30 general knowledge quiz questions and answers for kids

Screen OD staff

The world of general knowledge is a playground for young minds. It is filled with interesting facts, discoveries, and stories that engage their curiosity and stimulate their cognitive development. So, if you are looking for a general knowledge quiz aimed at youngsters, you have definitely arrived in the right place.

From science and history to literature, geography, and popular culture, these questions cover a range of topics that are both educational and entertaining. They are perfect for making learning fun, whether it’s during a family game night, a school quiz competition, or a friendly challenge among friends.

Of course we here at Screen OD have got quizzes on a lot of subjects, so if you fancy trying some other quiz questions and answers be that on TV and film, geography, history or music you need only scroll through the many articles we have on offer.

But this article is all about 30 general knowledge quiz questions and answers for kids. They have been aimed at those who might struggle with a regular general knowledge quiz… but they are certainly not easy.

So, let’s dive right in and inspire a love of knowledge in our youngsters…

Ready, steady, quiz…

General knowledge quiz questions and answers for kids

Questions

  1. What is the capital city of the United Kingdom?
  2. Who was the author of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”?
  3. What is the largest animal in the world?
  4. Who invented the light bulb?
  5. What is the hottest planet in our solar system?
  6. Which fairy tale character slept for 100 years?
  7. What do we call a baby kangaroo?
  8. How many colours are there in a rainbow?
  9. Who was the first person to walk on the moon?
  10. What is the name of the ship in “Pirates of the Caribbean”?
  11. How many legs does a spider typically have?
  12. Who painted the ‘Starry Night’?
  13. In what country would you find the Great Pyramid of Giza?
  14. What is the largest planet in our solar system?
  15. Who was the King of Rock and Roll?
  16. Who are the main characters in “Frozen”?
  17. What is the smallest planet in our solar system?
  18. Who wrote the “Harry Potter” series?
  19. Which animal is known as man’s best friend?
  20. What do bees produce?
  21. What is the square root of 25?
  22. Who is the fastest superhero?
  23. Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
  24. Who was Albert Einstein?
  25. What is the longest river in the world?
  26. What do we call a scientist who studies dinosaurs?
  27. How many days are there in a year?
  28. Who is Mickey Mouse’s girlfriend?
  29. What is the capital of Australia?
  30. How many letters are there in the English alphabet?

Answers

  1. London
  2. Roald Dahl
  3. The Blue Whale
  4. Thomas Edison
  5. Venus
  6. Sleeping Beauty
  7. A Joey
  8. Seven
  9. Neil Armstrong
  10. The Black Pearl
  11. Eight
  12. Vincent Van Gogh
  13. Egypt
  14. Jupiter
  15. Elvis Presley
  16. Anna and Elsa
  17. Mercury
  18. J.K. Rowling
  19. Dog
  20. Honey
  21. Five
  22. The Flash
  23. Mars
  24. A famous physicist
  25. The Nile
  26. A Paleontologist
  27. 365
  28. Minnie Mouse
  29. Canberra
  30. 26

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