110 of the best easy general knowledge quiz questions

Merry quizmas! It's December, which means it's time for non-stop quizzes, whether at your work party, your family get-together or at the pub on a Sunday night with your pals. But if you're in charge of hosting this year's quiz night, and kind of just want an excuse to go drinking, may we introduce you to 110 of the easiest general knowledge quiz questions and answers?

Quizzes are elite party game for any dinner party, cosy night in, hen weekends or for when you're just really bored. All you need is a couple of teams, pens, paper and a bunch of questions, and you're well on your way to a fun (and competitive) time.

There's always that one friend who thinks they know it all, that other mate who lives for the quizmaster role, and that one person who can't help but Google the answers. Plus, the others who just love any excuse to have a drink.

Whether it's a general knowledge quiz you're after or something more specific (entertainment questions, anyone?), we've rounded up a selection of easy quiz questions for your next big night in. Bottoms up!

1. What does BBC stand for?
2. Who was British Prime Minister before Theresa May?
3. What's the name of the Royal family's castle in Scotland?
4. How many people are there on an English jury?
5. In which town does the UK version of The Office take place?
6. How many makes up a baker's dozen?
7. Who wrote The Handmaid's Tale?
8. Complete the well-known phrase: 'A leopard never changes its ____'
9. In fashion, what does YSL stand for?
10. What crisp brand is Gary Lineker the face of?
11. How many letters in the word hippopotamus?
12. What is the national flower of Wales?
13. Who wrote the horror novel It?
14. Which is the only word in the English language that has no true rhyme?
15. How many days are in a leap year?
16. What are the colours of Google? For an extra point, can you name them in the order they appear online?
17. How many miles in a marathon?
18. What is a group of sheep called?
19. What plant do people traditionally kiss under at Christmas?
20. What does the abbreviation 'TBH' commonly stand for?
21. Who owns X (formerly known as Twitter)?
22. What are the famous TV presenters Ant and Dec's surnames?
23. How many times has Kris Jenner been married?
24. What month is Glastonbury festival traditionally held in?
25. Who sings the iconic album Back to Black?

The best easy general knowledge quiz answers

1. British Broadcasting Corporation
2. David Cameron, between 2010 - 2016
3. Balmoral Castle
4. 12
5. Slough
6. 13
7. Margaret Attwood
8. 'A leopard never changes its spots'
9. Yves Saint Laurent
10. Walkers
11. 12!
12. Daffodil
13. Stephen King
14. Orange
15. 366
16. Blue, red, yellow, and green
17. 26.2 miles
18. A flock
19. Mistletoe
20. To be honest
21. Elon Musk
22. Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly
23. Two - to Robert Kardashian and Caitlyn Jenner
24. June
25. Amy Winehouse

1. What nut is used to make marzipan?
2. What vegetable is known as an egg plant in America?
3. What three ingredients typically make a margarita cocktail?
4. What is the main fruit in Ribena?
5. What's the Italian word for pie?
6. What was Smithy's famous curry order in Gavin & Stacey?
7. Which vegetable is a pickle?
8. What is the national dish of Mexico?
9. What is vodka traditionally made from?
10. What is the first name of the famous chef, G Ramsay?
11. What kind of pasta is traditionally used in a bolognese?
12. What chocolate bar is associated with the tagline 'Have a Break… Have a'?
13. In Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out, what is the moon made out of?
14. What is the name of the famous water bottle brand that went viral in 2024?
15. What three ingredients traditionally go into a Negroni?

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The best easy food quiz answers

1. Almonds
2. Aubergine
3. Tequila, lime juice and triple sec/cointreau/orange liqueur
4. Blackcurrants
5. Pizza
6. Chicken bhuna, lamb bhuna, prawn bhuna, mushroom rice, bag of chips, keema naan and nine poppadoms.
7. Cucumber
8. Mole
9. Potatoes
10. Gordon
11. Spaghetti
12. KitKat
13. Cheese!
14. Stanley
15. Gin, Vermouth and Campari

1. What element does 'O' represent on the periodic table?
2. What is the largest muscle in the body?
3. For one point, what five basic senses do humans have?
4. What is your body's largest organ?
5. Who is attributed with discovering gravity?
6. What is the largest land animal?
7. What is the smallest unit of matter called?
8. What is the formula for water?
9. What is the smallest planet in our solar system?
10. What travels faster: light or sound?

The best easy science quiz answers

1. Oxygen
2. The gluteus maximus, otherwise known as the buttocks
3. Smell, taste, sight, hearing and taste
4. Skin
5. Isaac Newton
   
6. The African elephant
7. An atom
8. H2o
9. Mercury
10. Light

1. What's the name of the river that runs through Egypt?
2. What's the highest mountain in the world?
3. Where would you find the Golden Gate bridge?
4. What's the capital of Spain?
5. What is Sweden's capital city?
6. Where would you be if you were standing on the Spanish Steps?
7. What country does actress Ayo Edibiri pretend she's from?
8. What's the capital of France?
9. What's the largest ocean in the world?
10. What continent would you find the Atlas mountains?

The best easy geography quiz answers

1. The Nile
2. Mount Everest, reaching 29,029 feet (8,848 meters) above sea level
3. San Francisco
4. Madrid
5. Stockholm
6. Rome, Italy
7. Ireland
8. Paris
9. The Pacific Ocean
10. Africa

1. How many wives did Henry VIII have?
2. What breed of dog did Queen Elizabeth II famously own?
3. What year did World War II end?
4. How many days was Liz Truss British Prime Minister for?
5. What famous battle happened in 1066?
6. How old was King Tut when he became the ruler of Egypt: nine, 10, or 11?
7. Which four presidents are on Mount Rushmore?
8. Which civil rights activist famously said, "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal"?
9. Who was Prime Minister during the second World War?
10. Who was the first man to walk on the moon?

The best easy history quiz answers

1. Six
2. Corgis
3. 1945
4. 49 days
5. The Battle Of Hastings
6. Nine
7. George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, and Theodore Roosevelt
8. Martin Luther King
9. Winston Churchill
10. Neil Armstrong

1. In meters, how long is an Olympic swimming pool?
2. What sport is the documentary series Drive To Survive based around?
3. Which English town has football teams called United and Wednesday?
4. For one point, what five colours are the Olympic rings?
5. What's the name of Andy Murray's tennis playing brother?
6. What sport did Fred Perry play?
7. What does UEFA stand for?
8. What sport is played in the Ryder Cup?
9. Name the two tennis playing sisters with the surname Williams
10. What football club does David Beckham now co-own?

The best easy sports quiz answers

1. 50 metres
2. Formula 1
3. Sheffield
4. Blue, yellow, black, green and red
5. Jamie Murray
6. Tennis (table tennis is an acceptable answer too)
7. Union of European Football Associations
8. Golf
9. Venus and Serena
10. Inter Miami CF

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1. What does Craig David do with his date on Tuesday in '7 Days'?
2. Who is Ashton Kutcher married to?
3. What is YouTuber Zoella's real name?
4. What are the names of all the Kardashian kids? For an extra point, can you name them in age order?
5. Who is the lead singer of Coldplay?
6. Who did Orlando Bloom play in Pirates Of The Caribbean?
7. Who is John Krasinski married to?
8. Who presented The Weakest Link from 2000 to 2012?
9. What year did British series Waterloo Road first air?
10. For one point, can you name the actors who played Rachel Green, Joey Tribbiani, Phoebe Buffay, Chandler Bing, Monica Geller and Ross Geller in Friends
11. For one point, which house was Harry Potter almost put into by the sorting hat?
12. Where are the White Lotus hotels in seasons 1 and 2? (One point for each)
13. Who has won the most total Academy Awards?
14. What Netflix show had the most streaming views in 2021?
15. Finish Jennifer Coolidge's character Paulette's iconic phrase in Legally Blonde: "You look like the Fourth of July! Makes me want a _____ real bad!
16. What was Miley Cyrus' birth name?
17. Which of these actors has not made a cameo on Friends: Reese Witherspoon, Julianne Moore, or George Clooney?
18. In Peep Show, which Berkshire town did Super Hans accidentally run to in series 7?
19. Who won I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! in 2023?
20. What is the name of Disney's streaming platform?

The best easy entertainment quiz answers

1. 'Took her for a drink on Tuesday...'
2. Mila Kunis
3. Zoe Sugg
4. Kourtney Kardashian has four children: Mason, 13, Penelope, 10, Reign, eight, Rocky, under one. Kim has four: North, nine, Saint, seven, Chicago, five and Psalm, three. Rob has one: Dream, six. Khloé has two: True, four and Tatum. Kylie Jenner has two: Stormi, five and Aire, one.
5. Chris Martin
6. Will Turner
7. Emily Blunt
8. Anne Robinson
9. 2006
10. Jennifer Aniston (Rachel Green), Matt Le Blanc (Joey Tribbiani), Lisa Kudrow (Phoebe Buffay), Matthew Perry (Chandler Bing), Courteney Cox (Monica Geller) and David Schwimmer (Ross Geller).
11. Slytherin
12. Hawaii and Sicily
13. Walt Disney
14. Squid Game
15. Hot dog
16. Destiny Hope Cyrus
17. Julianne Moore
18. Windsor
19. Sam Thompson
20. Disney+

1. Name the UK's two Prime Ministers during 2024
2. Was 2024 a leap year?
3. Which iconic Britpop band announced they were reuniting for a world tour?
4. Which fashion house did John Galliano retire from being Creative Director of, after 10 years of service?
5. Which country held the 2024 summer Olympics?
6. What TV series featuring Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw shot to the Top 10 of the Netflix charts?
7. Who won Big Brother 2024?
8. Who had the most streamed song on Spotify this year?
9. Who announced their retirement from Match Of The Day?
10. What was named Pantone's colour of the year 2024?

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2. Yes
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4. France, more specifically Paris
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8. Sabrina Carpenter's 'Espresso' was named the most-streamed track on Spotify in 2024
9. Gary Lineker
10. Peach Fuzz

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