We’ve all come across a smart-alec in our lives. Someone with a slightly smug air of superiority because they always have the answer to every niche little bit of general knowledge. But with this ultimate general knowledge quiz, you might finally catch them out…

Or maybe you just want to prove to yourself how brainy you are. Either way, our general knowledge quiz is sure to separate the clever from the clumsy, the brainy from the brawny. It’s interesting that general knowledge isn’t all about scientific or book-smart facts though, most general knowledge is about cultural experience – so, yes, in a way, the more TV you watch, the more likely you are to score well in general knowledge, and the more you travel, the more likely you are to know more about languages, food and geography.

People who have a substantial amount of general knowledge tend to be open to new experiences. They seek out and engage in intellectual pursuits to increase their knowledge base. So, are you ready to put your general knowledge to the test. Let’s see how knowledgeable you are about the world and see if you have long-term semantic memory ability.

When you’ve done the quiz, share it with your family and friends and see how many of them share your skills, or lack thereof! If you’re lucky, you might even catch out that annoying know-it-all…