TRIVIA QUESTIONS FOR KIDS
Trivia is definitely not just a game reserved for adults – kids love it too, and it’s an excellent way to test their knowledge and boost their intelligence and memory. It’s also a really fun way for them to learn more, whether it’s about movies, animals, science or even history. The possibilities are kind of endless!
Whether it’s game night at home or a road trip to a vacation destination, a round of trivia is something every member of the crew can enjoy, and you might learn a thing or two! Play in teams or ask each player to choose a category to test their skills. You can alternate between the easy trivia questions and the harder ones to really make things challenging.
1. How many noses does a slug have ?
Answer : Four
2. Name a mammal that can’t jump
Answer : Elephant, Sloth, Hippo and Rhino
3. What is the fastest land animal ?
Answer : The Cheetah. They have set record speeds near 70 MPH
4. What is the fastest aquatic animal ?
Answer : The sailfish. It can reach speeds of up to 68 MPH
5. What was the lifespan of a Tyrannosaurus Rex ?
Answer : Between 20-30 years
6. What is the sweet food made by bees ?
Answer : Honey
7. What color are zebras’ strips when they are first born ?
Answer : Brown
8. Which mammal lives the longest ?
Answer : Bowhead Whale. They can live up to 200 years!
9. On a common ladybug, what color are its spots ?
Answer : Black
10. How many legs does a lobster have ?
Answer : 10 (8 walking legs and 2 larger claw legs)
11. What do you call a group of giraffes ?
Answer : A Tower
12. Which dinosaur had 15 horns ?
Answer : Kosmoceratops
13. Are worker bees male or female ?
Answer : Female
14. About how many stars are in the Milky Way ?
Answer : 150-250 billion
15. Which planet is closest to Earth ?
Answer : Mercury
16. What is the largest planet in our solar system ?
Answer : Jupiter
17. Which planet has a day that lasts almost eight months on Earth ?
Answer : Venus
18. What was the first animal to go into orbit ?
Answer : A dog. Bonus! What was the name of the dog ? Laika
19. How many Earths can fit inside the sun ?
Answer : 1.3 million
20. What is the name of a group of stars that form an imaginary picture ?
Answer : Constellation
21. Where did the Olympic games originate ?
Answer : Greece
22. How many rings make up the Olympic rings ?
Answer : Five (Blue, Yellow, Black, Green, Red )
23. In what sport can you get a hole in one ?
Answer : Gold
24. In what sport do you use a wooden ball and mallet ?
Answer : Croquet
25. How big is the diameter of a basketball hoop ?
Answer : 18 inches
26. What food serves as the base for guacamole ?
Answer : Avocado
27. What food is the most ordered in America ?
Answer : Fried Chicken
28. What is the world record for number of hotdogs eaten in one sitting ?
Answer : 74
29. What contains more sugar, strawberries or lemons ?
Answer : Lemon
30. Can you name the largest chocolate manufacturer in the United States ?
Answer : Hershey’s, Pennsylvania
31. Who lives in a pineapple under the sea ?
Answer : SpongeBob Squarepants
32. On which hand did Captain Hook have his hook ?
Answer : Left
33. What school did Harry Potter attend ?
Answer : Hogwarts
34. What’s the name of the toy cowboy in Toy Story ?
Answer : Woody
35. What type of animal is Baloo in The Jungle Book ?
Answer : A Bear
36. What is the name of the fairy in Peter Pan ?
Answer :Tinkerbell
37. Who lives in a trashcan on Sesame street ?
Answer : Oscar the Grouch
38. What sweet snack is typically left out for Santa ?
Answer : Cookies
39. What is the highest grossing holiday movie of all time ?
Answer : Home Alone
40. How many nights is Hanukkah celebrated ?
Answer : Eight
41. What is the name of the little girl in The Nutcracker ?
Answer : Clara
42. What is the name of the marshmallow Easter treats that come in the shape of birds and bunnies ?
Answer : Peeps
43. What is the largest ocean on Earth ?
Answer : The Pacific
44. Which two countries share the longest border ?
Answer : The United States and Canada
45. What U.S. state houses the city that is the ice cream capital of the world ?
Answer : Iowa, city – Le Mars
46. What is the longest river in the world ?
Answer : The Nile
47. What are the only two U.S. states that can grow coffee commercially ?
Answer : Hawaii and California
48. What letter is not included in any of the 50 U.S state names ?
Answer : The letter Q
49. What does a thermometer measure ?
Answer : Temperature
50. What is a haboob ?
Answer : A type of sandstorm
