Famous Firsts Quiz
From the first tweet to the first flight — test your knowledge of the remarkable people and moments that made history by being first.
About the Famous Firsts Quiz
The Famous Firsts Quiz is a free medium-level General Knowledge quiz featuring 20 multiple-choice questions. From the first tweet to the first flight — test your knowledge of the remarkable people and moments that made history by being first. Each question comes with a 20-second countdown timer and instant explanations after every answer so you can learn as you play. This quiz is completely free on GoKwiz — no account or sign up required.
Famous Firsts Quiz — Practice Questions
1. Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?
2. Who was the first person to circumnavigate the globe?
3. What was the first country to give women the right to vote nationally?
4. Who sent the first tweet on Twitter?
5. Who was the first person to reach the South Pole?
6. What was the world's first university, founded in 859 AD?
7. Who was the first person to climb Mount Everest?
8. What was the first feature-length animated film ever made?
9. Which country launched the world's first artificial satellite into orbit?
10. Who was the first African American to win the Academy Award for Best Actor?
11. What was the first country to officially recognise same-sex marriage nationwide?
12. Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
13. What was the first country to introduce a national minimum wage?
14. Who was the first person to receive a patented telephone call?
15. What was the first country to ban smoking in all public indoor spaces?
16. Who was the first person to break the sound barrier in an aircraft?
17. What was the first film to gross over $1 billion at the worldwide box office?
18. Who was the first Black head of state in Africa?
19. What was the first website ever created, and who created it?
20. Who was the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are in the Famous Firsts Quiz?
This quiz contains 20 questions.
Is this quiz free?
Yes, completely free with no sign up or account required. All quizzes on GoKwiz are free forever.
What category is this quiz?
This quiz is in the General Knowledge category. Browse all General Knowledge quizzes →
How difficult is this quiz?
This quiz is rated medium difficulty, with a 20-second timer per question.
Can I retake the Famous Firsts Quiz?
Yes, as many times as you like. Questions and answer options are shuffled every time for a fresh experience. After finishing, you can also retry only the questions you got wrong.