Medium General Knowledge Questions

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Test your knowledge with 94 medium general knowledge trivia questions. Each question includes multiple choice options and the correct answer.

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Question 1medium

What is the name of the very first video uploaded to YouTube?

A.carrie rides a truck
B.Her new puppy from great grandpa vern.
C.Me at the zoo
D.tribute
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

C. Me at the zoo

Question 2medium

When was Nintendo founded?

A.December 27th, 1894
B.March 4th, 1887
C.October 19th, 1891
D.September 23rd, 1889
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

D. September 23rd, 1889

Question 3medium

Amsterdam Centraal station is twinned with what station?

A.Brussels Midi
B.Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof
C.London Liverpool Street
D.Paris Gare du Nord
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

C. London Liverpool Street

Question 4medium

In a standard set of playing cards, which is the only king without a moustache?

A.Clubs
B.Diamonds
C.Hearts
D.Spades
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

C. Hearts

Question 5medium

Which of the following buildings is example of a structure primarily built in the Art Deco architectural style?

A.Niagara Mohawk Building
B.One Detroit Center
C.Taipei 101
D.Westendstrasse 1
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

A. Niagara Mohawk Building

Question 6medium

The architect known as Le Corbusier was an important figure in what style of architecture?

A.Baroque
B.Gothic Revival
C.Modernism
D.Neoclassical
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

C. Modernism

Question 7medium

What fast food chain has the most locations globally?

A.KFC
B.McDonalds
C.Starbucks
D.Subway
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

D. Subway

Question 8medium

What is the unit of currency in Laos?

A.Dollar
B.Kip
C.Konra
D.Ruble
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

B. Kip

Question 9medium

What is the defining characteristic of someone who is described as hirsute?

A.Funny
B.Hairy
C.Rude
D.Tall
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

B. Hairy

Question 10medium

Which country drives on the left side of the road?

A.China
B.Germany
C.Japan
D.Russia
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

C. Japan

Question 11medium

What is the Swedish word for "window"?

A.Fönster
B.Hål
C.Ruta
D.Skärm
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

A. Fönster

Question 12medium

Which logical fallacy means to attack the character of your opponent rather than their arguments?

A.Ad hominem
B.Argumentum ad populum
C.Post hoc ergo propter hoc
D.Tu quoque
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

A. Ad hominem

Question 13medium

What is a dead mall?

A.A mall after business hours
B.A mall that has been condemed
C.A mall with high vacancy rates or low consumer foot traffic
D.A mall with no stores
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

C. A mall with high vacancy rates or low consumer foot traffic

Question 14medium

Which river flows through the Scottish city of Glasgow?

A.Clyde
B.Dee
C.Tay
D.Tweed
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

A. Clyde

Question 15medium

What character was once considered to be the 27th letter of the alphabet?

A.Ampersand
B.Interrobang
C.Pilcrow
D.Tilde
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

A. Ampersand

Question 16medium

Scotch whisky and Drambuie make up which cocktail?

A.Manhattan
B.Rusty Nail
C.Screwdriver
D.Sex on the Beach
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

B. Rusty Nail

Question 17medium

What is the German word for "spoon"?

A.Essstäbchen
B.Gabel
C.Löffel
D.Messer
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

C. Löffel

Question 18medium

When was Hubba Bubba first introduced?

A.1972
B.1979
C.1980
D.1984
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

B. 1979

Question 19medium

Which of these companies does NOT manufacture automobiles?

A.Ducati
B.Fiat
C.GMC
D.Nissan
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

A. Ducati

Question 20medium

The term "scientist" was coined in which year?

A.1796
B.1833
C.1933
D.1942
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

B. 1833

Question 21medium

What is the currency of Poland?

A.Euro
B.Krone
C.Ruble
D.Złoty
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

D. Złoty

Question 22medium

Which iconic Disneyland attraction was closed in 2017 to be remodeled as a "Guardians of the Galaxy" themed ride?

A.Peter Pan's Flight
B.Pirates of the Caribbean
C.The Haunted Mansion
D.Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

D. Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

Question 23medium

What is the Italian word for "tomato"?

A.Aglio
B.Cipolla
C.Peperoncino
D.Pomodoro
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

D. Pomodoro

Question 24medium

Which of these words means "idle spectator"?

A.Gongoozler
B.Gossypiboma
C.Jentacular
D.Meupareunia
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

A. Gongoozler

Question 25medium

What year was Apple Inc. founded?

A.1974
B.1976
C.1978
D.1980
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

B. 1976

Question 26medium

According to the BBPA, what is the most common pub name in the UK?

A.King's Head
B.Red Lion
C.Royal Oak
D.White Hart
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

B. Red Lion

Question 27medium

What is the romanized Russian word for "winter"?

A.Leto
B.Osen'
C.Vesna
D.Zima
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

D. Zima

Question 28medium

When did the website "Facebook" launch?

A.2003
B.2004
C.2005
D.2006
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

B. 2004

Question 29medium

What is the world's most expensive spice by weight?

A.Cardamom
B.Cinnamon
C.Saffron
D.Vanilla
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

C. Saffron

Question 30medium

What is the last letter of the Greek alphabet?

A.Epsilon
B.Kappa
C.Mu
D.Omega
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

D. Omega

Question 31medium

The website "Shut Up & Sit Down" reviews which form of media?

A.Board Games
B.Films
C.Television Shows
D.Video Games
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

A. Board Games

Question 32medium

What was Mountain Dew's original slogan?

A.Do The Dew
B.Get' that barefoot feelin' drinkin' Mountain Dew
C.Give Me A Dew
D.Yahoo! Mountain Dew... It'll tickle your innards!
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

D. Yahoo! Mountain Dew... It'll tickle your innards!

Question 33medium

A statue of Charles Darwin sits in what London museum?

A.British Museum
B.Natural History Museum
C.Science Museum
D.Tate
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

B. Natural History Museum

Question 34medium

What name represents the letter "M" in the NATO phonetic alphabet?

A.Mark
B.Matthew
C.Max
D.Mike
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

D. Mike

Question 35medium

What is the star sign of someone born on Valentines day?

A.Aquarius
B.Capricorn
C.Pisces
D.Scorpio
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

A. Aquarius

Question 36medium

Linus Pauling, one of the only winners of multiple Nobel Prizes, earned his Nobel Prizes in Chemistry and what?

A.Economics
B.Peace
C.Physics
D.Physiology/Medicine
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

B. Peace

Question 37medium

Who is a co-founder of music streaming service Spotify?

A.Daniel Ek
B.Felix Miller
C.Michael Breidenbruecker
D.Sean Parker
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

A. Daniel Ek

Question 38medium

Where did the pineapple plant originate?

A.Asia
B.Europe
C.Hawaii
D.South America
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

D. South America

Question 39medium

The Fields Medal, one of the most sought after awards in mathematics, is awarded every how many years?

A.3
B.4
C.5
D.6
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

B. 4

Question 40medium

What is the highest number of Michelin stars a restaurant can receive?

A.Five
B.Four
C.Six
D.Three
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

D. Three

Question 41medium

Earl Grey tea is black tea flavoured with what?

A.Bergamot oil
B.Honey
C.Lavender
D.Vanilla
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

A. Bergamot oil

Question 42medium

Which American manufactured submachine gun was informally known by the American soldiers that used it as "Grease Gun"?

A.Colt 9mm
B.M3
C.MAC-10
D.Thompson
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

B. M3

Question 43medium

Computer manufacturer Compaq was acquired for $25 billion dollars in 2002 by which company?

A.Asus
B.Dell
C.Hewlett-Packard
D.Toshiba
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

C. Hewlett-Packard

Question 44medium

In a 1994 CBS interview, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates performed what unusual trick on camera?

A.Jumping backwards over a desk
B.Jumping over an office chair
C.Standing on his head
D.Typing on a keyboard during a handstand
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

B. Jumping over an office chair

Question 45medium

What is the name of the popular animatronic singing fish prop, singing such hits such as "Don't Worry, Be Happy"?

A.Big Billy Bass
B.Big Mouth Billy Bass
C.Sardeen
D.Singing Fish
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

B. Big Mouth Billy Bass

Question 46medium

What was the destination of the missing flight MH370?

A.Beijing
B.Kuala Lumpur
C.Singapore
D.Tokyo
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

A. Beijing

Question 47medium

What is a Burgee?

A.A flag
B.A rope
C.A type of food
D.A window
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

A. A flag

Question 48medium

Rolex is a company that specializes in what type of product?

A.Cars
B.Computers
C.Sports equipment
D.Watches
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

D. Watches

Question 49medium

On average, Americans consume 100 pounds of what per second?

A.Chocolate
B.Cocaine
C.Donuts
D.Potatoes
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

A. Chocolate

Question 50medium

After how many years would you celebrate your crystal anniversary?

A.10
B.15
C.20
D.25
Reveal Answer

The correct answer is:

B. 15

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