Easy Trivia Questions
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Use these easy trivia questions if you want to have a quick game with friends or want to brush up on your knowledge.
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A Selection of Easy Trivia Questions
Below you will find easy trivia questions in four categories, United States, World, Rules of the Road, and TV.
United States Trivia
How many stars and stripes are on the American flag?
- The American flag has 50 stars and 13 stripes.
Who was the first president of the United States?
- George Washington
Where is the White House located?
- Washington DC
What is the name of the war between the northern and southern states?
- Civil War
How long does a president's term last?
- Four years
Where is the Grand Canyon?
- Arizona
Where is San Diego?
- California
What is the capital of Maine?
- Augusta
Who were the first inhabitants of the United States?
- Indians
Where can you see the Empire State Building?
- New York City
World Trivia
Where is South America located?
- Below North America
Is Greenland green?
- No, it's mostly comprised of ice.
Where can you see the Leaning Tower of Pisa?
- Italy
Where can you see the Eiffel Tower?
- Paris, France
Which country is known for its vodka?
- Russia
Which country is known as the "Land Down Under"?
- Australia
What is another name for England?
- The United Kingdom
What language do people speak in Portugal?
- Portuguese
Where do you go for authentic sushi?
- Japan
Where is Hong Kong?
- China
Rules of the Road Trivia
What shape is a stop sign?
- Octagon
What do two solid lines mean in the middle of a road?
- Traffic traveling each direction and no passing
What do white dashes in the middle of the road mean?
- Traffic flows in the same direction; you can change lanes and pass other cars.
In traffic, is it okay to travel in the breakdown lane?
- No
What does a yellow traffic light mean?
- Slow down and stop.
When should you wear a seatbelt?
- Whenever you are in the car and it's moving
What should you turn on when you need to use your wipers during inclement weather?
- Turn on your headlights.
How do you say thank you to another driver?
- Shake your hand as if saying, hello.
On which side is the gas and brake pedal?
- The gas pedal is on the right and the brake is on the left.
Which way do you park on the side of the street?
- Face your car with the flow of traffic.
TV Trivia
Which channel is considered music television?
- MTV
Which show killed Kenny every episode?
- South Park
Which reality show was Donald Trump on?
- The Apprentice
Which show was Andy Rooney on?
- 60 Minutes
If you love soap operas, which channel should you watch?
- The Soap Network
On what channel is Mickey Mouse Clubhouse found?
- Disney Channel
What channel aired The Sapranos?
- HBO
Which popular US show was modeled after a British show by the same name?
- The Office
If you want to watch people cook all day and night, which channel do you watch?
- The Food Network
On what network can you find the Today Show?
- NBC
Using Trivia Questions
Purchase some index cards or cut some paper into squares. Write a question on one side and the answer on the other side. Make a pile and take turns with friends asking each other the questions. If you go through these questions and yearn for more, try making up some of your own.
It's simple to come up with easy trivia questions. Just take any fact that you know of and turn it into a question. How do you know if it's easy enough? Just follow the rule that if you don't have to research it, then chances are, it's general knowledge and considered easy.
