If you’re looking for some easy general knowledge questions for your next quiz night, then you’re in luck. We have 100 easy general knowledge questions and answers all ready for you to download and use in your next pub quiz, or group quiz with friends.
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These general knowledge quiz questions will cover a wide range of topics including current affairs, history, sport and many more.
Easy General Knowledge Questions Round 1
What is the national flower of Wales?
The National flower of Wales is the Daffodil
What is the longest river in the World?
The river Nile is the longest river in the World
Where does the British Prime Minister live?
The British Prime Minister lives at Number 10 Downing Street
What’s the World’s tallest mountain?
Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the World
If you were planning on making a pizza, what is the most common Italian cheese you would use?
Mozzarella is the most popular cheese used on a pizza
In which Country will you find the Spanish Steps?
The Spanish Steps are in Rome, Italy
What year was the Great Fire of London?
1666
What are the five colours of the Olympic rings?
The Olympic rings are blue, yellow, black, green and red
What is a baby cat known as?
A baby cat is known as a kitten
What year was the first ever FIFA World Cup?
1930
Easy General Knowledge Questions Round 2
Which actress had the starring role in the 90’s film The Bodyguard?
Whitney Houston
What does the BBC stand for?
BBC stands for British Broadcasting Corporation
Name the largest City in Spain which is also the Capital City of the country
Madrid
What star sign would you be if you were born on January 1st?
Capricorn
What band was Brian May famously a part of?
Brain May was in the band Queen
What was the first feature length animated Disney movie to be released?
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Who starred alongside Olivia Newton John in Grease as Danny?
John Travolta played Danny in the Grease movies
Who was the first man on the moon?
Neil Armstrong was the first man on the moon
In which European Country will you find the Eiffel Tower?
The Eiffel Tower is in France
What is the National fruit of England?
The National fruit of England is the apple
Easy General Knowledge Questions Round 3
In which Country will you find the River Liffey?
The River Liffey is in Ireland
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What year was Facebook launched?
Facebook launched in 2004
What is the native animal of Australia?
The native animal of Australia is the Red Kangaroo
What is the currency in Spain?
The currency of Spain is the Euro
Where will you find the Blue Lagoon?
The Blue Lagoon is in Iceland
How many players are there in a Cricket team?
There are 11 players in a Cricket team
What is the freezing point of water in Fahrenheit?
32 degrees Fahrenheit is the freezing point of water
What is Voldemort’s snake called?
Nagini is Lord Voldemort’s pet snake
In which part of London will you find Harrods?
Knightsbridge
Which American holiday takes place on the last Thursday in November?
Easy General Knowledge Questions Round 4
What is the Capital City of India?
New Delhi
How many dots are on a dice?
There are 21 dots on a dice
What year did World War II end?
World War II ended in 1945
How many legs does an octopus have?
An octopus has 8 legs
Which year did Band Aid reach Christmas number 1 with Do They Know It’s Christmas?
1983
Which chess piece can only move one square in any direction?
A King can only move one square in any direction on a chess board
What cocktail is made with white rum, coconut cream and pineapple juice?
A Pina Colada is made with white rum, coconut cream and pineapple juice
What’s the national flower of Japan?
Cherry blossom
How many months are in 5 years?
There are 60 months in 5 years
What is the most expensive property on the Monopoly board?
Mayfair
Easy General Knowledge Questions Round 5
Which actor played the role of Forrest Gump in the 1994 film?
Tom Hanks played the role of Forrest Gump.
What is the fifth letter of the Greek alphabet?
Epsilon
What year did Margaret Thatcher become the British Prime Minister?
Margaret Thatcher became Prime Minister in 1979
How many categories are there in Trivial Pursuit?
There are 6 categories in Trivial Pursuit
Which bird is the National bird of the United States of America?
The Bald Eagle is the National bird of the USA
What do you call it when a bowler makes three strikes in a row?
A turkey
How many miles are there in a Marathon?
There are 26 miles in a Marathon
If you were making bread, what ingredient would you use to make it rise?
Yeast is used to make bread rise
Who is Batman’s secret identity?
Bruce Wayne
What’s the name of the cowboy in Toy Story?
The cowboy in Toy Story is called Woody
Easy General Knowledge Questions Round 6
What’s the name of the sport where two or more athletes perform the same routine at the same time in water?
Synchronised swimming or sometimes known as artistic swimming
What’s the biggest animal in the World?
The Antarctic Blue Whale is the biggest animal in the World
What year did Elvis Presley die?
Elvis Presley died in 1977
Which famous river runs through London
The River Thames
What is the square root of 144?
12
Which character did Buster Merryfield play in Only Fools And Horses?
Buster Merryfield played Uncle Albert
What colour are the stars on the American flag?
The stars on the American flag are white
How many wives did Henry VIII have?
Henry VIII had 6 wives
What nationality was Napoleon?
Napoleon Bonaparte was French
Who composed the music for the musical Cats?
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Easy General Knowledge Questions Round 7
If you are eating a Greek salad, which cheese would you expect to see included?
Feta cheese is included in a Greek salad
What is the chemical symbol for Iron?
Fe
When was Youtube launched?
Youtube was launched in 2005
How many blank square tiles are in a game of Scrabble?
You will find 2 blank square tiles in a game of Scrabble
What’s a baby swan called?
A baby swan is called a cygnet
Which animal is commonly associated with Cleopatra?
A snake
Which Neighbours soap star famously played Joseph in the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat?
Jason Donovan
What type of rodent is Remy from Ratatouille?
Remy is a rat
Which dog breed is famously known for pulling sleds?
Huskies
What are the seven colours in a rainbow?
Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet
Easy General Knowledge Questions Round 8
What year was Prince George of Wales born?
Prince George of Wales was born in 2013
What were the three gifts given by the wise men to Baby Jesus?
Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh
Which house is Harry Potter in at Hogwarts?
Harry Potter is placed into Gryffindor House when he arrives at Hogwarts.
How many planets are in the Solar System?
There are 8 planets in the Solar System
Christmas elves are traditionally dressed in two colours, what are they?
Green and red
What is the name of Princess Jasmine’s pet tiger in Aladdin?
Jasmine’s pet tiger is called Rajah
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The skin is the largest organ in the human body
What is the highest mountain in Scotland?
Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in Scotland
What two main ingredients is the Indian recipe Saag Aloo made with?
Saag Aloo is made mainly with potatoes and spinach
Which Italian word means both hello and goodbye?
Ciao
Easy General Knowledge Questions Round 9
What is a baby Kangaroo known as?
A baby Kangaroo is called a Joey
What year did Princess Diana die?
Princess Diana died in 1997
Which Disney character’s nose grew longer each time he told a lie?
Pinocchio
What is the National river of India?
The Ganga is the National river of India
In which country would you find the mountain range The Rocky Mountains?
The Rocky Mountains are in Canada
Which country is Belle from in Beauty and the Beast?
Belle is from France
In the film Home Alone, where are the McCallister’s travelling to?
The McCallister’s are on their way to France when they leave Kevin at home
What traditionally hangs in doorways around Christmas?
Mistletoe
Which comedian wrote the script for the popular sitcom Dinnerladies?
Victoria Wood
What was Todd Carty’s character called in Grange Hill?
Tucker Jenkins
Easy General Knowledge Questions Round 10
What year did the pop group ABBA form?
ABBA was formed in 1972
Who lives at Number 11 Downing Street?
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
Who plays DI Jack Frost in A Touch Of Frost?
David Jason
What does HP stand for in HP sauce?
House of Parliament
What breed of dog was Lassie?
Lassie was a Collie dog
What is traditionally served with roast beef on an English roast dinner?
A Yorkshire Pudding
What name was Mohandas Gandhi often referred to as?
Mahatma Gandhi
Can you name the three elf rules in the Christmas movie Elf?
Treat every day like Christmas, there’s room for everyone on the nice list and the best way to spread Christmas cheer is to sing loud for all to hear
What’s the name of the Australian food similar to Marmite?
Vegemite
What is the Flintsones catchphrase?
Yabba dabba do
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