50 Middle School Trivia Questions

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Looking for a fun activity to get your middle schooler’s brain working? These 50 middle school trivia questions are just what they need!

Ready to learn how to use these middle school trivia questions and how to play? Keep reading or click here to jump right to the middle school trivia questions!

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Trivia Questions For Middle Schoolers

We’ve all been there – our middle schooler comes to us claiming that there is nothing to do. Of course, it’s not always our job to entertain our kids. But we’ve got a perfect solution for that teenage boredom.

Trivia is the perfect activity for people of all ages – kids and adults alike. Not only is it fun, it’s also educational and is the perfect way to get those gears in your head turning.

One reason we love trivia games so much in our house is that there is no limit to the kinds of trivia available! Whether the sports fans in your house want to play baseball trivia or more general sports trivia, we’ve got you covered!

And if you’re a teacher, your kids are going to love this fun printable! Pat yourself on the back and have a quick laugh with a Teacher Joke while your kids are learning with our trivia cards.

How To Play Trivia

Trivia can be as simple or as complicated as you want to make it! It can be as simple as printing the list of questions and answers below and taking turns asking each other questions.

Or you can download our printable trivia cards and create a full competition, complete with teams, buzzers, and prizes. No matter how you play, it is sure to be fun for everyone!

How To Improve Your Trivia Skills

So what if you aren’t good at trivia games? The only way to get better is to practice! Getting curious about subjects you’re interested in is a great place to start. The more you memorize, the better your memory will be. In no time, you’ll be a trivia champion!

Benefits of Trivia Games

The most obvious benefit of trivia games is that they mix fun and learning. They are also a great way to get your brain warmed up and moving. You’ll likely find the more you play, the better you’re able to remember things in other areas of your life!

Printable Middle School Trivia Questions

If you’re ready to grab a printable version of these questions, then be sure to grab them here! If not, our complete list of middle school trivia questions and answers is below!

Middle School Trivia Questions

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Question: What do you get when you freeze water?
Answer: Ice
Question: What is a place you go to to see lots of animals?
Answer: Zoo
Question: What ocean surrounds Hawaii?
Answer: Pacific Ocean
Question: What state is Hollywood located?
Answer: Californi
Question: Where is the White House located?
Answer: Washington D.C
Question: Who wrote Hamlet?
Answer: William Shakespeare
Question: What is a baby goat called?
Answer: A kid
Question: How many stars are on the American Flag?
Answer: 50
Question: Who was the first man on the moon?
Answer: Neil Armstrong
Question: Who was the first female to fly?
Answer: Amelia Earhart

Question: What is America’s largest state?
Answer: Alaska
Question: Who invented the telephone?
Answer: Alexander Graham Bell
Question: Who invented the light bulb?
Answer: Thomas Edison
Question: What country gifted the United States with the Statue of Liberty?
Answer: France
Question: Where is the Eiffel Tower located?
Answer: Paris, France
Question: Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Answer: Leonardo DaVinci
Question: Who painted the Notre Dame Cathedral?
Answer: Pablo Picasso
Question: What is the closest star to Earth?
Answer: The Sun
Question: How many planets are in our Solar System?
Answer: 8
Question: What do you call a scientist who studies rocks?
Answer: A geologist

Question: What do you call a person who studies weather?
Answer: A meteorologist
Question: What do you call molten rock?
Answer: Lava
Question: What is the largest rainforest in the world?
Answer: Amazon rainforest
Question: What is the hottest planet on earth?
Answer: Venus
Question: What is the smallest Ocean?
Answer: The Arctic
Question: What is the process used by plants to convert light energy into chemical energy called?
Answer: Photosynthesis
Question: What is another name for “meat eater”?
Answer: Carnivore
Question: What do you call animals that only eat plants?
Answer: Herbivore
Question: How many sides does a Hexagon have?
Answer: 16
Question: What is another name for the perimeter of a circle?
Answer: Circumference

Question: What does 3 squared equal?
Answer: 9
Question: What is the square root of 49?
Answer: 7
Question: What does a caterpillar turn into?
Answer: A butterfly
Question: Name the three states of matter.
Answer: Solid, liquid, and gas
Question: How many quarts are in a gallon?
Answer: 4
Question: How many pints are in a gallon?
Answer: 8
Question: What is the sweet substance bees make?
Answer: Honey
Question: What year did the US gain its Independence?
Answer: 1776
Question: Who was the first US President to get impeached?
Answer: Andrew Johnson
Question: What color are a zebra’s stripes when first born?
Answer: Brown

Question: What is the fastest animal in the world?
Answer: Cheetah
Question: What is the largest animal in the world?
Answer: Blue whale
Question: What is the tallest animal in the world?
Answer: Giraffe
Question: How many lungs does a human have?
Answer: 2
Question: What do you call precipitation that falls in droplets of frozen rain?
Answer: Hail
Question: What do you call droplets of rain?
Answer: Precipitation
Question: What do you call a baby deer?
Answer: Fawn
Question: What do you call a baby pig?
Answer: Piglet
Question: What do you call a baby cow?
Answer: Calf
Question: What do you call a baby bird?
Answer: Chick

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