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 What was the 2025 Oscar winner for Best Picture? How about the capital of Georgia (the country, not the U.S. state)? If you’re looking for ready-to-use quiz questions that work for meetings, classes, and events, you’re in the right place.

Below you’ll find 360+ general knowledge quiz questions with answers, grouped by category and difficulty so you can build a great round in minutes. And when you’re ready to play, use Mentimeter’s live Quiz Maker to keep score automatically, show leaderboards, and boost engagement.

What are general knowledge quiz questions?

General knowledge questions cover broad, everyday topics like history, geography, science, math, entertainment, sports, and more. They work well for icebreakers, team sessions, and classroom check-ins because they’re easy to mix and easy to answer together. 

Use the sets below to shape quick rounds or add them to your existing deck. We keep it clear; you keep it engaging.

How to create a great quiz

Have your colleagues, students, family or friends battle it out with your own customized trivia quiz! Crafting a killer quiz is all about striking the perfect balance between challenginge and fun. 

Here's how to do it:

• Sign in to your Mentimeter account: If you don’t already have one, create your free account here.
• Know your audience: Who are you trying to impress? Kids? Adults? Quiz buffs? Tailor your questions accordingly.
• Pick a theme: From outer space to under the sea, a theme adds excitement.
• Browse templates: Select the quiz template you want to use and add it to your account. Pick any of those included here or browse our template library!
• Mix it up: Don't just stick to multiple choice. Use true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and even picture rounds to keep things interesting.
• Challenge accepted: Make sure your trivia questions are tough enough to test knowledge but not so hard that players feel defeated.
• Test it out: Try your quiz once or twice and get feedback to tweak as needed.

Remember, the best quizzes are both informative and entertaining, so have fun with it!