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General Knowledge Quiz

10 questions · All ages · about 4 minutes. Free to host live, no sign-up.

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A mix of easy and medium questions on geography, history, art, animals and sport. It is a good first quiz for a trivia night, a family evening or a team event, because everyone can score something.

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General Knowledge Quiz: 10 questions, about 4 minutes, all ages. Press Host this quiz to open it in the PickWhim quiz builder. You can change any question, add your own logo and try it first, and then start a live game that players join with a code on their phones. It is free and needs no sign-up.

How to play the General Knowledge Quiz

  1. 1Open the quizPress Host this quiz. The questions are ready, and you can edit anything.
  2. 2Share the codeShow the code and QR code on a big screen. Players join on any phone, no app needed.
  3. 3Play liveEach question has a timer. Faster right answers earn more points.
  4. 4See who winsA leaderboard and a podium at the end. Draw a prize winner with the spin the wheel.

General Knowledge Quiz: questions and answers

Here is the full list, so you can check it before you host. Every question has a 20 second timer in the live game, and you can change that.

  1. Multiple choiceWhich is the largest ocean?A. AtlanticB. IndianC. PacificD. ArcticAnswer: Pacific
  2. Multiple choiceWhich mountain is the highest above sea level?A. K2B. KilimanjaroC. DenaliD. Mount EverestAnswer: Mount Everest
  3. Multiple choiceWho painted the Mona Lisa?A. MichelangeloB. Leonardo da VinciC. RaphaelD. Vincent van GoghAnswer: Leonardo da Vinci
  4. Multiple choiceHow many continents are there?A. 5B. 6C. 7D. 8Answer: 7
  5. Multiple choiceIn which country is the Great Wall?A. IndiaB. JapanC. MongoliaD. ChinaAnswer: China
  6. Multiple choiceIn which year did World War II end?A. 1939B. 1943C. 1945D. 1950Answer: 1945
  7. Multiple choiceWhich is the tallest land animal?A. ElephantB. GiraffeC. HorseD. OstrichAnswer: Giraffe
  8. Multiple choiceWho wrote Romeo and Juliet?A. Charles DickensB. Jane AustenC. William ShakespeareD. Mark TwainAnswer: William Shakespeare
  9. Multiple choiceWhich is the smallest country in the world?A. MonacoB. MaltaC. San MarinoD. Vatican CityAnswer: Vatican City
  10. Multiple choiceHow often are the Summer Olympic Games held?A. Every 2 yearsB. Every 3 yearsC. Every 4 yearsD. Every 5 yearsAnswer: Every 4 years

Good to know

  • Mount Everest is the highest mountain above sea level at about 8,849 meters (29,032 feet).
  • Vatican City covers only about 0.17 square miles (0.44 square kilometers).

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Frequently asked questions

Is the General Knowledge Quiz free?

Yes. You can host it and play it for free, and players do not need an account. Players only choose a nickname when they join.

How do I play the General Knowledge Quiz with my class or group?

Press Host this quiz to open it in the PickWhim quiz builder, then start the game. You get a six-digit code and a QR code to show on a big screen. Players open pickwhim.com/play on their phones, enter the code and answer each question against the clock.

Can I change the questions in this quiz?

Yes. When you open the quiz in the builder you can edit, delete or add questions, change the timers, add your own logo, play in teams or turn on knockout rounds. Use Try it first to play your changes before you go live.

How long does the General Knowledge Quiz take?

About 4 minutes for 10 questions, depending on how long you spend on each answer.

How many people can play at once?

Up to 300 players can join one game.

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