75 Trivia Questions For Teens That They’ll Actually Find Entertaining
You’re probably looking at two (maybe three) eye rolls, tops.
While your teenagers are at home, put their minds to the test with some knowledge questions that'll keep their brains sharp. Trivia questions for teens are a great bonding tool for the whole family, not to mention a smart way to keep them engaged with pop culture, world history, current events, and more. You could start a tradition of throwing out a few trivia questions at breakfast or dinner each day to build their knowledge base, and even up the ante during the summer months so that their brains don't turn to mush while they're running around outside and not in school. Just a thought!
Trivia questions for teens can run the gamut and be related to just about any topic that tickles your fancy and suits your kid's age bracket. If you want to use this exercise to help sharpen your kids’ thinking skills, pairing actual knowledge questions with fun pop culture ones can keep enough of a balance to keep your teen engaged enough to play along.
To get you started on this new quest with your family, try these trivia questions about a little bit of everything. Then, pop over to these riddles for teens that'll really get their brain juices flowing.
General Trivia Questions For Teens
What was the first state in the United States?
Delaware
In a basketball game, how many players from each team are on the court at the same time?
Five
What iconic company did Steve Jobs start?
Apple
What is the largest country in the world?
Russia
What is the largest mammal?
Blue whale
What is the largest organ in the body?
Skin
In what year was Joe Biden elected president?
2020
In what city can you find the Eiffel Tower?
Paris
What are the five Great Lakes?
Erie, Huron, Ontario, Superior, Michigan
Which fast-food chain is known for its golden arches?
McDonald's
How many nights of Hanukkah are there?
Eight
What galaxy do we live in?
Milky Way
What is the world's largest ocean?
Pacific Ocean
What is the national bird of the United States?
Bald eagle
Who founded Amazon?
Jeff Bezos
Where was the game of checkers invented?
Egypt
How many wives did King Henry VIII have?
Six
Where did the Olympics start?
Greece
In what country will you find the world's tallest building?
United Arab Emirates
How many stars are in our solar system?
Just one — the sun!
What was the first hair dye made out of?
Bird poop
What is the average height in the U.S.?
5 feet 4 inches for women, and 5 feet 9 inches for men
How long is a giraffe's tongue?
21 inches long
What country has the world's largest population?
China, at 1.45 billion
Approximately how many miles is the earth's circumference?
24,901 miles
How many bones do sharks have?
Zero
When in groups, this jungle animal is referred to as an ambush. What kind of animal is this?
Tiger
Charlie Chaplin insured which part of his body?
His feet
Name the potion that grants good luck in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
Felix Felicis
How many keys are on a standard piano?
88 keys
How many minutes are in one week?
10,080
Which direction makes jet lag worse?
Traveling east
How tall is the Eiffel Tower?
1063 feet (324 meters)
How many time zones are there in the world?
24
What was the first country to give women the right to vote?
New Zealand
What is cynophobia?
A fear of dogs
What animal can be seen on the Porsche logo?
Horse
Who was the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic?
Amelia Earhart
What is the rarest M&M color?
Brown
What was the first soft drink in space?
Coca-Cola
Pop Culture Trivia Questions For Teens
What is Baby Yoda's real name?
Grogu
What are the names of Harry Potter's best friends?
Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger
Who is Justin Bieber married to?
Hailey Bieber
What boy band is Harry Styles formerly a member of?
One Direction
Who is the most streamed artist on Spotify?
Ed Sheeran
Whose real name is Colson Baker?
Machine Gun Kelly
How many Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are there?
Four
Whose real name is Steve Rogers?
Captain America
Who plays Spider-Man in the Amazing Spider-Man movies?
Andrew Garfield
What Netflix show takes place in Hawkins, Indiana?
Stranger Things
Who was the first winner of American Idol?
Kelly Clarkson
What Is Billie Eilish's full name?
Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell
What Is Kylie Jenner's daughter's name?
Stormi
In what state is the Coachella Music Festival held?
California
Who is Stefani Germanotta?
Lady Gaga
What is Thor's hammer called?
Mjolnir
Who is the most followed person on TikTok?
Charli D'Amelio
What day is Star Wars Day?
May 4
Who created the viral “Renegade” dance on TikTok?
Jalaiah Harmon
How many Harry Potter books and movies are there?
7 books, 8 movies
Who named their son X Æ A-12?
Elon Musk and Grimes
Who is Jennifer Lopez married to?
Ben Affleck
Who has the most Instagram followers after Instagram?
Cristiano Ronaldo
What does the Fenty in Fenty Beauty mean?
Rihanna's real name, Robyn Rihanna Fenty
Who is Justin Bieber’s famous father-in-law?
Stephen Baldwin
Who sings the song “Say So” behind the trendy TikTok dance?
Doja Cat
What kind of animal is Spongebob Squarepants' Squidward?
An octopus ("Octoward" allegedly sounded too weird!)
Who played Lizzie McGuire when she was younger?
Hilary Duff
What was the highest-grossing movie of all time?
Avatar
What was Lady Gaga’s iconic outfit at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards?
A meat dress
What are the names of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s kids?
North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm
How many times did Ross get divorced on Friends?
Three
What does the acronym “smh” stand for?
Shaking my head
What are the names of the Sanderson sisters from Hocus Pocus?
Winifred, Mary, Sarah
Who is the goddaughter of Dolly Parton?
Miley Cyrus
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