General knowledge
General knowledge, one topic at a time.
Capitals, rivers, history, science, sport and more. Every question explains why the answer is right and why the others are not. New topics open as they are ready.
- 1,898questions
- 23topics
- 14categories
GK in Ireland
Questions about your own country, for school and competitive exams.
- Irish Science, Arts and Culture
385 questions 路 2 topics
All Irish Science, Arts and Culture topics - Irish History and Politics
304 questions 路 2 topics
All Irish History and Politics topics - Irish Geography and Nature
187 questions 路 2 topics
All Irish Geography and Nature topics
More from the world
The same for every country: geography, history, science and more.
- World Geography
360 questions 路 6 topics
- World Capitals
- Countries and Currencies
- Major World Rivers and Drainage Basins
- Mountain Ranges, Summits and Plateaus
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- World History
120 questions 路 2 topics
All World History topics - Environment, Ecology and Climate
61 questions 路 1 topics
All Environment, Ecology and Climate topics - International Organizations and Treaties
61 questions 路 1 topics
All International Organizations and Treaties topics - Inventions, Discoveries and Awards
60 questions 路 1 topics
All Inventions, Discoveries and Awards topics - Everyday Science and Nature
60 questions 路 1 topics
All Everyday Science and Nature topics - Space, Astronomy and Exploration
60 questions 路 1 topics
All Space, Astronomy and Exploration topics - World Sports and Athletics
60 questions 路 1 topics
All World Sports and Athletics topics - Arts, Literature and Culture
60 questions 路 1 topics
All Arts, Literature and Culture topics - Economy, Trade and Global Business
60 questions 路 1 topics
All Economy, Trade and Global Business topics - Technology, Computers and Digital Basics
60 questions 路 1 topics
All Technology, Computers and Digital Basics topics
Timed GK tests
- General Knowledge Arts and Literature Practice Test20 questions 路 30 min
- General Knowledge Economy and Business Practice Test20 questions 路 30 min
- General Knowledge Environment and Ecology Practice Test20 questions 路 30 min
- General Knowledge Everyday Science and Nature Practice Test20 questions 路 30 min
- General Knowledge International Organizations Practice Test20 questions 路 30 min
- General Knowledge Inventions, Discoveries and Awards Practice Test20 questions 路 30 min
- General Knowledge Space, Astronomy and Exploration Practice Test20 questions 路 30 min
- General Knowledge Technology and Computers Practice Test20 questions 路 30 min
Questions people ask
- Is the general knowledge practice free?
- Yes. Every question, explanation, test and flashcard deck is free, with no plans or paywalls.
- How do new topics appear?
- We open GK one topic at a time. A topic goes live when it has enough questions with explanations, so you only see topics that are ready.
- Are the facts kept up to date?
- We avoid facts that change quickly, such as current office holders or records. Where a question depends on a year, the question or the explanation says so.
- Can I take a timed test?
- Yes. When a topic has a test it appears on this page and runs on a real timer, with a full review at the end.
Studying in Ireland
A guide to schooling in Ireland, the Junior Cycle, the Leaving Certificate, how grades work, CAO applications and further education.
Ireland has 6 exams on GetMyMockTest, including Leaving Cert Ireland and Junior Cycle, with 2,181 practice questions in total.
General knowledge for Ireland: Irish General Knowledge (876 questions).
What is the Leaving Certificate?
The Leaving Certificate is the national school-leaving exam in Ireland. Students usually take it at the end of sixth year, and its results are used to apply to universities and colleges through the CAO.
- School exams and leaving cert
- International exams
- English and study abroad
Education in Ireland: school stages, the Leaving Certificate and college entry