General Knowledge Quiz

Who is taller, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, or Andrii Shevchenko?

• Cristiano Ronaldo

• Lionel Messi

• Andrii Shevchenko

Answer explanation

Cristiano Ronaldo is the tallest among the three, standing at approximately 6'2" (1.87 m), while Lionel Messi is about 5'7" (1.70 m) and Andrii Shevchenko is around 6'0" (1.83 m). Therefore, Cristiano Ronaldo is the correct answer.

What is the highest mountain in the world?

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount Everest

• Mount Fuji

Answer explanation

The highest mountain in the world is Mount Everest, standing at 8,848 meters (29,029 feet) above sea level. It surpasses other mountains like Kilimanjaro and Fuji in height.

Which country has the larger population, India or the United States?

• India

• United States

• They have the same population

Answer explanation

India has a larger population than the United States, with over 1.4 billion people compared to the U.S.'s approximately 331 million. Therefore, the correct answer is India.

Who is the youngest person to win an Oscar for acting?

• Jennifer Lawrence

• Tatum O’Neal

• Jodie Foster

Answer explanation

Tatum O’Neal is the youngest person to win an Oscar for acting, achieving this at the age of 10 for her role in 'Paper Moon' (1973). Jennifer Lawrence and Jodie Foster won at older ages.

Which planet is closer to the Sun, Venus or Mars?

• Venus

• Mars

• They are the same distance

Answer explanation

Venus is the second planet from the Sun, while Mars is the fourth. Therefore, Venus is closer to the Sun than Mars.