180 Awesome Trivia Questions for Kids (with Answers!)

Challenge young minds with questions that entertain, educate, and bring families closer.

By Sneha Tete, Integrated MA, Certified Relationship Coach

Created on Oct 1, 2025

Challenge young minds with questions that entertain, educate, and bring families closer.

Nothing sparks a child’s curiosity quite like a great trivia question! Whether you’re looking for a rainy-day activity, planning game night, or want a fun way to inspire learning, this huge collection of kids’ trivia will keep kids (and adults!) guessing, learning, and laughing.
Test your smarts and enjoy some quality bonding time with these fun questions and answers covering a rainbow of topics — from animals and science to Disney, sports, geography, history, and more.

How to Use These Kids’ Trivia Questions

Choose a category your child loves, or mix and match for a challenge.
Take turns asking and answering — points optional!
Encourage guessing and talk about fun facts together.
Use them as conversation starters at the dinner table or in the car.

This quiz is designed to be both educational and entertaining—you might even learn something new yourself!

Animal Trivia Questions

Q: What’s the fastest land animal?
A: Cheetah.
Q: Which bird is known for being wise?
A: Owl.
Q: What do you call a baby cow?
A: Calf.
Q: How many legs do spiders have?
A: Eight.
Q: What is the world’s largest mammal?
A: Blue Whale.
Q: Which animal is called the King of the Jungle?
A: Lion.
Q: What color is a giraffe’s tongue?
A: Purple or black.
Q: What do pandas eat?
A: Bamboo.
Q: What’s the only mammal that can fly?
A: Bat.
Q: What do you call a group of lions?
A: A pride.

Science Trivia Questions

Q: What planet do we live on?
A: Earth.
Q: What gas do plants breathe in that humans and animals breathe out?
A: Carbon dioxide.
Q: Which is the hottest planet in our solar system?
A: Venus.
Q: What’s the largest organ in the human body?
A: The skin.
Q: What’s the process by which plants make their food?
A: Photosynthesis.
Q: What force keeps us on the ground?
A: Gravity.
Q: What is the center of an atom called?
A: Nucleus.
Q: Which famous scientist developed the theory of relativity?
A: Albert Einstein.
Q: How many teeth does an adult human have?
A: 32.
Q: What part of the plant conducts photosynthesis?
A: The leaf.

Geography Trivia Questions

Q: What is the largest continent?
A: Asia.
Q: What is the capital of France?
A: Paris.
Q: Which ocean is the smallest?
A: Arctic Ocean.
Q: What country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?
A: Japan.
Q: What’s the world’s largest desert?
A: The Sahara.
Q: What countries make up the United Kingdom?
A: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Q: Which country has the most people living in it?
A: China.
Q: Where is the Great Barrier Reef located?
A: Australia.
Q: What U.S. state is known as the “Sunshine State”?
A: Florida.
Q: What’s the longest river in the world?
A: The Nile (although some sources say the Amazon).

History Trivia Questions

Q: Who was the first President of the United States?
A: George Washington.
Q: In what year did the Titanic sink?
A: 1912.
Q: Who discovered electricity with a kite?
A: Benjamin Franklin.
Q: What ancient civilization built the pyramids?
A: Egyptians.
Q: What was the last state admitted to the U.S.?
A: Hawaii.
Q: Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
A: Thomas Jefferson.
Q: What is the largest country in South America?
A: Brazil.
Q: Who was known as the Maid of Orleans?
A: Joan of Arc.
Q: Which war divided the North and South regions of the United States?
A: The Civil War.
Q: Who was the 16th President of the United States?
A: Abraham Lincoln.

Math Trivia Questions

Q: What do you call a shape with three sides?
A: Triangle.
Q: How many minutes are in an hour?
A: 60.
Q: What’s the value of Pi to two decimal places?
A: 3.14.
Q: What do you call a number that is divisible only by 1 and itself?
A: Prime number.
Q: If you have a dozen eggs, how many do you have?
A: 12.
Q: What is 10 times 10?
A: 100.
Q: What is the perimeter of a rectangle with sides 3 and 5?
A: 16.
Q: What is the answer to 9 + 10?
A: 19.
Q: What’s a half of 100?
A: 50.
Q: How many sides does a hexagon have?
A: Six.

Disney Movie Trivia Questions

Q: How many dwarves does Snow White live with?
A: Seven.
Q: What is the name of Moana’s rooster?
A: Heihei.
Q: Who is Simba’s father in The Lion King?
A: Mufasa.
Q: Which Disney princess has a chameleon friend named Pascal?
A: Rapunzel.
Q: What does “Hakuna Matata” mean?
A: No worries.
Q: Who gives Ariel her legs in The Little Mermaid?
A: Ursula.
Q: Where do Woody and Buzz live?
A: Andy’s room (Toy Story).
Q: What city is The Princess and the Frog set in?
A: New Orleans.
Q: What is the name of Lightning McQueen’s tow truck best friend?
A: Mater.

Food Trivia Questions

Q: What fruit is known to keep the doctor away?
A: Apple.
Q: What vegetable is famous for helping you see in the dark?
A: Carrot.
Q: Sushi is a food that originally comes from which country?
A: Japan.
Q: Which food is made from milk?
A: Cheese.
Q: What is the main ingredient in guacamole?
A: Avocado.
Q: Grapes are used to make which beverage?
A: Wine.
Q: What is the name of the Italian food shaped like tubes?
A: Pasta (specifically penne or cannelloni).
Q: Which fruit has its seeds on the outside?
A: Strawberry.
Q: What is honey made by?
A: Bees.
Q: What color is a ripe banana?
A: Yellow.

Sports Trivia Questions

Q: How many players are on a soccer team on the field at once?
A: 11.
Q: What sport uses a bat, a glove, and bases?
A: Baseball.
Q: In which sport do you use clubs to hit a ball into a hole?
A: Golf.
Q: What color are the goalposts in American football?
A: Yellow.
Q: What sport has positions called “goalie,” “forward,” and “defender”?
A: Soccer or hockey.
Q: Which Olympic event involves jumping over a high bar?
A: High jump.
Q: What sport is played at Wimbledon?
A: Tennis.
Q: What shape is a basketball hoop?
A: Circle.
Q: In which sport do you use the terms “strike” and “spare”?
A: Bowling.

Fun Random Trivia Questions

Q: What’s the tallest animal in the world?
A: Giraffe.
Q: What’s the hottest continent on Earth?
A: Africa.
Q: What do you get if you freeze water?
A: Ice.
Q: What do caterpillars turn into?
A: Butterflies.
Q: What’s the main language spoken in Spain?
A: Spanish.
Q: What type of animal is Baloo in The Jungle Book?
A: Bear.
Q: Where does the President of the United States live?
A: The White House.
Q: How many days are in a year?
A: 365 (366 in a leap year).
Q: What’s the color of an emerald?
A: Green.
Q: In what season do leaves usually fall from trees?
A: Autumn (or Fall).

Educational Benefits of Trivia for Kids

Memory Boost: Trivia helps children recall facts and details.
Critical Thinking: Figuring out answers encourages logic and reasoning.
Family Bonding: Asking questions and sharing answers sparks conversation and teamwork.
Expanding Curiosity: Kids encounter new knowledge across a range of topics.
Confidence: Knowing answers makes kids feel smart and accomplished.

So, whether as a classroom activity, a party game, or just for fun at home, these trivia questions will enrich your kids’ minds and make learning exciting!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How can I make trivia more engaging for different ages?

Use easier questions for younger children and mix in challenging ones for older kids. Offer clues, explain answers, and encourage teamwork!

What are some fun ways to use trivia questions besides a quiz?

Try trivia during car rides, add as party ice-breakers, or make a trivia scavenger hunt. Use them to start a new topic in homeschooling.

How many trivia questions do I need for a fun family night?

Plan for 20–30 questions for a standard game, but keep extras ready — kids often want to keep going!

Are these trivia questions good for classroom use?

Absolutely. Teachers use trivia for review games, brain breaks, and to keep students engaged in any subject area.

Ultimate Trivia Table: Quick Reference

Category	Sample Question	Answer
Animals	What’s the fastest land animal?	Cheetah
Science	What force keeps us on the ground?	Gravity
Geography	What’s the capital of France?	Paris
Disney	Who is Simba’s father in The Lion King?	Mufasa
History	Who was the first US president?	George Washington
Math	How many minutes are in an hour?	60
Food	What is the main ingredient in guacamole?	Avocado
Sports	How many players on a soccer team?	11

Ready, Set, Quiz!

Pick a topic, ask away, and enjoy discovering just how much you and your kids know. No matter your trivia style, remember that the best answer is always the one that leads to more curiosity. Happy quizzing!

References

Author

Sneha TeteBeauty & Lifestyle Writer

Sneha is a relationships and lifestyle writer with a strong foundation in applied linguistics and certified training in relationship coaching. She brings over five years of writing experience to thebridalbox, crafting thoughtful, research-driven content that empowers readers to build healthier relationships, boost emotional well-being, and embrace holistic living.

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