Easier General Knowledge 183 - Answers

Published: Saturday 25th July 2026A free General Knowledge quiz for those who want a less taxing quiz.
  1. The two tallest mountains in the World are part of which mountain range? The Himalayas.
  2. In the Harry Potter books, what animal is the emblem of Hufflepuff House? Badger.
  3. Which planet in our solar system is closest to the Sun? Mercury.
  4. For which movie did Gwyneth Paltrow win the 1999 Oscar for Best Actress? Shakespeare in Love.
  5. How many years are there between each Summer Olympic Games? Four years.
  6. What is the name of the farm at the centre of radio's "The Archers"? Brookfield.
  7. Which is the second biggest Welsh city by population? Swansea.
  8. According to Greek legend , which island was home to the Minotaur? Crete.
  9. What is the name of the spaceman in the "Toy Story" series of movies? Buzz Lightyear.
  10. The Hindu deity Ganesha is depicted as having the head of which animal? Elephant.
  11. Which organ in the human body produces bile? Liver.
  12. Which poet wrote "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud"? William Wordsworth.
  13. What was the code word used for the development of the atomic bomb? Manhattan project.
  14. What is the literal meaning of the word Cenotaph? Empty tomb.
  15. In which sport do teams compete to win the Stanley Cup? Ice Hockey.
  16. What sign of the zodiac is represented by a crab? Cancer.
  17. What is the capital city of Italy? Rome.
  18. The Tolkien novel "The Hobbit" follows the quest of which hobbit? Bilbo Baggins.
  19. In the movie "Smokey and the Bandit", who plays the Bandit? Burt Reynolds.
  20. In which stadium do Manchester United play their home fixtures? Old Trafford.

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