Looking for general knowledge questions for kids? Children are curious creatures. Through their eyes the world feels exciting and new, from the tallest mountains to the tiniest insects, and from the mysteries of space to the wonders of the deep blue sea. Our job as adults is to feed that curiosity.
This collection has 90 questions with answers, in six rounds that climb from easy (ages 5 to 7) to tougher (ages 9 to 12). Use them on a road trip, as a quick classroom game, at a birthday party or on a family quiz night. Each answer sits in a card under its question, so a hand over the answer keeps it secret until the reveal.
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What ages are they for?
AnswerRoughly 5 to 12, with the age band marked on each round
Can we play on screen?
AnswerYes, with a free quiz template from the AhaSlides library, played from phones and tablets
Are the answers checked?
AnswerYes, against reference sources such as Britannica, NASA, the Smithsonian and English Heritage
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Round 1: easy general knowledge questions for kids
Ages 5 to 7. Warm-up questions for the youngest players, covering animals, colours, shapes, seasons and the world around them. Read each question aloud and let little ones shout out the answer.
Round 1: Ages 5 to 715 questions
1What colours are in a rainbow?
AnswerRed, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet.
2How many days are there in a week?
AnswerSeven.
3What is the name of the planet we live on?
AnswerEarth.
4What do bees make?
AnswerHoney.
5How many continents are there on Earth?
AnswerSeven (Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe and Australia).
6What is the largest mammal in the world?
AnswerThe blue whale.
7Which season comes after winter?
AnswerSpring.
8What kind of animal was Dumbo in the film?
AnswerAn elephant.
9In which direction does the sun rise?
AnswerThe east.
10How many letters are there in the English alphabet?
Answer26.
11What type of animal is Nemo in the film Finding Nemo?
AnswerA clownfish.
12What do we call a baby cat?
AnswerA kitten.
13What is the capital of England?
AnswerLondon.
14How many sides does a triangle have?
AnswerThree.
15Which part of your body do you use to smell?
AnswerYour nose.
Round 2: advanced general knowledge questions for kids
Ages 7 to 9. Ready for a step up? These suit children who have got the basics and fancy a slightly tougher round.
Round 2: Ages 7 to 915 questions
1Which planet in our solar system is known as the Red Planet?
AnswerMars.
2Who wrote the play Romeo and Juliet?
AnswerWilliam Shakespeare.
3What are the three primary colours of paint?
AnswerRed, blue and yellow (in light, the primary colours are red, green and blue).
4Which part of the body pumps blood around it?
AnswerThe heart.
5What is the largest country in the world by area?
AnswerRussia.
6Which scientist is said to have worked out the law of gravity after watching an apple fall?
AnswerSir Isaac Newton.
7What is the process by which plants make food using sunlight?
AnswerPhotosynthesis.
8What is the capital city of Japan?
AnswerTokyo.
9Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?
AnswerNeil Armstrong, in 1969.
10What is the main language spoken in Brazil?
AnswerPortuguese.
11What is the fastest land animal?
AnswerThe cheetah.
12What is the tallest animal in the world?
AnswerThe giraffe.
13How many legs does an insect have?
AnswerSix.
14Which gas in the air do we breathe in to stay alive?
AnswerOxygen.
15Which is the only mammal that can truly fly?
AnswerThe bat.
Round 3: history quiz for kids
Ages 9 to 12. A trip through the past, from ancient Egypt to the twentieth century, with a mix of British and world history.
Round 3: Ages 9 to 1215 questions
1Which ancient civilisation built the pyramids in Egypt?
AnswerThe ancient Egyptians.
2What was the name of the ship that sank after hitting an iceberg in 1912?
AnswerThe Titanic.
3In which year did the Second World War end?
Answer1945.
4In 1666, which city was almost destroyed by a fire that started in a baker’s shop in Pudding Lane?
AnswerLondon (the Great Fire of London).
5Which Italian explorer sailed across the Atlantic in 1492 and reached the Americas?
AnswerChristopher Columbus.
6Which famous wall did the Romans build across northern Britain on Emperor Hadrian’s orders?
AnswerHadrian’s Wall.
7Which seafaring people from Scandinavia raided and settled in Britain in longships?
AnswerThe Vikings.
8Which boy king of Egypt had a golden burial mask that was found in his tomb in 1922?
AnswerTutankhamun.
9Which famous Roman leader was stabbed on the Ides of March?
AnswerJulius Caesar.
10Which ancient civilisation is credited with inventing the wheel?
AnswerThe Sumerians of ancient Mesopotamia.
11Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
AnswerAmelia Earhart, in 1932.
12Who discovered penicillin in 1928, leading to antibiotics?
AnswerAlexander Fleming.
13Which English king had six wives?
AnswerHenry VIII.
14Who was the first President of the United States?
AnswerGeorge Washington.
15Who became South Africa’s first Black president in 1994?
AnswerNelson Mandela.
Round 4: science quiz for kids
Ages 9 to 12. From the human body to the far reaches of space.
Round 4: Ages 9 to 1215 questions
1What is the force that keeps us on the ground called?
AnswerGravity.
2What is the nearest star to Earth?
AnswerThe Sun.
3What is the centre of an atom called?
AnswerThe nucleus.
4What do we call a baby frog?
AnswerA tadpole.
5How many bones are there in the adult human body?
Answer206.
6Which is the closest planet to the Sun?
AnswerMercury.
7What do you call a scientist who studies rocks?
AnswerA geologist.
8What is the chemical formula for water?
AnswerH₂O.
9What is the largest organ in the human body?
AnswerThe skin.
10What is the name of the galaxy that Earth is part of?
AnswerThe Milky Way.
11Which element is the lightest and first in the periodic table?
AnswerHydrogen.
12Which planet in our solar system is famous for its rings?
AnswerSaturn.
13What is the process of a liquid turning into a vapour called?
AnswerEvaporation.
14At what temperature does water boil at sea level?
Answer100°C (212°F).
15Which gas do plants take in that people and animals breathe out?
AnswerCarbon dioxide.
Round 5: art and music quiz for kids
Ages 8 to 12. A round for young artists and budding musicians.
Round 5: Ages 8 to 1215 questions
1Who painted the Mona Lisa?
AnswerLeonardo da Vinci.
2What do you call the stand used to hold a painter’s canvas?
AnswerAn easel.
3What is the term for three or more notes played together?
AnswerA chord.
4Which Dutch artist is famous for his paintings of sunflowers and starry nights?
AnswerVincent van Gogh.
5In sculpture, what is the term for shaping a figure by removing material?
AnswerCarving.
6What is the art of folding paper called?
AnswerOrigami.
7Which surrealist artist is known for painting melting clocks?
AnswerSalvador Dalí.
8Which colour do you get by mixing red and white paint?
AnswerPink.
9In art, what is a landscape?
AnswerA painting that shows natural scenery.
10Which colour do you get by mixing red and yellow paint?
AnswerOrange.
11Which Mexican painter is known for her self-portraits inspired by nature and Mexican culture?
AnswerFrida Kahlo.
12Who composed the Moonlight Sonata?
AnswerLudwig van Beethoven.
13Which composer wrote The Four Seasons?
AnswerAntonio Vivaldi.
14What is the name of the large kettle-shaped drums used in an orchestra?
AnswerThe timpani.
15What does the musical word “piano” mean?
AnswerTo play softly.
Round 6: geography quiz for kids
Ages 8 to 12. Countries, capitals, rivers and the wider world: a gentle warm-up before a full geography quiz with answers.
Round 6: Ages 8 to 1215 questions
1Which is the largest continent in the world?
AnswerAsia.
2What is the longest river in Africa?
AnswerThe Nile.
3What do we call a piece of land surrounded by water on all sides?
AnswerAn island.
4Which country has the largest population in the world?
AnswerIndia.
5What is the capital of Australia?
AnswerCanberra.
6Mount Everest is part of which mountain range?
AnswerThe Himalayas.
7What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
AnswerThe Equator.
8Which is the largest hot desert in the world?
AnswerThe Sahara.
9In which country is the city of Barcelona?
AnswerSpain.
10Which two countries share the longest international border?
AnswerCanada and the United States.
11What is the smallest country in the world?
AnswerVatican City.
12On which continent is the Amazon Rainforest?
AnswerSouth America.
13What is the largest ocean on Earth?
AnswerThe Pacific.
14Which river flows through the city of London?
AnswerThe River Thames.
15What natural light show do people see near the North and South Poles?
AnswerThe auroras (the Northern Lights and the Southern Lights).
Host your kids’ quiz live on AhaSlides
With AhaSlides you can turn any of these rounds into a free, interactive live quiz in minutes.
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- Everyone joins in. Children answer on their own phones or tablets with a join code, and a live leaderboard keeps it friendly and competitive.
- See the results instantly. Charts show how the room did on each question, which suits a classroom, a birthday party or a rainy afternoon at home.
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Frequently asked questions
What makes a good quiz question for kids?
A good kids’ question matches the age of the players, has one clear answer and teaches something new. Mix easy wins with a few stretch questions so every child gets some right and learns something.
How many questions should a kids’ quiz have?
Ten to fifteen questions per round is plenty, which takes about 15 minutes. Younger children tire quickly, so stop after one round and play another later.
How do I run a kids’ quiz at home?
Pick a round that suits the youngest player, read each question aloud, and let children shout or write their answers before you reveal the card. For a screen-based game, open a ready-made template and let everyone join on a phone or tablet.
What are some easy questions for seven-year-olds?
Try these three: What colour do you get when you mix blue and yellow? (Green.) How many legs does a spider have? (Eight.) What is the name of the fairy in Peter Pan? (Tinker Bell.)
Are trivia questions only for kids?
Not at all. Trivia suits every age, from trivia questions for teens to pub quizzes, team socials and family gatherings.
