13 Challenging and Fun General Knowledge Questions

Once upon a time when we wanted to say that someone was very smart, we called him a walking encyclopedia. Today in the world of the internet and artificial intelligence it is rarer than ever to find such types, but nevertheless there are still many, many people with broad general knowledge who can claim that they deserve this nickname. And what about your general knowledge? Do you think he is tall or short? Looking for an opportunity to challenge and expand it? That's exactly why we prepared a fun general knowledge test for you with 13 questions. Give yourself a few minutes, recruit a friend or girlfriend for help, get going and good luck!
General knowledge test: Volcano
 
 
What was the name of a volcano that erupted in Iceland in 2010 and caused global aviation disruptions?
Carnage
The sepial
Ayapiatlaiikotal
Grimsvatten
General knowledge test: emails and laptop
 
 
What is the historical origin of the word "spam"?
Nickname for a waste transport ship
Abbreviation of Special Message
A brand of canned meat that appeared in a Monty Python song
Acronym for information protocol
General knowledge test: explosion
 
 
In what year did the USA begin the hydrogen bomb development project?
1949
1959
1969
1979
General knowledge test: gold
 
 
What material was more valuable than gold during the Renaissance?
Glass
Silk
Blue color pigment
Black pepper
General knowledge test: Jewish grave
 
 
In which city was the first Jewish quarter in Europe built?
Prague
Vienna
Venice
Barcelona
General knowledge test: Gutenberg
 
 
What was Johann Gutenberg's profession before the invention of printing?
Carpenter
Teacher
Jeweler
A tailor
General knowledge test: San Marino flag
 
 
As of 2025, how many people live in San Marino, the fifth smallest country in the world by area?
33,570
14,200
21,090
49,900
General knowledge test: domino pieces
 
 
In which country was the game of dominoes invented?
Egypt
China
Korea
India
General knowledge test: Maya pyramid
 
 
What was the great contribution of the Mayan culture to astronomy?
The invention of the globe
Construction of sundials
Accurate calendar based on star movements
Using telescopes
General knowledge test: Jerusalem
 
 
The building of the Governor's Palace in Jerusalem was built to serve as the residence of…
British High Commissioner
Commissioner of the Sanhedrin
Commissioner of the Ottoman Empire
Jerusalem Police Headquarters during the British Mandate period
General knowledge test: an impressive building
Mobilus In Mobili
 
 
What is the name of the capital city of the US state of Kentucky?
Frankfurt
London
Rome
Paris
General knowledge test: violin and sheet music
 
 
What is an octave?
The interval between two sounds, the frequency of one of which is half (or twice) the frequency of the other.
The audible interval between two sounds whose frequency ratio is 2:3.
A system of five parallel horizontal lines on which the notes are written.
A connection between two or more sounds, simultaneously or in a certain sequence.
General knowledge test: Ukraine-Russia war
 
 
Did the Ukraine-Russia war break out?
February 2022
January 2023
July 2023
December 2022
General knowledge test: a cat with glasses on a stack of books
 
You should try again
our score might look low, but numbers don't tell the whole story. Tests like these pull questions from all corners of knowledge – areas most of us rarely think about in daily life. Getting confused or making educated guesses that don't pan out is completely normal. If even one question here sparked your curiosity or made you think "huh, interesting," then you've gained something more valuable than a high score. Check out the correct answers – discover where dominoes originated or what an octave actually is. Remember, everyone starts somewhere different. What matters most is staying curious and willing to learn!
General knowledge test: notebooks, glasses and pencils
 
Nice job, but room for improvement...
You've got solid general knowledge – the kind that helps you answer most questions correctly on tests like this one. That said, we did manage to catch you off guard in a few spots, which is perfectly normal when jumping between diverse and unexpected topics. Your score shows a strong foundation that's definitely worth building on. A little curiosity about subjects outside your usual interests could make a big difference. Take some time now to review the questions you missed – it's a great way to expand your knowledge base. Next time, you might just surprise yourself with a perfect score!
General knowledge test: illustration of textbooks, globe and magnifying glass
 
You are a walking encyclopedia!
Not bad at all! You clearly have a good grasp of general knowledge and handled most of these questions well. Sure, we threw a few curveballs that caught you by surprise – but that's the nature of tests that jump around between unexpected topics. Your score reflects a strong base that's ready to expand. Spending a little time exploring subjects outside your comfort zone will take you even further. Go back through the questions you missed now – it's the perfect moment to turn gaps into knowledge. Your next attempt could be your best one yet!
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