General Knowledge Quiz: 10 Questions to Test Your Brain

Think you know a little bit about everything? This general knowledge quiz mixes easy warm-ups with a few tricky questions. Grab a pen, jot down your answers, and check your score at the end.

Question 1: What is the largest planet in our solar system? Answer: Jupiter. It is so big that more than 1,300 Earths could fit inside it.

Question 2: How many continents are there on Earth? Answer: Seven — Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia (Oceania), Europe, North America, and South America.

Question 3: Which language has the most native speakers in the world? Answer: Mandarin Chinese, with more than 900 million native speakers.

Question 4: What is the hardest natural substance on Earth? Answer: Diamond, a form of pure carbon.

Question 5: Who painted the Mona Lisa? Answer: Leonardo da Vinci, in the early 1500s.

How did you score? 8–10 correct: trivia champion. 5–7: a solid all-rounder. Under 5: no worries — every wrong answer is a new fun fact learned. Try another quiz and beat your score.