25 Trivia Questions for Road Trips to Keep the Family Enthused
Road trips with friends or family are always great for spending quality time and bonding with loved ones. To keep the boredom at bay if you'll be driving for a while, try these trivia questions to stay entertained.
When you plan to take a road trip to a destination a few hours from home, either with friends, family, or both, the excitement can die down within the first hour, and boredom starts to set in. That's why people bring many things to stay distracted, like playing games, listening to a podcast or an audiobook, or having some snacks.
Additionally, others sing karaoke, and if they're in no rush, they try a new route. Trivia questions for road trips are another way to stay entertained and awake. Here are 25 to show off your general knowledge and bask in oohs and aahs.
A small family about to embark on a road trip | Source: Shutterstock
25 Trivia Questions for Road Trips In Random Order
1. What iconic monument in Egypt is known for its massive limestone structure and Sphinx guarding its entrance?
- Answer: The Great Pyramid of Giza
2. In which city can you find the Colosseum, an ancient amphitheater known for its gladiatorial contests and events?
- Answer: Rome, Italy
3. What is the name of the iconic skyscraper in Dubai, known for its futuristic design and being the tallest man-made structure in the world?
- Answer: Burj Khalifa
4. Who is credited with painting the Mona Lisa, one of the most famous artworks in the world?
- Answer: Leonardo da Vinci
5. Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932?
- Answer: Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart pictured on April 8, 1931. | Source: Getty Images
6. What major historical event took place on November 9, 1989, leading to the reunification of Germany?
- Answer: The fall of the Berlin Wall
7. In what year did the Titanic sink on its maiden voyage?
- Answer: 1912
8. In what game is "love" a score?
- Answer: Tennis
9. What are you playing if you are competing in the "King of Sports?"
- Answer: Soccer
10. Which team has scored the most points in a single Super Bowl?
- Answer: San Francisco 49ers
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11. From the world of Harry Potter, name the four Hogwarts Houses.
- Answer: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, Slytherin
12. What was the young boy's name in a Roald Dahl book about a chocolate factory?
- Answer: Charlie
13. Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?
- Answer: SpongeBob SquarePants
14. What's the hardest substance in our body? Bones, hair, nails or teeth?
- Answer: Teeth
15. What is the Earth's largest ocean?
- Answer: The Pacific
A scuba diver descends down a deep ocean reef wall into the abyss in the Pacific Ocean in the Fiji Islands | Source: Getty Images
16. What animal has the longest lifespan?
- Answer: Giant tortoises (they can live to be 150 years old!)
17. How many bones does a shark have?
- Answer: None
18. On which island can you find the Road to Hana?
- Answer: Maui, Hawaii, USA
19. Which African country is known for the Garden Route, a popular road trip destination with stunning coastal views?
- Answer: South Africa
20. Which city was the first to have a public bus service?
- Answer: Paris
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21. Which country has the highest number of bicycles per capita?
- Answer: The Netherlands
22. What is KFC's tagline?
- Answer: "Finger Lickin Good"
23. What drink "Gives You Wings?"
- Answer: Red Bull
24. Which country is famous for inventing the sandwich?
- Answer: England
25. What fruit is the world's most popular, based on consumption?
- Answer: Bananas
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If you want to add more excitement to your trivia question, add a time restriction for how long each person has to answer. And, if they get it right, they get a reward like a sweet treat.
While at it, throw in these fun facts about the country previously known as The Cannibal Isles: Fiji.