General Knowledge
World Records Quiz
The tallest, fastest, longest, and most extreme — how well do you know world records?
The tallest, fastest, longest, and most extreme — how well do you know world records?
Guinness World Records has been published since 1955, documenting over 50,000 records across every imaginable category. From the tallest buildings to the fastest animals, from the most expensive paintings to the strangest human achievements — world records capture our fascination with the extremes of what's possible.
Each round presents 10 randomized questions from a pool of 50, with four multiple-choice options and instant feedback after every answer. Your final score comes with a performance tier and shareable results.
This quiz covers records from every corner of human achievement and the natural world — tallest buildings, fastest animals, longest rivers, most extreme human feats, and plenty of surprises along the way. You'll pick up fascinating facts about architecture, geography, biology, technology, and the incredible things people do to push boundaries.
Jeanne Calment of France holds the verified record for the oldest person ever at 122 years and 164 days. She was born in 1875 and passed away in 1997, living through both World Wars and witnessing the construction of the Eiffel Tower as a teenager.
The Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is the tallest building in the world at 828 meters (2,717 feet). It has held the record since its completion in 2010 and features 163 floors, making it a defining landmark of Dubai's skyline.
The cheetah is the fastest land animal, capable of reaching speeds up to 70 mph (112 km/h) in short bursts. However, cheetahs can only maintain top speed for about 20-30 seconds before needing to rest, making them sprinters rather than endurance runners.
Last updated: March 2026