20 General Knowledge Questions from Around the World

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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. ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ 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 ๐ŸŒถ️, 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 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: 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 ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช

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

In the Zone ๐ŸŒค️ (Q6–13)

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

Q7: As of 2025, which country holds the record for the most FIFA Women’s World Cup titles? United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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 ๐Ÿฐ

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 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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 ๐ŸŒŠ

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

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

Pressure’s On ๐ŸŒก️ (Q14–19)

Q14: 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

Final stretch! ๐Ÿ’จ One question stands between you and glory.

Spicy Finale ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸŒถ️

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) ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท

All answers are correct at the time of writing — quiz at your own risk ๐Ÿ˜‰


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 table 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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