Who Am I? trivia questions give you a few clues about a famous person, character, or figure and let you guess who they are. Here's a curated set of Who Am I? trivia questions with answers, drawn from the Kitchen Table Trivia question bank. Perfect for quiz night, road-trip guessing games, or a family activity after dinner. Answers span cartoon characters, scientists, historical figures, athletes, musicians, chefs, explorers, and a few animals. All free, all pass-and-play, no ads.
Play Who Am I? TriviaQ: I was born in Germany in 1879. I developed the theory of relativity. I won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921. My most famous equation is E=mc². Who am I?
A: Albert Einstein
Q: I was an English mathematician. Legend says an apple fell on my head. I discovered the three laws of motion. Who am I?
A: Isaac Newton
Q: I was a Polish-born physicist and chemist. I discovered the elements polonium and radium. I was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Who am I?
A: Marie Curie
Q: I was a Serbian-American inventor and electrical engineer. I championed alternating current (AC) electricity. I had a famous rivalry with Thomas Edison. My name is now the SI unit for magnetic flux density. Who am I?
A: Nikola Tesla
Q: I was a British physicist who studied black holes. I wrote "A Brief History of Time". I had ALS and spoke through a computer voice. Who am I?
A: Stephen Hawking
Q: I was an English naturalist. I sailed on a ship called the HMS Beagle. I developed the theory of evolution by natural selection. Who am I?
A: Charles Darwin
Q: I was an Italian astronomer. I improved the telescope and observed the moons of Jupiter. The Catholic Church tried me for saying Earth orbits the Sun. Who am I?
A: Galileo Galilei
Q: I was an American inventor. I held over a thousand patents. I invented the phonograph and the practical light bulb. Who am I?
A: Thomas Edison
Q: I was a Scottish-born inventor. I patented the first practical telephone in 1876. My first words on it were "Mr. Watson, come here". Who am I?
A: Alexander Graham Bell
Q: I was a French chemist. I invented pasteurization, the process that keeps milk safe. I also developed a vaccine for rabies. Who am I?
A: Louis Pasteur
Q: I was a Scottish scientist. I accidentally discovered a mold that killed bacteria. My discovery became the first antibiotic, penicillin. Who am I?
A: Alexander Fleming
Q: I was an American astronaut. In 1969 I became the first person to walk on the Moon. My famous line was "one small step for man". Who am I?
A: Neil Armstrong
Q: I am a British primatologist. I spent decades studying chimpanzees in Tanzania. My work changed how the world thinks about great apes. Who am I?
A: Jane Goodall
Q: I was an American astronaut and physicist. In 1983 I became the first American woman in space. I flew on the Space Shuttle Challenger. Who am I?
A: Sally Ride
Q: I was a Greek mathematician. I have a famous theorem about right triangles. It says a² + b² = c². Who am I?
A: Pythagoras
Q: I was born in a log cabin in Kentucky in 1809. I became the 16th President of the United States. I signed the Emancipation Proclamation. I was assassinated at Ford's Theatre. Who am I?
A: Abraham Lincoln
Q: I was the commander of the Continental Army. I became the first President of the United States. My face is on the one-dollar bill. Who am I?
A: George Washington
Q: I was a French military leader from Corsica. I crowned myself Emperor of France in 1804. I was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo. Who am I?
A: Napoleon Bonaparte
Q: I was the last active queen of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. I had famous relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Legend says I died from a snake bite. Who am I?
A: Cleopatra
Q: I was a Roman general and statesman. I crossed the Rubicon and became dictator of Rome. I was assassinated on the Ides of March in 44 BCE. Who am I?
A: Julius Caesar
Q: I was a Baptist minister and civil rights leader. I led the March on Washington in 1963. I delivered the "I Have a Dream" speech. Who am I?
A: Martin Luther King Jr.
Q: I was an African-American seamstress. In 1955 I refused to give up my bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama. That refusal sparked a famous boycott. Who am I?
A: Rosa Parks
Q: I was a British statesman. I served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War II. I was famous for my speeches and my V-for-victory sign. Who am I?
A: Winston Churchill
Q: I was an Indian lawyer and civil rights leader. I led India's non-violent independence movement against British rule. I was called "Mahatma", meaning "great soul". Who am I?
A: Mahatma Gandhi
Q: I was Queen of the United Kingdom for over 70 years. My reign began in 1952. My son Charles took over after me. Who am I?
A: Queen Elizabeth II
Q: I was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh. I became king when I was only nine years old. My gold funeral mask is one of the most famous artifacts in history. Who am I?
A: King Tutankhamun
Q: I was the founder of the Mongol Empire, the largest contiguous land empire in history. I united the nomadic tribes of Mongolia in the 13th century. Who am I?
A: Genghis Khan
Q: I was a French peasant girl. I claimed visions from saints told me to help drive the English out of France. I was burned at the stake at age 19 and later made a saint. Who am I?
A: Joan of Arc
Q: I was a Jewish girl who hid from the Nazis in Amsterdam. I kept a diary during that time. My diary became one of the most-read books ever written. Who am I?
A: Anne Frank
Q: I was an American founding father, inventor, and diplomat. I flew a kite in a thunderstorm to study electricity. My face is on the hundred-dollar bill. Who am I?
A: Benjamin Franklin
Q: I was the third President of the United States. I wrote most of the Declaration of Independence. I doubled the size of the country with the Louisiana Purchase. Who am I?
A: Thomas Jefferson
Q: I was a South African anti-apartheid leader. I spent 27 years in prison. After my release I became the first Black president of South Africa. Who am I?
A: Nelson Mandela
Q: I was an American human-rights activist and Muslim minister. I was a leading figure in the Nation of Islam before starting my own movement. I was assassinated in 1965. Who am I?
A: Malcolm X
Q: I was a Macedonian king. I was taught by the philosopher Aristotle. By age 30 I had conquered an empire stretching from Greece to India. Who am I?
A: Alexander the Great
Q: I was the 26th President of the United States. I led the Rough Riders and I loved the outdoors. There is a stuffed toy bear named after me. Who am I?
A: Theodore Roosevelt
Q: I played basketball for the Chicago Bulls for most of my career. I wore number 23. I won six NBA Championships. Who am I?
A: Michael Jordan
Q: I was an American boxer. I called myself "The Greatest". I refused to fight in the Vietnam War. Who am I?
A: Muhammad Ali
Q: I am an American tennis player. I have won 23 Grand Slam singles titles in the Open Era. I held the world number one ranking for a total of 319 weeks. Who am I?
A: Serena Williams
Q: I am an American professional golfer. I have won 15 major championships. I was the youngest player to win the Masters Tournament. Who am I?
A: Tiger Woods
Q: I was an American baseball player. I played for the New York Yankees. I hit 714 career home runs and was known as "The Sultan of Swat". Who am I?
A: Babe Ruth
Q: I am an American basketball player. I was drafted straight out of high school in 2003. I have won four NBA MVP awards and multiple championships. Who am I?
A: LeBron James
Q: I was a Brazilian soccer legend. I won three FIFA World Cups. Many consider me the greatest footballer of all time. Who am I?
A: Pelé
Q: I was a Canadian ice hockey player known as "The Great One". I hold most of the NHL scoring records. I wore number 99. Who am I?
A: Wayne Gretzky
Q: I am a Swiss tennis player. I have won 20 Grand Slam titles. My rivalry with Rafael Nadal is one of the greatest in sports history. Who am I?
A: Roger Federer
Q: I played quarterback for the New England Patriots for most of my career. I won seven Super Bowls. I later played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Who am I?
A: Tom Brady
Q: I was an American basketball player who spent my entire career with the Los Angeles Lakers. I wore numbers 8 and 24. I was known as "Black Mamba". Who am I?
A: Kobe Bryant
Q: I am an American gymnast. I have won more World Championship medals than any other gymnast in history. I have a move on the balance beam named after me. Who am I?
A: Simone Biles
Q: I am a Jamaican sprinter. I hold the world records in the 100m and 200m. I am the fastest man in history. Who am I?
A: Usain Bolt
Q: I am an American swimmer. I have won 23 Olympic gold medals — more than any other athlete in history. Who am I?
A: Michael Phelps
Q: I am a Portuguese footballer. I have won multiple Ballon d'Or awards. I have played for Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and a club in Saudi Arabia. I have scored more international goals than any other player in history. Who am I?
A: Cristiano Ronaldo