In 2011, the American fantasy drama Game of Thrones hit our screens and captivated a worldwide following. If you were a fan of the show, try your hand at these Game of Throne trivia questions to see how highly your fan status ranks!Â
Game of Thrones impacted cultures around the world and racked up seismic audience numbers with its jaw-dropping battle scenes, heartbreaking twists, and tense ancient politics.Â
The show has wrapped up with no new episodes set to ever be created; while this brings sadness to many, it also gives us a great chance to look back on some of the greatest moments from this series with the following Game of Thrones trivia questions.
General Game of Thrones Trivia Questions and AnswersÂ
The first batch of Game of Thrones trivia questions features a random selection of trivia relating to the show; its development and creation, shooting and scenes, and its reception.Â
Do you know when the show began and when it ended?
Do you know which character appeared in more episodes than any other?
Let’s truly test your Game of Thrones trivia knowledge with the following 15 questions.Â
Good luck!Â
1: On what date did Game of Thrones premiere in the US?
April 17, 2011.
2: What was the name of the fantasy novel series that the show was an adaptation of?
A Song of Ice and Fire.
3: Who wrote this series?
George R. R. Martin.
4: Which character appears in more episodes than any other?
Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage).
5: How many episodes of Game of Thrones have there been?
73.
6: And, how many seasons?
8.
7: What is the name of the ancestral home of House Lannister?
Casterly Rock.
8: What nationality is the show's theme music composer, Ramin Djawadi?
German.
9: How many kingdoms of Westeros are there?
7.
10: By the final season, how much were 5 main cast members making per episode?
$1 million.
11: What increased by 285% in Iceland due to the show?
Hotel bookings.
12: How did Euron Greyjoy kill his brother Balon?
Pushed him off a bridge.
13: How many Emmy Awards has Game of Thrones won?
59.
14: Which fiery female character said, 'The next time you raise a hand to me will be the last time you have hands?
Daenerys Targaryen.
15: Who is known as 'The Kingslayer'?
Jaime Lannister.
Iconic Moments in Game of Thrones Trivia Questions and AnswersÂ
Over its 8 seasons, Game of Thrones has stunned the masses by delivering some truly jaw-dropping moments that were quickly the talking point in any office, workplace, or social media post the day after airing!Â
While we all have our favorite moments and scenes from the show, some certainly stand out more than others, and the following Game of Thrones trivia questions will remind us of just 10 of these iconic moments.
I have chosen these moments based on polls and view counts and tried to remain unbiased!Â
Let’s look back on some truly outstanding Game of Thrones moments.Â
1: Following the death of the king, Robert Baratheon, who did the new king Joffrey Lannister have beheaded in front of a huge crowd that included their family?
Ned Stark.
2: Who chokes to death on their celebratory wine in season 4?
Joffrey.
3: Who gouges out the eyes of - and squishes the head of - Pedro Pascal's Oberyn Martell?
The Mountain (Hafþór JúlÃus Björnsson).
4: Who is killed in the last episode of season 5?
Jon Snow.
5: Who kneels before Jaime Lannister and is finally knighted in one of the most beautiful and emotional scenes of season 8?
Brienne Tarth.
6: Which season 3 event made it to HBO's top spot on both the 'Most Shocking Deaths' and 'Unforgettable Moments' lists?
The Red Wedding.
7: In season 1, who is given the 'Golden Crown' they asked for when hot melted gold is poured onto their head, eventually burning him to death?
Viserys III Targaryen.
8: Who does Tyrion kill with a crossbow while they're sitting on the toilet?
His father, Tywin Lannister.
9: What was the evil and twisted Ramsay Bolton enjoying a feast of after cutting off Theon Greyjoy's genitals?
A sausage.
10: Who had to walk through the town naked with Septa Unella behind them chanting, 'shame, shame, shame'?
Cersei Lannister.
Lines and Quotes in Game of Thrones Trivia Questions and AnswersÂ
The most iconic line to ever come from Game of Thrones has to be ‘Winter is Coming,’ but there are so many underrated lines and quotes that are worthy of a mention in this trivia!Â
In this section of Game of Thrones questions, you will read a line from the show and have to put a name to it – it’s that simple!Â
Again, I have used polls and top 10 lists for reference and looked for the funniest, most inspiring, and simply the best lines and quotes in Game of Thrones ever.Â
Let’s see how well you do unless you know nothing, Jon Snow?
1: 'The lone wolf dies, but the pack survives.'
Sansa Stark.
2: 'All my life, men like you have sneered at me, and all my life, I've been knocking men like you into the dust.'
Brienne Tarth.
3:'A lion doesn't concern himself with the opinions of a sheep.'
Tywin Lannister.
4:'A mind needs books like a sword needs a whetstone.'
Tyrion Lannister.
5: 'Fear cuts deeper than swords.'
Arya Stark.
6:'When you play the game of thrones, you win, or you die.'
Cersei Lannister.
7:'As long as I'm better than everyone else, I suppose it doesn't matter.'
Jaime Lannister.
8:'Leave one wolf alive, and the sheep are never safe.'
Arya Stark.
9:'Everything before the word 'but' is horse***.'
Jon Snow.
10: 'Some wounds never truly heal and bleed again at the slightest word.'
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