200+ Best General Trivia Questions to Create Super-Engaging Trivia Quizzes

Trivia isn’t hard to make. But good trivia? The kind that actually gets people thinking, laughing, competing, and coming back? That’s rare. The best general trivia questions don’t rely on lucky guesses or obscure facts no one cares about. They’re clear, challenging, and built to hold attention. This set was tested in real games with real people, and it shows.

You’ll find formats that break the usual Q&A drag, answers you won’t need to fact-check twice, and enough variety to keep things moving without losing the room.

If you’re hosting anything where engagement actually matters, this is where you start.

Let’s go.

Warm-Up Questions (Easy Wins)

Start here to build confidence and get everyone engaged.

Pop Culture Essentials

Movies & TV

1. What movie series features a character named Luke Skywalker? Answer: Star Wars

2. In “The Office,” what company do the characters work for? Answer: Dunder Mifflin

3. Which streaming platform created “Stranger Things”? Answer: Netflix

4. What type of fish is Nemo in “Finding Nemo”? Answer: Clownfish

5. Which superhero’s real name is Clark Kent? Answer: Superman

6. In “Friends,” what’s the name of the coffee shop? Answer: Central Perk

7. What color lightsaber does Luke Skywalker use? Answer: Blue (originally), Green (later)

8. Which TV family includes characters named Homer, Marge, and Bart? Answer: The Simpsons

Music Basics

9. Which instrument has 88 keys? Answer: Piano

10. “Shake It Off” is a hit song by which artist? Answer: Taylor Swift

11. What does “DJ” stand for? Answer: Disc Jockey

12. Which boy band sang “What Makes You Beautiful”? Answer: One Direction

13. What genre of music did Elvis Presley help popularize? Answer: Rock and Roll

Science Made Simple

14. What gas do plants need to make food? Answer: Carbon dioxide

15. How many legs does a spider have? Answer: Eight

16. What’s the center of our solar system? Answer: The Sun

17. What do you call animals that only eat plants? Answer: Herbivores

18. Which planet is closest to Earth? Answer: Venus (on average)

19. What’s the hardest natural substance? Answer: Diamond

20. How many chambers does a human heart have? Answer: Four

Geography Starters

21. Which country is shaped like a boot? Answer: Italy

22. What’s the largest ocean? Answer: Pacific Ocean

23. Which continent has the most countries? Answer: Africa

24. What’s the capital of Australia? Answer: Canberra

25. Which river is the longest in the world? Answer: The Nile

Food & Drink Basics

26. What vegetable is used to make French fries? Answer: Potato

27. Which fruit is known for “keeping the doctor away”? Answer: Apple

28. What’s the main ingredient in bread? Answer: Flour

29. Which spice comes from grinding peppercorns? Answer: Black pepper

30. What drink is made from fermented grapes? Answer: Wine

Sports Fundamentals

31. How many players are on a basketball team during play? Answer: Five

32. In which sport would you score a touchdown? Answer: American Football

33. What do you call a score of zero in tennis? Answer: Love

34. Which sport uses a puck? Answer: Hockey

35. How many holes are played in a standard round of golf? Answer: 18

Sweet Spot Questions (Perfect Challenge)

The Goldilocks zone – not too easy, not too hard.

Modern Pop Culture

Current Entertainment

36. Which social media app is known for 15-second videos? Answer: TikTok

37. What does “AI” stand for in technology? Answer: Artificial Intelligence

38. Which Marvel character is known as the “God of Thunder”? Answer: Thor

39. In “Game of Thrones,” what’s the name of Jon Snow’s direwolf? Answer: Ghost

40. Which streaming service produces “The Crown”? Answer: Netflix

41. What’s the highest-grossing movie of all time? Answer: Avatar (2009)

42. Which actor plays the Joker in the 2019 movie “Joker”? Answer: Joaquin Phoenix

43. What does “CEO” stand for? Answer: Chief Executive Officer

Music & Artists

44. Which band recorded “Bohemian Rhapsody”? Answer: Queen

45. What was Elvis Presley’s middle name? Answer: Aaron

46. Which female artist has won the most Grammy Awards? Answer: Beyoncé

47. What instrument did Louis Armstrong famously play? Answer: Trumpet

48. Which rapper’s real name is Marshall Mathers? Answer: Eminem

49. “Hotel California” is a famous song by which band? Answer: Eagles

50. Which British singer wrote “Someone Like You”? Answer: Adele

Science & Discovery

51. What does DNA stand for? Answer: Deoxyribonucleic acid

52. Which scientist developed the theory of relativity? Answer: Albert Einstein

53. What’s the chemical symbol for gold? Answer: Au

54. Which planet is known as the “Red Planet”? Answer: Mars

55. What type of animal is a Komodo dragon? Answer: Lizard

56. Which blood type is the universal donor? Answer: O negative

57. What’s the speed of light in a vacuum? Answer: 299,792,458 meters per second

58. Which gas makes up about 78% of Earth’s atmosphere? Answer: Nitrogen

59. What’s the largest organ in the human body? Answer: Skin

60. Which scientist is famous for the laws of motion? Answer: Isaac Newton

World Geography

61. Which country has the most time zones? Answer: France (12, including territories)

62. What’s the smallest country in the world? Answer: Vatican City

63. Which mountain range contains Mount Everest? Answer: The Himalayas

64. What’s the deepest point on Earth? Answer: Challenger Deep (Mariana Trench)

65. Which desert is the largest in the world? Answer: Antarctica (technically a desert)

66. What’s the longest river in South America? Answer: Amazon River

67. Which country is both in Europe and Asia? Answer: Turkey (or Russia)

68. What’s the capital of Canada? Answer: Ottawa

69. Which strait separates Europe and Africa? Answer: Strait of Gibraltar

70. What’s the most populous city in the world? Answer: Tokyo (metropolitan area)

History & Culture

71. In what year did World War II end? Answer: 1945

72. Who was the first person to walk on the moon? Answer: Neil Armstrong

73. Which ancient wonder was located in Alexandria? Answer: The Lighthouse of Alexandria

74. What year did the Berlin Wall fall? Answer: 1989

75. Who painted the Mona Lisa? Answer: Leonardo da Vinci

76. Which empire built Machu Picchu? Answer: The Inca Empire

77. What does “Renaissance” mean? Answer: Rebirth

78. Who wrote “Romeo and Juliet”? Answer: William Shakespeare

79. Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the US? Answer: France

80. What year did the Titanic sink? Answer: 1912

Technology & Innovation

81. Which company created the iPhone? Answer: Apple

82. What does “WWW” stand for? Answer: World Wide Web

83. Who founded Microsoft? Answer: Bill Gates and Paul Allen

84. What does “USB” stand for? Answer: Universal Serial Bus

85. Which social media platform was originally called “The Facebook”? Answer: Facebook

86. What does “GPS” stand for? Answer: Global Positioning System

87. Which company owns YouTube? Answer: Google

88. What does “WiFi” stand for? Answer: Wireless Fidelity

89. Who is the current CEO of Tesla? Answer: Elon Musk

90. What does “VR” stand for in technology? Answer: Virtual Reality

Food & Cuisine

91. Which country invented pizza? Answer: Italy

92. What’s the main ingredient in guacamole? Answer: Avocado

93. Which spice is derived from the Crocus flower? Answer: Saffron

94. What does “al dente” mean in cooking? Answer: “To the tooth” – firm when bitten

95. Which country is famous for inventing sushi? Answer: Japan

96. What’s the most expensive spice in the world? Answer: Saffron

97. Which vitamin is produced when skin is exposed to sunlight? Answer: Vitamin D

98. What type of pastry is used in a Napoleon cake? Answer: Puff pastry

99. Which country produces the most coffee? Answer: Brazil

100. What’s the main ingredient in hummus? Answer: Chickpeas

Sports & Athletics

101. Which country has won the most FIFA World Cups? Answer: Brazil

102. How many rings are in the Olympic symbol? Answer: Five

103. In golf, what do you call a score of one under par? Answer: Birdie

104. Which sport is played at Wimbledon? Answer: Tennis

105. What’s a perfect score in ten-pin bowling? Answer: 300

106. How long is a marathon race? Answer: 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers)

107. Which sport uses terms like “slam dunk” and “free throw”? Answer: Basketball

108. In American football, how many points is a touchdown worth? Answer: Six

109. Which team sport has positions called “striker” and “goalkeeper”? Answer: Soccer/Football

110. What’s the maximum score possible with one dart throw? Answer: 60 (triple 20)

Expert Level Questions (Trivia Masters Only)

This is for when you want to separate the pros from the amateurs.

Advanced Pop Culture

111. Which film was the first sequel to win the Academy Award for Best Picture? Answer: The Godfather Part II

112. What’s the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time? Answer: Joker (2019)

113. Which composer wrote “The Rite of Spring”? Answer: Igor Stravinsky

114. In “Breaking Bad,” what’s the name of Saul Goodman’s actual law degree? Answer: He doesn’t have one (he got it from a correspondence course)

115. Which director has won the most Academy Awards for Best Director? Answer: John Ford (4 wins)

116. What was the first computer-animated feature film? Answer: Toy Story

117. Which band’s album cover features a baby swimming underwater? Answer: Nirvana (Nevermind)

118. Who composed the score for “Star Wars”? Answer: John Williams

119. Which TV series holds the record for most Emmy wins? Answer: Saturday Night Live

120. What’s the longest-running Broadway show? Answer: The Lion King (currently)

Scientific Mastery

121. What’s the name of the theoretical boundary around a black hole? Answer: Event Horizon

122. Which element has the atomic number 79? Answer: Gold

123. What does “CRISPR” stand for in genetic engineering? Answer: Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats

124. Which scientist discovered penicillin? Answer: Alexander Fleming

125. What’s the most abundant protein in the human body? Answer: Collagen

126. Which particle is known as the “God particle”? Answer: Higgs boson

127. What’s the study of earthquakes called? Answer: Seismology

128. Which chemical compound has the formula H2SO4? Answer: Sulfuric acid

129. What’s the smallest bone in the human body? Answer: Stapes (in the ear)

130. Which law states that energy cannot be created or destroyed? Answer: Law of Conservation of Energy

Geographic Expertise

131. Which country has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites? Answer: Italy

132. What’s the only country that borders both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans? Answer: South Africa

133. Which capital city sits at the highest altitude? Answer: La Paz, Bolivia

134. What’s the most linguistically diverse country in the world? Answer: Papua New Guinea

135. Which river forms part of the border between Mexico and the United States? Answer: Rio Grande

136. What’s the driest place on Earth? Answer: Atacama Desert, Chile

137. Which country has the longest coastline? Answer: Canada

138. What’s the deepest lake in the world? Answer: Lake Baikal

139. Which city is known as the “Pearl of the Orient”? Answer: Hong Kong (traditionally)

140. What’s the southernmost capital city in the world? Answer: Wellington, New Zealand

Historical Deep Cuts

141. Which treaty ended the Thirty Years’ War? Answer: Peace of Westphalia

142. Who was the last emperor of China? Answer: Puyi

143. What year was the Magna Carta signed? Answer: 1215

144. Which ancient library was located in Alexandria? Answer: Library of Alexandria

145. Who was known as the “Iron Lady”? Answer: Margaret Thatcher

146. What was the shortest war in history? Answer: Anglo-Zanzibar War (38-45 minutes)

147. Which civilization built the city of Petra? Answer: The Nabataeans

148. What does “Glasnost” mean in Russian? Answer: Openness/transparency

149. Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize? Answer: Marie Curie

150. Which empire was ruled by Suleiman the Magnificent? Answer: Ottoman Empire

Creative Round Formats

Creative formats to complement your Q&A content and boost engagement

“Two Truths and a Lie” Rounds

Example Set: Space Facts
A) The sun is white, not yellow
B) Venus rotates backwards compared to most planets
C) Jupiter has over 100 moons.

Answer: C is the lie (Jupiter has 79 known moons)

“Before and After” Connections

151. “The Lion _____ Kong.” Answer: King (The Lion King Kong)

152. “Harry Potter and the _____ Guard.” Answer: National (Harry Potter and the National Guard)

153. “Breaking _____ Cat.” Answer: Bad (Breaking Bad Cat)

“Reverse Trivia” (Answer-to-Question)

154. Answer: 42 

Question: What’s the answer to life, the universe, and everything in “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”?

155. Answer: November 22, 1963 

Question: When was President Kennedy assassinated?

“Figure-It-Out” Logic Puzzles

156. I’m thinking of a country where Wednesday comes before Tuesday. What country? Answer: Any country (alphabetically in a dictionary)

157. What gets wetter the more it dries? Answer: A towel

158. What can travel around the world while staying in a corner? Answer: A stamp

“Same Category” Rapid Fire

Name these Christmas movies: 

159. Kevin McCallister fights burglars Answer: Home Alone

160. Will Ferrell thinks he’s an elf Answer: Elf

161. Jimmy Stewart wishes he was never born Answer: It’s a Wonderful Life

“Multiple Clue” Questions

162. 

Clue 1: This person was born in Hawaii 

Clue 2: He was the 44th president 

Clue 3: His wife wrote a bestselling memoir 

Answer: Barack Obama

“Name the Decade” Questions

163. Disco music, Saturday Night Fever, Star Wars Answer: 1970s

164. Grunge music, Seinfeld, dial-up internet Answer: 1990s

Themed Collections

“Food Fight” Round

165. Which nut is used to make marzipan? Answer: Almond

166. What type of pastry is used for profiteroles? Answer: Choux pastry

167. Which country invented fish and chips? Answer: England

168. What’s the main ingredient in tzatziki? Answer: Greek yogurt

169. Which spice gives curry its yellow color? Answer: Turmeric

170. What type of cheese is traditionally used on pizza? Answer: Mozzarella

“Tech Talk” Collection

171. What does “HTML” stand for? Answer: HyperText Markup Language

172. Which company developed the Android operating system? Answer: Google

173. What does “IoT” stand for? Answer: Internet of Things

174. Who founded Amazon? Answer: Jeff Bezos

175. What does “CPU” stand for? Answer: Central Processing Unit

“Animal Kingdom” Showcase

176. Which animal has three hearts? Answer: Octopus

177. What’s the fastest land animal? Answer: Cheetah

178. Which bird can fly backwards? Answer: Hummingbird

179. What’s a group of flamingos called? Answer: Flamboyance

180. Which mammal has the most powerful bite? Answer: Hippopotamus (among living mammals)

“Around the World” Adventure

181. Which country has the most pyramids? Answer: Sudan

182. What’s the only country with a non-rectangular flag? Answer: Nepal

183. Which country invented the croissant? Answer: Austria (not France!)

184. What’s the most visited country in the world? Answer: France

185. Which country has the most islands? Answer: Finland

“Time Machine” History

186. What year did the first iPhone launch? Answer: 2007

187. When did the Cold War officially end? Answer: 1991

188. What year was the first email sent? Answer: 1971

189. When was the Internet invented? Answer: 1969 (ARPANET)

190. What year did YouTube launch? Answer: 2005

“Brain Benders” Logic Round

191. What comes next: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ___? Answer: 42 (n × (n+1))

192. If you’re running a race and you pass the person in 2nd place, what place are you in? Answer: 2nd place

193. How many months have 28 days? Answer: All of them

194. What disappears as soon as you say its name? Answer: Silence

195. The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I? Answer: Footsteps

“Finish the Famous Quote”

196. “To be or not to be, _______________.” Answer: “that is the question”

197. “I have a dream _______________.” Answer: “that one day…” (Martin Luther King Jr.)

198. “Houston, _______________.” Answer: “we have a problem”

199. “May the Force _______________.” Answer: “be with you”

200. “I’ll be _______________.” Answer: “back” (Terminator)

Bonus Questions (201-210)

201. Which planet has the most moons? Answer: Saturn

202. What’s the only food that never spoils? Answer: Honey

203. Which country consumes the most chocolate per capita? Answer: Switzerland

204. What’s the most spoken language in the world? Answer: Mandarin Chinese

205. Which animal sleeps the most? Answer: Koala (20+ hours per day)

206. What’s the longest word in English? Answer: Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconioosis

207. Which fruit has the most vitamin C? Answer: Kakadu plum

208. What’s the fastest bird in the world? Answer: Peregrine falcon

209. Which country has the most time zones within its borders? Answer: Russia (11 time zones)

210. What’s the most abundant metal in Earth’s crust? Answer: Aluminum

Of course, the most engaging questions in the world won’t create the fun, competitive atmosphere you’re after if participants can simply Google their way to victory. Fair play is what keeps it fun, it levels the field, rewards real knowledge, and lets quick thinkers and true trivia buffs shine. That’s why it’s worth considering a few anti-cheat strategies that can preserve the integrity and fun of your quiz experience.

Anti-Cheat Strategies That Actually Work

The Google/ChatGPT Problem

If you want your quiz to hold attention, the way you frame each question matters more than the topic itself. Even the best general trivia questions or the most current popular trivia questions can fall apart if they’re too easy to look up.

Here’s what actually works:

• Combine two or more facts in a single question to slow down searches
• Ask for specific details that won’t pop up in a quick scan of search results
• Use logic- or opinion-based prompts like “Which option fits best and why?”
• Keep the timer short, 30 seconds is usually enough to think, not enough to cheat
• Use anti-cheat settings like tab switching prevention (the ideal solution for the Google problem), question randomization, and question pooling
• Question pooling creates a large question bank and randomly pulls different questions for each quiz taker

Example:

Instead of: “Who directed Jaws?”

Ask: “Name the director of Jaws and the actor who played shark hunter Quint.”

This keeps your best trivia questions from being one-click answers.

Technical Fixes That Keep the Game Fair:

Even basic setups can help. Whether you’re using a quiz builder or reading general questions aloud, you can still add structure that keeps gameplay honest.

• Ask team leaders to share screens or cameras during the game
• Start with a fair-play agreement to set expectations
• Randomize question order so players can’t compare answers
• Use breakout rooms only when teams need to discuss answers together

Question Formats That Discourage Cheating:

Not all formats are created equal. The right structure turns even simple general knowledge trivia questions and answers into something that feels fresh, fair, and hard to game.

• Multi-part questions make searches slower and more confusing
• Visual rounds force players to engage with the screen, not search engines
• Speed rounds add pressure, leaving no time to cheat
• Deductive or opinion-based questions reward reasoning, not recall

If you’re using a large set like these 200 best trivia questions, structure matters just as much as content. General knowledge trivia with answers is great, but only if the format keeps players honest.

Great trivia isn’t just about asking general questions and getting them answered. It’s about creating a game that feels real, competitive, and fun enough that no one even thinks about cheating.

Hosting Masterclass: How to Run Live Trivia That Actually Feels Fun

Digital quizzes and written formats have their charm, but nothing beats the energy of live trivia. The real-time reactions, shared laughter, and collective groans over missed answers create a one-of-a-kind experience that truly brings people together.

Anyone can read off a list of questions. Hosting a live quiz that people actually enjoy takes a bit more planning. This isn’t about being flashy, it’s about being prepared, keeping the energy up, and knowing how to adapt when things don’t go to plan.

Here’s how to run your trivia game like a pro, whether you’re using 200 best trivia questions from your library or throwing in a few random trivia questions and answers to mix things up.

Pre-Game Setup (30 Minutes Before)

Technical Setup That Doesn’t Fail You Mid-Game

• Check your mic, camera, and screen share settings
• Have a backup internet option, hotspot, alternate Wi-Fi, anything
• Make sure your slides or quiz files are open and ready
• Keep your hosting screen clear and distraction-free

Content Prep That Saves You Later

• Double-check every question and answer (especially your general knowledge trivia with answers)
• Add 15 – 20% extra questions in case of tiebreakers or skipped rounds
• Jot down fun facts or reactions for common wrong answers
• Set up a clean scoring sheet or tool
• Establish simple ground rules up front, especially for timing and disputes

During the Quiz, Keep the Flow Sharp

Start with a few easy wins, 2 to 3 basic questions to warm up the group. Then mix difficulty throughout. You don’t need to follow a perfect gradient, but avoid stacking five tough ones in a row.

Every 10 or so questions, drop in a creative round to reset the energy. Could be visual, team-based, or one of your crowd-tested general questions with unexpected answers.

Save a few of your strongest questions, ones that always get reactions, for the final round. Not necessarily the hardest, just the ones that hit best.

Managing Energy and Attention

• Call out team names when they get it right
• React to wrong answers with something better than silence, share a fun fact, twist, or weird detail
• Keep things moving between rounds, even if that means skipping over a few awkward moments
• Don’t let it drag. Fast pacing makes even general knowledge trivia feel exciting

Handling Disputes Like You’ve Done This Before

Disputes aren’t drama, they’re part of the game. Stay relaxed, keep it fair, and don’t lose momentum trying to over-explain.

• Be ready to share your sources. Stick to verified ones, official sites, encyclopedias, etc.
• If the answer is genuinely debatable, split the point. It’s not a court case.
• If you made a mistake, own it quickly and move on. Players respect that more than perfection.
• Don’t let one question derail the round. Keep going.

Common Disputes and How to Respond

“That’s not the answer I learned.” → Acknowledge that different sources exist, then show yours.

“That question was unclear.” → Give the benefit of the doubt to teams who raised the issue early.

“We said it first.” → Stick to whatever answer-timing system you announced at the start. No bending mid-game.

Advanced Hosting Techniques That Keep Things Interesting

False Confidence Openers

Start with questions that sound tricky but are easier than they look. It builds momentum without overwhelming early on.

Example:

“This 1975 film about a shark terrorizing a beach town was directed by a future Oscar winner.”

Even if they’re not trivia buffs, most teams will land on Jaws—and feel smart doing it.

Comeback Rounds

If you’re using a large bank like 200 trivia questions, save a few double-point questions for later in the game. This lets trailing teams stay motivated and keeps things competitive.

Group-Think Questions

Drop in prompts that require team discussion or collective reasoning. Great for remote quizzes where people need a reason to actually talk to each other.

Example:

“Name three countries that start with the letter B.”

These work well when mixed into your general knowledge trivia questions and answers list.

Running trivia isn’t about memorizing a script. It’s about knowing your material, keeping control of the room, and delivering a quiz that people remember for all the right reasons. Whether you’re pulling from your best trivia questions stash or experimenting with new formats, good hosting is what makes it stick.

Age-Specific Adaptations: Make Trivia Work for Every Group

A great trivia quiz feels relevant to the people playing it. The best general trivia questions aren’t just about facts, they’re about connection. Whether you’re creating a quiz for kids, teens, or mixed-age teams, adjusting your tone, topics, and structure makes all the difference.

Here’s how to adapt your trivia content by age group without losing engagement.

Kids (Ages 6–12)

Younger players need clarity and familiarity. Stick to topics they already know, like cartoons, colors, animals, and basic general knowledge trivia with answers they can understand without help.

• Question style: Simple language, familiar characters
• Example: “What color is Big Bird from Sesame Street?”
• Tip: Use visual prompts when possible. Remove time pressure to keep things fun, not stressful.

Teens (Ages 13–18)

This group responds to what’s current. Use recent music, social platforms, school subjects, and random trivia questions and answers pulled from pop culture or viral moments.

• Question style: Trend-driven, school-relevant, slightly competitive
• Example: “Which app is known for dance challenges and viral videos?” (TikTok)
• Tip: Add a few questions about influencers, memes, or trending series to keep it relatable.

Young Adults (Ages 19–30)

This is the group that enjoys nostalgia mixed with relevance. Bring in references to old-school games, college experiences, and recent world events. A strong mix of random trivia and general knowledge trivia with answers works well here.

• Question style: Cultural throwbacks, early career themes, social issues
• Example: “Which Harry Potter book was published first?” (The Philosopher’s Stone)
• Tip: Blend millennial or Gen Z childhood references with questions about today’s headlines or pop icons.

Adults (Ages 30 and Up)

Focus on shared experiences, news stories they remember, classic entertainment, and workplace culture. This group tends to enjoy slightly more serious general questions answered with accuracy and context.

• Question style: Historical events, famous moments, workplace trivia
• Example: “What major world event happened on September 11, 2001?”
• Tip: Include moments tied to their teenage or young adult years. It creates stronger recall and better discussion.

Mixed Age Groups

When you’re running a quiz across age brackets, variety is the key. A mix of the 200 best trivia questions across music, tech, entertainment, and history helps keep things balanced.

• Strategy: Alternate between topics tied to different age groups
• Example: Follow a question about Taylor Swift with one about The Beatles
• Tip: Include universal trivia prompts like “Who invented the telephone?” or “Which planet is closest to the sun?” These feel fair and familiar to everyone in the room.

Ready to Host the Best Trivia Quiz Ever?

Whether you’re putting together a classroom activity, a team-building session, a family game night, or a high-stakes trivia showdown, this collection of the best general trivia questions is built to help you run a quiz people actually enjoy.

If you’re going digital, don’t waste time juggling spreadsheets or second-guessing repeat questions. Tools like ProProfs Quiz Maker take care of scoring, timing, and organizing your 200 trivia questions so you can focus on hosting. We’ve used it for virtual quizzes, and it solves all the problems that come with manual tracking and messy paper formats.

No matter the format, audience, or setting, what matters most is that your trivia feels sharp, fair, and fun. You’ve got the questions. Now run the quiz, people remember.

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