General Knowledge Quiz
Test your knowledge about General Knowledge with these trivia questions:
Which ancient civilization is credited with the creation of the first known writing system, cuneiform?
- Egyptians
- Sumerians
- Phoenicians
- Minoans
Which famous artist is known for his paintings of water lilies and is associated with the Impressionist movement?
- Vincent van Gogh
- Claude Monet
- Pablo Picasso
- Edgar Degas
What was the name of the first artificial satellite launched into space, and which country launched it?
- Vostok 1 - USA
- Explorer 1 - USA
- Sputnik 1 - USSR
- Apollo 11 - USA
Who was the first female pharaoh of ancient Egypt, often considered one of the most successful?
- Cleopatra
- Hatshepsut
- Nefertiti
- Merit-Ptah
In which year did the Berlin Wall fall, marking a significant moment in Cold War history?
Which novel, published in 1818, is often considered the first science fiction work and was written by Mary Shelley?
- Dracula
- Frankenstein
- The Time Machine
- The Invisible Man
What is the unique feature of the ancient city of Petra, located in modern-day Jordan?
- It's built entirely underwater
- It's carved into rock
- It's a floating city
- It's a series of underground tunnels
Which influential philosopher is known for the quote 'I think, therefore I am'?
- Friedrich Nietzsche
- René Descartes
- Immanuel Kant
- John Locke
What was the primary cause of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, according to popular legend?
- A lightning strike
- A cow kicking over a lantern
- An arsonist
- A fireworks accident
Which 20th-century movement aimed at creating a new cultural identity for African Americans in the arts, literature, and politics?
- The Harlem Renaissance
- The Civil Rights Movement
- The Black Power Movement
- The New Negro Movement