. Question: What is the name of the character with a hunched back in ‘The Hunchback Of Notre Dame’?

Answer: Quasimodo.

243. Question: Overlook Hotel is the setting of which of Stephen King's novels?

Answer: ‘The Shining’.

244. Question: Who wrote the famous poem ‘The Waste Land’? 

Answer: TS Eliot.

245. Question: Who is the author of the book ‘Gone Girl’?

Answer: Gillian Flynn.

246. Question: What does the Latin word ‘Tempus’ mean in English?

Answer: Time.

247. Question: What do the initials of the author J.R.R. Tolkien stand for?

Answer: John Ronald Reuel.

248. Question: What is the best-selling novel of all time?

Answer: ‘Don Quixote’.

249. Question: Who is the author of the play ‘Waiting For Godot’? 

Answer: Samuel Beckett.

250. Question: Who wrote the classic novel ‘Pride And Prejudice’? 

Answer: Jane Austen.

251. Question: Which poet wrote the collections of poems titled 'Songs Of Innocence' and 'Songs Of Experience'? 

Answer: William Blake.

252. Question: ‘Auld Lang Syne’ and ‘To A Mouse’, are the titles of which Scottish poet’s works? 

Answer: Robert Burns.

253. Question: Who was the first person to win the Nobel Prize in Literature? 

Answer: Sully Prudhomme.

254. Question: What is the title of Ernest Hemingway's novel set during the Spanish Civil War? 

Answer: ‘For Whom The Bell Tolls’.

255. Question: What is the full form of the middle initial of JK Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter books?

Answer: Kathleen.

256. Question: What is the title of Jane Austen's final completed novel? 

Answer: ‘Persuasion’. 

257. Question: Which Scottish poet’s works inspired other great poets like William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Bob Dylan, and Percy Bysshe Shelley?

Answer: Robert Burns.

258. Question: Who is the author of the gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’? 

Answer: Mary Shelley.

259. Question: What is the title of Harper Lee's only published novel? 

Answer: ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’.

260. Question: Who is the author of the epic poem ‘Paradise Lost’? 

Answer: John Milton.

261. Question: What is the title of the epic poem by Dante Alighieri, describing his journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise? 

Answer: ‘The Divine Comedy’.

262. Question: Which novel opens with the line, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times"? 

Answer: ‘A Tale Of Two Cities’ by Charles Dickens.

263. Question: Who wrote the novel ‘Moby-Dick’? 

Answer: Herman Melville.

264. Question: George Eliot was the pet name of which Victorian poet and novelist?

Answer: Mary Ann Evans.

265. Question: Which American playwright wrote the play ‘Death Of A Salesman’? 

Answer: Arthur Miller.

266. Question: What is the title of the tragic play by Sophocles about the downfall of King Oedipus? 

Answer: ‘Oedipus Rex’ (or ‘Oedipus The King’).

Random Trivia Questions Based On General Knowledge

Get ready to tackle some random trivia questions that cover a wide range of subjects! It's like opening a surprise gift box filled with intriguing facts and information. These questions will challenge you to recall facts from various fields. Test your knowledge and see how much you know about the fascinating world you live in!

267. Question: What does a white flag symbolize?

Answer: Surrender.

268. Question: What kind of animal is a Labrador?

Answer: Dog.

269. Question: What is the name of the frog in 'Sesame Street' and 'The Muppet Show'?

Answer: Kermit.

270. Question: Which superhero has Kryptonite as his only weakness?

Answer: Superman.

271. Question: Which reading system is used by people who can't see?

Answer: Braille.

272. Question: What is the last color in the rainbow?

Answer: Red.

273. Question: Which colors mix to form purple color?

Answer: Red and Blue.

274. Question: What kind of an animal is a joey?

Answer: Kangaroo's offspring.

275. Question: Which is the largest bird in the world?

Answer: Ostrich.

276. Question: What was the official name of Thailand before 1939?

Answer: Siam.

277. Question: Which mammal has the longest gestation period?

Answer: Elephants.

278. Question: What is the hottest chili pepper in the world?

Answer: Carolina Reaper.

279. Question: Where is the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency?

Answer: Vienna.

280. Question: How many bones are there in an elephant's trunk?

Answer: Zero.

281. Question: Where are the headquarters of the World Health Organization located?

Answer: Geneva.

282. Question: Which country's parliament is known as Duma?

Answer: Russia.

283. Question: Which is the largest animal in the world?

Answer: The Antarctic Blue Whale.

284. Question: What is the total number of notes on a musical scale?

Answer: Seven.

285. Question: Who came next in line for the British throne after Queen Elizabeth II?

Answer: King Charles III.

286. Question: Which is the busiest airport in the world?

Answer: Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta, USA.

287. Question: What is illegal to eat with a fork in the state of Georgia?

Answer: Fried chicken.

288. Question: What African animal is known as the 'river horse'?

Answer: Hippopotamus.

289. Question: What is the currency used in South Korea?

Answer: South Korean Won.

290. Question: What is the duration of an elephant pregnancy?

Answer: 22 months.

291. Question: What is a group of ravens called?

Answer: An unkindness.

292. Question: How many countries still have shilling as currency?

Answer: Four (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Somalia).

293. Question: Which city is the most diverse in terms of language?

Answer: New York City.

294. Question: What is the name of the parliament of Spain?

Answer: The Cortes Generales.

295. Question: How many permanent teeth do dogs have?

Answer: 42.

296. Question: Where was ice cream invented?

Answer: China.

297. Question: Which food never goes bad?

Answer: Honey.

298. Question: Which nation consumes the highest per-capita chocolate?

Answer: Switzerland.

299. Question: How many known languages can be written from right to left?

Answer: 12.

300. Question: Who is the youngest British Prime Minister? 

Answer: Rishi Sunak.

301. Question: Which extinct flightless bird is the national symbol of New Zealand? 

Answer: Kiwi.

302. Question: Which beverage was the first to reach space?

Answer: Coca-Cola.

303. Question: What is the most popularly produced and consumed beverage worldwide?

Answer: Tea.

304. Question: Which nation's national animal is the unicorn?

Answer: Scotland.

305. What is prohibited in public settings in the state of Florida when wearing a bathing suit?

Answer: Singing.

306. Question: Which African country's flag features a yellow star on a green background? 

Answer: Ghana.

307. Question: Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize? 

Answer: Marie Curie.

308. Question: Which fast food chain has golden arches as its logo? 

Answer: McDonald's.

309. Question: What were the first artificial Christmas trees made from? 

Answer: Goose feathers.

310. Question: Which country's flag is a red maple leaf on a white background? 

Answer: Canada.

311. Question: Which European country is known for its tulips and windmills? 

Answer: Netherlands.

312. Question: What is the fastest land animal on Earth? 

Answer: Cheetah.

313. Question: Which language is best spoken in Norway?

Answer: Norwegian.

314. Question: What do the French call the English Channel?

Answer: La Manche.

315. Question: What is the largest organ in the human body? 

Answer: Skin.

316. Question: Which country's flag features a white cross on a red background? 

Answer: Switzerland.

317. Question: In which country were the first artificial Christmas trees made? 

Answer: Germany.

318. Question: Who discovered the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun? 

Answer: Howard Carter and team.

319. Question: How many legs does a spider have? 

Answer: Eight.

320. Question: Which animal has the most legs among all land animals? 

Answer: Millipede.

321. Question: Which is the only continent where no species of ants are found?

Answer: Antarctica

322. Question: In wildlife conservation efforts, what principle is often followed to avoid disturbing communities in a locality? 

Answer: Community-based conservation.

323. Question: Whose face is depicted on the national flag of Mozambique? 

Answer: Samora Macheln.

324. Question: How many humps does a Bactrian camel have? 

Answer: Two.

325. Question: What is the only mammal capable of sustained flight? 

Answer: Bat.

326. Question: Which country's national flag is known as the Union Jack? 

Answer: United Kingdom (Great Britain).

327. Question: How many legs does a lobster have? 

Answer: Ten legs.

328. Question: How many humps does a humpback whale have?

Answer: One on its back. 

329. Question: Name the only mammal living in aquatic habitats capable of tail-walking on water.

Answer: Dolphin. 

330. Question: When was the youngest British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, born?

Answer: May 12, 1980.

331. Question: What language is spoken in Brazil?

Answer: Portuguese.

332. Question: Which two countries share the longest international border? 

Answer: Canada and the United States.

333. Question: Which plant is known as the largest type of grass? 

Answer: Bamboo.

334. Question: What is the tallest tree species in the world? 

Answer: Coast redwood.

335. Question: Which animal has the largest brain among all land animals? 

Answer: African elephant.

336. Question: What is the oldest known written language? 

Answer: Sumerian.

337. Question: Which language is the most widely spoken in the world? 

Answer: Mandarin Chinese.

338. Question: In Buddhism, what is the ultimate goal that one seeks to achieve? 

Answer: Enlightenment or Nirvana.

339. Question: Which animal has the longest lifespan? 

Answer: The Aldabra giant tortoise.

340. Question: Which plant is known as the 'corpse flower' due to its foul odor? 

Answer: The Titan arum.

Trivia Questions Based On Entertainment

Let's embark on an exciting adventure through the captivating world of entertainment! Test how much you know of the rich history of legendary musicians, accomplished movie stars, and brilliant directors. It's time to rally your fellow entertainment enthusiasts because this trivia is guaranteed to leave you both entertained and enlightened!

341. Question: What was the highest-grossing film of all time at the worldwide box office before ‘Avatar’ surpassed it? 

Answer: ‘Titanic’.

342. Question: Which actor has won the most Oscars for Best Actor? 

Answer: Daniel Day-Lewis.

343. Question: What is the second best-selling album of all time as of 2020? 

Answer: ‘Back In Black’ by AC/DC.

344. Question: What was the first film ever to win the Academy Award for Best Picture? 

Answer: ‘Wings’ (1927).

345. Question: In the Disney movie ‘Sleeping Beauty’, which Disney princess is cursed to prick her finger on a spinning wheel and fall into a deep sleep? 

Answer: Aurora.

346. Question: ‘Golden Years’ is the name of a song by which famous English singer and musician?

Answer: David Bowie.

347. Question: Which movie has the highest box office gross of all time as of 2020? 

Answer: ‘Avatar’.

348. Question: What was the title of the Lumière Brothers' first film, considered one of the earliest motion pictures? 

Answer: ‘La Sortie de l'Usine Lumière à Lyon’ (‘Workers Leaving The Lumière Factory’).

349. Question: Which fictional British secret agent is known by the code name 007? 

Answer: James Bond.

350. Question: Which film features Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn aboard a steamboat called the African Queen? 

Answer: ‘The African Queen’.

351. Question: Who was the first Black woman to win an Academy Award for Best Actress? 

Answer: Halle Berry.

352. Question: What term is commonly used to refer to a film produced for theatrical release? 

Answer: Motion picture.

353. Question: In Disney's ‘101 Dalmatians’, what kind of dress does Cruella de Vil wear? 

Answer: Polka dot dress.

354. Question: Which Disney princess is known for her long golden hair? 

Answer: Rapunzel.

355. Question: What is the commonly used term for a ‘motion picture’? 

Answer: Movie.

356. Question: Which film has the same name as a popular book by Jhumpa Lahiri? 

Answer: ‘The Namesake’.

357. Question: Which James Bond film features the character Ernst Stavro Blofeld? 

Answer: ‘You Only Live Twice’.

358. Question: Which famous actor portrayed George Washington in the 2000 TV miniseries ‘The Crossing’? 

Answer: Jeff Daniels.

359. Question: Who is the iconic movie star known for their roles in films like ‘Gone With The Wind’ and ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’? 

Answer: Vivien Leigh.

360. Question: Which actor has appeared in the role of James Bond the most in movies?

Answer: Roger Moore.

361. Question: Which film directed by Victor Fleming is set during the American Civil War?

Answer: ‘Gone With The Wind’.

362. Question: Which 1997 film directed by James Cameron has the same name as a former British luxury passenger ship?

Answer: ‘Titanic’. 

363. Question: Other than the six main stars of the ‘Friends’ cast, who is the most regular character to appear on the show?

Answer: Gunther.

364. Question: The fictional character of Daredevil is based in which city?

Answer: Hell's Kitchen, NYC.

365. Question: What is the real name of David Bowie?

Answer: David Robert Jones.

366. Question: What was the first single released by Britney Spears?

Answer: ‘Baby One More Time’.

367. Question: Tom Cruise is an outspoken follower of which religion?

Answer: Scientology.

368. Question: On what type of farm did Taylor Swift grow up?

Answer: Christmas tree farm.

369. Question: What is the all-time best-selling music single?

Answer: ‘Candle In the Wind’ (1997).

Trivia is not only a fun way to entertain yourself and your friends, but it also serves as a fantastic opportunity to learn and expand your horizons. You've made it to the end of this hard trivia questions adventure.

Hopefully, you had a blast challenging your knowledge and discovering new and fascinating facts along the way. Ready to show off what you've learned?

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