General Knowledge Test

This quiz is crafted for seasoned thinkers who appreciate nuance, history, and the pleasure of knowing just a little more than most. The questions range across science, literature, geography, classical music, world events, inventions, art, and cultural touchstones that span generations. Some will feel comfortably familiar; others may require a moment of reflection. None are trick questions, but many reward depth rather than surface knowledge. Take your time, enjoy the journey, and resist the urge to rush. After all, wisdom isn’t speed - it’s perspective. Let’s see how broad and deep your general knowledge truly runs.
 
 
Which scientist formulated the three laws of motion?
Galileo Galilei
Albert Einstein
Isaac Newton
Johannes Kepler
 
 
Which company introduced the first commercially successful personal computer in 1977?
IBM
Apple
Commodore
Atari
 
 
What does the term “stagflation” describe?
Rapid economic growth with high inflation
Falling prices and low unemployment
Economic stagnation with high inflation
Currency appreciation during recession
 
 
Which artist painted Guernica, a famous painting the horrors of the Germans bombing a Spanish city?
Salvador Dalí
Henri Matisse
Diego Rivera
Pablo Picasso
 
 
Which Shakespeare play features the characters Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?
Macbeth
Hamlet
King Lear
Othello
 
 
Which country was formerly known as Ceylon?
Myanmar
Cambodia
Laos
Sri Lanka
 
 
Which physicist developed the uncertainty principle?
Niels Bohr
Max Planck
Werner Heisenberg
Erwin Schrödinger
 
 
Who composed The Four Seasons?
Johann Sebastian Bach
Antonio Vivaldi
George Frideric Handel
Franz Schubert
 
 
The Great Barrier Reef is located off the coast of which Australian state?
New South Wales
Western Australia
Queensland
Victoria
 
 
What was the name of the first commercially successful video game?
Pong
Space Invaders
Asteroids
Pac-Man
 
 
Which Roman god was the direct counterpart of the Greek god Ares?
Mercury
Mars
Vulcan
Neptune
 
 
In Norse mythology, what is the name of the great hall where warriors slain in battle feast?
Asgard
Midgard
Valhalla
Niflheim
 
 
The 1959 epic film Ben-Hur starred which actor in the title role?
Gregory Peck
Richard Burton
Kirk Douglas
Charlton Heston
 
 
Traditional Japanese miso is primarily made from fermented...
Rice only
Barley alone
Seaweed
Soybeans
 
 
The art movement known as Impressionism first emerged in which country?
Italy
England
Germany
France
 
The Curious Explorer
You may not have aced this one, but that’s hardly the point. Curiosity is far more important than recall, and you’ve just discovered areas ripe for exploration. General knowledge is cumulative — built over years of reading, listening, traveling, and questioning. Perhaps some topics here weren’t your specialty, but that simply means new intellectual adventures await. The joy of learning doesn’t diminish with age — it deepens. And the next time you take a quiz like this, you’ll be sharper already.
 
The Informed Thinker
You have solid general knowledge with clear strengths across multiple areas. Some questions may have tested narrower domains, but your overall performance shows strong intellectual engagement with the world. You likely enjoy documentaries, books, or meaningful conversations and retain what you learn. A bit of brushing up in one or two subjects could easily elevate you into top-tier territory. You’re thoughtful, aware, and well above average — a person who values substance over noise.
 
The Renaissance Mind
You possess a remarkably broad intellectual foundation. Your knowledge spans eras, disciplines, and continents with confidence and depth. You likely read widely, think critically, and retain information long after others forget it. This isn’t trivia luck — it’s cultivated awareness. Whether through lifelong curiosity, formal education, or lived experience, you’ve built a mental library that’s both impressive and versatile. You don’t just know facts — you understand context. A true conversational asset at any dinner table.
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