Challenge Your Brain Power with These 100 General Knowledge Questions and Answers

If you’re searching for a way to boost your brainpower, look no further than this list of 100 general knowledge questions! Not only will you expand your knowledge, but you’ll also challenge your memory, sharpen your focus, and stimulate your thinking. So, let’s jump right in and test your general knowledge skills.

1. What is the largest planet in our solar system?
2. Who wrote the novel “Pride and Prejudice”?
3. What is the name of the world’s largest ocean?
4. Who was the first person to explore the South Pole?
5. What is the capital city of Spain?
6. Who painted the Mona Lisa?
7. What is the highest mountain in North America?
8. Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?
9. Which organ in the human body processes insulin?
10. Who invented the telephone?

Now that you’ve warmed up your brain a bit, let’s take it up a notch with some more challenging questions.

11. What is the smallest country in the world?
12. Who is credited with discovering gravity?
13. What is the name of the world’s largest diamond?
14. In what year did World War I end?
15. Who was the first American president?
16. What instrument did famous musician Jimi Hendrix play?
17. Who wrote the novel “To Kill a Mockingbird”?
18. What is the largest mammal in the world?
19. Who invented the World Wide Web?
20. What is the capital city of China?

By now, you’re probably feeling even more engaged, focused, and energized. Keep it up with these next few questions.

21. Who composed the “Moonlight Sonata”?
22. What is the name of the biggest desert in the world?
23. Who was the first person to walk on the moon?
24. In what year did the Berlin Wall fall?
25. What is the smallest planet in our solar system?
26. Who painted “The Starry Night”?
27. Who invented the light bulb?
28. What is the largest animal in the world?
29. Who was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
30. What is the capital city of Russia?

By now, you’re probably both mentally exhausted and satisfied with how much you’ve learned. But don’t quit just yet – you still have 70 more questions to go!

31. What is the name of the deepest point in the ocean?
32. Who wrote the “Harry Potter” series?
33. What is the name of the world’s largest waterfall?
34. Who was the first person to circumnavigate the globe?
35. What is the smallest bone in the human body?
36. What is the name of the world’s largest volcano?
37. Who was the famous Greek philosopher who taught Alexander the Great?
38. Who designed the Eiffel Tower?
39. What is the capital city of Brazil?
40. Who discovered penicillin?

Are you ready to keep going? Here are the next batch of questions.

41. Who painted the “Sistine Chapel” ceiling?
42. What is the name of the world’s largest island?
43. Who was the first person to invent the printing press?
44. Who was the first female astronaut?
45. What is the largest continent on the Earth?
46. Who wrote the novel “1984”?
47. What is the capital city of Australia?
48. Which planet is known as the “Red Planet”?
49. Who was the first successful heart transplant patient?
50. What is the name of the famous ancient Egyptian queen?

You’re doing great! Only 50 more questions to go.

51. What is the smallest country in Asia?
52. Who was the founder of Microsoft?
53. What is the name of the world’s largest flower?
54. In what year did the Titanic sink?
55. Who was the first person to discover blood circulation?
56. What is the name of the world’s largest bird?
57. Who designed the US dollar bill?
58. What is the largest sea in the world?
59. Who was the first person to fly across the Atlantic Ocean?
60. What is the capital city of Canada?

Keep pushing through, you’re almost there!

61. Who wrote “Romeo and Juliet”?
62. What is the name of the world’s largest glacier?
63. Who was the first person to sail around the world solo?
64. What is the name of the world’s largest statue?
65. Who discovered X-rays?
66. What is the name of the world’s largest snake?
67. Who invented the television?
68. What is the name of the world’s largest river?
69. Who was the first person to climb Mount Everest?
70. What is the capital city of South Africa?

You’re in the home stretch now – just 30 more questions to go!

71. Who composed “Ode to Joy”?
72. What is the name of the world’s largest lake?
73. Who was the first person to orbit Earth?
74. What is the name of the world’s largest museum?
75. What is a group of lions called?
76. What is the name of the world’s largest coral reef?
77. Who was the first person to discover electricity?
78. What is the name of the world’s largest canyon?
79. Who was the first person to climb all of the Seven Summits?
80. What is the capital city of Japan?

You’re almost there! Here are the next set of questions.

81. Who painted “The Last Supper”?
82. What is the name of the world’s largest waterfall system?
83. Who was the first person to walk across America?
84. What is the name of the world’s largest theater?
85. Who discovered radioactivity?
86. What is the name of the world’s largest spider?
87. Who invented the airplane?
88. Who was the first person to reach the South Pole?
89. What is the name of the world’s largest flower garden?
90. What is the capital city of Italy?

Only 10 questions left – keep going!

91. Who composed “The Marriage of Figaro”?
92. What is the name of the world’s largest peninsula?
93. Who was the first person to pilot a hot air balloon?
94. What is the name of the world’s largest palace?
95. Who invented the printing press?
96. What is the name of the world’s largest bat?
97. Who was the first person to sail around the world?
98. What is the name of the world’s largest aquarium?
99. Who was the first person to climb Mount Kilimanjaro?
100. What is the capital city of India?

Congratulations! You’ve just completed 100 general knowledge questions and answers. Whether you’re a trivia buff or just someone looking to challenge their brainpower, we hope you found this exercise both informative and engaging. And who knows – maybe you’ll find yourself dominating your next game night or trivia competition thanks to all the knowledge you’ve acquired. Keep learning and exploring, and you’ll be sure to expand your mind and horizons even further.

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By knbbs-sharer

Hi, I'm Happy Sharer and I love sharing interesting and useful knowledge with others. I have a passion for learning and enjoy explaining complex concepts in a simple way.