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General knowledge quizzes are the perfect way to spend your time! Whether you’re looking to expand your general knowledge, keep your brain active and healthy, or just have some free time to fill.

We have just the thing for you. This collection contains 24 different general knowledge quizzes, with different levels of difficulty. It’s perfect for anyone in the family to get stuck into!

Quizzes are a great tool to keep your mind active – your brain needs exercising just as much as your body does!

Keep reading to find out more about these quizzes, and find other great recommendations we have at the end!

General Knowledge Quizzes
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How to Play Our General Knowledge Quizzes

These quizzes are easy to play. You answer each question, one by one, and at the end your score will be calculated. You’ll also be able to see which questions you got correct, and if you got it wrong you’ll also see the correct answer. It’s a great way to learn something new!

There are two different ways you can access these quizzes.

Firstly, you can click the link at the top of the page. This will download them in a PDF file format to your PC or other device.

Alternatively, you can play them right here on this webpage! Just click the ‘start’ button on the quiz you’ve chosen, and it will begin right there!

Plus they are grouped into different difficulty levels, so everyone can play! See all of your options below.

Easy General Knowledge Quizzes

These quizzes are a great place to start if you’re unsure about how good your general knowledge is!

Also, if you’re curious about quizzing, not looking for too much of a challenge, or want to play with your kids – then these quizzes are likely the perfect choice for you.

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Test your basic trivia skills with fun, simple questions. Perfect for warming up your brain and starting your quiz journey.

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1. What is the largest ocean on Earth?

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2. What is the main ingredient in guacamole?

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3. How many days are in a week?

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4. What is the capital of Japan?

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5. What is the capital city of France?

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6. Which animal is known as man's best friend?

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7. How many legs does a spider have?

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8. What gas do plants absorb from the air?

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9. What is the tallest mammal on Earth?

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10. What is the currency of the United States?

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11. Who discovered America in 1492?

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12. What color is a banana?

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13. Who painted the Mona Lisa?

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14. What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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15. How many colors are in a rainbow?

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16. Who wrote "Romeo and Juliet"?

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17. Which fruit is known for keeping the doctor away?

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18. How many strings does a standard guitar have?

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19. How many continents are there on Earth?

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20. What is the freezing point of water in Celsius?

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Enjoy a light challenge with our second easy quiz. Fun, quick, and perfect for players of all ages and abilities.

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1. What is the currency of the United Kingdom?

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2. What is the capital of Canada?

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3. What is the deepest ocean on Earth?

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4. Which animal says "meow"?

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5. Which vegetable is orange and good for eyes?

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6. How many planets are in our solar system?

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7. What is the boiling point of water in Celsius?

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8. What is the smallest planet in our solar system?

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9. Who invented the telephone?

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10. What is the fastest land animal?

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11. Who was the first President of the United States?

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12. What is the main ingredient in chocolate?

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13. How many months are in a year?

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14. How many fingers are on one hand?

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15. What color is grass typically?

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16. What do bees produce?

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17. Who wrote "To Kill a Mockingbird"?

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18. How many wheels does a bicycle have?

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19. How many eyes does a human have?

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20. What is the capital city of Australia?

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Try our third easy quiz for a quick confidence boost. Great for casual players wanting simple yet interesting general knowledge questions.

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1. What is the main ingredient in bread?

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2. What is the capital city of Italy?

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3. What planet is known as the Red Planet?

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4. What is the capital of Mexico?

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5. What is the longest river in the world?

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6. What do caterpillars turn into?

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7. How many oceans are there on Earth?

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8. What is the largest bird in the world?

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9. Who painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling?

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10. Which fruit is red and often used in pies?

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11. How many hours are in a day?

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12. How many sides does a triangle have?

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13. Who wrote "Harry Potter" series?

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14. How many toes are on one foot?

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15. What is the temperature scale used in the US for weather?

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16. How many arms does an octopus have?

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17. What color is the sun?

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18. Who created the theory of relativity?

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19. Which bird can fly?

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20. What is the currency of Japan?

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Take a short break with this easy quiz. Friendly, fun, and great for sharpening your mind without feeling overwhelmed.

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1. What is the main ingredient in pizza dough?

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2. What is the currency of India?

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3. Who wrote "The Great Gatsby"?

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4. What is the smallest bird in the world?

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5. What planet do we live on?

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6. What color is chlorophyll in plants?

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7. Which animal is the king of the jungle?

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8. What is the capital city of Germany?

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9. How many hearts does an octopus have?

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10. Which nut is used to make peanut butter?

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11. How many minutes are in an hour?

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12. Who was the first man on the moon?

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13. What is the symbol for water?

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14. How many players are on a soccer team?

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15. Who invented the light bulb?

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16. How many states are in the United States?

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17. What is the highest mountain in the world?

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18. What color are strawberries?

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19. What is the capital of Brazil?

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20. How many seasons are there in a year?

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Keep it stress-free with these straightforward questions. Our fifth easy quiz is great for relaxed trivia lovers wanting bite-sized knowledge.

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1. Which animal is known for its black and white markings and lives in China?

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2. Who painted "The Scream"?

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3. What gas do humans exhale?

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4. How many players are on a basketball team on the court?

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5. What is the main ingredient in sushi?

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6. Which fruit is known for its spiky exterior?

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7. What is the unit of time equal to 60 seconds?

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8. Who invented the printing press?

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9. How many keys are on a standard piano?

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10. What is the capital city of Spain?

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11. How many sides does a square have?

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12. What is the capital of India?

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13. What is the closest planet to the Sun?

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14. What is the largest land animal in the world?

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15. How many days are in February in a non-leap year?

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16. Who wrote "Charlotte’s Web"?

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17. How many wings does a bee have?

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18. What is the smallest continent by land area?

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19. What color is a ruby?

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20. What is the currency of Mexico?

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End the easy series with this enjoyable quiz. Gentle questions to keep your mind active while having plenty of fun.

End the easy series with this enjoyable quiz. Gentle questions to keep your mind active while having plenty of fun.

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1. What is the capital of Egypt?

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2. How many weeks are in a year?

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3. How many sides does a pentagon have?

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4. How many points is a touchdown worth in American football?

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5. Which animal is known for its long trunk?

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6. What is the tallest bird in the world?

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7. What is the coldest continent on Earth?

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8. Which fruit is often called the “king of fruits”?

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9. What do plants use to make their food?

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10. Who wrote "The Cat in the Hat"?

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11. What is the main ingredient in hummus?

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12. What is the currency of Brazil?

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13. How many legs does a butterfly have?

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14. How many letters are in the English alphabet?

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15. What planet is known for its rings?

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16. Who painted "Sunflowers"?

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17. What is the unit of length equal to 100 centimeters?

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18. What is the capital city of Russia?

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19. What color is an emerald?

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20. Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic?

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Medium General Knowledge Quizzes

These quizzes are at a medium difficulty level.

They’re perfect if you tried out an easy quiz and found it… well, too easy! They’ll be a little more of a challenge, but nothing too crazy. They’re great if the whole family (and all of their differing types of knowledge) is getting involved.

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Step up your trivia skills with our first medium quiz. More challenging than easy, yet still approachable for most players.

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1. Who directed the movie "Titanic" (1997)?

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2. Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

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3. Which author wrote "Pride and Prejudice"?

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4. Which gas makes up about 78% of Earth’s atmosphere?

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5. What is the smallest country in the world by land area?

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6. What is the chemical symbol for gold?

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7. In Greek mythology, who is the god of war?

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8. Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?

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9. What is the capital city of Egypt?

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10. What is the largest desert in the world?

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11. What is the name of the largest bone in the human body?

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12. Which country hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics?

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13. In which sport is the term "hole-in-one" used?

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14. What is the name of the famous clock tower in London?

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15. Which animal is the largest living creature on Earth?

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16. Who wrote the novel "1984"?

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17. What is the primary source of energy for Earth’s climate system?

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18. What is the longest river in South America?

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19. In which year did World War II end?

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20. Which element is essential for human bones and teeth?

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Ready for more? Our second medium quiz offers balanced difficulty, testing your knowledge without going overboard on tricky questions.

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1. What is the capital city of South Africa?

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2. What organ in the human body produces insulin?

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3. Which scientist discovered penicillin?

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4. What is the name of the famous statue in New York Harbor?

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5. Who painted "Starry Night"?

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6. What is the largest island in the world?

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7. In which year did the Titanic sink?

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8. In Roman mythology, who is the goddess of love?

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9. What is the hardest naturally occurring substance known?

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10. In which sport is the term "slam dunk" used?

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11. What is the capital city of Argentina?

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12. Which gas is used in balloons to make them float?

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13. Which novel begins with the line, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”?

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14. Which vitamin is produced by the body when exposed to sunlight?

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15. Which country is the smallest in South America by land area?

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16. Which animal is known for its black and white stripes?

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17. Which country is famous for the Taj Mahal?

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18. Who wrote "The Catcher in the Rye"?

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19. Which device measures the intensity of earthquakes?

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20. What is the primary source of the Moon’s light?

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Take on our third medium quiz for a rewarding challenge. A mix of fun and thought-provoking general knowledge awaits you.

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1. Which mineral is essential for thyroid function?

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2. Which country is the largest by land area?

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3. Which animal is known for its long neck and spots?

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4. In Greek mythology, who is the goddess of wisdom?

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5. In which sport is the term "home run" used?

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6. Who directed the movie "The Godfather"?

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7. Who wrote "Wuthering Heights"?

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8. What is the name of the famous leaning tower in Italy?

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9. What is the largest organ in the human body?

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10. What is the driest desert in the world?

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11. What is the capital city of Russia?

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12. Who discovered the theory of gravity after an apple fell on his head?

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13. What is the primary source of energy for a hurricane?

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14. Which country is known for the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu?

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15. Which instrument measures wind speed?

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16. Who wrote "Lord of the Flies"?

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17. In which year did the American Declaration of Independence occur?

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18. What is the largest coral reef system in the world?

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19. Which gas is responsible for the greenhouse effect?

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20. What is the capital city of Thailand?

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Put your skills to the test with medium-level trivia. Not too easy, not too hard – just the right challenge.

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1. Which country is the smallest in Asia by land area?

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2. What is the capital city of China?

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3. Which animal is known for its pouch to carry its young?

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4. In which sport is the term "ace" commonly used?

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5. Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?

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6. Which gas is used in neon signs to produce light?

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7. Who directed the movie "Jurassic Park"?

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8. Who wrote "Animal Farm"?

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9. In Roman mythology, who is the god of the sea?

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10. What is the primary source of energy for Earth’s magnetic field?

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11. What is the name of the famous ancient stone circle in England?

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12. What is the largest lake in Africa?

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13. Which device measures humidity in the air?

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14. What is the largest volcano in the world?

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15. In which year did the Berlin Wall fall?

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16. What is the capital city of New Zealand?

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17. Who discovered radioactivity?

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18. What is the smallest bone in the human body?

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19. Who wrote "The Hobbit"?

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20. Which country is famous for the Pyramids of Giza?

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Our fifth medium quiz blends accessible and challenging questions, giving trivia fans a satisfying mental workout without being frustrating.

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1. Who wrote "Moby-Dick"?

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2. In which year did World War I begin?

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3. Which nutrient is the primary source of energy for the body?

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4. In Greek mythology, who is the god of the underworld?

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5. Which animal is known for its ability to change color?

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6. What is the capital city of Nigeria?

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7. What is the second-largest country by land area?

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8. What is the name of the famous wall in China?

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9. What is the primary source of energy for volcanoes?

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10. Which instrument measures temperature?

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11. Which country is the largest producer of coffee?

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12. Who directed "Schindler's List"?

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13. Who discovered the structure of DNA?

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14. In which sport is the term "grand slam" used?

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15. What is the capital city of Chile?

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16. Who wrote "The Grapes of Wrath"?

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17. What is the largest muscle in the human body?

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18. What causes the seasons on Earth?

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19. Which country is famous for the Angkor Wat temple?

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20. Which gas is the second most abundant in Earth’s atmosphere?

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Finish the medium series strong with this engaging quiz. It’s packed with stimulating questions to keep your mind sharp.

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1. What is the name of the famous cathedral in Paris?

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2. What is the primary source of energy for Earth’s crust movement?

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3. Who directed "Citizen Kane"?

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4. What is the largest lake in the world by surface area?

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5. What is the primary function of red blood cells?

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6. What is the capital city of Colombia?

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7. What causes a mirage in deserts?

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8. Which animal is known for its long migration across the Serengeti?

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9. Which gas is used in light bulbs to prevent filament burning?

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10. Who wrote "Of Mice and Men"?

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11. Which country is famous for the ancient city of Petra?

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12. Who wrote "Jane Eyre"?

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13. What is the capital city of Kenya?

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14. In which year was the Magna Carta signed?

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15. In which sport is the term "strike" commonly used?

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16. Which country is the largest producer of tea?

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17. Who developed the polio vaccine?

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18. Which vitamin is essential for vision?

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19. Which device measures electric voltage?

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20. In Roman mythology, who is the god of war?

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Hard General Knowledge Quizzes

If you love a challenge, and think that your general knowledge has what it takes then you can try one of these quizzes!

They will certainly put your knowledge of a number of different subjects to the test. Think chemistry, literature, biology, sports, and more! Are you up for the challenge?

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Up for a real challenge? Our first hard quiz features tough questions to push your general knowledge to the next level.

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1. In Norse mythology, who is the god of thunder?

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2. Which hormone regulates blood sugar levels?

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3. What is the name of the currency used in Switzerland?

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4. Which physicist developed the uncertainty principle?

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5. What is the capital city of Mongolia?

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6. What is the name of the ancient city that was destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 79 AD?

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7. What is the chemical formula for ozone?

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8. What is the deepest point in the Earth's oceans?

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9. Which European country is divided into cantons?

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10. Which element has the atomic number 79?

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11. Which scale measures the magnitude of earthquakes?

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12. Who composed the opera "The Ring Cycle"?

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13. Which author wrote "One Hundred Years of Solitude"?

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14. In which year was the United Nations founded?

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15. What is the largest species of shark?

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16. What phenomenon causes the Northern Lights?

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17. Who wrote "Brave New World"?

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18. In which sport is the Ryder Cup contested?

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19. Which African country was formerly known as Abyssinia?

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20. What is the medical term for the voice box?

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Take on our second hard quiz. Complex questions will truly test your trivia skills and separate casual players from experts.

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1. What is the pH value of pure water?

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2. Which element has the symbol Pb?

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3. Which gland is known as the master gland?

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4. What is the capital city of Indonesia?

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5. What causes a rainbow to form?

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6. Which unit measures electric current?

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7. In which year did the Cuban Missile Crisis occur?

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8. What is the fastest bird in the world?

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9. Which African country has the most pyramids?

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10. What is the longest mountain range in the world?

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11. What ancient wonder was located in Babylon?

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12. In which sport is the Davis Cup awarded?

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13. Who composed the "Four Seasons" concertos?

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14. In Egyptian mythology, who is the god of the afterlife?

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15. Which author wrote "The Sound and the Fury"?

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16. What is the term for inflammation of the liver?

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17. Who wrote "Crime and Punishment"?

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18. Which country was formerly known as Ceylon?

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19. Which scientist proposed the laws of planetary motion?

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20. What is the currency of Japan?

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Challenge yourself with our third hard quiz. It’s designed to push your memory, reasoning, and breadth of knowledge further.

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1. Which vitamin deficiency causes scurvy?

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2. What is the currency of South Africa?

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3. What is the primary cause of tides on Earth?

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4. Which country was formerly known as Persia?

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5. In Hindu mythology, who is the destroyer god?

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6. Who wrote "The Brothers Karamazov"?

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7. What is the only mammal capable of true flight?

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8. Which South American country is landlocked?

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9. What is the molecular formula for glucose?

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10. Which physicist won the Nobel Prize for the photoelectric effect?

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11. In which sport is the term "knockout" used?

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12. Which law states that pressure and volume are inversely proportional for a gas?

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13. What is the largest archipelago in the world?

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14. What was the name of the ship that carried the Pilgrims to America in 1620?

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15. Which element has the atomic number 1?

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16. In which year did the French Revolution begin?

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17. What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

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18. What is the capital city of Vietnam?

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19. Which author wrote "Ulysses"?

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20. Who composed the symphony "Eroica"?

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This hard quiz isn’t for the faint-hearted. Expect challenging trivia that requires focus, logic, and a broad knowledge base.

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1. What is the speed of light in vacuum (in m/s)?

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2. What causes the phases of the Moon?

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3. In Greek mythology, who stole fire from the gods?

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4. What is the largest lizard in the world?

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5. Which Asian country is an archipelago of over 7,000 islands?

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6. Who wrote "The Divine Comedy"?

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7. Which country was formerly known as Rhodesia?

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8. Which disease is caused by a deficiency of iron?

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9. Which element is used in thermometers?

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10. Who composed the "Moonlight Sonata"?

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11. What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

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12. Which mathematician formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation?

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13. Which author wrote "Don Quixote"?

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14. What is the smallest ocean in the world?

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15. What is the currency of Russia?

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16. What is the term for a fear of spiders?

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17. Which principle explains why airplanes fly?

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18. What is the capital city of Morocco?

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19. In which sport is the Stanley Cup awarded?

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20. In which year was the Battle of Waterloo fought?

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The fifth hard quiz will push your limits with tricky questions. Only the most determined trivia players will conquer it.

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1. Which element has the symbol Sn?

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2. Which author wrote "Catch-22"?

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3. What is the largest species of penguin?

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4. Who composed the opera "Carmen"?

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5. What is the capital city of Kazakhstan?

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6. Who wrote "War and Peace"?

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7. What was the name of the first artificial satellite launched into space?

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8. Which African country is completely surrounded by South Africa?

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9. In which year did the Chernobyl disaster occur?

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10. What is the medical term for the collarbone?

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11. Which country was formerly known as Siam?

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12. Which hormone is associated with stress response?

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13. In Norse mythology, who is the trickster god?

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14. Which scientist formulated the theory of general relativity?

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15. What is the currency of Sweden?

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16. What is the chemical formula for table salt?

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17. What causes the aurora australis?

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18. In which sport is the America’s Cup awarded?

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19. What is the longest river in Asia?

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20. Which law states that energy cannot be created or destroyed?

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End the hard series with a bang. This quiz delivers brain-bending questions to satisfy serious quiz enthusiasts.

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1. What was the name of the ancient trade route connecting China to Europe?

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2. Which author wrote "A Clockwork Orange"?

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3. Which vitamin deficiency causes rickets?

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4. What is the highest waterfall in the world?

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5. What is the chemical formula for sulfuric acid?

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6. In which year did the Suez Canal open?

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7. In which sport is the term "checkmate" used?

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8. What is the medical term for the thigh bone?

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9. Which scientist discovered the electron?

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10. Which country was formerly known as Formosa?

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11. What causes the Earth’s magnetic field reversals?

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12. Which country is the largest by population in Africa?

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13. In Egyptian mythology, who is the god of the sun?

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14. Who composed the "Messiah" oratorio?

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15. Who wrote "Les Misérables"?

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16. Which law relates voltage, current, and resistance?

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17. What is the capital city of Algeria?

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18. What is the currency of Norway?

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19. What is the largest species of crocodile?

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20. Which element has the symbol Au?

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Very Hard General Knowledge Quizzes

These quizzes are designed specifically for those who think their general knowledge is some of the best.

They’re for those people who watch quiz shows for fun, often do pub quizzes, and have even won them occasionally!

With our most difficult sets of questions, they should definitely be a challenge!

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Only elite quiz players will survive our fifth very hard set. Expect obscure facts and extremely challenging general knowledge.

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1. What is the chemical formula for ethanol?

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2. What is the name of the world’s largest salt flat?

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3. Who composed the opera "The Marriage of Figaro"?

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4. What was the name of the battle that marked Napoleon’s final defeat?

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5. Which country was formerly known as Upper Volta?

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6. What is the currency of Denmark?

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7. Which author wrote "The Metamorphosis"?

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8. Which element has the symbol Rn?

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9. Which law describes the relationship between electric charge and force?

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10. Which scientist discovered the neutron?

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11. What is the largest species of bear?

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12. In which sport is the term "bogey" used?

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13. What causes the red color of Mars’ surface?

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14. What is the medical term for the windpipe?

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15. In which year was the first computer "bug" discovered?

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16. Which vitamin deficiency causes beriberi?

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17. What is the capital city of Suriname?

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18. Who wrote "Their Eyes Were Watching God"?

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19. In Greek mythology, who is the mother of Persephone?

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20. Which country has the most active volcanoes?

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Test your intellect with this very hard general knowledge quiz, packed with challenging questions to truly push your brain’s limits!

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1. What is the capital city of Suriname?

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2. What was the name of the battle that marked Napoleon’s final defeat?

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3. What is the name of the world’s largest salt flat?

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4. In which year was the first computer "bug" discovered?

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5. Who composed the opera "The Marriage of Figaro"?

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6. What causes the red color of Mars’ surface?

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7. What is the currency of Denmark?

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8. Which scientist discovered the neutron?

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9. What is the medical term for the windpipe?

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10. What is the largest species of bear?

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11. What is the chemical formula for ethanol?

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12. Which vitamin deficiency causes beriberi?

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13. Which country has the most active volcanoes?

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14. Which element has the symbol Rn?

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15. In Greek mythology, who is the mother of Persephone?

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16. In which sport is the term "bogey" used?

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17. Which country was formerly known as Upper Volta?

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18. Who wrote "Their Eyes Were Watching God"?

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19. Which author wrote "The Metamorphosis"?

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20. Which law describes the relationship between electric charge and force?

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Our third very hard quiz demands top-level knowledge. Prepare for complex, obscure questions that require true mastery of trivia.

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1. Which element has the atomic number 26?

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2. Which author wrote "Invisible Man"?

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3. In which sport is the term "deuce" used?

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4. Which hormone is responsible for regulating metabolism?

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5. Which physicist developed the theory of black holes’ Hawking radiation?

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6. What is the medical term for the kneecap?

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7. Who composed the "Rite of Spring"?

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8. Who wrote "The Waste Land"?

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9. In Norse mythology, what is the name of the world tree?

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10. What causes the Coriolis effect on Earth?

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11. In which year was the first successful powered flight by the Wright brothers?

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12. What is the capital city of Uzbekistan?

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13. What is the largest species of eagle?

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14. Which South American country is known for the Nazca Lines?

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15. What is the name of the world’s deepest lake?

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16. What is the chemical formula for methane?

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17. Which law states that the total electric flux through a closed surface is proportional to the

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18. What was the name of the agreement that divided the Ottoman Empire after World War I?

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19. What is the currency of Malaysia?

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20. Which country was formerly known as the Gold Coast?

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Push your brain to the absolute limit. This very hard quiz will test every corner of your memory and logic.

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1. Which country was formerly known as Northern Rhodesia?

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2. Which element has the atomic number 47?

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3. Which physicist developed the theory of wave-particle duality?

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4. Which author wrote "Infinite Jest"?

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5. What is the name of the largest impact crater on Earth?

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6. What is the medical term for inflammation of the heart’s inner lining?

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7. Who composed the ballet "The Nutcracker"?

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8. In which year was the first successful organ transplant (kidney) performed?

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9. What is the currency of Finland?

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10. What is the largest species of venomous snake?

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11. Which country is home to the ancient ruins of Great Zimbabwe?

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12. Who wrote "Mrs. Dalloway"?

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13. Which law describes the conservation of angular momentum?

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14. In which sport is the term "shutout" used?

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15. What is the capital city of Turkmenistan?

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16. In Norse mythology, what is the name of the serpent that encircles the world?

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17. Which hormone is responsible for milk production in mammals?

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18. What is the chemical formula for potassium nitrate?

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19. What is the primary cause of the greenhouse effect?

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20. What was the name of the treaty that redefined Turkey’s borders after the Ottoman Empire?

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Only elite quiz players will survive our fifth very hard set. Expect obscure facts and extremely challenging general knowledge.

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1. In Greek mythology, who is the mother of Persephone?

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2. What is the currency of Denmark?

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3. What is the name of the world’s largest salt flat?

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4. What is the capital city of Suriname?

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5. Which country was formerly known as Upper Volta?

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6. Which vitamin deficiency causes beriberi?

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7. What is the medical term for the windpipe?

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8. Who composed the opera "The Marriage of Figaro"?

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9. Which element has the symbol Rn?

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10. In which sport is the term "bogey" used?

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11. What causes the red color of Mars’ surface?

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12. Who wrote "Their Eyes Were Watching God"?

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13. What was the name of the battle that marked Napoleon’s final defeat?

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14. Which country has the most active volcanoes?

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15. Which scientist discovered the neutron?

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16. In which year was the first computer "bug" discovered?

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17. Which author wrote "The Metamorphosis"?

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18. Which law describes the relationship between electric charge and force?

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19. What is the largest species of bear?

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20. What is the chemical formula for ethanol?

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End the hard series with a bang. This quiz delivers brain-bending questions to satisfy serious quiz enthusiasts.

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1. Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in muscle movement?

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2. What is the chemical formula for acetic acid?

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3. Who wrote "The Name of the Rose"?

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4. What is the name of the volcanic island chain in the Pacific known for its biodiversity?

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5. Which law describes the relationship between the pressure and temperature of a gas at

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6. Which country was formerly known as Nyasaland?

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7. In Mesopotamian mythology, who is the god of wisdom and writing?

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8. What was the name of the 1919 treaty that ended the Russian Civil War?

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9. What is the capital city of Guyana?

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10. Which author wrote "Under the Volcano"?

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11. Who composed the opera "Aida"?

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12. Which physicist is credited with developing the theory of quantum electrodynamics?

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13. What is the largest species of antelope?

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14. In which year was the first successful human spaceflight by Yuri Gagarin?

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15. What is the primary source of energy for Earth’s jet streams?

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16. Which element has the atomic number 74?

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17. What is the medical term for the condition causing brittle bones?

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18. Which country is home to the ancient ruins of Palmyra?

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19. In which sport is the term "hat-trick" commonly used?

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20. What is the currency of Vietnam?

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