General Knowledge Quiz | 20 Global Questions

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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. ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ 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 ๐ŸŒถ️, 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 ๐ŸŒ (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 ๐ŸŒ

Q3: Known as the “Land of the Long White Cloud”, which country boasts rich Mฤori culture and jaw-dropping landscapes? New Zealand ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ

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 ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช

Nice warm-up! Ready to kick things up a notch?

Finding Your Groove ๐ŸŽถ (Q6–13)

Q6: Buenos Aires is the lively capital of which South American country? Argentina ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท

Q7: In women’s football, which country has bagged the most FIFA Women’s World Cup titles, according to FIFA records? United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 ๐Ÿฐ

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 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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 ๐ŸŒŠ

Q12: The Serengeti is world-renowned for its epic wildlife migrations, according to geographers. In which African country will you find it? Tanzania ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ see UNESCO

Q13: Pho, a steaming bowl of noodle soup, is the national dish of which Southeast Asian country? Vietnam ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ

You’re flying! Let’s dial it up a bit more. ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Brain Stretching ๐Ÿ”Ž (Q14–19)

Q14: Standing tall, and second only to the ostrich in size, the Emu is native to which country? Australia ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ

Q15: What’s the official currency of Singapore? Singapore Dollar ๐Ÿ’ต

Q16: Which European country proudly uses the harp as its national symbol, appearing on coins and official documents? Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช

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 ๐ŸŒŠ

Q19: Home to the rose-red city of Petra and the salty waters of the Dead Sea, which Middle Eastern country is this? Jordan ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ด

Deep breath… things are about to get spicy! ๐ŸŒถ️๐Ÿ’ช

Dynamite Question ๐Ÿ’ฅ

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) ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท — 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 ๐ŸŒ✨
Your knowledge truly spans continents. You’re ready for any pub quiz, Dublin to Sรฃo Paulo.

10–16: Global Explorer ๐Ÿงญ
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 ๐Ÿงณ
No shame here, you’ve set foot on the path. Keep quizzing and the world will open up.








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