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Using pub quiz topics as a starting point

Most pub quizzes lean on the same handful of categories: geography, history, science, music, film and television, sport, literature and a general knowledge round that catches everyone out. Knowing these most common pub quiz topics helps a host plan rounds, but a list alone will not give you a fresh set of questions for next week.

Geography: capitals, rivers, borders and landmarks
History: dates, leaders and turning points
Science and nature: planets, elements and the human body
Music, film, TV and books: songs, actors and authors

Example pub quiz general knowledge questions

What is the capital of Australia?Canberra. It was chosen as a compromise between rivals Sydney and Melbourne, so neither became the capital.

Which planet is known as the Red Planet?Mars. Iron oxide, a rust-like compound, covers much of its surface and gives it the reddish color.

How many players from one team are on the field in a standard soccer match?11, including the goalkeeper. Each side fields this many players during regular play.

Who wrote the novel Pride and Prejudice?Jane Austen. It was first published in 1813 and remains one of the most widely read English novels.

What is the chemical symbol for gold?Au. The symbol comes from the Latin word aurum, meaning gold.

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Most hosts use 8 to 12 questions per round so teams stay engaged without the round dragging. Mix easier openers with a couple of harder finishers.

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Spread questions across four to six categories so no single subject dominates. Balance straight recall questions with a few that need a bit of reasoning.

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