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General Knowledge Daily Quiz – 7 September 2026
20 questions · 15 min · Medium
World General Knowledge Quiz – 20 Questions with Answers
Test your knowledge of the world with 20 multiple-choice questions covering geography, history, science, culture, landmarks, countries, and famous achievements.
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1. Which is the largest continent in the world by land area?
- A. Africa
- B. Asia
- C. Europe
- D. North America
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B. Asia
Asia is the largest continent, covering about one-third of the world's total land area.
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2. Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?
- A. China
- B. South Korea
- C. Japan
- D. Thailand
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C. Japan
Japan is traditionally known as the Land of the Rising Sun because it lies to the east of the Asian mainland.
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3. What is the capital city of Australia?
- A. Sydney
- B. Melbourne
- C. Perth
- D. Canberra
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D. Canberra
Canberra is the capital of Australia. Sydney and Melbourne are larger and more internationally famous cities, but neither is the capital.
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4. Which is the largest ocean on Earth?
- A. Atlantic Ocean
- B. Indian Ocean
- C. Pacific Ocean
- D. Arctic Ocean
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C. Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest of Earth's five major oceans.
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5. Which country is home to the ancient pyramids of Giza?
- A. Egypt
- B. Mexico
- C. Sudan
- D. Jordan
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A. Egypt
The Great Pyramids of Giza are located near Cairo, Egypt, and were built during ancient Egypt's Old Kingdom.
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6. Which river is generally recognized as the longest river in the world?
- A. Amazon River
- B. Nile River
- C. Yangtze River
- D. Mississippi River
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B. Nile River
The Nile is traditionally recognized as the world's longest river, although measurements comparing the Nile and Amazon have been debated.
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7. Which country has the largest population in the world as of 2026?
- A. United States
- B. China
- C. India
- D. Indonesia
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C. India
India is currently the world's most populous country, having surpassed China in population in the early 2020s.
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8. Mount Everest is located in which mountain range?
- A. Andes
- B. Alps
- C. Rocky Mountains
- D. Himalayas
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D. Himalayas
Mount Everest is part of the Himalayan mountain range and lies on the border between Nepal and Tibet, China.
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9. Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
- A. United Kingdom
- B. France
- C. Spain
- D. Italy
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B. France
France gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States. It was dedicated in New York Harbor in 1886.
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10. Which is the smallest country in the world by area?
- A. Monaco
- B. Malta
- C. Vatican City
- D. San Marino
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C. Vatican City
Vatican City is the world's smallest independent country by both area and population.
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11. Which desert is the largest hot desert in the world?
- A. Gobi Desert
- B. Sahara Desert
- C. Arabian Desert
- D. Kalahari Desert
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B. Sahara Desert
The Sahara Desert covers much of North Africa and is the world's largest hot desert.
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12. Which city is known as the City of Canals?
- A. Venice
- B. Amsterdam
- C. Copenhagen
- D. Brussels
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A. Venice
Venice, Italy, is famous for its network of canals and historic waterways that run through the city.
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13. Which country is famous for the Great Barrier Reef?
- A. New Zealand
- B. Indonesia
- C. Australia
- D. Philippines
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C. Australia
The Great Barrier Reef lies off the northeastern coast of Australia and is the world's largest coral reef system.
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14. Who was the first human to travel into outer space?
- A. Neil Armstrong
- B. Yuri Gagarin
- C. Buzz Aldrin
- D. John Glenn
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B. Yuri Gagarin
Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space on April 12, 1961, aboard Vostok 1.
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15. Which country is home to Machu Picchu?
- A. Peru
- B. Bolivia
- C. Chile
- D. Ecuador
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A. Peru
Machu Picchu is an ancient Inca site located high in the Andes Mountains of Peru.
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16. Which is the largest island in the world?
- A. Borneo
- B. Madagascar
- C. Greenland
- D. New Guinea
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C. Greenland
Greenland is the world's largest island that is not classified as a continent.
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17. Which language has the largest number of native speakers in the world?
- A. English
- B. Spanish
- C. Mandarin Chinese
- D. Hindi
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C. Mandarin Chinese
Mandarin Chinese has more native speakers than any other individual language.
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18. Which country is famous for the ancient city of Petra?
- A. Jordan
- B. Egypt
- C. Greece
- D. Turkey
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A. Jordan
Petra is an ancient city in southern Jordan, famous for its rock-cut architecture and archaeological significance.
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19. Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
- A. Venus
- B. Mars
- C. Jupiter
- D. Mercury
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B. Mars
Mars is called the Red Planet because iron minerals on its surface have oxidized, giving the planet its reddish appearance.
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20. Which international organization has its headquarters in New York City and was founded in 1945?
- A. World Trade Organization
- B. United Nations
- C. International Monetary Fund
- D. World Health Organization
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B. United Nations
The United Nations was established in 1945 after World War II to promote international cooperation, peace, and security.