The 10 most popular trivia categories and how to master them
Quick answer: The ten most popular trivia categories are general knowledge, geography, history, science, sport, film and TV, music, food and drink, art and literature, and logos and brands. Geography and general knowledge appear in almost every quiz.
The top 10 at a glance
Each category with a sample question:
| Category | Sample question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| General knowledge | How many days are in a leap year? | 366 |
| Geography | What is the capital of Australia? | Canberra |
| History | In which year did Saladin recapture Jerusalem? | 1187 |
| Science | What is the largest planet in the solar system? | Jupiter |
| Sport | Which country has won the most World Cups? | Brazil |
| Film and TV | Which Egyptian actor starred in Al Nasser Salah Ad-Din? | Ahmed Mazhar |
| Music | Which instrument is the ancestor of the European lute? | The oud |
| Food and drink | Which dish is flipped upside down to serve? | Maqluba |
| Art and literature | Who painted The Starry Night? | Vincent van Gogh |
| Logos and brands | Which brand has a hidden arrow in its logo? | FedEx |
How to master each one
Geography and logos reward pictures, so play flag, landmark and logo quizzes. History and literature reward stories: link each fact to a person or event. Science and sport reward records, such as the largest planet or the top scorer. For general knowledge, little and often works best.
Where to practise
Trivillion has quizzes in all ten categories, including 38 picture quizzes and 16 general knowledge topics, and its AI suggests categories based on what you play most. It also has topics that are hard to find elsewhere, such as Arabic poetry, Palestine and Islamic culture.
| Category | Trivillion quiz |
|---|---|
| Geography | Flags, shapes, capitals, map games |
| History | History, wars, Palestine, historical figures |
| Science | Science, nature, technology, Nobel Prizes |
| Sport | Sport trivia, football career games |
| Film and TV | Films and songs, famous faces |
| Food | National dishes |
| Art | Paintings, instruments |
| Brands | Logo quizzes |
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common trivia categories?
General knowledge, geography, history, science, sport, film and TV, music, food, art and literature, and logos.
What is the hardest trivia category?
Many players find science and literature the hardest; geography is hard until you practise it.
Where can I practise trivia categories?
Trivillion has quizzes in all ten.