Free Online Trivia Questions With Answers

Sometimes you just need a big list of trivia that is ready to use. No extra setup, no scrolling past a bunch of filler, just solid questions you can drop into a game night, classroom, party, or group chat. This set gives you 120 free online trivia questions with answers hidden in spoiler tags, so people can guess first and check after.

I kept the mix broad on purpose. A good trivia round usually works better when it jumps between general knowledge, movies, science, history, sports, and random fun facts instead of staying stuck in one lane too long.

General Knowledge Trivia

1. What is the capital of France?

2. How many days are in a leap year?

3. What is the largest mammal in the world?

4. Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

5. What is the boiling point of water in degrees Celsius?

6. Which ocean is the largest?

7. How many continents are there?

8. What is the tallest animal on Earth?

9. What is H2O commonly called?

10. Which country is famous for the pyramids of Giza?

11. How many sides does a pentagon have?

12. What do bees collect from flowers?

13. Which instrument has black and white keys?

14. What gas do humans need to breathe to survive?

15. Which month comes after September?

16. What is the hardest natural substance?

17. What is the main language spoken in Brazil?

18. Which shape has three sides?

19. How many hours are in a day?

20. What is the nearest star to Earth?

Entertainment Trivia

21. What is the name of Harry Potter’s owl?

22. In “Frozen,” what is the name of Elsa’s sister?

23. Which superhero is also known as Bruce Wayne?

24. What is the name of the cowboy in “Toy Story”?

25. In “The Lion King,” who is Simba’s father?

26. Which famous wizarding school does Harry Potter attend?

27. Which TV family lives in Springfield?

28. What is the name of Mickey Mouse’s dog?

29. Which singer is known as the “King of Pop”?

30. What is the name of Thor’s hammer?

31. In “Friends,” what is the name of Ross’s sister?

32. Which movie features a clownfish named Nemo?

33. What color is Shrek?

34. Which blue hedgehog is a famous video game character?

35. In “Star Wars,” who says, “I am your father”?

36. What is the name of the snowman in “Frozen”?

37. Which princess loses a glass slipper?

38. In Marvel movies, what metal is Captain America’s shield made from?

39. What is the name of the toy space ranger in “Toy Story”?

40. Which streaming series featured Wednesday Addams at Nevermore Academy?

Science and Nature Trivia

41. What part of the plant conducts photosynthesis?

42. How many legs does an insect have?

43. Which planet is closest to the sun?

44. What is the center of an atom called?

45. What force keeps us on the ground?

46. What is the largest organ in the human body?

47. Which blood type is known as the universal donor?

48. What do caterpillars turn into?

49. Which animal is known for changing color to blend in?

50. How many bones are in the adult human body?

51. What is the chemical symbol for gold?

52. Which gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere?

53. What is the fastest land animal?

54. Which part of the body helps you smell?

55. What is molten rock called when it reaches Earth’s surface?

56. Which planet is famous for its rings?

57. What do you call animals that eat only plants?

58. Which bird is the symbol of peace?

59. What kind of animal is the largest shark?

60. Which natural satellite orbits Earth?

History Trivia

61. Who was the first President of the United States?

62. Which ship hit an iceberg and sank in 1912?

63. Which ancient civilization built the pyramids?

64. Who is credited with painting the Mona Lisa?

65. In which country did the Olympic Games begin?

66. What wall fell in 1989 and became a symbol of the end of the Cold War?

67. Who gave the “I Have a Dream” speech?

68. What was the first man-made satellite called?

69. Which explorer is often credited with reaching the Americas in 1492?

70. Which empire was ruled by Julius Caesar?

71. Who was known as the Maid of Orléans?

72. Which famous document begins with “We the People”?

73. What was the name of the trade route connecting China and the West?

74. Which queen ruled England during the Elizabethan era?

75. Which civilization is famous for gladiators?

76. Who invented the telephone?

77. Which famous American president appears on the penny?

78. What was the name of the first successful English settlement in America?

79. Which war was fought between the North and South regions of the United States?

80. Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?

Sports Trivia

81. How many players does a soccer team have on the field?

82. How many points is a touchdown worth in American football?

83. What sport uses a puck?

84. In tennis, what is a score of zero called?

85. How many holes are played in a full round of golf?

86. Which sport is Michael Jordan most associated with?

87. In baseball, how many strikes usually make an out?

88. Which country is known for the martial art judo?

89. What color card sends a player off in soccer?

90. Which sport is played at Wimbledon?

91. How many points is a free throw worth in basketball?

92. What sport does Lionel Messi play?

93. Which sport uses the terms strike, spare, and gutter?

94. In which sport would you perform a slam dunk?

95. What is the highest score possible with one dart in standard darts?

96. Which country hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics?

97. How many players are on a volleyball team on the court at one time?

98. What sport is known as “the beautiful game”?

99. Which chess piece can move in an L shape?

100. Which sport features the Tour de France?

Food and Random Fun Trivia

101. What fruit is known for having its seeds on the outside?

102. What is the main ingredient in guacamole?

103. Which vegetable is often used to make french fries?

104. What is sushi traditionally wrapped in?

105. Which dessert is made from milk, cream, and sugar and served frozen?

106. What kind of food is mozzarella?

107. What is the main ingredient in hummus?

108. Which breakfast food is made by frying beaten eggs?

109. What fruit is dried to make a prune?

110. Which food is often topped with pepperoni, mushrooms, or olives?

111. What do you call a baby cat?

112. What do you call a group of lions?

113. Which holiday is known for pumpkins and costumes?

114. What color are emeralds?

115. What is the opposite of north?

116. Which day comes after Friday?

117. What is the name of the fairy who accompanies Peter Pan?

118. Which animal is famous for carrying its baby in a pouch?

119. What is the name of the reindeer with a red nose?

120. Which season comes after summer?

Good ways to use this list

A long trivia list works best when you break it into smaller rounds. Try 10 questions per round and mix categories so the game does not start feeling repetitive. If the group is casual, start with general knowledge and entertainment first. If the group gets competitive fast, save the sports and history questions for the middle when everyone is warmed up.