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Turn the tables around with your kids and be the one to ask questions with this ultimate list of 101 Best Trivia Questions for Kids (with answers) <\/strong>covering everything from Animal trivia, History trivia to Pop culture trivia, Disney trivia and Geography trivia facts!<\/p>

This easy and hard fun trivia for kids <\/strong>allows you to take the lead and give kids the taste of their own medicine!<\/p>

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  2. Hard Trivia Questions<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n
  3. Animal Trivia Questions for Kids<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n
  4. Pop Culture Trivia Questions<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n
  5. History & Geography Trivia Questions<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n
  6. Food Trivia For Kids<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n
  7. Trivia for Kids Free printable<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n
  8. Trivia For Classroom Google Slides<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n
  9. How to Play Trivia<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n
  10. Benefits of Playing Trivia with Kids<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ol>

    An engaging trivia game for kids<\/strong> is an excellent way to test their awareness while sneaking in some really cool fun facts<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>

    Make sure to grab the Free<\/strong> Trivia Printable<\/strong> (at the end of the article) of these Kids Trivia Questions and Answers<\/strong> to pass time constructively & entertain kids on long road trips and family game nights.<\/p>

    Also, we have Google slides on Trivia for Kids<\/a><\/strong> option in case you are looking for trivia for classroom. <\/p>

    Easy Trivia Questions for Kids <\/strong><\/h2>

    1.<\/strong> Who was the first president of the United States?<\/strong> Answer: George Washington<\/p>

    George Washington, also know as one of the founding fathers of America, served as the first president of the United States from April 30, 1789 to March 4, 1797.<\/p>

    2.<\/strong> Who painted the Mona Lisa?<\/strong> Answer: Leonardo da Vinci <\/p>

    Mona Lisa is a half-length portrait masterpiece, painted by famous Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci in the 16th century. Size of the painting is around 30 inches x 21 inches and it is showcased in the Louvre Museum, Paris.<\/p>

    3.<\/strong> How many eyes does a caterpillar have?<\/strong> Answer: 12!<\/p>

    A caterpillar has 12 eyes that are called Ocelli and are placed in a group of 6 on either side of its head.<\/p>

    4. Which continent has the South Pole?<\/strong> Answer: Antarctica<\/p>

    The South Pole, the southernmost point of the Earth, lies in the continent of Antarctica. On the other hand, the North Pole rests in the middle of the Arctic Ocean that is mostly covered with ice. Distance between both the poles is around 20,004 Kms.<\/p>

    5. What is the traditional Christmas plant? <\/strong>Answer: Poinsettia<\/p>

    Poinsettia, with its gorgeous mixture of red and green festive foliage, has been the most iconic Christmas plants for ages. It is the most popular houseplant during Xmas!<\/p>

    Related: Christmas Trivia Questions and Answers<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>

    6. In which country is the Great Pyramid of Giza? <\/strong>Answer: Egypt<\/p>

    Great Pyramid is the largest of 3 pyramids of Giza and is located on the northern bank of the river Nile in northern Egypt. It is also known as the Pyramid of Cheops or Khufu. Other 2 pyramids are slightly smaller and are just a few hundred meters away.<\/p>

    7. Who is the youngest recipient of the Nobel Prize?<\/strong> Answer: Malala Yousafzai<\/p>

    Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani education activist who received 2014 Nobel Peace Prize laureate at the mere age of 17 years. She firmly and publicly stood against the prohibition on the girl’s education and got global attention after she survived an assassination attempt (shot in the head) when she was just 15 years old.<\/p>

    8. What is the largest organ in the human body?<\/strong> Answer: Skin<\/p>

    Skin is the largest organ of our body. Liver comes second in position. In contrast, Pineal gland located near the centre of our brain is the smallest organ.<\/p>

    9. How many inches are there in a foot?<\/strong> Answer: Twelve<\/p>

    Related:<\/strong> Math Quiz Questions with Answers For Kids!<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>

    10. What colour is an emerald?<\/strong> Answer: Green<\/p>

    11. Name the primary colours.<\/strong> Answer: Red, Yellow and Blue<\/p>

    Primary colours are those colours that can be mixed in different variations to produce a wide or maximum range of other colours. <\/p>

    12. Which is the deepest ocean in the world?<\/strong> Answer: Pacific Ocean<\/p>

    The deepest part of the ocean is the Challenger Deep, located in the Mariana Trench in the western Pacific Ocean. It reaches a depth of about 36,000 feet (approximately 10,994 meters).<\/p>

    13. How many days are there in a leap year?<\/strong> Answer: 366 days!<\/p>

    This extra day, February 29, is added to keep the calendar year synchronized with the Earth’s orbit around the Sun. Earth takes 365 days and 6 hours to complete one revolution. These extra 6 hours are added every four years to make up for the missing partial day, thus adding one extra day to the leap year!<\/p>

    14. How many legs does a spider have?<\/strong> Answer: Eight!<\/p>

    Spiders are arachnids and all arachnids have eight legs.<\/p>

    15. On which holiday do you go trick-or-treating?<\/strong> Answer: Halloween<\/p>

    Trick-or-treating is a fun Halloween tradition in which children and sometimes even adults go from house to house, asking for treats. <\/p>

    Related: Halloween Activities for Kids<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>

    16. What are egg whites called? <\/strong>Answer: Albumen<\/p>

    Hard Trivia Questions for Kids<\/strong><\/h2>

    Now that you have got a hang of the trivia game for kids, it is time to notch up the level. This tricky trivia category is perfect for older kids and makes for just the right quiz questions for 9-11 year olds.<\/p>

    17. What did Jeff Bezos initially think of naming his online bookstore before coming up with amazon.com?<\/strong> Answer: relentless.com<\/p>

    Fun Fact:<\/strong> If you type relentless.com<\/a> on your web browser, it will direct you to amazon.com.<\/p>

    18. Which Dr. Suess book has only 50 words? <\/strong>Answer: Green Eggs & Ham<\/p>

    Believe it or not, Dr. Suess’s most popular work was a result of a $50 bet with Bennett Cerf, the co-founder of publishing firm Random House, challenging the author to pen an entertaining kids book with only 50 words! <\/p>

    19. Which is the tallest planetary mountain in the Solar System? <\/strong>Answer: Mt. Olympus Mon on Mars<\/p>

    This Martian mountain, nearly 3 times the height of Mt. Everest, stretches upto about 25 kms and is the tallest planetary mountain in the Solar System. It is also the largest volcano in our Solar System.<\/p>

    Related: Space Facts for Kids<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>

    20.<\/strong> Name the smallest bone in the human body.<\/strong> Answer: Stapes, measuring just 3 mm X 2.5 mm<\/p>

    This tiny bone, also known as the stirrup, is found in our inner ear and helps us hear by transmitting sound vibrations. It\u2019s tucked up all the way in our inner ear, helping us pick up all the sounds around us.<\/p>

    21. Which rock can float in water?<\/strong> Answer: Igneous rock<\/p>

    Igneous rock has low density because of its porous nature that allows it to float in water. Pumice is an example of igneous rocks.<\/p>

    Related:<\/strong> Science Trivia with Answers<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>

    22. Who is the Roman goddess of love?<\/strong> Answer: Venus<\/p>

    23. Twins that do not look alike are called?<\/strong> Answer: Fraternal twins<\/p>

    Fraternal twins can be the same or opposite sex and their genes are as different as any other brother and sister.<\/p>

    24. Which is the biggest stellar-mass black hole discovered so far in the Milky Way galaxy? <\/strong>Answer: Gaia-BH3! <\/p>

    Gaia-BH3 is 33 times more massive than the Sun! It is a stellar-mass blackhole that is created when a large star runs out of fuel and collapses. It is comparatively much smaller than supermassive blackhole Sagittarius A*<\/a> that is right at the centre of the Milky Way and has mass 4.2 million times that of the Sun. Supermassive black holes like Sgr A* are created by the merger of progressively larger black holes.<\/p>

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    Artist\u2019s impression of the system with the most massive stellar black hole in our galaxy. \nSource: ESO\/L. Cal\u00e7ada\/Space Engine (spaceengine.org)<\/figcaption><\/figure>

    25. What is a blue moon?<\/strong> Answer: The second full moon of a month.<\/p>

    Related:<\/strong> Explore Phases of Moon With Oreo Cookie<\/strong><\/a>!<\/em><\/p>

    26. What\u2019s the hardest substance in our body?<\/strong> Answer: Tooth Enamel<\/p>

    Tooth Enamel is the outermost covering of the tooth that protects it from general wear and tear and is primarily comprised of mineral calcium phosphate. <\/p>

    27. Which is the fastest muscle in the human body?<\/strong> Answer: Orbicularis oculi<\/p>

    Orbicularis oculi is the fastest moving muscle in our body and it is located in each human eye. <\/p>

    Fun Fact<\/strong>:  It can close the eyelids in one-tenth of a second!<\/p>

    28. Which is the lowest place on earth?<\/strong> Answer: The shoreline of the Dead Sea Depression, which is at more than 1,355 feet below sea level.<\/p>

    29. What does the idiom \u2018Break a leg\u2019 mean?<\/strong> Answer: To wish good luck!<\/p>

    30. Which part of our brain controls our emotions and helps us remember things for a long time?<\/strong><\/span> Answer: Amygdala<\/p>

    Amygdala is a part of our brain that works like a memory bank and emotional control center, helping us remember special moments and react to different feelings.<\/p>

    Quick Tip:<\/strong> Lighten up with Science Jokes and Puns<\/strong><\/a>!<\/em><\/p>

    31. What were the Egyptian pyramids built for?<\/strong> Answer: To serve as monumental tombs for pharaohs.<\/p>

    These pyramids are representation of the ancient Egyptian civilization\u2019s complex beliefs regarding death, the afterlife, and the divine status of their kings or rulers.<\/p>

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    32. How many beans did Jack trade the cow for in \u2018Jack and The Beanstalk\u2019?<\/strong> Answer: Three!<\/p>

    The original fairy tale was written in 1734 by Benjamin Tabart.<\/p>

    33. How many black keys does a piano with 52 white keys have?<\/strong> Answer: 36<\/p>

    Piano has 88 keys in total!<\/p>

    34. What is the longest day in the northern hemisphere called?<\/strong> Answer: Summer Solstice<\/a><\/p>

    On 21st<\/sup> June, the Northern Hemisphere observes Summer Solstice while the Southern Hemisphere observes Winter Solstice.<\/p>

    35. Who was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize?<\/strong> Answer: Marie Curie<\/p>

    Fun Fact: <\/strong>Marie Curie won Nobel Prize twice, for Physics in 1903 and then for Chemistry in 1911 and is the only person to win Nobel prize for both the sciences.<\/p>

    Related:<\/strong> Inspiring Women in STEM!<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>

    36. Which is the world\u2019s loudest animal?<\/strong> Answer: Sperm whale!<\/p>

    With its calls in the order of 230 dB, Sperm Whale is the loudest in the animal kingdom. They make these high pitched clicks for a mere fraction of the time.<\/p>

    37. Which is the oldest religion in the world?<\/strong> Answer: Hinduism dating back to 2300 BCE.<\/p>

    38. Do astronauts grow taller in space?<\/strong> Answer: Yes! By an inch or two.<\/p>

    As per the studies, astronauts grow taller in space since their spine is no longer exposed to the Earth’s gravitational pull that leads vertebra to relax and expand.<\/p>

    39. What number comes after a trillion?<\/strong> Answer: A quadrillion with 15 zeros!<\/p>

    Related: Math Riddles For Kids with Answers<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>

    40. Between which two dates does Easter always falls in?<\/strong> Answer: March 22 and April 25!<\/p>

    It is the first Sunday after the full Moon that occurs on or after the spring equinox. If the full Moon falls on a Sunday then Easter is on the subsequent Sunday.<\/p>

    41. Which was the first country to introduce paper money?<\/strong> Answer: China<\/p>

    First paper currency traces back to Tang dynast of China during the 7th century when it was called “flying money”. Though the Song dynasty was the first to issue real paper money during 11th century!<\/p>

    42. Who was the first woman aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?<\/strong> Answer: Amelia Earhart<\/p>

    On May 20-21, 1932 Earhart became the first woman to fly nonstop and solo across the Atlantic Ocean.<\/p>

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    43. Which is the longest bony fish in the world?<\/strong> Answer: Oarfish! It can grow upto 36 feet long!<\/p>

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