Hard Quiz Questions with Answers – Printable General Knowledge Quiz
Explore our collection of hard quiz questions with answers — a challenging printable general knowledge quiz designed for serious trivia fans, pub quiz nights, quiz leagues, and anyone who enjoys difficult quiz questions.
These tough general knowledge questions cover history, literature, science, geography, language, culture, and surprising facts from around the world. The printable hard quiz is ideal for quizmasters and event organisers who want a ready-made set of difficult quiz questions that feel professional, original, and genuinely challenging. Each question has been written by an experienced quiz setter to provide a balanced mix of clever trivia, classic knowledge, and tricky fact-based questions that test even the most confident players.
Perfect for competitive quiz nights, team-building events, family trivia sessions, and educational activities, these hard general knowledge quiz sheets come in two formats: a Quizmaster Version with answers beside each question, and a Player Version with blank spaces for teams to write their answers. Also, if you're looking for answer sheets for your quizzes we have those too!
About These Hard Quiz Questions
- Instant download hard quiz PDF — fully printable and ready to use
- Professionally written by an experienced quiz setter
- Features challenging general knowledge questions across multiple subjects
- Includes clever trivia, difficult fact-based questions, and classic knowledge
- Two versions included: Quizmaster Copy with answers and Player Copy without answers
- Large-print, clear layout, and printer-friendly formatting
- Perfect for pubs, schools, care homes, social groups, and competitive quiz nights
Sample Hard Questions
Here’s a sample of the style and difficulty level included in the full printable hard quiz download:
- Penguin News holds the distinction of being the only newspaper published in which country?
- In ancient history, the term ‘myriad’ refers to what number?
- Keraunophobia is the medical term for a fear of what natural phenomenon?
- Which European city boasts more bridges than both Venice and Amsterdam combined?
- What name did the Incas give to what they called 'the tears of the sun'?
- Which muscle, stretching from the hip to the knee, is the longest in the human body?
Download your printable hard quiz questions below and put your general knowledge to the test.
Quizmaster Version I (PDF)
With answers beside each question
Player Version I (PDF)
Hard Questions only — no answers
Quizmaster Version II (PDF)
With answers beside each question
Player Version II (PDF)
Hard Questions only — no answers
Tips for Using Your Questions
These difficult quiz questions are designed to be flexible and fun, whether you're hosting a competitive quiz night or testing your own knowledge.
- Use as a standalone hard quiz or combine with other rounds
- Encourage discussion and debate around tricky questions
- Read questions aloud for group play or let individuals work independently
- No time limits — enjoy the challenge at your own pace