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.
- 1,959questions
- 26topics
- 14categories
GK in South Africa
Questions about your own country, for school and competitive exams.
- Culture, Economy and Society
361 questions 路 3 topics
All Culture, Economy and Society topics - History and Politics
352 questions 路 3 topics
All History and Politics topics - Geography and Nature
224 questions 路 3 topics
All 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 South Africa
A factual overview of South African schooling, the National Senior Certificate known as Matric, the IEB, university admission points, the NBT, TVET colleges and student funding.
South Africa has 7 exams on GetMyMockTest, including South Africa Matric and National Benchmark Tests, with 2,492 practice questions in total.
General knowledge for South Africa: General Knowledge (937 questions).
What is Matric?
Matric is the everyday name for the National Senior Certificate, the exam certificate learners earn at the end of Grade 12. Universities use it to decide admission.
- National exams in South Africa
- University admission tests
- International curricula
- Study abroad and English tests
Education in South Africa: school phases, Matric, university admission and funding