General-Knowledge Quiz
A little bit of everything — sharpen your all-round trivia.
- Questions per game
- 25
- Question pool
- 42
- Time per question
- 50s
- Difficulty
- Mixed
About this General-Knowledge quiz
The General-Knowledge quiz is a timed trivia game. Each game gives you 25 questions, picked at random from a pool of 42 General-Knowledge questions, so no two rounds are exactly the same. Every question has three answer options and one correct answer, and you have 50 seconds to choose. It is made for entertainment and quick learning: play a round, review the practice questions and answers on this page, then come back to beat your score.
What topics are included?
Mix it up with questions on world capitals, famous landmarks, inventions, flags, well-known personalities and everyday facts. General knowledge quizzes are a great all-round workout for your memory and a popular way to prepare for school exams, interviews and competitive tests, while still being a quick, fun round you can play any time.
What you'll learn
- Key facts, names and terms connected to General-Knowledge
- How to recall information quickly under time pressure
- Which areas you already know well and which are worth revising
- Surprising details you can share with friends and family
Who is this quiz for?
This quiz is for anyone who enjoys General-Knowledge trivia: students revising for school or competitive exams, quiz lovers looking for a quick daily brain workout, and fans who want to find out how much they really know. You can play on any phone, tablet or computer.
Difficulty level
Mixed. Questions range from easy warm-ups to tougher details, so every game has something for beginners and experts alike.
How scoring works
- 25 questions in every game.
- 50 seconds to answer each question.
- +20 points for a correct answer.
- −10 points for a wrong answer.
- Your first choice is final: answers cannot be changed.
- If the timer runs out, the game ends automatically.
- High scores appear on the General-Knowledge leaderboard.
General-Knowledge quiz questions and answers
20 practice questions from this category. Tap a question to reveal the correct answer and explanation.
1. How many colours are there in a rainbow?
- • Five
- • Nine
- • Seven
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Correct answer: Seven
2. What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
- • Iron
- • Gold
- • Diamond
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Correct answer: Diamond
3. How many continents are there on Earth?
- • Six
- • Seven
- • Five
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Correct answer: Seven
4. Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
- • Jupiter
- • Mars
- • Venus
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Correct answer: Mars
5. What is the currency of Japan?
- • Yuan
- • Won
- • Yen
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Correct answer: Yen
6. How many players are there in a football (soccer) team on the field?
- • Nine
- • Ten
- • Eleven
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Correct answer: Eleven
7. Which gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere?
- • Carbon dioxide
- • Oxygen
- • Nitrogen
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Correct answer: Carbon dioxide
8. What is the tallest animal in the world?
- • Horse
- • Giraffe
- • Elephant
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Correct answer: Giraffe
9. How many sides does a hexagon have?
- • Six
- • Seven
- • Five
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Correct answer: Six
10. Which is the largest organ in the human body?
- • Skin
- • Heart
- • Liver
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Correct answer: Skin
11. What do bees collect and use to make honey?
- • Pollen dust
- • Water
- • Nectar
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Correct answer: Nectar
12. How many minutes are there in one hour?
- • Sixty
- • Seventy
- • Fifty
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Correct answer: Sixty
13. Which metal is liquid at room temperature?
- • Aluminium
- • Mercury
- • Copper
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Correct answer: Mercury
14. What is the freezing point of water in Celsius?
- • Zero degrees
- • Minus ten degrees
- • Ten degrees
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Correct answer: Zero degrees
15. Which is the fastest land animal?
- • Horse
- • Lion
- • Cheetah
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Correct answer: Cheetah
16. How many bones are there in the adult human body?
- • 215
- • 206
- • 201
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Correct answer: 206
17. What is the chemical symbol for gold?
- • Gd
- • Au
- • Ag
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Correct answer: Au
18. Which is the longest-running animated TV series?
- • Family Guy
- • South Park
- • The Simpsons
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Correct answer: The Simpsons
19. How many days are there in a leap year?
- • 364
- • 366
- • 365
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Correct answer: 366
20. What is the primary language spoken in Brazil?
- • French
- • Portuguese
- • Spanish
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Correct answer: Portuguese
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General-Knowledge quiz FAQ
How many questions are in the General-Knowledge quiz?
Each game has 25 multiple-choice questions, picked at random from a pool of 42 General-Knowledge questions, so every round is a little different.
How does scoring work in the General-Knowledge quiz?
You earn 20 points for every correct answer and lose 10 points for a wrong one. You have 50 seconds per question, and your answer is locked in as soon as you choose it.
Is the General-Knowledge quiz free to play?
Yes. No real money is involved. Starting a game uses 20 virtual Gems, which are free in-game points you collect by playing and from the daily bonus.
Can I win real money?
No. Gems and points are virtual, have no cash value and cannot be exchanged for money. Game Gems is for entertainment and learning only.
How difficult is the General-Knowledge quiz?
Mixed. Questions range from easy warm-ups to tougher details, so every game has something for beginners and experts alike.
Where can I see the correct answers?
The practice questions on this page include their correct answers. During a game, the correct answer is shown after every question, together with an explanation whenever one is available.