quizplainTHE QUIZ NIGHT
Which is the largest planet in our solar system?
Why this answer?
Jupiter is the largest planet by both mass and diameter. The Sun is larger, but it is a star, not a planet.
Pub quiz: a short general knowledge round
Five accessible pub quiz questions with answers and explanations. Play a short round with friends or colleagues and adapt the questions.
How to use this example
Discuss answers together and enjoy a knowledge round. No specialist knowledge required.
- Make teams of two to four people. Each team joins on one device.
- Allow about 30 seconds per question, then discuss the answer.
- Use each explanation to start a short conversation. Add your own questions for a longer quiz.
Questions, answers and explanations
How many sides does a hexagon have?
Why this answer?
A hexagon has six sides and six vertices. Its sides do not have to be equal; only a regular hexagon has equal sides and angles.
Which chemical element has the symbol O?
Why this answer?
O is the symbol for oxygen. Oxygen gas in the air usually consists of molecules containing two oxygen atoms: O₂.
How many squares are on a standard chessboard?
Why this answer?
A chessboard has eight rows and eight columns. That makes 8 × 8 = 64 squares.
Which of these animals is a mammal?
Why this answer?
Dolphins are mammals: they breathe with lungs and feed their young milk. Living in water does not make them fish.