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General Knowledge Trivia

General knowledge trivia is the dependable crowd-pleaser: broad enough for a mixed group, varied enough that different players get a moment to shine.

This ten-question starter round moves across geography, science, literature, music, and art without relying on obscure specialist facts.

About this game

A round designed for real groups.

A balanced general knowledge round should reward a range of interests. These questions deliberately switch subjects so no single expertise dominates the game.

Read each question once, allow about 20 seconds for an answer, and reveal the answer after every question or at the end of the round.

How to play

  1. 1Split into individuals or small teams.
  2. 2Read one question at a time.
  3. 3Allow 20 seconds for each answer.
  4. 4Award one point per correct answer.

The complete round

10 general knowledge trivia questions

Read a question, give the group time to answer, then open the reveal. Every answer is visible in the page for honest, useful search content.

  1. 1

    What is the largest ocean on Earth?

    Reveal answer

    The Pacific Ocean

  2. 2

    Who wrote Pride and Prejudice?

    Reveal answer

    Jane Austen

  3. 3

    What is the chemical symbol for gold?

    Reveal answer

    Au

  4. 4

    Which planet is known for the Great Red Spot?

    Reveal answer

    Jupiter

  5. 5

    What is the capital city of Canada?

    Reveal answer

    Ottawa

  6. 6

    How many bones are typically in an adult human body?

    Reveal answer

    206

  7. 7

    What is the chemical formula for water?

    Reveal answer

    H₂O

  8. 8

    What is the tallest mountain above sea level?

    Reveal answer

    Mount Everest

  9. 9

    Which instrument traditionally has 88 keys?

    Reveal answer

    The piano

  10. 10

    Who painted the Mona Lisa?

    Reveal answer

    Leonardo da Vinci

Good for

Bring this round to the right room.

Opening roundsMixed-age groupsCoworker socialsFamily game nights

Frequently asked questions

What makes a good general knowledge trivia round?

Use a deliberate mix of subjects and difficulty levels so different players can contribute.

How long should this round take?

Ten questions usually take 10 to 15 minutes when teams have about 20 seconds per answer.

Can kids play this round?

Yes, although mixed-age teams will make the literature and art questions more approachable.

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