General Knowledge Quiz | 20 Global Questions

20 General Knowledge Questions (with a Global Twist!)
Monday again… but of course, it’s also quiz day! I’ve spotted new quiz-takers joining from Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, South Korea, Singapore and beyond. ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ง๐ท๐ฐ๐ท๐ธ๐ฌ So this week’s General Knowledge Quiz brings a sprinkle of international flavour. Think you can handle a bit of global trivia before your first coffee?
Play at your own pace: keep score if you’re in competitive mode, or just enjoy the “aha!” moments as you go. By the last question ๐ถ️, you’ll be armed with trivia to impress, entertain, or humble anyone in your Monday morning circle.
Tap to reveal the answer and see if you got it right!
Getting Started ๐ (Q1–5)
Q1: Colombia is world-famous for producing which hot drink, the one many of us reach for first thing in the morning? Coffee ☕ ...easy peasy
Q2: Which imaginary line slices the Earth neatly into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres? Equator ๐
Q3: Known as the “Land of the Long White Cloud”, which country boasts rich Mฤori culture and jaw-dropping landscapes? New Zealand ๐ณ๐ฟ
Q4: One’s missing! We’ve got the Atlantic, Indian, Pacific, Arctic… and which other ocean? Southern (or Antarctic) see Britannica
Q5: Hercule Poirot, the little Belgian detective with the mighty moustache, hails from which Western European country where French, Dutch and German are spoken? Belgium ๐ง๐ช
Nice warm-up! Ready to kick things up a notch?
Finding Your Groove ๐ถ (Q6–13)
Q6: Buenos Aires is the lively capital of which South American country? Argentina ๐ฆ๐ท
Q7: In women’s football, which country has bagged the most FIFA Women’s World Cup titles, according to FIFA records? United States ๐บ๐ธ see Wikipedia FIFA records
Q8: On Lantau Island in Hong Kong, a magical kingdom opened its gates in 2005. Which theme park am I on about? Disneyland ๐ฐ
Q9: The Earth keeps spinning… but by how many degrees of longitude does it rotate every single hour? 15°
Q10: From erupting geysers and thunderous volcanoes to scenes in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and Oblivion, which country am I hinting at? Iceland ๐ฎ๐ธ
Q11: Picture it: the crowd’s on their feet, a ripple racing around the stadium at about 12 m/s. First spotted at Mexico ’86, what’s this crowd move called? Mexican Wave ๐
Q12: The Serengeti is world-renowned for its epic wildlife migrations, according to geographers. In which African country will you find it? Tanzania ๐น๐ฟ see UNESCO
Q13: Pho, a steaming bowl of noodle soup, is the national dish of which Southeast Asian country? Vietnam ๐ป๐ณ
You’re flying! Let’s dial it up a bit more. ๐ฅ
Brain Stretching ๐ (Q14–19)
Q14: Standing tall, and second only to the ostrich in size, the Emu is native to which country? Australia ๐ฆ๐บ
Q15: What’s the official currency of Singapore? Singapore Dollar ๐ต
Q16: Which European country proudly uses the harp as its national symbol, appearing on coins and official documents? Ireland ๐ฎ๐ช
Q17: In Brazil, people don’t speak Spanish. So what’s the official language? Portuguese
Q18: Flowing through ten countries before fanning out into the Black Sea, which river am I describing? Danube River ๐
Q19: Home to the rose-red city of Petra and the salty waters of the Dead Sea, which Middle Eastern country is this? Jordan ๐ฏ๐ด
Deep breath… things are about to get spicy! ๐ถ️๐ช
Dynamite Question ๐ฅ
Q20: No hints. No mercy. BTS are one of the most successful K-pop groups from South Korea. But what does “BTS” actually stand for? Bangtan Sonyeondan (Bulletproof Boy Scouts) ๐ฐ๐ท — also interpreted as “Beyond the Scene” see Wikipedia
And that’s your lot! How many did you ace?
Check your score
All 20 answers revealed? Time to tally up…
17–20: Worldly Wizard ๐✨
Your knowledge truly spans continents. You’re ready for any pub quiz, Dublin to Sรฃo Paulo.
10–16: Global Explorer ๐งญ
A solid showing! You’ve got cultural know-how and trivia chops, just a few more facts and you’re unstoppable.
0–9: Curious Traveller ๐งณ
No shame here, you’ve set foot on the path. Keep quizzing and the world will open up.
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