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Trivia night is a great idea for keeping your kids, especially teens, entertained. But you need to be on top of pop culture references, movies, series, comics, and songs that they listen to. To help you, here are some trivia questions for teens that you could use to your advantage. You could have rounds that start easy and get progressively harder. Every time they lose a trivia question, they have to do a chore. But every time they win the game, they get a special prize – something they really want. It will be quite an entertainment for your teens, and it makes for a great family bonding experience! Scroll down and check out these 100 trivia questions to get you started.
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Best Trivia Questions For Teens
Questions About Science
- What is the largest mammal on Earth?
A: Blue whale - What is the rarest blood type?
A: AB negative - “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” Which of Newton’s Laws states this?
A: The third law of motion - How many hearts does a worm have?
A: 5 - Name the tallest type of grass.
A: Bamboo - How many bones do sharks have?
A: Zero - What is the measurement (which is approximately six feet) used to measure the depth of water?
A: Fathom - Which is the first organism to grow back after a fire?
A: Moss - How much weight can an ant lift?
A: 50 times its own weight - When in groups, this jungle animal is referred to as an ambush. What kind of animal is this?
A: Tiger - An average human takes how many breaths in a day?
A: 23,000 - What is the chemical symbol for water?
A: H2O
- Which is the smallest planet in the solar system?
A: Mercury
- Which gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere during the process of photosynthesis?
A: Carbon dioxide
- What is the chemical symbol for oxygen?
A: O
- What is the force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth?
A: Gravity
- What is the study of fossils called?
A: Paleontology
- What is the name of the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight?
A: Photosynthesis
- What is the basic unit of life?
A: Cell
- Which gas makes up the majority of Earth’s atmosphere?
A: Nitrogen
- What is the process by which an organism changes over a period of time in response to its environment?
A: Evolution
- Which planet is often referred to as Earth’s “sister planet” due to its similar size and composition?
A: Venus
Questions About Sports
23. Which sport uses a wooden ball and mallet?
A: Croquet
24. What is the diameter of a basketball hoop?
A: 18 inches
25. Which sport has a pommel horse?
A: Gymnastics
26. Which is the only sport to have been played on the moon?
A: Golf
27: One country has played in every World Cup. Which one?
A: Brazil
28. Women were allowed to compete in the modern Olympic Games in which year and what sport?
A: 1900, Tennis
29. How many feathers are there in a shuttlecock?
A: 16
30. Name Canada’s national sport.
A: Lacrosse
31. How many players are there in an ice hockey team?
A: Six on each side
32. How old was Tiger Woods when he won the Masters?
A: 21
33. Who holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals of all time?
A: Michael Phelps (swimming)
34. Which country has achieved the most FIFA World Cup wins?
A: Brazil
35. Which country is known for originating the sport of cricket?
A: England
36. What is the name of the largest tennis tournament held annually in England?
A: Wimbledon
37. In which sport can you perform a slam dunk?
A: Basketball
38. In which sport can you score a “try”?
A: Rugby
39. What is the national sport of Japan?
A: Japan
40. In which sport are the terms “birdie” and “eagle” commonly used to describe scoring?
A: Golf
41. Which sport is often called “The Gentleman’s Game”?
A: Cricket
42. Who holds the record for the most home runs hit in a single Major League Baseball season?
A: Barry Bonds
43. In which sport do teams compete for the Stanley Cup?
A: Ice Hockey
Question About Movies
44. Which was the first feature-length animated movie ever released?
A: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
45. Charlie Chaplin insured which part of his body?
A: His feet
46. Which 1954 movie won eight Oscars?
A: On the Waterfront
47. Name the potion that grants good luck in Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.
A: Felix Felicis
48. Which pill does Neo take in The Matrix – the red pill or the blue pill?
A: The red pill
49. In Jurassic Park, who played the park owner, John Hammond?
A: Richard Attenborough
50. Julie Andrews won the Academy Award for Best Actress for which 1964 musical hit?
A: Mary Poppins
51. In Finding Nemo, what type of fish is Dory?
A: Blue Tang fish
52. ’I feel the need – the need for speed.’ Which aviators famously said these words, and in which movie?
A: Maverick and Goose in Top Gun
53. Which 1942’s Best Picture winner was adapted from the stage play Everybody Comes to Rick’s?
A: Casablanca
54. In the movie Finding Nemo, what type of fish is Nemo?
A: Clownfish
55. Who directed the movie Jurassic Park?
A: Steven Spielberg
56. Who played the character of Tony Stark in the Marvel’s Iron Man films?
A: Robert Downey Jr.
57. Which Pixar movie follows the story of a little girl and takes place inside her mind?
A: Inside Out
58. Who directed the fantasy film series, The Lord of the Rings?
A: Peter Jackson
59. In Toy Story, what is the name of Woody’s loyal horse companion?
A: Bullseye
60. What is the name of the fictional African country shown in the Marvel film Black Panther?
A: Wakanda
61. In The Lion King, what is the name of Simba’s father?
A: Mufasa
62. Who played the role of Jack Dawson in the popular film Titanic?
A: Leonardo DiCaprio
63. Which movie depicts a young boy who befriends a robot called Baymax?
A: Big Hero 6
64. What animated movie is about a culinary rat who aspires to be a chef?
A: Ratatouille
Quick TipQuestions About Books
65. Which character from a classic work of fiction was born on September 22, 1290?
A: Hobbit Bilbo Baggins
66. Who created Pinocchio?
A: Carlo Collodi
67. Who is the author of Gremlins?
A: Roald Dahl
68. What is the name of Long John Silver’s parrot in The Treasure Island?
A: Captain Flint
69. Which author created Brer Rabbit?
A: Joel Chandler Harris
70. Who is the author of The Graveyard, the 2009 Newbery award-winning book?
A: Neil Gaiman
71. Which animal does Alice try to play croquet with in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland?
A: A flamingo
72. In the New Moon, Cullens tells everyone they are moving to which city?
A: Los Angeles
73. Who created Tarzan in 1914?
A: Edgar Rice Burroughs
74. What is the first name of Mr. Pickwick in The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens?
A: Samuel
75. Which classic novel tells the story of a young girl named Scout Finch?
A: To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee
76. Who wrote the Percy Jackson & The Olympians series?
A: Rick Riordan
77. What is the title of the first book in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord Of The Rings trilogy?
A: The Fellowship Of The Ring
78. Who wrote the dystopian novel 1984?
A: George Orwell
79. What is the name of the book series by Suzanne Collins that follows the adventures of Katniss Everdeen?
A: The Hunger Games
80. Who wrote the fantasy novel The Hobbit?
A: J.R.R. Tolkien
81. What is the name of Elizabeth Bennet’s silly younger sister who elopes with Mr. Wickham?
A: Lydia Bennet
82. Who is the author of The Fault in Our Stars, a novel about two teenagers stricken by cancer?
A: John Green
83. Who wrote the Divergent book series?
A: Veronica Roth
84. In which book does a teenage boy named Holden Caulfield narrate his experiences in New York City?
A: The Catcher In The Rye
85. What is the name of the wizarding school in the Percy Jackson & The Olympians series?
A: Camp Half-Blood
Questions About Countries
86. Which is the most densely populated country in Latin America?
A: Haiti
87. The world’s tallest building is in which country?
A: Dubai (Burj Khalifa)
88. Which is the second-largest country in the world?
A: Canada
89. Which country is known as the Pearl of the Orient?
A: Hong Kong
90. Name the sea between New Zealand and Australia.
A: The Tasman Sea
91. What natural wonder of the world is named after aviator Jimmy Angel?
A: Angel Falls
92. Which countries share the longest border in the world?
A: Canada and the United States of America
93. Name the largest volcano in the world.
A: Hawaii’s Mauna Loa
94. Which state did the US purchase from Russia?
A: Alaska
95. Which is the only country through which both the Tropic of Capricorn and the Equator pass?
A: Brazil
96. What is the largest country in the world by land area?
A: Russia
97. Which country is known as the “Land of the Rising Sun”?
A: Japan
98. Which country has the world’s largest coral reef system, called Great Barrier Reef?
A: Australia
99. What is the capital city of Canada?
A: Ottawa
100. Which European country is famous for its tulip fields?
A: Netherlands
101. Which country is popularly known as the “Emerald Isle”?
A: Ireland
102. What is the official language of Brazil?
A: Portuguese
103. Which South American country is home to the Amazon Rainforest?
A: Brazil
104. What is the national symbol of Canada?
A: Maple leaf
105. Which country is known as the “Land of the Thunder Dragon”?
A: Bhutan
106. What is the official language of Mexico?
A: Spanish
107. Which country is famous for its folklore about leprechauns?
A: Ireland
Questions About Music
108. Name the Greek God of music.
A: Apollo
109. Which country does the rock band AC/DC actually originate from?
A: Australia
110. Which famous singer is Godmother to Elton John’s two sons?
A: Lady Gaga
111. Which pop group was formed by brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb in the late 1950s?
A: The Bee Gees
112. Which famous music group was formerly known as the New Yardbirds?
A: Led Zeppelin
113. Which pop singer is known as “The Material Girl”?
A: Madonna
114. Which member of the Beatles had dyslexiai ?
A: John Lennon
115. Why is 6th February a national holiday in Jamaica?
A: It is Bob Marley’s birthday.
116. Which pop singer’s real name is Robyn Fenty?
A: Rihanna
117. Who was Queen’s lead guitarist?
A: Brian Harold May
118. What is Lady Gaga’s actual first name?
A: Stefani
119. Who is often referred to as the “King of Pop”?
A: Michael Jackson
120. Who is known for hits like “Shape of You” and “Thinking Out Loud”?
A: Ed Sheeran
121. Which music legend is famous for songs like “Purple Haze” and “Hey Joe”?
A: Jimi Hendrix
122. Who is the lead vocalist of the British rock band Coldplay?
A: Chris Martin
123. What is the highest-pitched woodwind instrument in an orchestra?
A: Piccolo
124. What musical term describes a gradual increase in volume in a piece of music?
A: Crescendo
125. Which boy band was formed during a reality TV show called “The X Factor” in the UK?
A: One Direction
126. Which rock band’s lead guitarist is known for his iconic guitar solo in the song “Stairway to Heaven”?
A: Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin)
127. Who is the famous rapper behind albums like “The Slim Shady LP” and “The Marshall Mathers LP”?
A: Eminem
128. Which music streaming service is known for its playlists and personalized recommendations?
A: Spotify
Questions About History
129. What is the Roman name for the Goddess Hecate?
A: Trivia
130. In which year did Germany invade Poland?
A: 1939
131. Who was the first president of the United States to live in the White House?
A: President John Adams
132. Name the first country to use postcards.
A: Australia
133. In which year was the first all-electronic TV demonstrated by Philo T. Farnsworth?
A: 1927
134. In which year did Christopher Columbus discover the “New World”?
A: 1492
135. In which year did the Titanic sink?
A: 1912
136. New York City was originally known by which Dutch name?
A: Nieuw Amsterdam
137. Which Filipino was named the Iron Butterfly?
A: Imelda Marcos
138. Where was Napoleon Bonaparte born?
A: Corsica, France
139. Who was the first President of the United States?
A: George Washington
140. Who is known for leading the nonviolent civil rights movement in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s?
A: Martin Luther King Jr.
141. What ancient civilization built the pyramids in Egypt?
A: Ancient Egyptians
142. Which event marked the beginning of World War-I in 1914?
A: The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
143. Who was the name of the famous nurse during the Crimean War known for her work in improving medical practices?
A: Florence Nightingale
144. Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
A: Nikita Khrushchev
145. Who is known for inventing the printing press around 1440?
A: Johannes Gutenberg
146. Who was the famous Native American woman who helped the Lewis and Clark expedition as a guide?
A: Sacagawea
147. What was the name of the ship that carried the Pilgrims to North America in 1620?
A: The Mayflower
148. What ancient wonder of the world was a giant statue located on the Greek island of Rhodes?
A: The Colossus of Rhodes
149. Who is known for his theory of evolution?
A: Charles Darwin
Questions About The Arts
150. What is the painting La Gioconda usually known as?
A: The Mona Lisa
151. Which famous painter was also an architect, an engineer, and a sculptor?
A: Leonardo Da Vinci
152. Claude Monet is most famous for his paintings of which flower?
A: Water Lilies
153. Which art period’s French name means “rebirth” when translated to English?
A: Renaissance
154. Who was the first living person to have their art displayed in The Louvre?
A: Georges Braque
155. In which location did Vincent Van Gogh paint the famous “Starry Night”?
A: From the window of his asylum room at Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
156. Which artist is famous for Pop Art?
A: Andy Warhol
157. Which is the only piece of artwork that Michelangelo has signed?
A: The Pieta
158. Which ancient Greek sculpture was discovered on the island of Milos in 1820?
A: The Venus de Milo
159. With which art movement was Salvador Dali associated?
A: Surrealism
160. Which famous Dutch painter cut off part of his own ear?
A: Vincent Van Gogh
161. Who is known for creating the iconic painting “The Persistence of Memory,”?
A: Salvador Dalí
162. What famous American artist is known for his paintings of Campbell’s soup cans and Marilyn Monroe?
A: Andy Warhol
163. Which American artist is known for his large, colorful, and whimsical sculptures, including the famous “Balloon Dog”?
A: Jeff Koons
164. Who is the Italian artist known for his accurate drawings, including “Vitruvian Man”?
A: Leonardo da Vinci
165. What is the name of the art technique that involves melting and dripping paint onto a canvas?
A: Drip Painting
166. What ancient civilization is known for its intricate pottery with black figures on a red background?
A: Ancient Greece
167. What type of art involves creating designs by arranging small pieces of colored glass or stone?
A: Mosaic
168. Who is known for his optical illusion paintings, such as “Relativity” and “Waterfall”?
A: M.C. Escher
169. What art style is characterized by bold colors, geometric shapes, and abstraction?
A: Cubism
170. Who is the Mexican artist known for her self-portraits, including “The Two Fridas” and “The Broken Column”?
A: Frida Kahlo
Questions About Food
171. What is the world record for the most number of hotdogs eaten in one sitting?
A: 74
172. Which is the most expensive spice in the world by weight?
A: Saffron
173. Which fruit contains an enzyme that aids digestion and also helps tenderize meat?
A: Papaya
174. What is sushi traditionally wrapped in?
A: Edible seaweed
175. Which Mexican Food Has A Name Meaning “Little Donkey”?
A: Burrito
176. What is the common name for Allium sativum?
A: Garlic
177. What are the two top-selling spices in the world?
A: Pepper and mustard
178. Which has more sugar – a lemon or a strawberry?
A: A lemon
179. What does the Italian term “Al Dente” mean with regard to pasta?
A: To the teeth
180. Which additives consist of the skin and bones of animals?
A: Gelatin
181. What is the name of the Swiss dish that combines melted cheese with white wine and is often served as a dipping?
A: Fondue
182. Which fruit is known as the “king of fruits” and has an unpleasant odor?
A: Durian
183. Which country is known for inventing the popular dessert called gelato?
A: Italy
184. What is the key ingredient in the popular Korean dish kimchi?
A: Cabbage
185. What is the Italian dessert made from layers of sponge cake, coffee, and cocoa powder?
A: Tiramisu
186. What type of nut is commonly used to make pesto sauce?
A: Pine nuts
187. Which type of cheese is often referred to as “the king of cheese” and is known for its strong flavor?
A: Roquefort cheese
188. What is the traditional Mexican sauce made from ground chili peppers, tomatoes, and spices and is often served as a dip?
A: Salsa
Quick TipRandom Trivia Questions
189. What did the ancient Romans use to dye their hair?
A: Bird poop
190. What were the first hockey pucks used in early outdoor hockey games made of?
A: Frozen cow dung
191. How long does the cicada live underground?
A: 17 years
192. At what temperature does rain turn to snow?
A: 32 degrees F
193. What is the color of a giraffe’s tongue?
A: Black
194. Which is the shallowest ocean in the world?
A: The Arctic Ocean
195. What place is called the “happiest place in the world”?
A: Disney World
196. How many nights is Hanukkah celebrated?
A: Eight
197. How many noses does a slug have?
A: Four
198. What is the fastest aquatic animal?
A: The sailfish
199. What is the largest planet in the solar system?
A: Jupiter
200. What is the chemical symbol for the element gold?
A: Au
201. Which continent is home to the Sahara Desert?
A: Africa
202. What is the largest species of penguins called?
A: Emperor penguins
Playing a game of trivia is an excellent way to spend some quality family time. Make sure you know your teenagers’ interests so that you can include some questions that grab their attention. Choose from our list of 201 trivia questions for teens as we have it all covered.
Fun games can be the ultimate bonding exercises for teens, and as part of it, what could be more exciting than some interesting trivia questions that will challenge them. They help draw the focus of the teen group, get them into the competition spirit, and enjoy every small win. What’s more? The teens get some precious nuggets of information and facts without engaging in tiresome study sessions. For instance, the questions on the number of feathers in a shuttlecock or the creators of legendary characters can be an enriching addition to their education or knowledge pool.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you play the Friends trivia game?
The Friends trivia game is a board game based on a popular sitcom. You have to answer trivia questions correctly a certain number of times based on the apartment spaces you occupy to move to “Central Perk”. Once there, you get the opportunity to win the game.
How do you make a virtual trivia game?
You can make a virtual trivia game on a platform like a Zoom which allows video conferencing. You will need to assign a quiz master and a scorer. The next step would be to form teams. The scorer can keep the score as the quiz master quizzes the teams. The team with the most correct answers/points wins the virtual trivia game. To make the trivia game enjoyable, make sure to include a wide range of fun trivia questions and answers.
What are some websites or apps that offer trivia questions for teens?
Two websites that provide trivia questions for teens are Trivia Nerd and Quiz Beez. There are many apps that teens can use to find trivia questions such as Trivia 360, Psych, and Popcorn Trivia.
How many questions should be included in a trivia game for teenagers?
It depends on the number of teens participating. If a whole class of students are participating, then you might need around 20 questions. However, 7-10 questions are good for a small group of teens.
What are some fun ways to present teen trivia questions?
Give your trivia quiz a fun title to pique the interest of the teenagers, and mix the difficulty level of questions to keep it easy and hard. You can also voice out the questions like a game show host. Use graphics, videos, sound effects, and gifs to make the questions funnier.
How difficult should the questions be for a teen trivia game?
This depends on the intelligence or grade level of the teens playing the game. But a good rule of thumb is to keep the difficulty level at a medium pace. Don’t make the questions too hard, as not all the kids may be able to answer them.
How can trivia questions be used to spark conversation and learning opportunities for teens?
Trivia questions can spark an interest in a topic, leading the teens to ask more questions about it. This way they learn something new in a fun and interesting way.
How can parents or educators use trivia questions to teach important concepts or reinforce learning objectives?
Trivia questions can introduce new concepts to teenagers without boring them. It can also be efficient in teaching them important concepts in a simplified way and help track their progress and clarity on a topic.
Key Takeaways
- Quizzing your teenager with trivia questions is a fun way to bond with them.
- Reward them when they get an answer right, and give them a chore if they are wrong.
- These questions cover a wide variety of topics, including science, arts, books, and movies.
How confident are you about general knowledge? Test it with the 50 trivia questions and answers in this video. From history to pop culture, this quiz covers it all! Ready to try?
