Kids General Knowledge Quizzes

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General Knowledge Quiz Questions for Kids & Families

Test what you know with our general knowledge quiz questions for children, families and schools — a fun, free way to learn across every subject under the sun. They make learning enjoyable and work brilliantly as a teaching resource at home or in the classroom.

Questions span history, geography, science, animals, music, movies, sport, famous people and everyday facts, with easy rounds for younger children right through to tougher challenges for teenagers. The answers sit on separate pages, so it is easy to set a quiz for a class, a club or a family quiz night.

All of our general knowledge quizzes are interactive multiple-choice, so children can play online, test their knowledge and check their scores as they go. Every quiz is printable too, in standard and large print — ideal for homework, revision and offline learning.

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Our general knowledge quizzes cover:

  • history, geography and science
  • animals, nature and the human body
  • music, movies and sport
  • famous people and everyday facts
  • seasonal and themed rounds
  • interactive multiple-choice quizzes you can play online
  • printable rounds in standard and large print

Free Printable General Knowledge Quiz Questions and Answers

General knowledge is the perfect all-rounder, dipping into history, geography, science, sport, music, films and the natural world. Our quizzes bring these subjects together so children can broaden what they know a little at a time, with questions chosen to inform as well as entertain.

Make your own quiz and be the quiz master
With answers on separate pages, it takes seconds to put a quiz together. Children can print a round, test friends and family and take the lead as quiz master — a relaxed, enjoyable way to revise and build confidence across the board.

The questions suit a wide range of ages and abilities, from easy warm-ups for younger children to tougher challenges for teenagers and grown-ups. They are ideal for the classroom, homeschooling, homework, clubs and family quiz nights alike.

A few general knowledge questions to get you started
What is the capital city of France? How many colours are there in a rainbow? Which planet is known as the Red Planet? How many sides does a triangle have? Have a go at the rounds above to find the answers — and plenty more.


We add new general knowledge quizzes and printable activities regularly, from quick warm-ups to brain-stretching challenges, so there is always something new to learn. Bookmark the page and pop back for the latest rounds, or print a few off for a family quiz night.