Trivia questions and answers, played on your phones

Here are 258 fun trivia questions with their answers, plus 123 for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's. To play them as a game, open Roomful on a TV or laptop: each question goes up with four answers, everyone taps theirs on their own phone, and the big screen keeps score, with a bonus for the fastest right answer.

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Opens the room set up for Trivia. Phones join with the code it shows.

Start Trivia

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Type the code on the big screen.

How a round goes

A question goes up on the big screen with four numbered answers, and the host's voice reads it out.
Every phone shows the same four answers in the same colors. Tap one before the 20-second clock runs out; one tap locks it in.
The reveal strikes out the wrong answers with who picked them, then lights up the right one with who got it.

Scoring

Trivia: a question goes up with four numbered answers, the same on every phone. Everyone taps an answer on their phone before the 20-second clock runs out. A right answer is 2 points, and the fastest right answer gets 3. The scoreboard shows after every question, and the final screen crowns the winner.

Fun trivia questions with answers

Every one of these is in the game's everyday deck: general knowledge, science, geography, movies, sports and music, for a mixed room of adults and teens.

How many legs does a spider have? 8
What is the largest planet in our solar system? Jupiter
Which planet is called the Red Planet? Mars
What is the capital of Australia? Canberra
How many sides does a hexagon have? 6
What is the chemical symbol for gold? Au
Which is the largest ocean? Pacific
Who painted the Mona Lisa? Leonardo da Vinci
What is the hardest natural substance? Diamond
How many minutes are in a day? 1,440
What is a baby kangaroo called? A joey
Which country gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States? France
What is the smallest prime number? 2
How many players does a soccer team have on the field? 11
At what temperature does water freeze, in Fahrenheit? 32°F
What is the tallest animal in the world? Giraffe
In which country are the pyramids of Giza? Egypt
How many strings does a standard guitar have? 6
Which gas do plants take in from the air to make food? Carbon dioxide
Who wrote Romeo and Juliet? William Shakespeare
What is the longest bone in the human body? Femur
How many continents are there? 7
What is the capital of Canada? Ottawa
What color do you get when you mix blue and yellow paint? Green
Which planet is famous for its bright rings? Saturn
How many hearts does an octopus have? 3
What is the largest animal that has ever lived? Blue whale
In what year did people first walk on the Moon? 1969
Which is the longest river in South America? Amazon
What is the capital of Japan? Tokyo
How many days are in a leap year? 366
Which instrument usually has 88 keys? Piano
What is the main ingredient in guacamole? Avocado
What is H2O better known as? Water
What is the fastest land animal? Cheetah
What is the largest hot desert in the world? Sahara
How many teeth does an adult usually have, wisdom teeth included? 32
Who was the first President of the United States? George Washington
How many degrees are in a right angle? 90
Which planet is closest to the Sun? Mercury
What is the capital of Italy? Rome
In which sport does "love" mean zero? Tennis
How many players per team are on a basketball court? 5
What is the national animal of Scotland? The unicorn
Which fruit wears its seeds on the outside? Strawberry
Which metal is a liquid at room temperature? Mercury
What is the tallest mountain above sea level? Mount Everest
How many bones are in the adult human body? 206
What is a group of crows called? A murder
How many colors are in a rainbow, as usually counted? 7
Which country is home to wild kangaroos? Australia
What is the capital of Spain? Madrid
How many sides does a stop sign have? 8
In which city is the Eiffel Tower? Paris
Which gas makes up most of the air we breathe? Nitrogen
Who wrote the Harry Potter books? J.K. Rowling
What is the smallest planet in our solar system? Mercury
What is the square root of 144? 12
How many zeros are in one million? 6
Which animal is called the "King of the Jungle"? Lion
What is the seaweed wrapper on sushi rolls called? Nori
What is the largest organ of the human body? Skin
Which planet spins on its side? Uranus
What is the capital of Germany? Berlin
How many weeks are in a year? 52
What is the largest country by area? Russia
Which Beatle played the drums? Ringo Starr
What is the name of the fairy in Peter Pan? Tinker Bell
In the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, what are Dorothy's famous shoes? Ruby slippers
At what temperature does water boil at sea level, in Celsius? 100°C
How many players does a baseball team have on the field? 9
What is a word that reads the same backward and forward? A palindrome
What is the capital of Egypt? Cairo
Which planet has a day that lasts longer than its year? Venus
Margherita pizza comes from which Italian city? Naples
What is the currency of Japan? Yen
What is the currency of the United Kingdom? Pound sterling
Who discovered penicillin? Alexander Fleming
Which element has the symbol O? Oxygen
What is a baby goat called? A kid
How many points is a touchdown worth in American football? 6
In which city is the Wimbledon tennis tournament played? London
Which is the largest US state by area? Alaska
How many stripes are on the US flag? 13
Which is the smallest US state by area? Rhode Island
What is the capital of New York State? Albany
What is the capital of California? Sacramento
What is the capital of Texas? Austin
Which US state is known as the Sunshine State? Florida
Who is usually credited with inventing the telephone? Alexander Graham Bell
In what year did the Titanic sink? 1912
What is the main language spoken in Brazil? Portuguese
What is the closest star to Earth? The Sun
Who painted The Starry Night? Vincent van Gogh
How many squares are on a chessboard? 64
Which chess piece moves only diagonally? Bishop
In the US version of Monopoly, what color are Park Place and Boardwalk? Dark blue
How many dots are on a standard die, all six faces together? 21
In bowling, what are three strikes in a row called? A turkey
What is the only mammal that can truly fly? The bat
How many eyes does a honeybee have? 5
Which vitamin does your skin make in sunlight? Vitamin D
Which superhero is Bruce Wayne? Batman
Which superhero is Tony Stark? Iron Man
What is the name of Mickey Mouse's pet dog? Pluto
What is the name of the cowboy in Toy Story? Woody
In Frozen, what is the snowman's name? Olaf
Which planet did Superman come from? Krypton
What does Pac-Man eat so he can chase the ghosts? Power pellets
Which band sang "Bohemian Rhapsody"? Queen
Who is known as the King of Pop? Michael Jackson
How long is a marathon? 26.2 miles
How often are the Summer Olympics held? Every 4 years
How many rings are on the Olympic flag? 5
In which country did the ancient Olympic Games begin? Greece
What is the capital of Mexico? Mexico City
What does "www" stand for in a web address? World Wide Web
How many cards are in a standard deck, without jokers? 52
Which dinosaur's name means "tyrant lizard king"? Tyrannosaurus rex
What is the name of the galaxy we live in? The Milky Way
Which is the hottest planet in our solar system? Venus
How many moons does Earth have? 1
Which country has the most pyramids? Sudan
What is the name of Harry Potter's owl? Hedwig
Which fruit is used to make raisins? Grapes
What is the capital of Greece? Athens
What do you call a shape with eight sides? An octagon
Which bird is a symbol of peace? The dove
How many hours are in a week? 168
What is the biggest bone in your arm? Humerus
How many legs does an insect have? 6
Which planet is farthest from the Sun? Neptune
Who wrote "The Cat in the Hat"? Dr. Seuss
In which country is Machu Picchu? Peru
What is the capital of Ireland? Dublin
Which striped animal lives wild in Africa? Zebra
What is the capital of South Korea? Seoul
What is the capital of Argentina? Buenos Aires
What is the capital of Kenya? Nairobi
What is the capital of Norway? Oslo
What is the capital of Portugal? Lisbon
What is the capital of Turkey? Ankara
What is the capital of Brazil? Brasília
What is the capital of Florida? Tallahassee
What is the capital of Illinois? Springfield
What is the capital of Washington State? Olympia
What is the capital of Pennsylvania? Harrisburg
What is the capital of Alaska? Juneau
Which US state is known as the Lone Star State? Texas
Which US state is made up entirely of islands? Hawaii
Which river flows through Cairo? The Nile
Which ocean lies between Africa and Australia? Indian Ocean
In which country is Mount Kilimanjaro? Tanzania
Which city is nicknamed the Big Apple? New York City
In which city is the Golden Gate Bridge? San Francisco
In which US state is the Grand Canyon? Arizona
Which is the largest of the Great Lakes? Lake Superior
How many Great Lakes are there? 5
In which country is the city of Venice? Italy
Which is the coldest continent? Antarctica
At what temperature does water boil at sea level, in Fahrenheit? 212°F
Which part of a plant makes most of its food? The leaves
What force keeps us on the ground? Gravity
How many planets are in our solar system? 8
What is the chemical symbol for iron? Fe
What is the chemical symbol for sodium? Na
What is the center of an atom called? The nucleus
What do you call an animal that eats only plants? A herbivore
Which blood cells fight infection? White blood cells
How many chambers does the human heart have? 4
What is the colored part of the eye called? The iris
In which part of the body is the smallest bone? The ear
Which organs filter the blood to make urine? The kidneys
What shape is each cell of a honeycomb? A hexagon
What is the largest moon of Saturn? Titan
What was the name of the first artificial satellite? Sputnik 1
What is the brightest star in the night sky? Sirius
What is the North Star also called? Polaris
Who developed the theory of relativity? Albert Einstein
What is the largest bird in the world? The ostrich
Which bird is the fastest in a dive? The peregrine falcon
How many legs does a lobster have? 10
What is a baby swan called? A cygnet
What is a baby frog called? A tadpole
What is a group of lions called? A pride
What is a group of wolves called? A pack
What does a caterpillar become after its chrysalis? A butterfly
Which of these mammals lays eggs? The platypus
How many arms does a starfish usually have? 5
What is the largest land animal? The African elephant
What do giant pandas mostly eat? Bamboo
What is 7 times 8? 56
How many sides does a pentagon have? 5
What is the next prime number after 7? 11
How many centimeters are in a meter? 100
How many inches are in a foot? 12
How many feet are in a mile? 5,280
How many seconds are in an hour? 3,600
What is the Roman numeral for 10? X
What is the Roman numeral for 50? L
How many years are in a century? 100
What is the main ingredient in hummus? Chickpeas
Which nut is marzipan made from? Almonds
What is tofu made from? Soybeans
Which fruit is dried to make prunes? Plums
What is a Granny Smith? An apple
Which bright yellow spice is common in curry? Turmeric
What is the main herb in classic pesto? Basil
In The Lion King, what is the name of Simba's father? Mufasa
In Finding Nemo, what kind of fish is Nemo? A clownfish
In Toy Story, what is the space ranger's name? Buzz Lightyear
In Toy Story, what is the name of the toy dinosaur? Rex
In Shrek, what kind of creature does Donkey marry? A dragon
Which school does Harry Potter go to? Hogwarts
Who is Winnie the Pooh's gloomy donkey friend? Eeyore
Which Disney princess has a pet tiger named Rajah? Jasmine
In The Little Mermaid, what is the crab's name? Sebastian
In Star Wars, who is Luke Skywalker's father? Darth Vader
In The Lord of the Rings, who sets out to destroy the One Ring? Frodo Baggins
In which city does Batman fight crime? Gotham City
What is Spider-Man's real name? Peter Parker
Which Sesame Street character lives in a trash can? Oscar the Grouch
Who is SpongeBob's best friend? Patrick Star
In The Simpsons, what is Homer's wife's name? Marge
What breed of dog is Scooby-Doo? Great Dane
What breed of dog is Snoopy? Beagle
What color are the Smurfs? Blue
How many members did the Beatles have? 4
How many lines are on a music staff? 5
Who was called the King of Rock and Roll? Elvis Presley
Which composer kept writing music after he went deaf? Ludwig van Beethoven
How many holes does a standard round of golf have? 18
In which sport would you see a slam dunk? Basketball
How many points is a field goal worth in American football? 3
In which sport do players hit a puck? Ice hockey
How many bases are on a baseball field, home plate included? 4
In indoor volleyball, how many players per team are on the court? 6
What is the highest score one dart can make on a standard board? 60
In golf, what is one stroke under par called? A birdie
How long is an Olympic swimming pool? 50 meters
Who was the 16th President of the United States? Abraham Lincoln
In what year did Columbus first reach the Americas? 1492
In what year was the Declaration of Independence signed? 1776
Who was the first person to walk on the Moon? Neil Armstrong
Who was the first person to travel into space? Yuri Gagarin
Which of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still stands? The Great Pyramid of Giza
Which civilization built Machu Picchu? The Inca
Which wall fell in 1989? The Berlin Wall
Who gave the "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963? Martin Luther King Jr.
How many letters are in the English alphabet? 26
Which letter appears in no US state's name? Q
What is a word that means the opposite of another word? An antonym
How many vowels are in the English alphabet, not counting Y? 5
What is the plural of "mouse," the animal? Mice
In the board game Clue, which of these is a suspect? Colonel Mustard
In chess, which piece can jump over other pieces? The knight
How many points is the letter Q worth in English Scrabble? 10
In US Monopoly, how much do you collect for passing Go? $200

Thanksgiving and Christmas trivia questions

Pick the Holidays deck in the lobby for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year's. It plays these:

In which month is Thanksgiving in the United States? November
On which day of the week is US Thanksgiving? Thursday
Which president made Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863? Abraham Lincoln
In which month is Thanksgiving in Canada? October
What is a male turkey called? A tom
Which store runs the famous Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York? Macy's
In what year was the harvest feast usually called the first Thanksgiving? 1621
What ship brought the Pilgrims to America? The Mayflower
Benjamin Franklin called which bird "a much more respectable bird" than the bald eagle? The turkey
Where do cranberries grow? In bogs
What is the day after US Thanksgiving called? Black Friday
How many reindeer pull Santa's sleigh, Rudolph included? 9
Which of these is NOT one of Santa's reindeer? Sparkle
In Home Alone, where is Kevin's family flying to? Paris
In A Christmas Story, what does Ralphie want for Christmas? A Red Ryder BB gun
In "The Twelve Days of Christmas", what comes on the fifth day? Five gold rings
In A Christmas Carol, what is Scrooge's first name? Ebenezer
Who wrote A Christmas Carol? Charles Dickens
What is the name of the Grinch's dog? Max
Where does the Grinch live? On Mount Crumpit
How many nights does Hanukkah last? 8
What is the spinning top played with at Hanukkah? A dreidel
Latkes are fried pancakes made mostly of what? Potatoes
How many days does Kwanzaa last? 7
Where does the famous ball drop on New Year's Eve in New York City? Times Square
The song "Auld Lang Syne" comes from which country? Scotland
In the movie Elf, what does Buddy pour on his spaghetti? Maple syrup
In "Frosty the Snowman", what brings Frosty to life? A magic hat
Which plant do people kiss under at Christmas? Mistletoe
The poinsettia is native to which country? Mexico
On which date is Boxing Day? December 26
On the first day of Christmas, what did my true love give to me? A partridge in a pear tree
The real Saint Nicholas lived in what is now which country? Turkey
How many spirits visit Scrooge after Jacob Marley? 3
In It's a Wonderful Life, what happens every time a bell rings? An angel gets its wings
Who wrote the music for The Nutcracker ballet? Tchaikovsky
What do people in Spain eat at midnight on New Year's Eve? 12 grapes
Which New Year's Day dish is eaten for luck in the American South? Black-eyed peas
Frankincense, one of the Three Wise Men's gifts, comes from what? Tree resin
In "'Twas the Night Before Christmas", what creature was not stirring? A mouse
Dutch children leave carrots or hay for Sinterklaas's horse in what? Their shoes
How many sizes did the Grinch's heart grow? Three
In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice is the year's what? Shortest day
In the song, the other reindeer never let Rudolph join in any what? Reindeer games
Prince Albert made the Christmas tree popular in Britain. Which country was he from? Germany
What is the Hanukkah candleholder with nine branches usually called? A menorah
What color are Santa's elves usually shown wearing? Green
In The Polar Express, where does the train take the boy? The North Pole
What do people make for the new year and try to keep? Resolutions
In the movie Elf, who plays Buddy? Will Ferrell
Which Christmas song begins "Dashing through the snow"? Jingle Bells
What is eggnog mostly made from? Milk, cream and eggs
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, who is the little Who that catches the Grinch? Cindy Lou Who
In A Christmas Carol, what is the name of Scrooge's clerk? Bob Cratchit
In A Christmas Carol, what is the name of Bob Cratchit's youngest son? Tiny Tim
In Home Alone, what is Kevin's family's last name? McCallister
Home Alone is set in the suburbs of which US city? Chicago
In Home Alone 2, which city is Kevin lost in? New York City
Which movie has the line "Keep the change, ya filthy animal"? Home Alone
In Elf, which city does Buddy travel to in search of his father? New York City
Which of these is NOT one of Buddy's four food groups in Elf? Chocolate
In Elf, which animal does Buddy say goodbye to at the North Pole? A narwhal
In The Santa Clause (1994), who plays Scott Calvin? Tim Allen
In National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, what is the family's last name? Griswold
In Miracle on 34th Street, at which store does Kris Kringle work as Santa? Macy's
In A Charlie Brown Christmas, what kind of tree does Charlie Brown pick? A small real one
Who wrote How the Grinch Stole Christmas!? Dr. Seuss
What is the name of the town where the Whos live? Whoville
Who sings "All I Want for Christmas Is You"? Mariah Carey
Who first sang "White Christmas" in the 1942 film Holiday Inn? Bing Crosby
Who first recorded "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"? Brenda Lee
In "Jingle Bells", what are we riding in? A one-horse open sleigh
"Chestnuts roasting on an open fire" opens which song? The Christmas Song
In "Frosty the Snowman", what is Frosty's nose? A button
In "Deck the Halls", the halls are decked with boughs of what? Holly
In "We Wish You a Merry Christmas", what do the singers ask for? Figgy pudding
In "The Twelve Days of Christmas", how many lords are a-leaping? 10
In "The Twelve Days of Christmas", how many swans are a-swimming? 7
In "The Twelve Days of Christmas", what comes on the second day? Two turtle doves
In which country was "Silent Night" first sung? Austria
Which reindeer is named after the German word for thunder? Donner
What color is Rudolph's nose? Red
Candy canes are classically striped red and what? White
Which spiky-leaved plant with red berries goes in Christmas wreaths? Holly
What are the four weeks before Christmas called? Advent
On what date is Epiphany? January 6
How many points does a snowflake usually have? 6
What do children in the US usually leave out for Santa? Milk and cookies
What is a yule log cake called in French? Bûche de Noël
Which country sends London a Christmas tree for Trafalgar Square each year? Norway
What does Santa famously say? Ho ho ho
Which NFL team hosts a game every Thanksgiving in Detroit? The Lions
What does the US president pardon each Thanksgiving? A turkey
Which Native American people joined the Pilgrims' 1621 harvest feast? The Wampanoag
What did the Pilgrims name their 1620 settlement? Plymouth
Which orange pie is a Thanksgiving classic? Pumpkin pie
On what date does Kwanzaa begin? December 26
The word Hanukkah means what in Hebrew? Dedication
What is the Hanukkah candle that lights the others called? The shamash
What are the chocolate coins given at Hanukkah called? Gelt
Sufganiyot, eaten at Hanukkah, are what kind of food? Jelly doughnuts
Which character has flown as a Macy's parade balloon more than any other? Snoopy
In what year was the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade? 1924
Before giant balloons, what did the first Macy's parade show off? Zoo animals
Who arrives at the end of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade? Santa Claus
Which president moved Thanksgiving a week earlier in 1939? Franklin D. Roosevelt
US Thanksgiving falls on which Thursday of November? The fourth
What is a turkey's wishbone properly called? The furcula
What is the fleshy flap that hangs over a turkey's beak? A snood
Can wild turkeys fly? Yes
What is green bean casserole usually topped with? Fried onions
Which Thanksgiving side dish is often topped with marshmallows? Sweet potatoes
What is the Monday after Thanksgiving called for online shopping? Cyber Monday
Whose letters persuaded Lincoln to make Thanksgiving a national holiday? Sarah Josepha Hale
Sarah Josepha Hale also wrote which nursery rhyme? Mary Had a Little Lamb
From which English port did the Mayflower finally sail in 1620? Plymouth
About how many passengers sailed on the Mayflower? 102
On which day of the week is Canadian Thanksgiving? Monday
Botanically speaking, what is a pumpkin? A fruit
What shape is a cornucopia? A horn
Which nut pie is a Southern Thanksgiving favorite? Pecan pie
Stuffing baked in a dish outside the bird is often called what? Dressing
The yearly White House turkey pardon began under which president? George H. W. Bush

Tips for a trivia night

Play 12 rounds for a proper trivia night, or pick Party Mix to put trivia questions between the opinion games.
Teams work too: put one phone on each couch and let the team argue before it taps.
The big screen remembers which questions it has shown and plays new ones first, so next week's game night starts fresh.

Questions

Are the answers on this page?

Yes, in bold after each question. In the game, the answers stay hidden until the reveal.

Can we write our own trivia questions?

Yes. In the host's lobby, open "Add your own questions" and type one per line under Trivia, as the question, the right answer and three wrong ones, split by slashes: Where did Mom and Dad meet? / At a bakery / On a ski lift / At a wedding / At a dog park. Yours play first, in a shuffled order of answers; the phones show only the numbers and say to read it on the big screen.

Can one person play alone to try it?

Yes. Open the host screen on a laptop and join from your own phone; Trivia starts with one phone.

Do players need the Kahoot app or an account?

No. Every phone just opens roomful.hatcherylake.com/play and types the four-letter code.

Does anyone need to install anything?

No. The big screen and every phone just open roomful.hatcherylake.com in a browser.

How many people can play?

From 2 to 12 phones. It's best with 4 to 8 people in one room.

Is it free?

Yes. No account and no app to buy. For a table with no TV, the Printable Party Pack is a $5 download.