Bored Panda has posted a new general knowledge quiz, and it wants to know how much you actually know about the world. The quiz, titled “From The Dodo To The Suez Canal: Try To Ace These 18 General Knowledge Trivia Questions,” covers geography, history, science, anatomy, literature, astronomy, and the animal kingdom. The questions are arranged in no particular order, so the topics mix freely from one question to the next.
What The Quiz Promises
The quiz is a journey across a wide range of topics. Some questions will feel like easy wins, while others could make you pause and dig through your memory for the right answer. The quiz itself is the full experience.
The questions are drawn from across the board. The source lists the topics and mentions two specific questions, but it does not provide a complete set of question topics or examples.
How To Play
The quiz is simple to take. Trust your instincts, and see how many of the 18 questions you can answer correctly. There is no stated ranking of difficulty, and the questions are not ordered by topic.
That means you could start strong and hit a wall, or you could stumble early and find the back half easier.
The Suez Canal Question
One question asks what the Suez Canal connects. That is a fair question, and it tests basic geographical knowledge.
The Petra Question
Another question asks about the ancient city of Petra. Petra is a famous archaeological site, and the question tests whether you remember its location and significance.
The Dodo Question
The title of the quiz includes the dodo, and at least one question asks about the dodo. The dodo was a flightless bird, and the question tests whether you know why the dodo is famous.
The Running Order
Below is a rough breakdown of the quiz’s structure, based on the topics mentioned in the source. The actual ordering of questions is not provided, so this is a best-guess arrangement rather than a definitive sequence.
| # | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Geography (Suez Canal) |
| 2 | History (Petra) |
| 3 | Science |
| 4 | Anatomy |
| 5 | Literature |
| 6 | Astronomy |
| 7 | Animal kingdom (Dodo) |
The remaining questions cover the other topics in the list, though the source does not specify which question falls under which topic.
What We Make Of It
This is a quiz built for entertainment, not for serious testing. It is the kind of thing you take when you want to kill five minutes and maybe learn something along the way. The questions are varied enough that almost anyone can find at least a few they know, and the format is casual enough that nobody feels pressure to perform.
The quiz also carries a promotional note directing readers to Bored Panda’s full collection of quizzes and trivia. The source presents the quiz as part of a larger collection, and it is worth noting that the collection includes content beyond this single quiz.
The Verdict
The quiz delivers what it promises. It is a set of 18 questions covering a wide range of topics, presented with cheerful enthusiasm. It is likely to teach you at least one thing you did not already know.
But that is not necessarily a bad thing. A trivia quiz should be fun, and this one is. It does not demand a subscription, and it does not try to sell you anything beyond the joy of answering questions.
Our Take
We think this quiz is worth your time if you have a few minutes to spare. It is not a deep dive into any single field, but it is a pleasant way to test your general knowledge and maybe pick up a new fact along the way.
Here is what we recommend:
- Take the quiz at your own pace.
- Trust your instincts when you are unsure.
If you are looking for a deep dive into a single field, this quiz is not the right place to start. But if you want to see how much you remember about the dodo, the Suez Canal, and everything in between, this quiz is the perfect excuse.
Take it, enjoy it, and let us know how you did.
Source material: “From The Dodo To The Suez Canal: Try To Ace These 18 General Knowledge Trivia Questions,” Bored Panda.
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