The Random Trivia Generator

Press F5, or click refresh, to get a new random quiz.
Contribute | E-mail us trivia | Randomly Generated Quiz | Sub-categories


Round 1

Question Number Question Answer
1. What spice is the most essential and valuable commodity in the "Dune" universe? Melange
2. The Republic of Guinea-Bissau has a coast on which ocean? Atlantic Ocean
3. What was Daniel's last name in 1984's "The Karate Kid"? LaRusso
4. Where did the world's tallest bird, the giant moa, live until it went extinct around 1500? New Zealand
5. What does a zoologist study? Animals
6. Which University did Lady Gaga attend before dropping out to pursue her music career? New York University
7. What is the name of Kathy Bates' character in the movie "Misery"? Annie
8. Which musical instrument was invented by Henry Schluter? Vibraphone
9. What occurs when the Sun and the Moon are in conjunction as viewed from Earth? A solar eclipse
10. Which European city is served by Galileo Galilei Airport? Pisa
Tie Breaker What two timezones are unique to Canada and not shared with the US? Atlantic Standard Time and Newfoundland Standard Time


Round 2

Question Number Question Answer
1. Who wrote the Science Fiction novel "The Left Hand of Darkness"? Ursula K. Le Guin
2. Which US state's name is derived from the Choctaw Indian word for "red people"? Oklahoma
3. Fred Astaire's character in "Funny Face" was based on what fashion photographer? Richard Avedon
4. At what theatre was Abraham Lincoln shot? Ford's Theatre
5. Which planet spins on a nearly horizontal axis, as opposed to all the others which spin on a vertical axis? Uranus
6. Whose production company is "Red Om Films", named for her husband? Julia Roberts
7. At the end of "Planet of the Apes" what monument protruded from the rocks? Statue of Liberty
8. What martial art was originated in 1882 by Japanese doctor Jigoro Kano? Judo
9. How many liters are there in the U.S. gallon? 3.78 liters
10. Approximately, how many times larger than Rhode Island is Texas? 257
Tie Breaker Which bird is the national bird of Honduras? Scarlet macaw

Round 3

Question Number Question Answer
1. In which river did the Pied Piper drown the rats of Hamelin? Weser
2. Which European country is divided into areas called Cantons? Switzerland
3. Where were the first Academy Awards held at? The Roosevelt Hotel
4. What year did the United States purchase Alaska from Russia? 1867
5. Pediculophobia is the fear of what? Lice
6. What color is vermilion a shade of? Red
7. The character of Mike Myers features heavily in which series of horror movies? Halloween
8. What is the point value of the letter Z in a standard Scrabble game? 10
9. What group of chemicals is responsible for the heat in chili peppers? Capsaicinoids
10. What is the capital of Denmark? Copenhagen
Tie Breaker Pediculophobia is the fear of what? Lice