20 General Knowledge Questions from Around the World
A 20-Question General Knowledge Quiz with a Global Twist
Monday again… which means one thing — quiz day. This week’s general knowledge quiz takes a trip around the world, inspired by readers joining from Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, South Korea, Singapore and beyond. ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ง๐ท๐ฐ๐ท๐ธ๐ฌ You’ll face 20 questions spanning continents, cultures and a few clever curveballs along the way.
Play it your way: keep score if you’re feeling competitive, or just enjoy the “aha!” moments as they land. By the final spicy question ๐ถ️, you’ll have a few new facts ready to impress… or catch someone out.
Tap each answer to reveal it — keep score as you go!
Warming Up ☀️ (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 divides the Earth 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: We’ve got the Atlantic, Indian, Pacific and Arctic… which is the fifth ocean? Southern (or Antarctic)
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?
In the Zone ๐ค️ (Q6–13)
Q6: Buenos Aires is the lively capital of which South American country? Argentina ๐ฆ๐ท
Q7: As of 2025, which country holds the record for the most FIFA Women’s World Cup titles? United States ๐บ๐ธ
Q8: On Lantau Island in Hong Kong, a magical kingdom opened its gates in 2005. Which theme park am I on about? Hong Kong Disneyland ๐ฐ
Q9: The Earth keeps spinning… a full 360° in 24 hours… so how many degrees of longitude does it turn each 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 popularised at Mexico ’86, what’s this crowd move called? Mexican Wave ๐
Q12: The Serengeti is world-renowned for its epic wildlife migrations. In which African country will you find it? Tanzania ๐น๐ฟ
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
Pressure’s On ๐ก️ (Q14–19)
Q14: 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
Final stretch! ๐จ One question stands between you and glory.
Spicy Finale ๐ฅ๐ถ️
Q20: No hints. No mercy. BTS are one of the most successful K-pop groups from South Korea — but what does “BTS” stand for? Bangtan Sonyeondan (Bulletproof Boy Scouts) ๐ฐ๐ท
All answers are correct at the time of writing — quiz at your own risk ๐
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 table 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.
So… where does that put you in the grand scheme of things?
๐ Quiz Finished! Great Work!
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