About this Study Set
This study set covers Celebrity Trivia through
20 practice questions.
A collection of general knowledge questions about well-known historical and contemporary figures suitable for upper primary school students. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 20 questions from the
Famous Faces and Talents study set below.
Each question shows the correct answer — select a study format above to practice interactively.
1
Which famous inventor is credited with the creation of the light bulb and the phonograph?
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A
Nikola Tesla
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B
Thomas Edison
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C
Alexander Graham Bell
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D
Albert Einstein
2
In which field is Jane Goodall famous for her lifelong research and advocacy?
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A
Astronomy
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B
Marine Biology
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C
Primatology
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D
Geology
3
Which female aviator was the first to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
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A
Amelia Earhart
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B
Bessie Coleman
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C
Sally Ride
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D
Valentina Tereshkova
4
Who is the author of the popular 'Harry Potter' book series?
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A
Roald Dahl
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B
C.S. Lewis
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C
J.K. Rowling
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D
Enid Blyton
5
Which famous painter created the portrait known as the 'Mona Lisa'?
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A
Vincent van Gogh
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B
Claude Monet
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C
Pablo Picasso
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D
Leonardo da Vinci
6
Which scientist is best known for developing the Theory of Relativity?
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A
Isaac Newton
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B
Albert Einstein
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C
Stephen Hawking
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D
Marie Curie
7
Who was the first person to step foot on the moon in 1969?
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A
Buzz Aldrin
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B
Yuri Gagarin
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C
Neil Armstrong
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D
Michael Collins
8
Which musician is often referred to as the 'King of Pop'?
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A
Elvis Presley
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B
Freddie Mercury
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C
Michael Jackson
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D
Prince
9
What type of animals did Steve Irwin work with at his zoo in Australia?
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A
Lions and tigers
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B
Crocodiles and reptiles
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C
Penguins and seals
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D
Horses and cows
10
Which activist is known for her work in promoting education for girls in Pakistan?
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A
Malala Yousafzai
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B
Mother Teresa
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C
Rosa Parks
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D
Greta Thunberg
11
Who composed 'The Four Seasons', a famous set of violin concertos?
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A
Ludwig van Beethoven
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B
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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C
Johann Sebastian Bach
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D
Antonio Vivaldi
12
Which British monarch reigned for over 70 years, passing away in 2022?
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A
Queen Victoria
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B
Queen Elizabeth II
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C
Queen Anne
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D
Queen Mary
13
Which athlete is known for winning 28 Olympic medals, mostly in swimming?
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A
Usain Bolt
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B
Michael Phelps
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C
Ian Thorpe
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D
Simone Biles
14
What was the primary profession of Walt Disney before he founded his animation studio?
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A
Cartoonist
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B
Actor
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C
Musician
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D
Architect
15
Which famous explorer led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe?
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A
Christopher Columbus
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B
Ferdinand Magellan
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C
James Cook
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D
Marco Polo
16
Which author wrote 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings'?
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A
George R.R. Martin
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B
J.R.R. Tolkien
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C
C.S. Lewis
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D
Lewis Carroll
17
What is the name of the woman who famously refused to give up her seat on a bus in Alabama in 1955?
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A
Harriet Tubman
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B
Rosa Parks
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C
Maya Angelou
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D
Coretta Scott King
18
Which sports legend is nicknamed 'The Greatest' in the world of boxing?
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A
Mike Tyson
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B
Floyd Mayweather
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C
Muhammad Ali
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D
Evander Holyfield
19
Who is credited with discovering the properties of radioactivity and winning two Nobel Prizes?
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A
Marie Curie
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B
Rosalind Franklin
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C
Ada Lovelace
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D
Florence Nightingale
20
Which famous soccer player from Argentina led his country to World Cup victory in 1986?
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A
Lionel Messi
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B
Diego Maradona
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C
Pelé
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D
Cristiano Ronaldo
