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General Knowledge Quiz

A short quiz on history, geography and science facts for measuring general knowledge in the public.

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History

  1. Welcome to a short general knowledge quiz. Answer from memory without looking anything up; a guess is fine.

  2. Whose voyage across the Atlantic in 1492 reached the Americas?

    Choose one:

    • James Cook
    • Marco Polo
    • Christopher Columbus
    • Vasco da Gama

  3. Which of these took place in 1945?

    Choose one from a list:

    • The First World War started
    • The Second World War came to an end
    • The Vietnam War started
    • People first landed on the Moon

Geography and World Affairs

  1. Which countries hold a permanent seat on the UN Security Council? Select all that apply.

    Choose any that apply:

    • United States
    • China
    • France
    • Russia
    • United Kingdom
    • Germany
    • Japan
    • India

  2. Which city is the capital of Australia?

    Choose one:

    • Melbourne
    • Sydney
    • Canberra
    • Brisbane

Science and Technology

  1. Is each statement true or false?

    • Light moves faster than sound
    • O is the chemical symbol for oxygen
    • Mars is often called the blue planet

    For each row: choose one:

    • True
    • False
    • Not sure

  2. Is Python a programming language?

    Choose one:

    • Yes
    • No