Ultimate 20-Question General Knowledge Challenge

Crack the general knowledge challenge!
Oรญche mhaith, quizzers! ๐ This 20-question GK challenge starts off easy-peasy and gradually gets trickier. Can you keep pace all the way to the end?
No cheats, no second screens. It’s just you vs the questions. And if you master question 20… well, you might just need a crown and a cape. ๐ญ๐
Ready? Let’s play!
Tap to reveal the answer and see if you got it right!
Q1: How many legs does a spider have? (Don’t worry, it’s not coming to get you... yet!) ๐ท️ Eight.
Q2: What fruit do raisins come from? Grapes.
Q3: Which colour is created when you mix blue and yellow? Green.
Q4: The flag of Japan features a red circle on which background colour? White.
Q5: The Swiss Guard is famously tasked with protecting which prominent public figure? The Pope.
Q6: In snooker, how many points is the blue ball worth? 5 points.
Q7: What is the name of Africa’s highest mountain? Mount Kilimanjaro.
Q8: On the pH scale, a value higher than 7 indicates what? Basic (or alkaline).
Q9: Which elegant waterbird features as the logo of the crystal company Swarovski? Swan.
Q10: What is the capital of Canada? Ottawa.
Q11: The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in which European city? Oslo.
Q12: What instrument measures atmospheric pressure? Barometer.
Q13: In the futuristic animated TV show The Jetsons, what is the name of the family’s loyal dog? Astro. (Who’s much better behaved than my neighbour’s! ๐ถ)
Q14: With the latest Jurassic Park film coming out, here’s a classic question: What’s the name of the island where Jurassic Park is set? Isla Nublar.
Q15: What kind of insect is a Painted Lady? A butterfly.
Q16: In what year did the Berlin Wall fall? 1989.
Q17: As of 2025, who holds the record for the most career Grand Slam tennis titles in men’s singles? Novak Djokovic.
Q18: What is the mathematical term for a six-sided polygon? Hexagon.
Q19: What is the smallest bone in the human body? The stapes (in the middle ear).
Q20: The fictional detective Philip Marlowe appears in the works of which author? Raymond Chandler.
Check your score
Now that you’ve revealed all 20 answers — how did you do?
17–20 correct – Quiz Superstar ✨๐
You’re unstoppable! Bow to the trivia titan — that’s some serious knowledge on display.
10–16 correct – Quiz Keen Bean ๐ฑ๐
A strong effort! You know your stuff, but a few more fact nuggets and you’ll be flying.
0–9 correct – On the Quiz Path ๐ค️๐ค
Every expert starts somewhere! Keep quizzing, learning and having fun — you’ll be top soon enough.
Go dtรญ an chรฉad uair eile, Sorcha at I Eat Quizzes – out! ๐
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