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How Much Do You Know? General Knowledge Quiz

Quick, free knowledge test across history, science, and pop culture. Instant results.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Kate LillianUpdated Aug 24, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
2-5mins
Learning OutcomesCheat Sheet
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This general knowledge quiz helps you see how much you know across history, science, and pop culture. Answer quick questions, get instant feedback, and learn a few facts as you go. For a tougher challenge, try our hard general knowledge quiz, explore a broader general trivia quiz, or simply check your knowledge.

What is the capital city of France?
Rome
Berlin
Paris
Madrid
Paris has been the capital of France since the 10th century and is its largest city by population. It is a major cultural and political center in Europe. The city is often called the "City of Light" due to its leading role during the Age of Enlightenment and early street lighting.
Which gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?
Carbon Dioxide
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Hydrogen
During photosynthesis, plants take in carbon dioxide (CO?) from the air and use sunlight to convert it into glucose and oxygen. This process is fundamental to plant growth and oxygen production on Earth. It occurs primarily in the chloroplasts of plant cells.
Who wrote the play 'Romeo and Juliet'?
Mary Shelley
George Orwell
Charles Dickens
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare, an English playwright and poet, wrote 'Romeo and Juliet' around 1595. It is one of his most famous tragedies and has been adapted countless times in theatre, film, and opera. The story explores themes of love, fate, and conflict between families.
Which planet in our solar system is known for its prominent ring system?
Uranus
Neptune
Jupiter
Saturn
Saturn is famous for its extensive and bright ring system composed of ice and rock particles. It is the second-largest planet in the solar system and a gas giant. The rings were first observed by Galileo in 1610 but correctly identified by Christiaan Huygens in 1655.
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Go
Gd
Ag
Au
The chemical symbol for gold is Au, derived from its Latin name 'Aurum' meaning 'shining dawn.' Gold is a precious metal used in jewelry, electronics, and as a monetary standard. It has the atomic number 79 and is highly malleable.
Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?
Ada Lovelace
Marie Curie
Rosalind Franklin
Florence Nightingale
Marie Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, receiving the Nobel in Physics in 1903 alongside her husband Pierre Curie and Henri Becquerel. She later received a second Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1911 for her work on radioactivity. She remains the only person honored in two different scientific fields.
In what year did the Berlin Wall fall?
1989
1987
1990
1991
The Berlin Wall fell on November 9, 1989, marking a pivotal moment in the end of the Cold War. Its demolition paved the way for the reunification of East and West Germany in 1990. The fall symbolized the collapse of communist regimes in Eastern Europe.
Who painted 'The Starry Night'?
Vincent van Gogh
Pablo Picasso
Claude Monet
Leonardo da Vinci
'The Starry Night' was painted by Vincent van Gogh in 1889 while he was at the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole asylum in France. It depicts a swirling night sky over a small town with bold colors and expressive brushstrokes. The work is one of van Gogh's most famous and influential paintings.
Which particle mediates the electromagnetic force?
Gluon
Photon
Neutrino
Electron
In quantum field theory, the photon is the gauge boson that mediates the electromagnetic force. Photons are massless, travel at the speed of light, and are responsible for electromagnetic interactions between charged particles. Their existence is central to the formulation of quantum electrodynamics.
Which ancient civilization built the city of Machu Picchu?
Olmec
Aztec
Inca Empire
Maya
Machu Picchu was constructed by the Inca Empire around 1450 and abandoned a century later. It is located high in the Andes Mountains of Peru and served as a royal estate or religious site. Rediscovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, it is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Which organ in the human body produces insulin?
Pancreas
Liver
Kidney
Thyroid
The pancreas is a glandular organ that produces insulin, a hormone that regulates blood glucose levels. Insulin allows cells to absorb glucose for energy or storage. Dysfunction of insulin production leads to diabetes mellitus.
What is the principle called that states energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed?
Law of Gravity
Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
Law of Conservation of Energy
Second Law of Thermodynamics
The Law of Conservation of Energy states that the total energy in an isolated system remains constant over time. It can change forms, such as kinetic to potential energy, but cannot be created or destroyed. This principle underpins much of classical and modern physics.
According to Einstein's theory of relativity, what happens to time for an object moving at speeds close to the speed of light?
Time dilates, meaning it slows down relative to a stationary observer
Time stops entirely for the moving object
Time reverses direction for the moving object
Time speeds up for the moving object
Special relativity predicts time dilation: clocks moving at high velocities tick more slowly compared to those at rest. This effect has been confirmed by experiments with fast-moving particles and precise atomic clocks on airplanes. As an object's speed approaches the speed of light, the time difference becomes more pronounced.
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Study Outcomes

  1. Assess how much you know -

    Evaluate your current general knowledge level across history, science, and pop culture questions to see where you stand.

  2. Identify areas for improvement -

    Recognize knowledge gaps revealed by this free trivia quiz's instant feedback so you know what to study next.

  3. Reinforce memory retention -

    Apply instant explanations from the general trivia test to strengthen your recall of key facts and concepts.

  4. Enhance quiz-taking strategies -

    Improve speed and accuracy when you test your knowledge online and tackle diverse question formats.

  5. Foster friendly competition -

    Challenge friends to beat your score in the free trivia quiz and motivate each other to learn more.

  6. Track score progress -

    Monitor your performance over multiple attempts in the "How Much Do You Know?" quiz to gauge your knowledge growth.

Cheat Sheet

  1. World War II Key Dates -

    Master the timeline of World War II (1939 - 1945) by focusing on key milestones like the invasion of Poland (1939), the Battle of Stalingrad (1942), D-Day landings (1944), and VE/VJ Days (1945). A simple mnemonic "39-42-44-45" helps lock in those pivotal years. Test your knowledge online with interactive timelines on History.com and the British National Archives.

  2. Periodic Table Organization -

    Understand that elements in the same group share valence electrons, driving reactivity trends, while periods reveal energy-level patterns. A classic mnemonic for the first eight elements is "Happy Henry Likes Beans Brownies Candy" (H, He, Li, Be, B, C, N, O). Consult the IUPAC periodic table for official atomic numbers and group classifications.

  3. Scientific Method Steps -

    Recall the five core steps - observation, hypothesis, experiment, analysis, and conclusion - to approach any scientific question methodically. Use the acronym "OHEAC" (Oh Heck!) to remember Observation-Hypothesis-Experiment-Analysis-Conclusion. The National Science Foundation and peer-reviewed journals underscore these stages in experimental design.

  4. Major World Capitals -

    Group major world capitals by region - e.g., Europe (Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome), Asia (Tokyo, Beijing, New Delhi), and Oceania (Canberra, Wellington). Use the phrase "Pretty Bears Make Rice" for Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome to trigger recall. The CIA World Factbook offers up-to-date demographic and geographic profiles to deepen your memory.

  5. Iconic Pop Culture Milestones -

    Track landmark pop culture releases such as The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967) and Marvel's Iron Man (2008) to spot industry shifts. Remember "Beatles Before Marvel" to place 1967 ahead of 2008. Official resources like the British Library and the Academy Awards archives provide release dates and cultural impact analyses.

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