Quiz General culture
Last Updated:
Welcome to our general knowledge quiz site! We’re delighted to offer you a fun and interactive way to broaden your cultural knowledge and test yourself on a wide range of topics.
General knowledge quizzes are a great way to test and improve your knowledge in different fields such as art, entertainment, geography, history, literature, nature, science and sports. They are often used to improve your academic standing, pass competitions and academic tests. You can choose the subjects that interest you most, or take on more difficult challenges to discover new cultural references.
By playing our general knowledge quizzes, you’ll have the opportunity to learn in a fun way, thanks to our well-thought-out questions. You can also practice and deepen your knowledge with the detailed index of answers.
Test your knowledge now and find out how much you really know!
General knowledge is the sum total of a person’s varied knowledge of a wide range of subjects. It encompasses fields such as history, geography, literature, science, the arts and many others. A good general knowledge enables you to understand the world better, to take part in enriching conversations and to stand out in academic and professional contexts.
General knowledge quizzes are a fun and effective learning tool. By answering questions on a variety of subjects, you can reinforce your knowledge and stimulate your memory. What’s more, the variety of questions allows you to explore areas with which you may not yet be familiar. Our quizzes are designed to be accessible and rewarding, offering both interesting information and an intellectual challenge.
Our easy general knowledge quizzes are perfect for beginners or those who want to test their basic knowledge. These quizzes cover common topics and essential facts, allowing you to familiarize yourself with different areas without feeling overwhelmed.
nature
/ 10
Is cirse an annual or biennial plant?
2Biennial
1Annual
🙌 Good answer
The common cirse (Cirsium vulgare), or Cirse with lanceolate leaves, is a biennial plant belonging to the genus Cirsium and the family Asteraceae (or Compositae).
Next question
😞 Wrong answer
The common cirse (Cirsium vulgare), or Cirse with lanceolate leaves, is a biennial plant belonging to the genus Cirsium and the family Asteraceae (or Compositae).
Next question
nature
/ 10
In which African biome can baobabs be found?
2Savannah
1Rainforests
🙌 Good answer
Baobabs are found mainly in the savannahs of Africa. These emblematic trees thrive in the continent's arid and semi-arid regions.
Next question
😞 Wrong answer
Baobabs are found mainly in the savannahs of Africa. These emblematic trees thrive in the continent's arid and semi-arid regions.
Next question
geography
/ 10
What is the capital of Portugal?
1Lisbon
2Porto
🙌 Good answer
Portugal's capital is Lisbon. Known for its rolling hills, historic streetcars and monuments, it's a dynamic and cultural city.
Next question
😞 Wrong answer
Portugal's capital is Lisbon. Known for its rolling hills, historic streetcars and monuments, it's a dynamic and cultural city.
Next question
entertainment
/ 10
How many Oscars has Forrest Gump received?
16
28
🙌 Good answer
Forrest Gump is an American comedy-drama directed by Robert Zemeckis, released in 1994 and awarded six Oscars.
Next question
😞 Wrong answer
Forrest Gump is an American comedy-drama directed by Robert Zemeckis, released in 1994 and awarded six Oscars.
Next question
sciences
/ 10
Is a square a rhombus?
1Yes
2No
🙌 Good answer
A square is a regular polygon, which is both a rhombus and a rectangle.
Next question
😞 Wrong answer
A square is a regular polygon, which is both a rhombus and a rectangle.
Next question
nature
/ 10
What is the average lifespan of a cockatoo?
2Between 40 and 60 years old
1Between 20 and 40 years old
🙌 Good answer
The average lifespan of a cockatoo in captivity varies between 40 and 60 years, depending on the species and care provided, but some can live even longer.
Next question
😞 Wrong answer
The average lifespan of a cockatoo in captivity varies between 40 and 60 years, depending on the species and care provided, but some can live even longer.
Next question
arts
/ 10
What is the original name of the surrealist painting Soft Watches painted by Salvador Dalí in 1931?
1The Persistence of Memory
2The Temptation of St. Anthony
🙌 Good answer
The Persistence of Memory is a surrealist painting painted in 1931 by Salvador Dalí. It is an oil on canvas known to the general public as The Soft Watches and is one of the painter's most famous paintings. The painting has been in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York since 1934.
Next question
😞 Wrong answer
The Persistence of Memory is a surrealist painting painted in 1931 by Salvador Dalí. It is an oil on canvas known to the general public as The Soft Watches and is one of the painter's most famous paintings. The painting has been in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York since 1934.
Next question
history
/ 10
Which French diplomat was behind the construction of the Suez Canal?
2Ferdinand de Lesseps
1Auguste Caboufigue
🙌 Good answer
French diplomat Ferdinand de Lesseps was behind the construction of the Suez Canal. Inaugurated in 1869, the canal links the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.
Next question
😞 Wrong answer
French diplomat Ferdinand de Lesseps was behind the construction of the Suez Canal. Inaugurated in 1869, the canal links the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.
Next question
sciences
/ 10
How many years did the Cassini space probe remain in orbit around Saturn?
113 years
220 years
🙌 Good answer
The Cassini probe remained in orbit around Saturn for 13 years, from 2004 to 2017, exploring the planet and its moons before its final disintegration.
Next question
😞 Wrong answer
The Cassini probe remained in orbit around Saturn for 13 years, from 2004 to 2017, exploring the planet and its moons before its final disintegration.
Next question
music
/ 10
On which album of the band The Platters does the song Only You (And You Alone) appear?
1The Platters
2The Flying Platters
🙌 Good answer
Only You (and You Alone) is an American song composed by Buck Ram and Ande Rand and performed by the Platters. Released in 1955 on the album The Platters, it is one of the most famous romantic ballads of the 1950s.
Next question
😞 Wrong answer
Only You (and You Alone) is an American song composed by Buck Ram and Ande Rand and performed by the Platters. Released in 1955 on the album The Platters, it is one of the most famous romantic ballads of the 1950s.
Next question
