general knowledge
/ˈdʒɛnɹəl ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ · gen·er·al know·ledge
noun
- The wide body of information that a person acquires from education and from life, much of which may be trivial. She impressed everyone at the quiz night with her extensive general knowledge.
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Did you know? General knowledge quizzes have been a staple of British television since the 1970s, most famously on the programme “Mastermind,” where contestants answer rapid‑fire questions on a wide range of topics.