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10 Tough Questions about General Knowledge Questions

This general knowledge quiz isn't too difficult. Think logically. If you are unsure about an answer, then pick the most obvious from the alternatives.

A multiple-choice quiz by redeemer. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
redeemer

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
9,648

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4669

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In Australian slang, what is the nickname given to a man with red hair? Hint

Macca

Reddy

Bluey

Dicky

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which major city is located on the northernmost tip of Mexico? Hint

Hidalgo del Parral

Mexico City

Tijuana

Chihuahua

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Question 3 of 10

3. When was the Internet FIRST created? Hint

1950s

1970s

1960s

1990s

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who created the World Wide Web (WWW)? Hint

Albert Einstein

The United States Military

Bill Gates

Tim Berners-Lee

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Question 5 of 10

5. In musical terms, what does the word crescendo mean? Hint

Get softer

Get louder

Get slower

Get faster

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which planet is fourth from the sun? Hint

Saturn

Earth

Venus

Mars

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the Japanese stock market called? Hint

Hang Seng

Dow Jones

Nippon

Nikkei

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Question 8 of 10

8. In what country was the famous composer Ludwig Van Beethoven born? Hint

Austria

Switzerland

Luxemburg

Germany

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which city hosted the 2004 Olympic Games? Hint

Greece

Sydney

Athens

Montreal

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who painted the Mona Lisa? Hint

Donnatello

Leonardo DaVinci

Michelangelo

Raphael

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In Australian slang, what is the nickname given to a man with red hair?

Answer: Bluey

A redhead nicknamed bluey...don't ask me, I'm just the person asking the questions!

2. Which major city is located on the northernmost tip of Mexico?

Answer: Tijuana

Tijuana serves as a popular tourist attraction, and the city accepts US dollars due to the vast number of American tourists.

3. When was the Internet FIRST created?

Answer: 1950s

It's true! Although it seems like a new communications technology, the Internet was first developed after WW2, as it proved to be an easy way to transport information quickly and efficiently.

4. Who created the World Wide Web (WWW)?

Answer: Tim Berners-Lee

Tim Berners-Lee created the World Wide Web in 1991.

5. In musical terms, what does the word crescendo mean?

Answer: Get louder

Easy one, eh!?

6. Which planet is fourth from the sun?

Answer: Mars

Due to its closeness to Earth, scientists have speculated about possible life on Mars.

7. What is the Japanese stock market called?

Answer: Nikkei

You hear it on the news all the time!

8. In what country was the famous composer Ludwig Van Beethoven born?

Answer: Germany

Did you know that Beethoven went deaf towards the end of his life? He listened to music by picking up the vibrations the notes made.

9. Which city hosted the 2004 Olympic Games?

Answer: Athens

10. Who painted the Mona Lisa?

Answer: Leonardo DaVinci

Does this bring back memories of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?

Source: Author redeemer

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