Medium General Knowledge Questions
94 questionsTest your knowledge with 94 medium general knowledge trivia questions. Each question includes multiple choice options and the correct answer.
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What is the name of the very first video uploaded to YouTube?
The correct answer is C. Me at the zoo
When was Nintendo founded?
The correct answer is D. September 23rd, 1889
Amsterdam Centraal station is twinned with what station?
The correct answer is C. London Liverpool Street
In a standard set of playing cards, which is the only king without a moustache?
The correct answer is C. Hearts
Which of the following buildings is example of a structure primarily built in the Art Deco architectural style?
The correct answer is A. Niagara Mohawk Building
The architect known as Le Corbusier was an important figure in what style of architecture?
The correct answer is C. Modernism
What fast food chain has the most locations globally?
The correct answer is D. Subway
What is the unit of currency in Laos?
The correct answer is B. Kip
What is the defining characteristic of someone who is described as hirsute?
The correct answer is B. Hairy
Which country drives on the left side of the road?
The correct answer is C. Japan
What is the Swedish word for "window"?
The correct answer is A. Fönster
Which logical fallacy means to attack the character of your opponent rather than their arguments?
The correct answer is A. Ad hominem
What is a dead mall?
The correct answer is C. A mall with high vacancy rates or low consumer foot traffic
Which river flows through the Scottish city of Glasgow?
The correct answer is A. Clyde
What character was once considered to be the 27th letter of the alphabet?
The correct answer is A. Ampersand
Scotch whisky and Drambuie make up which cocktail?
The correct answer is B. Rusty Nail
What is the German word for "spoon"?
The correct answer is C. Löffel
When was Hubba Bubba first introduced?
The correct answer is B. 1979
Which of these companies does NOT manufacture automobiles?
The correct answer is A. Ducati
The term "scientist" was coined in which year?
The correct answer is B. 1833
What is the currency of Poland?
The correct answer is D. Złoty
Which iconic Disneyland attraction was closed in 2017 to be remodeled as a "Guardians of the Galaxy" themed ride?
The correct answer is D. Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
What is the Italian word for "tomato"?
The correct answer is D. Pomodoro
Which of these words means "idle spectator"?
The correct answer is A. Gongoozler
What year was Apple Inc. founded?
The correct answer is B. 1976
According to the BBPA, what is the most common pub name in the UK?
The correct answer is B. Red Lion
What is the romanized Russian word for "winter"?
The correct answer is D. Zima
When did the website "Facebook" launch?
The correct answer is B. 2004
What is the world's most expensive spice by weight?
The correct answer is C. Saffron
What is the last letter of the Greek alphabet?
The correct answer is D. Omega
The website "Shut Up & Sit Down" reviews which form of media?
The correct answer is A. Board Games
What was Mountain Dew's original slogan?
The correct answer is D. Yahoo! Mountain Dew... It'll tickle your innards!
A statue of Charles Darwin sits in what London museum?
The correct answer is B. Natural History Museum
What name represents the letter "M" in the NATO phonetic alphabet?
The correct answer is D. Mike
What is the star sign of someone born on Valentines day?
The correct answer is A. Aquarius
Linus Pauling, one of the only winners of multiple Nobel Prizes, earned his Nobel Prizes in Chemistry and what?
The correct answer is B. Peace
Who is a co-founder of music streaming service Spotify?
The correct answer is A. Daniel Ek
Where did the pineapple plant originate?
The correct answer is D. South America
The Fields Medal, one of the most sought after awards in mathematics, is awarded every how many years?
The correct answer is B. 4
What is the highest number of Michelin stars a restaurant can receive?
The correct answer is D. Three
Earl Grey tea is black tea flavoured with what?
The correct answer is A. Bergamot oil
Which American manufactured submachine gun was informally known by the American soldiers that used it as "Grease Gun"?
The correct answer is B. M3
Computer manufacturer Compaq was acquired for $25 billion dollars in 2002 by which company?
The correct answer is C. Hewlett-Packard
In a 1994 CBS interview, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates performed what unusual trick on camera?
The correct answer is B. Jumping over an office chair
What is the name of the popular animatronic singing fish prop, singing such hits such as "Don't Worry, Be Happy"?
The correct answer is B. Big Mouth Billy Bass
What was the destination of the missing flight MH370?
The correct answer is A. Beijing
What is a Burgee?
The correct answer is A. A flag
Rolex is a company that specializes in what type of product?
The correct answer is D. Watches
On average, Americans consume 100 pounds of what per second?
The correct answer is A. Chocolate
After how many years would you celebrate your crystal anniversary?
The correct answer is B. 15