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.
geography
/ 10
What is the highest point in the Caucasus?
1Mount Elbrus
2Mount Kazbek
🙌 Good answer
The highest point in the Caucasus is Mount Elbrus, a dormant volcano in Russia, rising 5,642 meters above sea level.
Next question
😞 Wrong answer
The highest point in the Caucasus is Mount Elbrus, a dormant volcano in Russia, rising 5,642 meters above sea level.
Next question
history
/ 10
Which navigator discovered America in 1492?
1Christopher Columbus
2Vasco da Gama
🙌 Good answer
The navigator who discovered America in 1492 was Christopher Columbus. His historic voyage marked the beginning of European exploration of the New World.
Next question
😞 Wrong answer
The navigator who discovered America in 1492 was Christopher Columbus. His historic voyage marked the beginning of European exploration of the New World.
Next question
music
/ 10
On which Marvin Gaye's album does the song I Heard It Through the Grapevine appear?
1In the Groove
2What's Going On
🙌 Good answer
I Heard It Through the Grapevine is a song written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong for Motown in 1966. Single by Marvin Gaye from the album In The Groove.
Next question
😞 Wrong answer
I Heard It Through the Grapevine is a song written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong for Motown in 1966. Single by Marvin Gaye from the album In The Groove.
Next question
arts
/ 10
Which American artist painted the famous painting American Gothic in 1930?
1Grant Wood
2Thomas Eakins
🙌 Good answer
The famous American Gothic, painted in 1930, is the work of American artist Grant Wood, a symbol of the regionalist movement in the United States.
Next question
😞 Wrong answer
The famous American Gothic, painted in 1930, is the work of American artist Grant Wood, a symbol of the regionalist movement in the United States.
Next question
music
/ 10
What is Little Richard's first album?
2Here's Little Richard
1Good Golly Miss Molly
🙌 Good answer
Little Richard's debut album, Here's Little Richard, was released in 1957 and contains some of his biggest hits, such as Tutti Frutti and Long Tall Sally.
Next question
😞 Wrong answer
Little Richard's debut album, Here's Little Richard, was released in 1957 and contains some of his biggest hits, such as Tutti Frutti and Long Tall Sally.
Next question
literature
/ 10
To which cycle does the novel The Plague by Albert Camus, published in 1947, belong?
2The cycle of revolt
1The cycle of absurd
🙌 Good answer
The Plague is a novel by Albert Camus published in 1947 and receiving the Critics' Prize the same year. It belongs to the cycle of revolt bringing together three works by Camus, The Plague, The Revolted Man and The Righteous, which in part enabled its author to win the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1957.
Next question
😞 Wrong answer
The Plague is a novel by Albert Camus published in 1947 and receiving the Critics' Prize the same year. It belongs to the cycle of revolt bringing together three works by Camus, The Plague, The Revolted Man and The Righteous, which in part enabled its author to win the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1957.
Next question
arts
/ 10
Which artistic movement does Salvador Dali belong to?
1Surrealism
2Symbolism
🙌 Good answer
Salvador Dalí belongs to the Surrealism artistic movement. This movement is characterized by the exploration of the unconscious and dreams in art.
Next question
😞 Wrong answer
Salvador Dalí belongs to the Surrealism artistic movement. This movement is characterized by the exploration of the unconscious and dreams in art.
Next question
history
/ 10
When did the separation of the Churches of East and West take place?
11054
21154
🙌 Good answer
The schism of 1054, also known as the Great Schism, marked the definitive separation between the Eastern Church (Orthodox) and the Western Church (Catholic).
Next question
😞 Wrong answer
The schism of 1054, also known as the Great Schism, marked the definitive separation between the Eastern Church (Orthodox) and the Western Church (Catholic).
Next question
nature
/ 10
Are beavers herbivorous or carnivorous?
2Herbivorous
1Carnivorous
🙌 Good answer
The beaver is a herbivore. It feeds mainly on bark, leaves, branches and aquatic plants, especially poplars and willows.
Next question
😞 Wrong answer
The beaver is a herbivore. It feeds mainly on bark, leaves, branches and aquatic plants, especially poplars and willows.
Next question
history
/ 10
When was the first atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima?
2August 6, 1945
1May 8, 1945
🙌 Good answer
The first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945 by an American bomber, marking a tragic turning point in the World War II.
Next question
😞 Wrong answer
The first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945 by an American bomber, marking a tragic turning point in the World War II.
Next question
