90 of the best easy quiz questions, for the friendliest of pub quizzes

Who doesn't love a quiz, let's be honest? The elite party game for any dinner party, cosy night in, hen weekend or for when you're just really bored, a pen, paper and a bunch of questions are all you really need to have a good (and competitive) time.

There's always that one friend who thinks they know it all, that other mate who lives for the quizmaster role, and that one person who can't help but Google the answers. Plus, the others who just love any excuse to have a drink.

Whether it's a general knowledge quiz you're after or something more specific (entertainment questions, anyone?), we've rounded up a selection of easy quiz questions for your next big night in. Bottoms up!

The best easy general knowledge quiz questions

1. What does BBC stand for?

2. Who was British Prime Minister before Theresa May?

3. What's the name of the Royal family's castle in Scotland?

4. How many people are there on an English jury?

5. In which town does the UK version of The Office take place?

6. How many makes up a baker's dozen?

7. Who wrote The Handmaid's Tale?

8. Complete the well-known phrase: 'A leopard never changes its ____'

9. In fashion, what does YSL stand for?

10. What crisp brand is Gary Lineker the face of?

11. How many letters in the word hippopotamus?

12. What is the national flower of Wales?

13. Who wrote the horror novel It?

14. Which is the only word in the English language that has no true rhyme?

15. How many days are in a leap year?

16. What are the colours of Google? For an extra point, can you name them in the order they appear online?

17. How many miles in a marathon?

18. What is a group of sheep called?

19. What plant do people traditionally kiss under at Christmas?

20. What does the abbreviation 'TBH' commonly stand for?

The best easy general knowledge quiz answers

1. British Broadcasting Corporation

2. David Cameron, between 2010 - 2016

3. Balmoral Castle

4. 12

5. Slough

6. 13

7. Margaret Attwood

8. 'A leopard never changes its spots'

9. Yves Saint Laurent

10. Walkers

11. 12!

12. Daffodil

13. Stephen King

14. Orange

15. 366

16. Blue, red, yellow, and green

17. 26.2 miles

18. A flock

19. Mistletoe

20. To be honest

The best easy food quiz questions

1. What nut is used to make marzipan?

2. What vegetable is known as an egg plant in America?

3. What three ingredients typically make a margarita cocktail?

4. What is the main fruit in Ribena?

5. What's the Italian word for pie?

6. What was Smithy's famous curry order in Gavin & Stacey?

7. Which vegetable is a pickle?

8. What is the national dish of Mexico?

9. What is vodka traditionally made from?

10. What is the first name of the famous chef, G Ramsay?

The best easy food quiz answers

1. Almonds

2. Aubergine

3. Tequila, lime juice and triple sec/cointreau/orange liqueur

4. Blackcurrants

5. Pizza

6. Chicken bhuna, lamb bhuna, prawn bhuna, mushroom rice, bag of chips, keema naan and nine poppadoms.

7. Cucumber

8. Mole

9. Potatoes

10. Gordon

The best easy science quiz questions

1. What element does 'O' represent on the periodic table?

2. What is the largest muscle in the body?

3. For one point, what five basic senses do humans have?

4. What is your body's largest organ?

5. Who is attributed with discovering gravity?

6. What is the largest land animal?

7. What is the smallest unit of matter called?

8. What is the formula for water?

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

10. What travels faster: light or sound?

The best easy science quiz answers

1. Oxygen

2. The gluteus maximus, otherwise known as the buttocks

3. Smell, taste, sight, hearing and taste

4. Skin

5. Isaac Newton
   

6. The African elephant

7. An atom

8. H2o

9. Mercury

10. Light

The best easy geography quiz questions

1. What's the name of the river that runs through Egypt?

2. What's the highest mountain in the world?

3. Where would you find the Golden Gate bridge?

4. What's the capital of Spain?

5. What is Sweden's capital city?

6. Where would you be if you were standing on the Spanish Steps?

7. What country does actress Ayo Edibiri pretend she's from?

8. What's the capital of France?

9. What's the largest ocean in the world?

10. What continent would you find the Atlas mountains?

The best easy geography quiz answers

1. The Nile

2. Mount Everest, reaching 29,029 feet (8,848 meters) above sea level

3. San Francisco

4. Madrid

5. Stockholm

6. Rome, Italy

7. Ireland

8. Paris

9. The Pacific Ocean

10. Africa

The best easy history quiz questions

1. How many wives did Henry VIII have?

2. What breed of dog did Queen Elizabeth II famously own?

3. What year did World War II end?

4. How many days was Liz Truss British Prime Minister for?

5. What famous battle happened in 1066?

6. How old was King Tut when he became the ruler of Egypt: nine, 10, or 11?

7. Which four presidents are on Mount Rushmore?

8. Which civil rights activist famously said, "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal"?

9. Who was Prime Minister during the second World War?

10. Who was the first man to walk on the moon?

The best easy history quiz answers

1. Six

2. Corgis

3. 1945

4. 49 days

5. The Battle Of Hastings

6. Nine

7. George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, and Theodore Roosevelt

8. Martin Luther King

9. Winston Churchill

10. Neil Armstrong

The best easy sports quiz questions

1. In meters, how long is an Olympic swimming pool?

2. What sport is the documentary series Drive To Survive based around?

3. Which English town has football teams called United and Wednesday?

4. For one point, what five colours are the Olympic rings?

5. What's the name of Andy Murray's tennis playing brother?

6. What sport did Fred Perry play?

7. What does UEFA stand for?

8. What sport is played in the Ryder Cup?

9. Name the two tennis playing sisters with the surname Williams

10. What football club does David Beckham now co-own?

The best easy sports quiz answers

1. 50 metres

2. Formula 1

3. Sheffield

4. Blue, yellow, black, green and red

5. Jamie Murray

6. Tennis (table tennis is an acceptable answer too)

7. Union of European Football Associations

8. Golf

9. Venus and Serena

10. Inter Miami CF

The best easy entertainment quiz questions

1. What does Craig David do with his date on Tuesday in '7 Days'?

2. Who is Ashton Kutcher married to?

3. What is YouTuber Zoella's real name?

4. What are the names of all the Kardashian kids? For an extra point, can you name them in age order?

5. Who is the lead singer of Coldplay?

6. Who did Orlando Bloom play in Pirates Of The Caribbean?

7. Who is John Krasinski married to?

8. Who presented The Weakest Link from 2000 to 2012?

9. What year did British series Waterloo Road first air?

10. For one point, can you name the actors who played Rachel Green, Joey Tribbiani, Phoebe Buffay, Chandler Bing, Monica Geller and Ross Geller in Friends

11. For one point, which house was Harry Potter almost put into by the sorting hat?

12. Where are the White Lotus hotels in seasons 1 and 2? (One point for each)

13. Who has won the most total Academy Awards?

14. What Netflix show had the most streaming views in 2021?

15. Finish Jennifer Coolidge's character Paulette's iconic phrase in Legally Blonde: "You look like the Fourth of July! Makes me want a _____ real bad!

16. What was Miley Cyrus' birth name?

17. Which of these actors has not made a cameo on Friends: Reese Witherspoon, Julianne Moore, or George Clooney?

18. In Peep Show, which Berkshire town did Super Hans accidentally run to in series 7?

19. Who won I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! in 2023?

20. What is the name of Disney's streaming platform?

The best easy entertainment quiz answers

1. 'Took her for a drink on Tuesday...'

2. Mila Kunis

3. Zoe Sugg

4. Kourtney Kardashian has four children: Mason, 13, Penelope, 10, Reign, eight, Rocky, under one. Kim has four: North, nine, Saint, seven, Chicago, five and Psalm, three. Rob has one: Dream, six. Khloé has two: True, four and Tatum. Kylie Jenner has two: Stormi, five and Aire, one.

5. Chris Martin

6. Will Turner

7. Emily Blunt

8. Anne Robinson

9. 2006

10. Jennifer Aniston (Rachel Green), Matt Le Blanc (Joey Tribbiani), Lisa Kudrow (Phoebe Buffay), Matthew Perry (Chandler Bing), Courteney Cox (Monica Geller) and David Schwimmer (Ross Geller).

11. Slytherin

12. Hawaii and Sicily

13. Walt Disney

14. Squid Game

15. Hot dog

16. Destiny Hope Cyrus

17. Julianne Moore

18. Windsor

19. Sam Thompson

20. Disney+

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