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In this collection of 100 general knowledge questions and answers, we delve into a wide array of topics to test your understanding of the world. From geography and history to science and culture, these simple “yes” or “no” questions are designed to challenge your knowledge in a concise and engaging manner. Whether you’re curious about famous landmarks, planetary facts, or language trivia, this compilation offers a glimpse into the fascinating intricacies of our planet. So, put your thinking cap on, prepare for a quick mental exercise, and let’s embark on a journey of discovery through these thought-provoking queries.
Is the Statue of Liberty located in London?
No. The statue of liberty is located in New York City.
Is the capital of Australia Sydney?
No. The capital of Australia is actually Canberra! It’s located at a similar distance from Sydney and Melbourne.
Is the human heart located in the chest?
Yes.
Is French the official language of Brazil?
No. Portuguese is the most widely spoken language in Brazil.
Is the Sun a star?
Yes.
Is Pluto considered a planet?
No. Officially, it’s classified as a dwarf planet.
Is English the most widely spoken language in the world?
Yes, recent estimates as of 2023 put it just above Mandarin Chinese.
Is the Taj Mahal located in India?
Yes.
Is the Nile River the longest river in the world?
Yes.
Is Tokyo the capital of China?
No. Tokyo is the capital of Japan. Beijing is the capital of China.
Is the Eiffel Tower located in Rome?
No. It’s located in Paris.
Is a tomato a fruit?
Yes. Surprisingly, a tomato is a fruit, even though it is more likely to go in a salad with other vegetables.
Is the moon larger than the Earth?
No. It’s face is only around the circumference of Australia. The moon is about a 3rd of Earth’s diameter.
Is soccer the most popular sport in the United States?
No. The most popular sport to support is American Football (Gridiron), and the most popular sport to play is basketball.
Is Antarctica a country?
No. Antarctica is a barren icy continent located below Australia.
Is the speed of sound faster than the speed of light?
No. The speed of light is around one million times faster than the speed of sound.
Is the Mona Lisa a sculpture?
No. It’s a painting by artist and inventor Leonardo Da Vinci.
Is the Great Barrier Reef located in the Atlantic Ocean?
No. It’s located off the east coast of Australia.
Is Alaska the largest state in the United States?
Yes.
Is chocolate toxic to dogs?
Yes.
Is a square also a rectangle?
Yes.
Is Jupiter the largest planet in our solar system?
Yes.
Is the Amazon rainforest located in Africa?
No. It’s located in South America.
Is the human body made up of 80% water?
No. It’s around 60% water.
Is the iPhone manufactured by Samsung?
No. It’s manufactured by Apple.
Is the North Pole colder than the South Pole?
Yes.
Is New York City the capital of the United States?
No. Washington DC is the capital of the USA.
Is the Statue of Liberty made of copper?
Yes. The copper has reacted with Oxygen, giving it it’s green color.
Is the United Kingdom part of the European Union?
No. Brexit removed the UK from the EU.
Is the currency of Japan the yen?
Yes.
Is the Harry Potter series written by J.K. Rowling?
Yes.
Is the Atlantic Ocean saltwater?
Yes.
Is the Sydney Opera House located in Australia?
Yes.
Is the planet Mars closer to the Sun than Earth?
No. Mars is the 4th planet from the sun- the Earth is the 3rd
Is the Olympic Games held every four years?
Yes.
Is the Berlin Wall still standing?
No. It was knocked down when East and West Germany were reunified.
Is the African elephant the largest land animal?
Yes.
Is the Statue of Liberty green?
Yes.
Is the Sahara Desert the largest desert in the world?
Yes.
Is the Mona Lisa a famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci?
Yes.
Is the currency of Canada the euro?
No. The currency of Canada is the Canadian Dollar. The Euro is commonly used throughout countries in the European union.
Is the guitar a string instrument?
Yes.
Is the speed of light faster than the speed of sound?
Yes.
Is the human brain pink?
Yes- While it’s alive, parts are white, black or a pinkish red.
Is the planet Venus closer to the Sun than Mercury?
No. Venus is the 2nd planet from the Sun- Mercury is the closest planet to the sun.
Is the London Eye a famous landmark in London?
Yes.
Is the currency of Mexico the peso?
Yes.
Is the Nile River located in South America?
No. It flows through Egypt and North Africa.
Is the koala a native animal of Australia?
Yes.
Is the Amazon River the longest river in the world?
No. That title goes to the Nile river.
Is the Earth the third planet from the Sun?
Yes.
Does the human body have 206 bones?
Yes.
Is the Great Wall of China visible from space?
No. This is a myth- you would probably be able to see it from the Moon with a telescope though.
Is water composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom?
Yes.
Is the capital of France Paris?
Yes.
Is the currency of Japan the yen?
Yes.
Is Mount Everest the highest peak in the world?
Yes.
Is the Atlantic Ocean the largest ocean on Earth?
No. That title goes to the Pacific.
Is gravity responsible for objects falling to the ground?
Yes.
Is the planet Neptune larger than the planet Earth?
No. It’s slightly smaller than Earth.
Is the human heart responsible for pumping blood?
Yes.
Is the Big Ben clock tower located in London?
Yes.
Is the United States the largest country by land area?
No. Russia is the largest country by land area.
Is the chemical symbol for gold “Au”?
Yes.
Is the moon larger than the planet Pluto?
Yes. The moon has a mean diameter of 2,159.2 miles (3,475 km) whereas Pluto only has a diameter of 1,473 miles (2,370 kilometers). Pluto is so small!
Is Antarctica the coldest continent on Earth?
Yes.
Is the Nile River the longest river in the world?
Yes.
Is the Mona Lisa displayed in the Louvre Museum?
Yes.
Is the Sydney Opera House located in Australia?
Yes.
Is the Taj Mahal a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Yes.
Is the Earth a perfect sphere?
Is the Eiffel Tower taller than the Statue of Liberty?
Yes. The eiffel tower- standing at 324m is much taller than the Statue of Liberty- at 93m.
Is the Amazon Rainforest the largest rainforest in the world?
Yes.
Is the Great Barrier Reef located in Australia?
Yes.
Is the Pacific Ocean the deepest ocean on Earth?
Yes.
Is the coldest temperature on Earth below absolute zero?
No. Absolute zero refers to zero kelvin- which is 459.67 degrees Fahrenheit/273.15 degrees Celsius. If a substance reached that level of cooling, the atoms would not be able to move. It’s impossible to reach that temperature as it would require all of the energy to be transferred out of the object’s system and none coming in from any source whatsoever.
Is the human brain made up of billions of neurons?
Yes.
Is the Leaning Tower of Pisa located in Italy?
Yes.
Is the Sahara Desert the largest desert in the world?
No. In fact, while it is the largest hot desert, Antarctica is also classified as a desert and has a larger area!
Is the White House the official residence of the President of the United States?
Yes.
Is the painting “Starry Night” created by Vincent van Gogh?
Yes.
Is the currency of China the yuan?
Yes.
Is the planet Mars larger than the planet Earth?
Is the Mona Lisa a portrait of Lisa Gherardini?
Yes.
Is the Colosseum located in Rome?
Yes.
Is the Great Pyramid of Giza one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
Yes.
Is the planet Saturn the second largest planet in our solar system?
Yes.
Is the population of India over one billion?
Yes.
Is the International Space Station (ISS) in orbit around Earth?
Yes.
Is the Declaration of Independence a founding document of the United States?
Yes.
Is the Sistine Chapel located in the Vatican City?
Yes.
Is the currency of Russia the ruble?
Yes.
Is the planet Venus hotter than Mercury?
Yes.
