General Knowledge Quiz For Adults Over 40 Years Old In America

General Knowledge Quiz For Adults Over 40 Years Old In America

This quiz is designed to test your general knowledge across various domains, including history, literature, science, geography, and pop culture. It is intended for adults over 40 years old in the United States. Each question is followed by four possible answers, only one of which is correct.

History

1. Who was the first president of the United States? a. George Washington b. Thomas Jefferson c. Abraham Lincoln d. John F. Kennedy

Literature

2. Which author wrote "The Great Gatsby"? a. F. Scott Fitzgerald b. Ernest Hemingway c. Mark Twain d. J.D. Salinger

Science

3. What is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere? a. Oxygen b. Nitrogen c. Carbon Dioxide d. Hydrogen

Geography

4. Which country is the largest by land area? a. United States b. Russia c. China d. Canada

Pop Culture

5. In which year was the first Star Wars movie released? a. 1973 b. 1977 c. 1980 d. 1983

History

6. Who was the first man to walk on the moon? a. Neil Armstrong b. Buzz Aldrin c. Michael Collins d. Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin

Literature

7. Who wrote "To Kill a Mockingbird"? a. Harper Lee b. J.D. Salinger c. F. Scott Fitzgerald d. Ernest Hemingway

Science

8. What is the highest mountain in the world? a. Mount Everest b. K2 c. Kangchenjunga d. Annapurna

Geography

9. Which ocean is located to the east of the United States? a. Atlantic Ocean b. Indian Ocean c. Arctic Ocean d. Pacific Ocean

Pop Culture

10. In which year did Michael Jackson release "Thriller"? a. 1980 b. 1982 c. 1984 d. 1986