Ready-to-use questions for your next trivia night, organized by category
Whether you are hosting your first pub quiz or looking for fresh material for a weekly trivia night, we have you covered. Below you will find over 84 carefully curated bar trivia questions with answers, sorted into eight popular categories. Each question is designed to be challenging enough to spark debate among teams but fair enough that someone at the table will know the answer. Click any question to reveal the answer and a brief explanation.
These general knowledge questions cover a wide range of topics and are perfect for warming up the crowd at any trivia night.
What is the only continent that lies in all four hemispheres?
▼How many time zones does Russia span?
▼What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
▼Which planet in our solar system has the most moons?
▼What year was the first email sent?
▼What is the smallest country in the world by area?
▼How many bones does an adult human body have?
▼What element does the chemical symbol Au represent?
▼What is the longest river in the world?
▼Which organ in the human body is responsible for producing insulin?
▼What is the national animal of Scotland?
▼In what year did the Berlin Wall fall?
▼Put your scientific knowledge to the test with these questions spanning biology, chemistry, physics, and the natural world.
What is the only mammal capable of true flight?
▼What gas makes up approximately 78% of Earth's atmosphere?
▼How long does it take for light from the Sun to reach Earth?
▼What is the most abundant element in the universe?
▼Which animal has the largest brain relative to its body size?
▼What is the speed of sound in air at sea level (approximately)?
▼How many hearts does an octopus have?
▼What is the chemical formula for table salt?
▼What planet is known for its Great Red Spot?
▼What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy called?
▼From ancient civilizations to modern events, these history questions will challenge even the most well-read pub quiz enthusiasts.
Who was the first person to set foot on the Moon?
▼What ancient civilization built Machu Picchu?
▼In what year did the Titanic sink?
▼Which war lasted from 1337 to 1453?
▼What was the name of the ship Charles Darwin sailed on during his famous voyage?
▼Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
▼What empire was ruled by Genghis Khan?
▼In which city was the Declaration of Independence signed?
▼What ancient wonder of the world was located in Alexandria, Egypt?
▼Who was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
▼Movies, TV shows, celebrities, and viral moments -- these pop culture questions are always a crowd favorite at bar trivia.
What is the highest-grossing film of all time (not adjusted for inflation)?
▼What TV show features a character named Walter White?
▼Who played Jack Dawson in the 1997 film Titanic?
▼What is the name of the fictional country where Black Panther is set?
▼Which band performed the hit song "Bohemian Rhapsody"?
▼What is the longest-running animated TV series in the United States?
▼In the Harry Potter series, what are the three Deathly Hallows?
▼What year was the first iPhone released?
▼Which actor has won the most Academy Awards for Best Actor?
▼What is the name of the coffee shop in the TV series Friends?
▼Who directed the film Jurassic Park?
▼What streaming service produced the series Stranger Things?
▼From the Olympics to the Super Bowl, these sports trivia questions will get competitive spirits fired up at your next pub quiz.
What country has won the most FIFA World Cup titles?
▼How many players are on a standard basketball team on the court at one time?
▼What is the only country to have played in every FIFA World Cup tournament?
▼In tennis, what is a score of zero called?
▼Which athlete has won the most Olympic gold medals?
▼What sport is played at Wimbledon?
▼How long is a marathon in miles?
▼What NFL team has won the most Super Bowl championships?
▼In which sport would you perform a "slam dunk"?
▼What country invented the sport of cricket?
▼Test your knowledge of countries, capitals, landmarks, and natural wonders with these geography pub quiz questions.
What is the capital of Australia?
▼Which country has the most natural lakes?
▼What is the driest desert in the world?
▼What two countries share the longest international border?
▼Which African country was formerly known as Abyssinia?
▼What is the deepest lake in the world?
▼On which continent is the Sahara Desert located?
▼What country is home to the ancient city of Petra?
▼Which mountain is the tallest in the world when measured from base to peak (not elevation)?
▼What strait separates Europe from Africa?
▼From classic rock to modern hits, these music trivia questions will have your bar trivia crowd singing along in no time.
What instrument does a person play if they are a "pianist"?
▼Which artist has the most Grammy Awards of all time?
▼What was Elvis Presley's first number-one hit in the US?
▼Which band's albums include "The Dark Side of the Moon" and "The Wall"?
▼What country is the singer Adele from?
▼In music, how many notes are in a standard octave?
▼What famous music festival took place in 1969 on a dairy farm in New York?
▼Which rapper's real name is Marshall Mathers?
▼What instrument has 47 strings and 7 pedals?
▼Which classical composer became deaf later in life but continued to compose?
▼Perfect for a bar setting, these food and drink questions cover cocktails, cuisine, and culinary knowledge.
What spirit is the base of a classic Margarita?
▼What country is the origin of the cocktail the Mojito?
▼What is the main ingredient in guacamole?
▼What Japanese spirit is made from distilling rice, barley, or sweet potatoes?
▼In what country was beer first brewed, according to historical records?
▼What is the most expensive spice in the world by weight?
▼What type of pasta has a name meaning "little worms" in Italian?
▼What cocktail is made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and espresso?
▼What fruit is traditionally used to make wine?
▼What is the hottest chili pepper in the world (as of recent records)?
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