The biggest task of the HR Department is to set up team building activities. The usual go-to team-building activity is to set up trivia questions and divide the employees into different teams.
This blog is going to be the saviour for HR professionals, as we are going to set the best trivia questions and answers for team-building activities.
Let’s dig in.
What are Trivia Questions?
Trivia questions are questions that test a person’s knowledge in different areas. These areas can vary from general knowledge, pop culture, history, science, etc.
Trivia questions are the best choice in team-building activities as they can bring in the fun element to the activity. IQ questions are similar, but are more inclined to bring that brain activity on point.
Here, I am going to list out questions that come under different categories.
Best Trivia Questions for Your Next Team Activity
General Knowledge Trivia Questions
- What is the smallest country in the world by land area?
A: Vatican City
- Originally, Amazon sold what kind of products?
A: Books
- What is the only food that doesn’t spoil?
A: Honey
- What is the term for a word that looks the same forwards and backwards?
A: Palindrome
- Is the word “Laser” an Acronym?
A: Yes
- Who was the first woman pilot to fly across the Atlantic?
A: Amelia Earhart
- What food manufacturing company headquartered in Battle Creek, Michigan, uses several animal mascots to sell its cereals, such as Newton the Owl, Tony the Tiger and a rooster named Cornelius?
A: Kellogg’s
- Where’s the Mona Lisa displayed?
A: The Louvre, Paris, France.
- Who was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize?
A: Marie Curie
- When did Facebook first launch?
A: 2004
Pop Culture Trivia Questions
- Which is the longest-running scripted TV show in the US?
A: The Simpsons
- Which Netflix show comes with a deadly series of childhood games?
A: The Squid Game
- What is the coffee shop’s name in “Friends”?
A: Central Perk
- Who is the first Indian YouTuber to hit 100 million subscribers?
A: CarryMinati
- Which is the most-watched Indian series globally?
A: Mirzapur
- Which Bollywood actor made her debut appearance in the movie “Heart of Stone”?
A: Alia Bhatt
- Which famous pop band was called “Kara Flowers” up until 2001?
A: Maroon 5
- How many Harry Potter books and movies are there?
A: 7 books and 8 movies
- Which Indian-American comedian has hosted both the White House Correspondents Dinner and a Netflix stand-up special titled Patriot Act?
A: Hassan Minaj
- Which is the K-pop band that has a massive fanbase in India and the US?
A: BTS
- Who became the first South Asian woman to headline her own US network TV show?
A: Mindy Kaling
Geography Trivia Questions
- What is the capital of Bhutan?
A: Thimphu
- What is the name of the longest mountain ridge?
A: The Mid-Atlantic Ridge
- Which is the only country that borders the Atlantic and Indian Oceans?
A: South Africa
- Which US State has the most active volcanoes?
A: Alaska
- Which African country has its official language “Spanish”?
A: Equatorial Guinea
- What is the only continent without an active volcano?
A: Australia
- Which country has the largest number of pyramids?
A: Sudan
- Which is the deepest known point in the ocean?
A: Mariana Trench
- Which country’s flag is neither square nor rectangular?
A: Nepal
- Which country is home to more than half of the world’s lakes?
A: Canada
Funny Trivia Questions
- What is the national animal of Scotland?
A: Unicorn
- Which animal cannot stick its tongue out?
A: Crocodile
- What is the main ingredient of Bombay Duck?
A: Fish
- What is the hottest pepper in the world?
A: The Carolina Reaper
- Which bird has eyes bigger than its brain?
A: Ostrich
- What is the name of the phobia that means fear of long words?
A: Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia
- What is the only US state with 1 syllable?
A: Maine
- What is illegal in Switzerland to own as pets unless they are in pairs?
A: Guinea Pigs
- What color is an airplane’s black box?
A: Bright Orange or Yellow
- Being overweight is illegal in which country?
A: Japan
Conclusion
Well-crafted trivia questions spark friendly competition, encourage collaboration, and build morale. They can even break the ice and promote a sense of unity.
Hope these trivia questions will make it to your next team-building activity.
FAQs
What makes a good trivia question?
It should be clear, fact-based, slightly challenging, and spark discussion or surprise.
How many trivia questions are ideal for a 30-minute game?
Around 20-25 questions.
Should trivia be multiple choice or open-ended?
It can be a mix of both. Multiple-choice questions help with faster answers and open-ended bring in team collaboration.
How can trivia be made inclusive for global teams?
Mix themes (pop culture, geography, food, etc.) and avoid regionally obscure references.
What’s a fun way to keep score?
Use a shared leaderboard, live scoring in a quiz app, or assign a moderator to track points.
