You’ve Got 15 Questions to Prove You Have a Ton of General Knowledge

What is the capital city of Denmark?

• Copenhagen

• Odense

• Aarhus

• Aalborg

What year did humans first land on the Moon?

• 1989

• 1969

• 1979

• 1959

When you mix blue and yellow paint together, what color will you get?

• Green

• Bluish yellow

• Brown

• Orange

In what Canadian province is the city of Ottawa located in?

• Nova Scotia

• Ontario

• Alberta

• Quebec

What is the second-longest river in the world?

• Yangtze

• The Amazon

• Yellow River

• The Nile

What is the official language of the country of Belize?

• Portugese

• Spanish

• French

• English

What is the third planet from the Sun?

• Mercury

• Mars

• Saturn

• Earth

In 2006, what type of planet was Pluto downgraded to?

• Small planet

• Dwarf planet

• Outer planet

• Mini planet

During roughly what time period was the California Gold Rush?

• Mid 19th century

• Early 20th century

• Late 20th century

• Late 18th century

What is wine generally made from?

• Wheat

• Blackcurrants

• Grapes

• Blueberries

Who founded the Roman Empire when he proclaimed himself to be the first emperor of Rome?

• Nero

• Commodus

• Augustus Caesar

• Caligula

Who is generally credited with having invented electricity?

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Nikola Tesla

• Thomas Edison

• Benjamin Franklin

During what century did the Black Plague take place in Europe and Asia?

• 13th century

• 12th century

• 11th century

• 14th century

In what century did the Vikings invade Britain kicking off what is generally referred to as the "Viking Age"?

• 8th century

• 7th century

• 10th century

• 9th century

What film won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1981?

• Chariots of Fire

• Raging Bull

• The Elephant Man

• Ordinary People