After running countless game nights, I’ve pulled together 120 of the best trivia questions and answers for real players.

120 trivia questions and answers for your next game night

Explore 120 trivia questions and answers in one spot. Ideal for turning any hangout into a lively, competitive game night, whether you’re running sports trivia, a family quiz, or a high‑energy office battle.

General knowledge (15 Q&A)

Q: How many continents are there on Earth?

A: 7​

Q: What is the largest ocean on Earth?

A: The Pacific Ocean​

Q: Which country is both a continent and a country?

A: Australia​

Q: What do bees collect from flowers to make honey?

A: Nectar​

Q: Which instrument has 88 keys on a standard version?

A: The piano​

Q: What is the hardest natural substance?

A: Diamond​

Q: Which planet is closest to the sun?

A: Mercury​

Q: How many degrees are in a right angle?

A: 90​

Q: What is the tallest mountain above sea level?

A: Mount Everest​

Q: Which country do people call the “Land of the Rising Sun”?

A: Japan​

Q: What is the capital of Scotland?

A: Edinburgh

Q: What is the imaginary line that divides Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

A: The equator​

Q: How many sides does a triangle have?

A: 3​

Q: What do you call a baby dog?

A: A puppy​

Q: What is the largest continent?

A: Asia​

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Pop culture (15 Q&A)

Q: What is the name of the wizarding school Harry Potter attends?

A: Hogwarts​

Q: Which movie features the quote “To infinity and beyond!”?

A: Toy Story​

Q: Which superhero goes by the moniker of the “Caped Crusader”?

A: Batman​

Q: Which music group has the nickname the “Fab Four”?

A: The Beatles​

Q: What is the name of the kingdom where Elsa and Anna live in Frozen?

A: Arendelle​

Q: Which franchise features a park filled with cloned dinosaurs?

A: Jurassic Park​

Q: Who is the space ranger toy in Toy Story?

A: Buzz Lightyear​

Q: Which streaming service is famous for the red “N” logo?

A: Netflix​

Q: Which movie series is set in the land of Middle‑earth?

A: The Lord of the Rings​

Q: Which animated character lives in a pineapple under the sea?

A: SpongeBob SquarePants​

Q: Which hero in the Marvel universe wields a hammer named Mjölnir?

A: Thor​

Q: Which long‑running game show asks contestants to solve word puzzles and spin a big wheel?

A: Wheel of Fortune​

Q: Which quiz show gives answers and asks contestants for the matching questions?

A: Jeopardy!​

Q: In Star Wars, what is the name of Han Solo’s ship?

A: The Millennium Falcon​

Q: What is the name of the little blue dog who leaves pawprint clues in a children’s TV show?

A: Blue, from Blue’s Clues​

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Food & drink (15 Q&A)

Q: What ingredient forms the base of guacamole?

A: Avocado

Q: Which fruit do people say keeps the doctor away if you eat it daily?

A: Apple

Q: Which country do people recognize for classic pizza and pasta?

A: Italy

Q: How do cooks describe pasta that stays firm to the bite?

A: Al dente

Q: What cold dessert do people often serve in scoops made from cream and sugar?

A: Ice cream

Q: Which vitamin do oranges famously provide?

A: Vitamin C

Q: Which grain do sushi chefs usually use?

A: Rice

Q: What ingredient do people mainly use to make hummus?

A: Chickpeas

Q: Which drink do roasters make from beans that grow on trees?

A: Coffee

Q: What do diners call a meal they eat in the middle of the day?

A: Lunch

Q: Which “nut” actually grows as the seed of a tropical fruit and often gets mistaken for a nut?

A: Cashew

Q: What type of food does cheddar belong to?

A: Cheese

Q: Which leafy green do many people call a “superfood” for its nutrients?

A: Kale

Q: What do bakers call the process where yeast makes dough rise?

A: Fermentation

Q: Which sweetener do bees produce?

A: Honey

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Geography (15 Q&A)

Q: Which city contains the Eiffel Tower?

A: Paris

Q: Which country contains the pyramids of Giza?

A: Egypt

Q: Which U.S. state do people call the Sunshine State?

A: Florida​

Q: Which city serves as the capital of Australia?

A: Canberra

Q: Which Italian city is known for its canals and gondolas?

A: Venice

Q: Which river carved the Grand Canyon over time?

A: The Colorado River

Q: What do geographers call land almost surrounded by water but still attached to a larger landmass?

A: A peninsula

Q: Which country features the Christ the Redeemer statue above a major city?

A: Brazil

Q: Which desert ranks as the largest in total area when you include polar regions?

A: The Antarctic Desert​

Q: Which ocean do scientists usually identify as the warmest?

A: The Indian Ocean​

Q: What documents do travelers usually show for international air trips?

A: A passport

Q: Which small country lies completely inside South Africa?

A: Lesotho

Q: Which city serves as the capital of Japan?

A: Tokyo

Q: Which continent contains the Amazon rainforest?

A: South America

Q: Which European city does the Danube River divide while linking Buda and Pest?

A: Budapest

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History (15 Q&A)

Q: Who served as the first president of the United States?

A: George Washington

Q: In which year did humans first land on the Moon?

A: 1969

Q: Which wall fell in 1989 and, for many people, marked the end of the Cold War era?

A: The Berlin Wall

Q: Which ancient civilization built Machu Picchu high in the Andes?

A: The Inca civilization

Q: Which document announced the American colonies’ separation from Great Britain in 1776?

A: The Declaration of Independence

Q: Which global conflict lasted from 1939 to 1945?

A: World War II

Q: Which ship sank in 1912 on its maiden voyage and later inspired a famous film?

A: The Titanic

Q: Which scientist proposed the three laws of motion?

A: Isaac Newton

Q: Which civil rights leader delivered the “I Have a Dream” speech?

A: Martin Luther King Jr.

Q: Which empire ruled from the city of Rome for centuries?

A: The Roman Empire

Q: Which scientist do people closely associate with the theory of relativity?

A: Albert Einstein

Q: Which trade route historically linked China with the Mediterranean region?

A: The Silk Road

Q: Who served as prime minister of the United Kingdom for most of World War II?

A: Winston Churchill

Q: Which famous nurse earned recognition for her work during the Crimean War?

A: Florence Nightingale

Q: Which U.S. document begins with the words “We the People”?

A: The Constitution of the United States

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Science & nature (15 Q&A)

Q: What chemical formula represents water?

A: H2O

Q: Which gas do humans need to breathe to stay alive?

A: Oxygen

Q: What process lets plants make food using sunlight?

A: Photosynthesis

Q: At what temperature do the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales show the same value?

A: −40 degrees

Q: Which planet do astronomers call the Red Planet?

A: Mars

Q: What do scientists call the center of an atom?

A: The nucleus

Q: Which organ pumps blood throughout the body?

A: The heart

Q: Which mammal ranks as the largest in the world?

A: The blue whale

Q: How many bones does an average adult human body contain?

A: 206

Q: Which part of the eye controls how much light enters?

A: The iris

Q: At what temperature does water freeze on the Fahrenheit scale?

A: 32 degrees

Q: Which scientist proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection?

A: Charles Darwin

Q: What do geologists call molten rock after it erupts from a volcano?

A: Lava

Q: Which bird do people know for colorful feathers and copying sounds?

A: The parrot

Q: What is the closest star to Earth?

A: The Sun​

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Trivia for kids & families (15 Q&A)

Q: Where does the President of the United States live while in office?

A: The White House

Q: How many legs does a spider have?

A: 8

Q: How many colors appear in a typical rainbow?

A: 7

Q: What do caterpillars turn into as they grow?

A: Butterflies or moths

Q: Which animal stands as the tallest on land?

A: The giraffe

Q: Which star is at the center of our solar system and closest to Earth?

A: The Sun

Q: How many letters does the English alphabet contain?

A: 26

Q: What do people call baby cats?

A: Kittens

Q: What is the name of the fairy who helps Peter Pan?

A: Tinker Bell

Q: Which planet is the largest in our solar system?

A: Jupiter

Q: How many sides does a square have?

A: 4

Q: What do acorns grow into over time?

A: Oak trees

Q: What do people call the frozen form of water?

A: Ice

Q: Which animal many people describe as “man’s best friend”?

A: The dog

Q: What do people call the person who flies an airplane?

A: A pilot

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Sports (15 Q&A)

Q: In soccer, what do referees show to send a player off the field for a serious offense?

A: A red card

Q: Which sport uses the term “slam dunk”?

A: Basketball

Q: Which city hosted the 2012 Summer Olympic Games?

A: London

Q: In basketball, what is it called when a player grabs the ball after a missed shot?

A: A rebound

Q: In American football, what is the area at each end of the field where touchdowns are scored called?

A: The end zone

Q: In ice hockey, what is the term for the small rubber disc players shoot into the goal?

A: A puck

Q: In basketball, what is it called when a player illegally takes too many steps without dribbling?

A: Traveling

Q: In volleyball, how many hits is a team allowed before the ball must go over the net?

A: 3

Q: In golf, what do players call a score of three under par on a single hole?

A: An albatross

Q: In ice hockey, how many players from one team are on the ice during normal play, including the goalie?

A: 6

Q: Which country hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896?

A: Greece

Q: In the Olympics, what color medal is awarded for finishing in third place?

A: Bronze

Q: In American football, which position most often throws the ball on passing plays?

A: The quarterback

Q: Which sport features Grand Slam tournaments such as Wimbledon and the U.S. Open?

A: Tennis

Q: Which sport do the Harlem Globetrotters perform and play?

A: Basketball

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Why trivia questions and answers bring people together

When I host trivia night, the best moments usually come from surprise experts and hilarious misses. The friend who's been quiet all night suddenly chimes in with a steal, while another confidently blurts out the wrong capital and becomes the source of the night’s jokes.

Sports trivia fans often team up with movie buffs and dominate the scoreboard together. Kids who crush the animal questions keep everyone laughing and a little nervous. Mixed teams like that make the room feel loud, focused, and completely locked in.

Short rounds keep the pace fast, so no one's caught checking their emails on their smartphones. Simple scoring and the chance to steal points keep all participants on their toes. From history to kids’ trivia, by the end of the night, everyone is already looking forward to next time.

More than trivia with Volley Games

Volley Games turns any room with a TV into a game night event. You can jump into classic quiz shows or trivia questions and answers that the whole family actually enjoys.

The Volley app on Roku, Fire TV, Samsung Smart TVs, and LG Smart TVs gives you voice-powered games that are easy to start. You sit down, pick a game, and let the fun and excitement take hold.

A brief look at what you can expect:

• Jeopardy! for players who love rapid‑fire questions and building a broad trivia knowledge base​.
• Song Quiz for music fans who want to test their music trivia knowledge by year, genre, or decade.
• Wheel of Fortune (on Roku) for puzzle solvers who enjoy spinning for big points and shouting out answers across the room.
• 20 Questions (on Roku) for quick thinkers who like guessing the mystery person, place, or thing before the timer runs out.

If you want a game night that doesn’t depend on board games, it’s time to try Volley Games. Enjoy a 7‑day free trial and see how easy it is to run trivia straight from your couch.

FAQs

Can anyone enjoy trivia questions and answers?

Yes, anyone can enjoy trivia questions and answers, especially when you mix easy, medium, and harder rounds so every player gets a chance to shine. In practice, trivia works best when superfans, casual players, and kids all feel like they have “their” category to help the team.​

Do trivia games help people bond?

Yes, trivia games are great for bonding because teams celebrate unlikely wins, laugh at wild guesses, and remember close finishes long after the game. Even at work or school, a short trivia round can make people feel more comfortable speaking up in other activities.​

Are trivia games just for experts?

No, trivia games are not just for experts. Trivia games land better when roughly a third of the questions feel easy, a third feel moderate, and the last third push people to think or guess. This mix keeps experts engaged without making newer players feel shut out.​

Can you host a trivia game at home?

Yes, you can host a trivia game at home around a table, through a video call, or on a smart TV using apps like Volley Games, which handle pacing and scoring for you. That way, you can focus on teams, snacks, and entertaining each other with trash talk instead of managing a pile of paper.​

How can I download the Volley Games app on my smart TV?

To download Volley Games on your smart TV (Roku, Fire TV, Samsung, and LG), open your TV’s app or channel store, search for “Volley,” and install the official Volley Games app. Once it’s installed, you can launch games like Jeopardy! or Song Quiz and use your phone or remote as a mic to start playing.