Ranking of popular quiz and riddle topics
When it comes to games everyone can enjoy regardless of age, nothing beats quizzes!
Quizzes are perfect for the classroom, on trips, or as a way to pass the time while traveling.
They’re popular because they get everyone excited, regardless of age or gender.
In this article, we’ll introduce a ranking of quiz ideas that are sure to be a hit.
How you play is up to you: you can pick one person to act as the host and ask the questions, or have participants take turns asking them.
With a few tweaks to make your own original quiz, it can even become a great feature for events like thank-you parties or celebrations!
Ranking of Popular Quiz and Riddle Topics (1–10)
What is the most widely understood language in the world?1rank/position
- English
- Chinese
- Hindi
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English
English is the most widely understood language in the world. According to a 2023 survey by the United Nations Population Fund, there are said to be over 1.5 billion English speakers globally. In addition to the large number of countries that use English as an official language, the fact that it is learned as a second language in many countries is another reason for the high number of speakers. As an international lingua franca, English is used across various fields such as business, science, tourism, and entertainment. English also tops the charts in terms of internet content, and people around the world use it for communication.
Which country has the longest name in the world?2rank/position
- United Kingdom
- Saudi Arabia
- Federated States of Micronesia
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United Kingdom
The United Kingdom’s official name is “The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.” This official name is very long and is among the longest of any country in the world. Although it is often shortened to “the UK” in international contexts, the full name distinctly reflects the nation’s history as a kingdom and its geographical composition. It is also used in international official documents, and its length sometimes becomes a topic of conversation.
How much does hair grow in a year?3rank/position
- 6cm
- 8cm
- 12cm
- 20cm
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12cm
It’s said that hair grows about 0.3–0.4 mm per day, which averages out to roughly 2.5 mm per week, about 1 cm per month, and about 12 cm per year. Since there are around 100,000 hairs on the head and about 90% are in the growth phase, adding up their growth is said to total roughly 100 km in a year. You can see that hair has particularly active metabolism compared to other parts of the body.
Trivia Quiz4rank/position
A “trivia quiz” that puts your intuition to the test.
You can learn fun facts and little bits of knowledge, so it challenges what you know—but intuition also becomes key.
This quiz is recommended for elementary school students and up who’ve started building their knowledge! If you’re planning to enjoy it at a farewell party, turning it into a true/false quiz (O/X quiz) might make it easier for everyone to answer, regardless of age.
The content is interesting for adults too, so teachers can enjoy it together as well!
What is the highest-altitude capital city in the world?5rank/position
- Quito, Ecuador
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- La Paz, Bolivia
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La Paz, Bolivia
La Paz, Bolivia is known as the highest capital city in the world, at an altitude of about 3,650 meters. Surrounded by the majestic Andes, it features a unique landscape and culture. The elevation varies greatly between the urban center and surrounding areas, so public transportation such as cable cars is well developed. When you go out, be mindful of altitude sickness and enjoy the magnificent mountains and cityscape.
A quiz that 99% of people fall for6rank/position
It looks like an easy problem, but there’s actually a trick to it—people say 99% of people get fooled.
It really tests your ability to carefully observe the question and to think flexibly, taking a simple answer and developing it further.
Since it’s titled a “trick quiz,” it’s a good idea to pause and consider whether what first comes to mind is really correct.
There are sneaky twists packed into various parts, such as subtle wording changes, so the ability to spot them—your powers of observation and flexible thinking—is also a key point.
What is something that humans don’t have a sense of taste for?7rank/position
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spiciness
The five basic human tastes are sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami. Spiciness is not a taste but a type of pain sensation, perceived when pain receptors on the tongue are activated. While metallic taste is not classified as one of the basic tastes, it is a distinctive sensation sometimes experienced when metal touches the inside of the mouth and is occasionally considered within the broader scope of taste. Therefore, “spiciness” is not included among the human tastes, making it the correct answer.