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Free family trivia questions by category, from US history to '90s nostalgia. Every question has the answer and a fun fact, sorted easy to hard, ready to read aloud or print.

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10 quick family trivia questions

A mixed set from ten categories, easy enough for kids and tricky enough for grown-ups. Answers and fun facts are under each one; turn on Quiz mode to hide them.

  1. Question 1Around the World

    Lake Titicaca straddles the border of Peru and which country?

    1. ABolivia
    2. BArgentina
    3. CChile
    4. DEcuador

    Answer: Bolivia

    Fun fact: Titicaca is often called the highest navigable lake in the world.

  2. Question 2Wild Science

    Which plant folds up its leaves the moment you touch it?

    1. AThe sensitive plant (mimosa)
    2. BThe spider plant
    3. CThe Swiss cheese plant
    4. DThe aloe vera plant

    Answer: The sensitive plant (mimosa)

    Fun fact: Scientists think the sudden folding startles insects that are trying to eat it.

  3. Question 3Odd One Out

    Which of these car brands is NOT German?

    1. AVolvo
    2. BPorsche
    3. CBMW
    4. DAudi

    Answer: Volvo

    Fun fact: Volvo is Swedish, and its name means 'I roll' in Latin.

  4. Question 4US History

    Which 1915 sinking pushed American opinion toward war?

    1. AThe Maine
    2. BThe Lusitania
    3. CThe Reuben James
    4. DThe Arizona

    Answer: The Lusitania

    Fun fact: Nearly 1,200 people died, including 128 Americans.

  5. Question 5Animated Movies

    Which self-declared lemur king rules the island in Madagascar?

    1. AMaurice
    2. BMort
    3. CKing Julien
    4. DSkipper

    Answer: King Julien

    Fun fact: Sacha Baron Cohen voiced him, and the character got his own TV series.

  6. Question 690s Nostalgia

    Which 1996 launch game redefined 3D platforming?

    1. ACrash Bandicoot
    2. BSuper Mario 64
    3. CDonkey Kong 64
    4. DBanjo-Kazooie

    Answer: Super Mario 64

    Fun fact: Its free-roaming camera helped set the standard for 3D games.

  7. Question 7Pro Football

    Which defensive player won Super Bowl MVP for Baltimore in 2001?

    1. ATerrell Suggs
    2. BEd Reed
    3. CRay Lewis
    4. DRod Woodson

    Answer: Ray Lewis

    Fun fact: That defense allowed the fewest points in a 16-game season.

  8. Question 8TV Sitcoms

    What is the name of Ross and Rachel's daughter?

    1. AEmma
    2. BErica
    3. CEmily
    4. DElla

    Answer: Emma

    Fun fact: Erica is the name of the baby Monica and Chandler adopt.

  9. Question 9Things You Should Know

    What does 'net 30' mean on an invoice?

    1. AThe invoice expires in 30 days
    2. BYou get a 30% discount
    3. CPayment is due within 30 days
    4. DYou must buy at least 30 items

    Answer: Payment is due within 30 days

    Fun fact: '2/10 net 30' means you get a 2 percent discount if you pay within 10 days.

  10. Question 10Odd but True

    What was Amazon almost called?

    1. ANile
    2. BBookstar
    3. CRelentless
    4. DBookWorld

    Answer: Relentless

    Fun fact: Amazon was first registered as 'Cadabra.' Type relentless.com into your browser and it still redirects to Amazon.

How do you host trivia night at home?

Split into teams of two to four people, pick three or four categories, ask ten questions per round, and give each team a minute to agree on an answer. Keep score on paper, and save a hard round for the end.

  1. Make teams. Mix ages and interests so every team has a sports fan, a movie buff and someone who remembers the '90s.
  2. Pick a host. The host reads questions aloud and keeps the answers hidden. Turn on Quiz mode on these pages and the host can reveal each answer with one tap.
  3. Plan four rounds. Ten questions each, from different categories: easy questions first, hard ones last.
  4. Score simply. One point per right answer, two in the final round. Read the fun fact after each answer; it's half the fun.
  5. Break ties with one hard question: closest answer wins.

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