Can You Answer These General Knowledge Questions Every Adult Should Know?

By: Isadora Teich
Estimated Completion Time
2 min
Can You Answer These General Knowledge Questions Every Adult Should Know?
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About This Quiz

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Are you ready to put your general knowledge to the test? From science to health to politics and more, this quiz covers a wide range of topics for common knowledge questions. Don't be fooled by what you think you know - some common knowledge facts are actually incorrect!

In today's world, we are bombarded with information from social media and other sources. It can be hard to know what is true and where all this information is coming from. Testing your knowledge with this quiz can help you separate fact from fiction and see if you truly have your facts straight.

If you consider yourself a general knowledge expert, it's time to prove it! Challenge yourself with this quiz and see if you have what it takes to answer these trivia questions that every adult should know. Don't miss out on the chance to test your knowledge and learn something new!

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What country is sushi from?
Thailand
Japan
India
France
According to the Old Testament, how many days did it take God to create the world?
1
6
7
11
Which is the world's most populous country?
China
America
India
Brazil

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About what percentage of the earth's surface is water?
10%
50%
70%
95%
Is Washington, D.C. a state?
Yes
No
When should you take antibiotics?
For viruses
For bacterial infections
Never
Whenever you feel sick

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Is it true that the shape of a pregnant belly can help parents predict the sex of their baby?
Yes
No
Is Africa a country?
Yes
No
Why are French, Spanish and Italian called Romance languages?
They sound romantic.
They have roots in Latin, which was spoken by Romans.
They are only spoken by the Romani.
They were spread by those who roam.

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How many moons does the earth have?
0
1
2
5
About how many countries are there in the world?
50
100
200
400
Is cancer usually contagious?
Yes
No

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Which of these is not a major world ocean?
Arctic
Pacific
Indian
American
What is the official language of the U.S.?
English
Latin
Spanish
There isn't one.
Is it true that only very pale people need to wear sunscreen?
No
Yes

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Can you drink ocean water?
Yes
No
How many planets are there in the solar system?
2
8
9
11
Is the death penalty legal in all U.S. states?
Yes
No

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Where is the country of Egypt?
South America
Africa
Europe
Asia
The Koran is the holy book of which religion?
Christianity
Hinduism
Judaism
Islam
Can most adults digest milk?
Yes
No

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Is it true that it is more dangerous to fly on a plane than drive?
Yes
No
Which of these rivers is often cited as the longest river on earth?
Nile
Delaware
Ganges
Yamuna
If a religion is polytheistic, it has:
1 God
Angels
Martyrs
Multiple gods

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Which of these things causes autism?
Genetic factors
Vaccines
The common cold
A mother eating spicy food while pregnant
Most of the world's ______ occur in the area known as the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Earthquakes
Floods
Droughts
Tornados
Which is the world's largest desert?
Gobi
Sahara
Mojave
Thar

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Do sharks commonly eat people?
Yes
No
Which of these languages is English most closely related to?
Russian
German
Gujarati
Spanish
What country does yoga come from?
India
Japan
Canada
Guatamala

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Which of these countries is not a part of Scandinavia?
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
The Netherlands
Which of these foods is most common in the standard Western diet?
Red meat
Fruits
Vegetables
Fish
Which country is shaped like a boot?
Canada
Rwanda
Italy
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Is Puerto Rico a part of the U.S.?
Yes
No
What percentage of the world's population has red hair?
0%
About 2%
10%
About 25%