183 Best Trivia Questions for Adults – This is the only list you’ll need.
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Kyle Boureston
Whether you’re planning parties or hitting the dating scene, these trivia questions for adults are the fun pastime you need right now! These lists are packed with fun, silly and difficult questions to ask to pass the time and have a fun challenge.
You can use these as ice breaker questions for a get together, or in any number of dinner party games. It can be hard to find ice breaker games for adults that aren’t awkward, but these trivia questions are super fun, and great for extroverts and introverts alike. Who doesn’t love to show off their hidden wealth of knowledge?
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11 Best Trivia Questions For Adults
Trivia questions are super fun and versatile. Use them in games, use them to settle arguments, use them to decide who goes first!
Plus, a little good-natured competition every now and then is good for us!
1. First dollar coin made on which date?
2. According to Greek mythology who was the first woman on earth?
3. Which country consumes the most chocolate per capita?
4. Which two U.S. states don’t observe Daylight Saving Time?
5. How many teeth are there in an adult’s mouth?
6. Which blood type is known as the universal donor?
7. What name is used to refer to a group of frogs?
8. About how many taste buds does the average human tongue have?
9. Which country produces the most coffee in the world?
10. The 100 folds in a chef’s hat represent what?
11. What is the oldest authenticated age ever for a human?
13 Random Trivia Questions For Adults
Don’t need a specific theme? These questions are great for games where you want a variety.
These random trivia questions and answers are perfect for mixing it up, since it’s unlikely any one person will know all of this multi-faceted facts. Use this grab-bag list to level the playing field!
12. Which of Shakespeare’s plays is the longest?
13. When was Calibri established as a font?
14. Which mammal has no vocal cords?
15. What does M&M stand for?
16. How far can you hear a blue whale’s heartbeat?
17. What was the first soft drink in space?
18. What is the speed of the computer mouse measured by?
19. What is the shortest complete English sentence?
20. What does the word karaoke literally mean?
21. Who was the shortest player ever to play in the NBA?
22. How many grapes are needed for only one bottle of wine?
23. Where on the human body is the zygomatic bone found?
24. With how many bricks is the Empire State Building is made of?
10 Fun Trivia Questions For Adults
Get right to the fun of it with these silly queries. Not only are these fun trivia questions to ask, their answers are also fun to learn!
These playful facts are sure to be ones everyone remembers for years to come, along with the great time they had together!
25. In a game of bingo, which number is represented by the phrase “two little ducks”?
26. Which singer’s real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta?
27. What is the loudest animal on Earth?
28. What is the longest-running TV variety show in the World?
29. What is the national animal of Scotland?
30. In ancient Greece, throwing an apple at someone is a declaration of what?
31. Who is People Magazine’s sexiest man alive in 1989?
32. What goes up, but never down?
33. What is a baby kangaroo called?
34. What is it illegal to duel within Massachusetts?
13 Easy Trivia Questions For Adults
If you want to start out gently, these easy trivia questions are just right. Trivia is fun – as long as you get one right now and then.
If you find your players are having a difficult time, scale it back to these easier questions to make sure it all stays a positive experience!
35. Name the largest continent of the world.
36. Which state is known as the Empire State?
37. What is the value of X in scrabble?
38. In a website browser address bar, what does “www” stand for?
39. How many times the famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo won the best player award?
40. What kind of weapon is a falchion?
41. What is the rarest blood type?
42. How many bones are there in the human body?
43. How old do you have to be to enter into the drawing of the Hunger Games?
44. What group of animals is known as a “flamboyance”?
45. What language is the most popularly spoken worldwide?
46. How many hearts does an octopus have?
47. How many stars are there on the American flag?
14 Funny Trivia Questions For Adults
These silly inquiries are perfect when you’re trying to maximize the fun-factor. There’s nothing more fun than learning new information that’s also gut-bustingly hilarious.
Use these funny trivia questions to infuse some amusement into your next game night.
48. In the United Kingdom, what is the day after Christmas known as?
49. Henry VIII introduced which tax in England in 1535?
50. What is the most common color of toilet paper in France?
51. Which bird is nicknamed The Laughing Jackass?
52. How do you call a group of unicorns?
53. The male of what species testicles explode on mating and then dies?
54. The Emperor Claudius legalized what at banquets?
55. What was banned in Indonesia for “stimulating passion?”
56. What is strange about the reproductive system of male snakes?
57. Cockroaches do what every fifteen minutes?
58. The group of ravens is known as?
59. How many days does a cat usually stay in heat?
60. What were the earliest forms of contraceptive made from?
12 Random Trivia Questions for Adults That Can Be For Kids
There are an endless amount of interesting facts in the world, but many of them are rated higher the PG-13. These questions are perfect trivia for kids to answer without the adults exchanging awkward adult or worrying whose mom is gonna be upset.
Not only are these questions age-appropriate, but they’re also filled with content that kids probably know, which will make answering easier and more fun.
62. What is the rarest M&M color?
63. What was the first toy to be advertised on television?
64. What type of fish is Nemo?
65. Who developed the cartoon series of Tom and Jerry?
66. What is Scooby Doo’s full name?
67. What is the cross between a male donkey and a female zebra known as?
68. What is the size of kangaroo babies when they are born?
69. What is the name of the city where the cartoon family The Simpsons live?
70. What is the thing that Americans do 22 times a day?
71. How many rings make up the Olympic rings?
72. What is the world record for the number of hotdogs eaten in one sitting?
73. What color are zebras’ strips when they are firstborn?
11 Hard Trivia Questions for Adults
Got some brainiac friends? Make them put their mettle to the metal with these questions that will test the bounds of their knowledge.
These hard trivia questions will definitely stretch their knowledge, plus everyone will probably learn a thing or two!
74. How much water is present in watermelon?
75. Which fish will evaporate if left in the sun? Jellyfish
76. What is the largest living organism?
77. The fear of number 13 is called what?
78. Among land animals, what species has the largest eyes?
79. Which continent has hosted the Olympics the most times?
80. What is the world’s most venomous fish?
81. Which poison do apple seeds contain?
82. In the human body, what is the hallux?
83. What igneous rock has a density less than water?
84. How do dolphins nurse underwater?
15 History Trivia Questions for Adults
They say that whoever fails to learn history is doomed to repeat it. I say that whoever fails to learn will do super badly on these history trivia questions!
Either way, these questions are a fun way to show off your historical knowledge, and learn some things you’ve never known before.
85. Which African country was formerly known as Abyssinia?
86. Which country invented paper?
87. Which female pharaoh had the longest reign?
88. The Statue of Liberty was given to the US by which country?
89. What was the first pyramid to be built called?
90. How many paintings were sold by the Vincent van Gogh in his lifetime?
91. What is considered the world’s oldest writing system?
92. How many people have already walked on the moon?
93. Which world leader is famous for his “Little Red Book”?
94. How many U.S. presidents have been assassinated?
95. The ancient city of Rome was built on how many hills?
96. What is the name of the first human civilization?
97. In which country was the largest known T-Rex skeleton found?
98. Which human ancestor was the first to discover fire?
99. What was the name of the first computer?
7 Thanksgiving Trivia Questions for Adults
Skip the politics this holiday and stick to games! If things start to get tense, and y’all, this year they might, bust out this list of Thanksgiving trivia questions to break the tension!
100. How long did the first Thanksgiving celebration last?
101. Who firstly wrote a series about Thanksgiving?
102. Which sauce is the traditional Thanksgiving sauce?
103. Who was the captain of the ship, “Mayflower”?
104. Korean Thanksgiving Festivals lasts for how many days?
105. How many feathers a grown turkey has?
106. Male turkeys are called what?
12 Christmas Trivia Questions for Adults
After all the gifts are opened, Christmas parties tend to slow way down. Create a new tradition and use these Christmas trivia questions to create a game!
Maybe get a little trophy and hold a contest each year over who can get the most questions correct.
107. What Christian group banned Christmas in Boston from 1659 to 1681?
108. In what country did Silent Night originate?
109. In what country did the custom of putting up a Christmas tree originate?
110. What northeastern US state holds the Guinness record for the largest snowman?
111. What is the most popular meal for Christmas in Japan?
112. How many reindeer does Santa have?
113. What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
114. What Christmas beverage is also known as “milk punch?”
115. What holiday movie sequel includes a cameo by Donald Trump?
116. How many gifts in total were given in “The Twelve Days of Christmas” song?
117. Which spirit is traditionally added to butter and served with Christmas pudding?
118. Which Christmas food is it considered good luck to eat one of on each of the 12 days of Christmas?
12 Bible Trivia Questions and Answers for Adults
Whether you’re hosting a bible study, holding a retreat, or just want a few ice breakers for small group, you can’t go wrong with a little Christian quizzing!
Take a break on the Sword drills and break out these Bible trivia questions instead to have some fun, lighthearted competition over who really knows their Biblical history.
119. Which gospel is written by a doctor?
120. What is the first book of the Old Testament?
121. In the Bible, who, alone, killed a quarter of the world’s population?
122. On which mountain did Moses receive the Ten Commandments?
123. Which insect did John the Baptist eat in the desert? Locusts
124. What is the name of the village where Christ turned water into wine?
125. How many people boarded Noah’s Ark?
126. Who wore clothing made of camel hair?
127. What is the longest chapter of the Bible?
128. How many plagues are in Exodus?
129. What do you drink from to have eternal life?
130. How much was Judas paid to betray Jesus?
11 Halloween Trivia Questions and Answers for Adults
What are you supposed to do when you’re too old for trick or treating? Pass out candy of course!
But while you’re sitting around waiting for the doorbell, have some fun answering these themed Halloween trivia questions that’ll make the night even more memorable.
131. What candy is the SECOND most popular Halloween candy?
132. In what American state is it illegal to dress up like a priest or a nun?
133. Which phobia means you have an intense fear of Halloween?
134. What is the word Hallowe’en an abbreviation of?
135. Where did bobbing for apples originate?
136. According to legend, what does it mean if you see a spider on Halloween?
137. What is a group of witches is called?
138. From which region was Halloween brought to North America?
139. How much is spent on costumes each year?
140. Transylvania belongs to which country?
141. During Salem Witch Trials how many people were hanged?
80’s Trivia Questions and Answers for Adults
Whether you’re an 80’s baby or wish you were one, you’re bound to know almost everything there is to know about the 80’s. Get ready to test your knowledge about the most retro decade there is with these 80’s trivia questions and answers.
142. Which actor played the jock in The Breakfast Club?
143. Which ’00s singer got her start on Kids Incorporated?
144. Which first lady was responsible for the 1980’s “Just Say No” campaign?
145. In this popular ’80’s song, what was Jenny’s phone number?
146. What was the name of MTV’s first game show?
147. What was the name of the shoe company that made the “All-Star Chuck Taylor” shoe?
148. What was Ronald Reagan’s favorite kind of candy?
8 Animal Trivia Questions and Answers for Adults
A deep love for animals won’t be enough to get these animal trivia questions right. Unless you’re an avid watcher of the Discovery Channel, you might be a little shocked by all these strange animal facts.
149. What do male giraffes drink to gauge ideal mating times?
150. What are the closest living relatives of Tyrannosaurus Rex?
151. The strike of an eagle is known to be 2x stronger than what weapon?
152. How many cochineal beetle maggots are allowed by the FDA to use as artificial coloring in canned mushrooms?
153. What animal is believed by Scientists to “kiss and cuddle” more when being watched by visitors?
154. How many months does a sloth need to completely digest a single leaf?
155. Who has the world’s thickest fur?
156. Which known mammal has the world’s longest tongue?
5 Bar Trivia Questions and Answers for Adults
These bar trivia questions will make the best game of trivia to play with your drinking buddies. Those who love to drink should know a lot about the stuff they’re drinking, and if they don’t, they’ll learn a thing a two after this round of trivia.
157. What was the name of the Benedictine monk who invented champagne?
158. What food is the leading source of salmonella poisoning?
159. What is triskaidekaphobia the fear of?
160. What kinds of alcohol go into a long island iced tea?
161. Who was the youngest boxer to win the heavyweight title?
6 Music Trivia Questions and Answers for Adults
Unless you live under a rock, you should be able to get most of these music trivia questions and answers correct. Music is inescapable and so is all the news that surrounds it…
162. In which year was the Notorious BIG rapper shot and killed?
163. Bully is a controversial song by who?
164. What is the highest-selling album of all time?
165. Who interrupted Taylor Swift’s 2009 speech at the MTV Video Music Awards?
166. What decade is the hit single “November Rain” by Guns N’ Roses from?
167. Who sang the hit “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy” in 1978?
3 beer trivia questions for adults
Adults love a good bottle of beer. However, the beverage we love to drink may not be something we’re knowledgeable about. Don’t be that kind of person with these beer trivia.
168. The Code of Hammurabi included what?
169. What is the usual strength of beer?
170. The early European beers did not contain what?
3 90s trivia questions for adults
Knowing about the 90s will make you feel young again, and old at the same time. That doesn’t matter because knowing 90s trivia is still a blast.
Go back into time and get so much nostalgia from the so-called best century ever.
171. Who had a hit with Ice Ice Baby?
172. Which girls toy provided Aqua with her No.1 in 1997?
173. Which was the last Harry Potter book released in the 90s?
4 useless trivia questions for adults
Who says knowing things have to be useful? Use these useless trivia for nothing. They don’t have to matter. You just have to know them.
174. What is it called when you use all 7 of your tiles in one turn in Scrabble?
175. Which South American country had 5 different presidents in 10 days in 2001?
176. The Unicorn of the Sea is the nickname of which sea creature?
177. Which animal sleeps for only five minutes a day?
6 Movie Trivia Questions and Answers for Adults
Movies are something we all know so much about. Ask any adult about who played Mary Jane in any of the Spider-Man films and they’ll tell you — ask them who’s on the $10 bill, and they might not be able to tell you.
You’ll find out just how well people know their movie facts with these movie trivia questions for adults.
178. In Mamma Mia, how many dads does lead character Sophie have, and can you name them?
179. In the Hunger Games Trilogy, what is the name of the day the tributes are chosen?
180. In what 1950 drama does Bette Davis say, “Fasten your seatbelts; it’s going to be a bumpy night”?
181. In the movie “Iron Man”, Tony Stark is kidnapped when he travels to what country?
182. In what movie, if you watch a certain video you’ll die in 7 days?
183. What was the name of Bella and Edwards daughter in the film Twilight: Breaking Dawn (Part 1)?
Downloadable and Printable List of Trivia Questions for Adults
Here is a downloadable and printable list of trivia questions for adults (right click the image and select Save Image As…):
How To Pick The Best Trivia Questions For Adults
Ready to get started? Don’t let this long listicle overwhelm you, there are some easy ways to have a good time with these trivia questions.
I’ve got a few tips to help you sort through these questions and pick the right ones to make your event or date night or family dinner a fun time of bonding and brain-searching and learning new things.
1. Choose a format
Think through how you want to incorporate these trivia questions into your event. Is it a date night, and you just want to have some fun dinner conversation? Do you want to turn a game night into a competition, maybe with a prize? Are you going to have teams, or is this an individual thing?
Understanding the game you are creating will help you figure out if you need more structured tools like point cards or just a printed list.
2. Choose a theme
If you’re doing a larger game night, choosing a theme is a great way to get people excited and invested. Whether it’s for a specific holiday, genre, or just differing levels of difficulty, choosing a theme will help you narrow down your list of questions.
3. Choose too many questions
One thing I always find is that, in the moment, I always wish I had more questions! These kinds of games get super addictive and competitive, in a fun way!
Be prepared to hear “Just one more!” and print out an encore list so that you can keep the fun going if your guests are really into it.
More Awesome Ice Breaker Games and Questions To Ask
- Want more party games? These truth or dare questions will take things to the next level!
- Funny ice breaker games are a great way to get people connected and having fun!
- Would you rather questions will get you thinking and discussing… just, keep it light!
In Conclusion
The great thing is, this list of trivia questions for adults is just the beginning! These are some fun and amazing questions to ask, great for every kind of event or ice breaker games for adults. But there are so many more out there!
As you work through these lists of trivia questions, note which ones challenge your group in a good way and find more of those! Ice breaker questions and other fun trivia games like these are super fun because they keep you learning new things, which spawns new ideas, which leads to new questions! It’s a never-ending good time once you get started. Have fun!
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