150 General Knowledge Trivia Questions to Challenge Your Brain!

Welcome to another exciting episode of Trivia Time with Mr. Baldman! Today, we’re diving into 150 brand-new general knowledge questions that cover everything from history to science, geography to pop culture—no repeats from past episodes! This is the perfect episode to challenge your brain, whether you’re driving, hanging out with friends, or looking for classroom fun.

In this episode:

• Discover surprising facts about everything from space to sushi.
• Test your knowledge on classic trivia topics like geography, famous landmarks, and more.
• Enjoy six rounds of engaging questions, with shoutouts and fun stories sprinkled in along the way.

Plus, a special shoutout to Mr. Ruhf, who was nominated by his students on TikTok for being an awesome trivia fan! Want to hear your name or class mentioned in a future episode? It’s easy—just hit the 'Text Me' link in the show notes and tell me your story!

Whether you’re a trivia pro or just looking for some brain-boosting fun, this episode is for YOU. Don’t forget to follow me on TikTok @mr_baldman_trivia for even more content, and if you loved this episode, share it with a friend and leave a review. Your support keeps this show going!

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 0:31 Shout Out to Mr. Ruhf
• 1:09 Questions
• 16:26 50 Bonus Questions
• 22:44 Outro

Transcript

Hey, hey! Welcome back to Trivia Time with Mr. Baldman! Today, we’re diving into 100 random general knowledge questions to keep your brain warm—even if the weather’s trying to freeze us all out. 

Now, before we dive into the questions, I’ve got a special shoutout for Mr. Ruhf from his awesome students on TikTok. They told me you’re one of the coolest teachers out there, so here’s to you, Mr. Ruhf! If you want your class or group to get a shoutout in a future episode, just hit that 'Text Me' link in the show notes or comment on one of my tiktok videos. Let me know who you are, and I’ll make it happen.

Alright, today’s episode is packed with 100 general knowledge questions that cover everything under the sun—well, maybe not literally. Let’s get started. 

Questions 1–25

1. Question: What is the capital city of Canada?
   Answer: Ottawa.
2. Question: In what year did the Titanic sink?
   Answer: 1912.
3. Question: What is the fastest land animal?
   Answer: The cheetah.
4. Question: Which element has the chemical symbol O?
   Answer: Oxygen.
5. Question: How many continents are there?
   Answer: Seven.
6. Question: Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
   Answer: Michelangelo.
7. Question: What is the largest planet in our solar system?
   Answer: Jupiter.
8. Question: How many sides does a hexagon have?
   Answer: Six.
9. Question: What is the longest river in the world?
   Answer: The Nile River.
10. Question: What is the main ingredient in guacamole?
    Answer: Avocado.
11. Question: Who wrote Romeo and Juliet?
    Answer: William Shakespeare.
12. Question: How many bones are in the human body?
    Answer: 206.
13. Question: What is the name of the largest ocean on Earth?
    Answer: The Pacific Ocean.
14. Question: Which country is famous for its kangaroos?
    Answer: Australia.
15. Question: What does the acronym NASA stand for?
    Answer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
16. Question: How many legs does a spider have?
    Answer: Eight.
17. Question: What is the chemical symbol for gold?
    Answer: Au.
18. Question: What is the smallest unit of life?
    Answer: A cell.
19. Question: In which city is the Eiffel Tower located?
    Answer: Paris.
20. Question: What is the square root of 64?
    Answer: Eight.
21. Question: Who is known as the "Father of Modern Physics"?
    Answer: Albert Einstein.
22. Question: What fruit is known for having seeds on the outside?
    Answer: Strawberries.
23. Question: How many years are in a century?
    Answer: 100.
24. Question: Which mammal is known for laying eggs?
    Answer: The platypus.
25. Question: What is the largest desert in the world?
    Answer: The Sahara Desert.

Break Dialogue:

Mr. Baldman (friendly tone):
"Alright, that’s the first 25 down! Hope you’re warming up those brains because we’ve still got 75 more to go. Remember, if you’re loving these questions, don’t forget to follow me on TikTok @mr_baldman_trivia, and let me know how many you’ve gotten right so far. Let’s keep the fun going—on to the next set!"

Questions 26–50

1. Question: What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
   Answer: Diamond.
2. Question: Which planet is closest to the Sun?
   Answer: Mercury.
3. Question: What is the national flower of Japan?
   Answer: Cherry blossom.
4. Question: Who discovered gravity after watching an apple fall from a tree?
   Answer: Isaac Newton.
5. Question: What is the official language of Brazil?
   Answer: Portuguese.
6. Question: How many degrees are in a circle?
   Answer: 360.
7. Question: What is the largest organ inside of the human body?
   Answer: The Liver
8. Question: Which U.S. state is known as the "Sunshine State"?
   Answer: Florida.
9. Question: What is the chemical formula for water?
   Answer: H₂O.
10. Question: Who was the first president of the United States?
    Answer: George Washington.
11. Question: What is the currency of the United Kingdom?
    Answer: Pound sterling.
12. Question: How many planets are in our solar system?
    Answer: Eight.
13. Question: Which country is home to the Great Barrier Reef?
    Answer: Australia.
14. Question: What is the name of the fairy in Peter Pan?
    Answer: Tinker Bell.
15. Question: What type of animal is a Komodo dragon?
    Answer: A lizard.
16. Question: What is the smallest country in the world by land area?
    Answer: Vatican City.
17. Question: What do bees collect and use to make honey?
    Answer: Nectar.
18. Question: Which month has an extra day in a leap year?
    Answer: February.
19. Question: Who painted the famous artwork The Starry Night?
    Answer: Vincent van Gogh.
20. Question: What is the main ingredient in traditional hummus?
    Answer: Chickpeas.
21. Question: How many colors are there in a rainbow?
    Answer: Seven.
22. Question: What is the tallest mountain in the world?
    Answer: Mount Everest.
23. Question: What is the capital city of Italy?
    Answer: Rome.
24. Question: Which bird is often associated with delivering babies in folklore?
    Answer: The stork.
25. Question: What is the freezing point of water in Fahrenheit?
    Answer: 32°F.

Break Dialogue:

Mr. Baldman (excited tone):
"We’re halfway there! That’s 50 questions in the books, and there’s still plenty of trivia left to go. How are you doing so far? Remember, if you’re having fun, share this episode with a friend or a fellow trivia lover—and don’t forget to send in your shoutout requests using the 'Text Me' link in the show notes. Let’s keep this party going with the next set of questions!"

Questions 51–75

1. Question: What is the largest mammal in the world?
   Answer: The blue whale.
2. Question: What is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America in 1620?
   Answer: The Mayflower.
3. Question: What is the three-letter airport code for Los Angeles International Airport?
   Answer: LAX.
4. Question: What do you call a baby goat?
   Answer: A kid.
5. Question: What is the name of the tallest tree species in the world?
   Answer: The coast redwood.
6. Question: Who wrote The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?
   Answer: Mark Twain.
7. Question: What is the chemical symbol for sodium?
   Answer: Na.
8. Question: What is the term for animals that eat both plants and meat?
   Answer: Omnivores.
9. Question: What country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?
   Answer: Japan.
10. Question: Which organ is responsible for pumping blood throughout the human body?
    Answer: The heart.
11. Question: What is the term for a word that is the same spelled forward and backward?
    Answer: Palindrome.
12. Question: In which sport would you use a shuttlecock?
    Answer: Badminton.
13. Question: How many seconds are there in a minute?
    Answer: 60.
14. Question: What type of animal is the "king cobra"?
    Answer: A snake.
15. Question: What is the term for molten rock that erupts from a volcano?
    Answer: Lava.
16. Question: Which fast-food chain is known for its golden arches?
    Answer: McDonald’s.
17. Question: What is the square root of 144?
    Answer: 12.
18. Question: Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
    Answer: Amelia Earhart.
19. Question: What is the primary ingredient in a traditional Scottish haggis?
    Answer: Sheep’s stomach (filled with minced heart, liver, lungs, and oats).
20. Question: How many chambers does the human heart have?
    Answer: Four.
21. Question: What is the name of the largest island in the world?
    Answer: Greenland.
22. Question: What is the famous ancient magical word that was later influenced the name of wo pokemon?
    Answer: Abracadabra
23. Question: What is the official language of China?
    Answer: Mandarin.
24. Question: What is the name of the process plants use to make food from sunlight?
    Answer: Photosynthesis.
25. Question: How many Olympic rings are there?
    Answer: Five.

Break Dialogue:

Mr. Baldman (friendly tone):
"75 questions down, and we’re heading into the final stretch! You’re doing awesome—whether you’re keeping score or just enjoying the ride, I hope you’re having as much fun as I am. Don’t forget to share this episode with your trivia-loving friends, and let’s keep the momentum going. Here comes the last set of questions!"

Questions 76–100

1. Question: What is the smallest bone in the human body?
   Answer: The stapes (stirrup bone) in the ear.
2. Question: Which country is famous for inventing pizza?
   Answer: Italy.
3. Question: How many continents are there in the world?
   Answer: Seven.
4. Question: What does the “HTTP” in a website URL stand for?
   Answer: Hypertext Transfer Protocol.
5. Question: Which U.S. state is known as the "Lone Star State"?
   Answer: Texas.
6. Question: What type of gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere?
   Answer: Carbon dioxide.
7. Question: Which planet is nicknamed the “Blue Planet”?
   Answer: Earth.
8. Question: How many years does a bicentennial celebrate?
   Answer: 200 years.
9. Question: What is the hardest mineral on Earth?
   Answer: Diamond.
10. Question: What is the name of Harry Potter’s pet owl?
    Answer: Hedwig.
11. Question: What is the main ingredient in sushi?
    Answer: Rice.
12. Question: Which U.S. city is nicknamed "The Windy City"?
    Answer: Chicago.
13. Question: What is the name of the Greek god of the sea?
    Answer: Poseidon.
14. Question: What is the currency used in Japan?
    Answer: Yen.
15. Question: Which Disney movie features the song Let It Go?
    Answer: Frozen.
16. Question: How many stripes are on the American flag?
    Answer: Thirteen.
17. Question: Which gas do humans need to breathe in to survive?
    Answer: Oxygen.
18. Question: What is the term for an animal that only eats plants?
    Answer: Herbivore.
19. Question: What is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas?
    Answer: Evaporation.
20. Question: Who is known as the "King of Pop"?
    Answer: Michael Jackson.
21. Question: What is the name of the largest rainforest in the world?
    Answer: The Amazon Rainforest.
22. Question: What is the name of the ship in Pirates of the Caribbean?
    Answer: The Black Pearl.
23. Question: What is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature?
    Answer: Mercury.
24. Question: What is the tallest animal in the world?
    Answer: The giraffe.
25. Question: Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?
    Answer: Mars.

Alright, trivia fans, guess what? I’ve got a surprise for you—a secret bonus lightning round! That’s right, we’re not done yet! This is where we turn up the heat and hit you with 50 rapid-fire questions to really test your brainpower.

No themes, no rules—just pure trivia madness covering everything from science to history, pop culture, and beyond. Think you’ve got what it takes to keep up? Let’s find out!

50 Lightning Round Bonus Questions

1. Question: What is the capital of Australia?
Answer: Canberra.

2. Question: How many teeth does an adult human typically have?
Answer: 32.

3. Question: What is the main gas found in the Earth’s atmosphere?
Answer: Nitrogen.

4. Question: Which planet is known as the "Morning Star"?
Answer: Venus.

5. Question: What is the smallest prime number?
Answer: 2.

6. Question: Who was the first man to step on the Moon?
Answer: Neil Armstrong.

7. Question: What is the largest island in the Caribbean?
Answer: Cuba.

8. Question: What does a paleontologist study?
Answer: Fossils.

9. Question: How many hearts does an octopus have?
Answer: Three.

10. Question: What is the chemical symbol for iron?
Answer: Fe.

11. Question: What is the name of the process by which plants lose water vapor through their leaves?
Answer: Transpiration.

12. Question: Which country has the most Olympic gold medals in history?
Answer: United States.

13. Question: Who invented the telephone?
Answer: Alexander Graham Bell.

14. Question: How many legs does a lobster have?
Answer: Ten.

15. Question: What is the freezing point of water in Celsius?
Answer: 0°C.

16. Question: What is the hardest rock type?
Answer: Granite.

17. Question: In Greek mythology, who is the god of war?
Answer: Ares.

18. Question: What is the main ingredient in traditional Japanese miso soup?
Answer: Fermented soybean paste (miso).

19. Question: How many Great Lakes are there?
Answer: Five.

20. Question: What is the largest bone in the human body?
Answer: Femur (thigh bone).

21. Question: What does DNA stand for?
Answer: Deoxyribonucleic acid.

22. Question: Which artist is famous for cutting off part of his ear?
Answer: Vincent van Gogh.

23. Question: What is the boiling point of water in Fahrenheit?
Answer: 212°F.

24. Question: What is the most widely spoken language in the world?
Answer: English.

25. Question: What animal is known as the "King of the Jungle"?
Answer: Lion.

26. Question: What is the name of the deepest part of the ocean?
Answer: Mariana Trench.

27. Question: What is the tallest structure in the world?
Answer: Burj Khalifa.

28. Question: How many time zones are there in the world?
Answer: 24.

29. Question: What is the smallest planet in the solar system?
Answer: Mercury.

30. Question: What is the primary ingredient in a margarita cocktail?
Answer: Tequila.

31. Question: Who is the author of the Harry Potter series?
Answer: J.K. Rowling.

32. Question: What is the term for animals that are active during the night?
Answer: Nocturnal.

33. Question: Which country is known for the Eiffel Tower?
Answer: France.

34. Question: What is the fastest aquatic animal?
Answer: Black marlin.

35. Question: How many eyes does a spider typically have?
Answer: Eight.

36. Question: What is the square root of 121?
Answer: 11.

37. Question: What is the capital city of Spain?
Answer: Madrid.

38. Question: What is the main ingredient in falafel?
Answer: Chickpeas.

39. Question: Which country is home to Mount Everest?
Answer: Nepal.

40. Question: What is the brightest star in the night sky?
Answer: Sirius.

41. Question: How many strings does a standard guitar have?
Answer: Six.

42. Question: What is the chemical formula for table salt?
Answer: NaCl.

43. Question: Who is the Greek god of the underworld?
Answer: Hades.

44. Question: What is the name of the longest bone in the arm?
Answer: Humerus.

45. Question: Which U.S. state is nicknamed the "Empire State"?
Answer: New York.

46. Question: What is the largest type of bear?
Answer: Polar bear.

47. Question: What is the national sport of Canada?
Answer: Lacrosse.

48. Question: How many cards are in a standard deck of playing cards?
Answer: 52.

49. Question: What is the study of the stars, planets, and space called?
Answer: Astronomy.

50. Question: What is the only country that has a non-rectangular flag?
Answer: Nepal.

Outro Dialogue:

Mr. Baldman (excited tone):
"Boom! That’s 100 general knowledge questions in the bag! How did you do? Whether you nailed it or just learned a few new facts, I hope you had a blast.

Big thanks to Mr. Ruhf and his students for the shoutout—it’s always great hearing from you all! Don’t forget, if you want your name or class featured in a future episode, just hit the 'Text Me' link in the show notes and let me know.

And hey, if you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, leave a review, and follow me on TikTok @mr_baldman_trivia for even more brain-busting fun. Thanks for hanging out and learning with me today. Until next time, stay curious, stay awesome, and I’ll catch you on the next Trivia Time with Mr. Baldman! Baldman out!"