60 Road Trip Trivia Questions To While Away Time

Are you getting ready for your next road trip adventure and looking to spice it up? Why not make the most of your journey with our Road Trip Trivia Quiz Questions and Answers!

Our fun and informative quiz covers a range of subjects including sports, history, science, math, movies, and more. Whether you’re traveling with friends or family, this quiz is sure to keep you entertained and engaged throughout your journey.

So, put your knowledge to the test and get ready for a road trip filled with fun and learning!

For more fun quizzes, see also True or False Quiz, and Easy General Knowledge Trivia Quiz.

Road Trip Trivia Questions on History

1. Who was the first leader of the Soviet Union? Answer: Vladimir Lenin
2. When did the Spanish Civil War occur? Answer: 1936-1939
3. What was the outcome of the Battle of Stalingrad during World War II? Answer: The Soviet Union defeated the German army, marking a turning point in the war
4. Who was the first president of South Africa to be elected in a fully democratic election? Answer: Nelson Mandela
5. Who were the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in the Bible? Answer: Conquest, War, Famine, and Death
6. What was the significance of the signing of the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494? Answer: It divided the newly discovered lands outside of Europe between Spain and Portugal, shaping the colonial empires of the two countries
7. Who was the lead author of the Declaration of Independence? Answer: Thomas Jefferson
8. When was the World Health Organization established? Answer: April 7, 1948
9. What was the significance of the Berlin Conference in 1884-1885? Answer: European powers met to divide Africa among themselves, shaping the continent’s colonial borders
10. Who was the first president of the People’s Republic of China? Answer: Mao Zedong

Road Trip Trivia Questions on Sports

1. Who was the first athlete to win nine Olympic gold medals in track and field? Answer: Paavo Nurmi
2. When was the first FIFA World Cup held and which country hosted it? Answer: The first FIFA World Cup was held in 1930 and was hosted by Uruguay
3. Who was the first pitcher to throw a perfect game in the World Series? Answer: Don Larsen
4. What was the first sport to be included in the Summer Olympics? Answer: Athletics
5. Who was the first player to win six consecutive NBA championships? Answer: Michael Jordan
6. What was the first winter sport to be included in the Winter Olympics? Answer: Nordic skiing
7. Who was the first boxer to win world championships in eight weight divisions? Answer: Manny Pacquiao
8. Who was the first swimmer to break the 50-second barrier in the 100-meter freestyle? Answer: Cesar Cielo
9. When was the first World Series of Baseball played and between which teams? Answer: The first World Series of Baseball was played in 1903 between the Boston Americans and the Pittsburgh Pirates
10. Who was the first woman to win the Tour de France? Answer: There is no winner in the women’s Tour de France as it is a men’s only race.

Road Trip Trivia Questions on Food

1. What term is used for meat of an adult sheep? Answer: Mutton
2. What is the Ninja Turtles’ favorite food? Answer: Pizza
3. A person who spends much time sitting or lying down, mostly watching television is called? Answer: Couch Potato
4. What is the name of popular coffee-flavored Italian dessert with mascarpone cheese? Answer: Tiramisu
5. What country is known as the birthplace of pizza? Answer: Italy
6. Who invented the Caesar salad? Answer: Caesar Cardini
7. What is the main ingredient in a traditional Spanish paella? Answer: Rice
8. What is the main ingredient in the Middle Eastern dish known as hummus? Answer: Chickpeas
9. Mexican bread pudding filled with raisins, cinnamon, cloves and cheese is called? Answer: Capirotada
10. What is the name of the Canadian traditional meal – French fries topped with brown gravy and cheese curds? Answer: Poutine

Road Trip Trivia Questions on Maths

1. What is the sum of the first 10 positive integers? Answer: 55
2. How many times does the number 10 go into the number 50? Answer: 5
3. What number do the Roman numerals XX represent? Answer: 20
4. What is the difference between a square and a rectangle? Answer: A square is a type of rectangle where all sides are equal in length, while a rectangle can have sides of different lengths.
5. What is the Pythagorean theorem and how is it used in mathematics? Answer: The Pythagorean theorem states that in a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. It is used to find the length of the sides of a right triangle.
6. Find the value of x in this equation: 8x = 24. Answer: 3
7. What is the number of hours in 60 minutes? Answer: 1
8. What mathematical operation is the opposite of multiplication? Answer: Division
9. What is the difference between a prime number and a composite number? Answer: A prime number is a positive integer greater than 1 that has only two positive integer factors, 1 and itself. A composite number is a positive integer greater than 1 that has more than two positive integer factors.
10. What instrument is usually used to measure a radius of a sphere? Answer: Spherometer

Road Trip Trivia Questions on Science

1. How is scientific study of the normal function in living systems called? Answer: Physiology
2. Which element is part of bone and essential for nerves and muscles? Answer: Calcium
3. What protein carries oxygen from lungs to cells? Answer: Hemoglobin
4. Which chemical inside the nucleus of a cell carries the genetic instructions for making living organisms? Answer: DNA
5. What is the heaviest organ in the human body? Answer: Liver
6. What is the scientific name for the study of earthquakes? Answer: Seismology
7. What type of energy is produced by the fusion of atomic nuclei in the sun’s core? Answer: Nuclear energy
8. What is the formula for the speed of light? Answer: c = 299,792,458 m/s
9. Who developed the theory of evolution by natural selection? Answer: Charles Darwin
10. What is the smallest unit of matter? Answer: Atom

Road Trip Trivia Questions on Movies

1. What was the first feature-length animated film produced by Disney? Answer: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
2. Who directed the critically acclaimed film “The Shawshank Redemption”? Answer: Frank Darabont
3. What was the highest grossing film of all time before being surpassed by “Avengers: Endgame”? Answer: James Cameron’s “Avatar” (2009)
4. Who won the Best Actor Oscar for his role in “The Godfather”? Answer: Marlon Brando
5. What was the first sound film to win the Best Picture Oscar? Answer: Wings (1927)
6. What is the name of the famous Hollywood sign originally read “Hollywoodland”? Answer: Hollywood Sign
7. What was the first film to win 11 Academy Awards? Answer: Ben-Hur (1959)
8. Who played the lead role in the “Indiana Jones” film series? Answer: Harrison Ford
9. What was the first film to win the Best Picture Oscar for a predominantly black cast? Answer: 12 Years a Slave (2013)
10. What was the first feature film directed by Quentin Tarantino? Answer: Reservoir Dogs (1992)