The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Trivia

These easy The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim trivia questions are great for beginners and kids around age 12 and under.

1. Question 1

   On what date was The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim released?

   Answer: November 11, 2011

   Skyrim originally released on November 11, 2011.

2. Question 2

   Which studio developed Skyrim?

   1. A.20th Television
   2. B.Bethesda Game Studios
   3. C.Obsidian Entertainment

   Answer: Bethesda Game Studios

   Bethesda Game Studios is the developer of Skyrim.

3. Question 3

   Which company published Skyrim?

   1. A.Bethesda Game Studios
   2. B.20th Television
   3. C.Bethesda Softworks

   Answer: Bethesda Softworks

   Bethesda Softworks published Skyrim.

4. Question 4

   Skyrim is which numbered main entry in The Elder Scrolls series?

   1. A.Third
   2. B.Fourth
   3. C.Sixth
   4. D.The fifth main installment

   Answer: The fifth main installment

   The full title itself marks it is The Elder Scrolls V, the fifth main installment.

5. Question 5

   Which game comes right before Skyrim in the main Elder Scrolls series?

   1. A.The Elder Scrolls: Arena
   2. B.Oblivion
   3. C.The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
   4. D.The Elder Scrolls Online

   Answer: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

   Skyrim follows The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.

6. Question 6

   Which PC operating system was Skyrim launched on in 2011?

   1. A.Windows
   2. B.macOS
   3. C.Linux
   4. D.DOS

   Answer: Windows

   Skyrim launched on Windows in 2011.

7. Question 7

   Which Sony console was part of Skyrim's original 2011 launch?

   1. A.PlayStation Portable
   2. B.PlayStation 3
   3. C.PlayStation 2
   4. D.PlayStation 4

   Answer: PlayStation 3

   Skyrim launched on PlayStation 3 in 2011.

8. Question 8

   What title is given to the player character in Skyrim?

   Answer: Dragonborn

   In Skyrim, the player character is known is the Dragonborn.

9. Question 9

   Which dragon is the main threat in Skyrim's story?

   1. A.Paarthurnax
   2. B.Odahviing
   3. C.Mirmulnir
   4. D.Alduin

   Answer: Alduin

   Alduin is the main threat in Skyrim's central story.

10. Question 10

    In which province is Skyrim set?

    Answer: Skyrim

    The game takes place in the province of Skyrim.

11. Question 11

    What is the capital city of Skyrim?

    1. A.Solitude
    2. B.Whiterun
    3. C.Riften
    4. D.Winterhold

    Answer: Solitude

    Solitude is the capital city of Skyrim.

12. Question 12

    Which of these is a major city in Skyrim: Whiterun, Balmora, or Vivec?

    1. A.Balmora
    2. B.Vivec
    3. C.Neither of them
    4. D.Whiterun

    Answer: Whiterun

    Whiterun is one of Skyrim's major cities.

13. Question 13

    The College of Winterhold is located in which town?

    1. A.Falkreath
    2. B.Winterhold
    3. C.Solitude
    4. D.Whiterun

    Answer: Winterhold

    The College of Winterhold is located in Winterhold.

These family The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim trivia questions are built for mixed-age game nights, classrooms, and groups.

1. Question 1

   What race is most commonly shown as the default in Skyrim artwork?

   1. A.Imperial
   2. B.Breton
   3. C.Redguard
   4. D.Nord

   Answer: Nord

   Skyrim artwork often uses a Nord is the default look for the game.

2. Question 2

   Which human people are native to Skyrim?

   1. A.Bretons
   2. B.Altmer
   3. C.Nords
   4. D.Imperials

   Answer: Nords

   Nords are the native human people of Skyrim.

3. Question 3

   Which city is famous for being built in old Dwemer stonework?

   1. A.Solitude
   2. B.Morthal
   3. C.Dawnstar
   4. D.Markarth

   Answer: Markarth

   Markarth is built in ancient Dwemer stonework.

4. Question 4

   At the start of Skyrim, who rules Windhelm as jarl?

   1. A.General Tullius
   2. B.Kodlak Whitemane
   3. C.Ulfric Stormcloak

   Answer: Ulfric Stormcloak

   Windhelm is ruled by Jarl Ulfric Stormcloak when the game begins.

5. Question 5

   Who leads the Imperial Legion forces in Skyrim?

   Answer: General Tullius

   General Tullius commands the Imperial Legion in Skyrim.

6. Question 6

   Where do the Greybeards live?

   1. A.Breezehome
   2. B.Markarth
   3. C.Arcadia's Cauldron
   4. D.High Hrothgar

   Answer: High Hrothgar

   The Greybeards live at High Hrothgar.

7. Question 7

   High Hrothgar stands on which mountain?

   1. A.Mount Anthor
   2. B.Throat of the World
   3. C.Snow-Throat Peak
   4. D.The Pale Summit

   Answer: Throat of the World

   High Hrothgar is located on the Throat of the World mountain.

8. Question 8

   What is the name of the first dragon the player is meant to defeat at the Western Watchtower?

   1. A.Mirmulnir
   2. B.Alduin
   3. C.Paarthurnax
   4. D.Odahviing

   Answer: Mirmulnir

   The first dragon the player is meant to defeat at the Western Watchtower is Mirmulnir.

9. Question 9

   Who is the jarl of Whiterun at the start of Skyrim?

   1. A.Balgruuf the Greater
   2. B.Ulfric Stormcloak
   3. C.General Tullius
   4. D.Kodlak Whitemane

   Answer: Balgruuf the Greater

   Balgruuf the Greater rules Whiterun at the beginning of the game.

10. Question 10

    Which city sits on Skyrim's northern coast?

    1. A.Markarth
    2. B.Morthal
    3. C.Whiterun
    4. D.Dawnstar

    Answer: Dawnstar

    Dawnstar is located on Skyrim's northern coast.

11. Question 11

    What is the capital of Hjaalmarch Hold?

    1. A.Windhelm
    2. B.Dawnstar
    3. C.Morthal
    4. D.Solitude

    Answer: Morthal

    Morthal serves is the capital of Hjaalmarch Hold.

12. Question 12

    Which Skyrim city is home to the Bards College?

    1. A.Windhelm
    2. B.Markarth
    3. C.Solitude
    4. D.Whiterun

    Answer: Solitude

    The Bards College is located in Solitude.

These fun The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim trivia questions highlight surprising moments and playful facts for game-night groups.

1. Question 1

   Just outside Riverwood, which trio of standing stones basically asks you to pick your starter vibe?

   Answer: The Guardian Stones.

   The standing stones near Riverwood are called the Guardian Stones.

2. Question 2

   Name the three blessings offered by the Guardian Stones near Riverwood.?

   Answer: Warrior, Mage, and Thief.

   The three Guardian Stones are Warrior, Mage, and Thief.

3. Question 3

   Which village sits between Helgen and Whiterun, making it a classic first breather after the chaos?

   Answer: Riverwood.

   Riverwood lies between Helgen and Whiterun.

4. Question 4

   In Riverwood, who keeps the forge hot as the local blacksmith?

   Answer: Alvor.

   Alvor is the blacksmith of Riverwood.

5. Question 5

   Who runs the Riverwood Trader, ready to chat business and missing merchandise?

   Answer: Lucan Valerius.

   The trader in Riverwood is Lucan Valerius of the Riverwood Trader.

6. Question 6

   The Golden Claw quest sends you into which Nordic ruin with a very memorable name?

   Answer: Bleak Falls Barrow.

   Bleak Falls Barrow is the Nordic ruin tied to the Golden Claw quest.

7. Question 7

   What stolen item is Lucan Valerius desperate to get back?

   Answer: The Golden Claw.

   The stolen Golden Claw belongs to Lucan Valerius.

8. Question 8

   Which important tablet-like relic is found in Bleak Falls Barrow?

   Answer: The Dragonstone.

   The Dragonstone is found in Bleak Falls Barrow.

9. Question 9

   Who serves as the court wizard in Dragonsreach, making arcane research look like a full-time palace job?

   Answer: Farengar Secret-Fire.

   Farengar Secret-Fire serves is court wizard in Dragonsreach.

10. Question 10

    What is the name of Whiterun's palace, the one with the dramatic dragon-sized reputation?

    Answer: Dragonsreach.

    The palace in Whiterun is called Dragonsreach.

11. Question 11

    Which Daedric Prince is most closely associated with madness?

    Answer: Sheogorath.

    The Daedric Prince Sheogorath is associated with madness.

12. Question 12

    If a Daedric Prince were hosting the rowdiest party in Skyrim, which one would fit the job by title alone?

    Answer: Sanguine.

    Sanguine is the Daedric Prince tied to revelry in Skyrim.

13. Question 13

    The quest 'A Night to Remember' kicks off after a drinking contest with whom?

    Answer: Sam Guevenne.

    The quest 'A Night to Remember' begins after a drinking contest with Sam Guevenne.

These funny The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim trivia questions highlight playful moments, odd facts, and inside jokes.

1. Question 1

   Finish the guard's legendary overshare: "I used to be an adventurer like you..."?

   1. A.then I took an arrow in
   2. B....until I misplaced my helmet.
   3. C....and then I joined the Companions.
   4. D....but now I guard cabbages.

   Answer: ...then I took an arrow in the knee.

   The well-known guard line ends with "then I took an arrow in the knee.".

2. Question 2

   What is the opening phrase of the often-repeated guard quote in Skyrim?

   Answer: I used to be an adventurer like you.

   The common guard line begins with "I used to be an adventurer like you.".

3. Question 3

   Which Dark Brotherhood member looks like a jester wandered into a murder contract and stayed for the applause?

   Answer: Cicero

   Cicero is the jester-like assassin of the Dark Brotherhood.

4. Question 4

   Which staff in Skyrim has the energy of "this will definitely not end normally" and is tied to Sheogorath?

   Answer: The Wabbajack

   The Wabbajack is the chaotic staff associated with Sheogorath.

5. Question 5

   The quest "Mind of Madness" takes place in which part of the Blue Palace?

   Answer: The Pelagius Wing

   "Mind of Madness" takes place in the Pelagius Wing of the Blue Palace.

6. Question 6

   Which seemingly cozy location turns into a chaurus-filled side-quest nightmare?

   Answer: Frostflow Lighthouse

   Frostflow Lighthouse becomes the setting of a chaurus-filled side quest.

7. Question 7

   After the extremely responsible evening in "A Night to Remember," where can the player wake up in Markarth?

   Answer: The Temple of Dibella

   The quest can leave the player waking up in Markarth's Temple of Dibella.

8. Question 8

   During "A Night to Remember," which hagraven may insist you basically agreed to marry her?

   Answer: Moira

   A hagraven named Moira may claim the player promised to marry her during the quest.

9. Question 9

   One stop on the "What happened last night?" trail in "A Night to Remember" is which town?

   Answer: Rorikstead

   The intoxicated trail in "A Night to Remember" leads to Rorikstead at one stage.

10. Question 10

    In Solitude, which bard performs at the Winking Skeever?

    Answer: Lisette

    Lisette is the bard who performs at the Winking Skeever in Solitude.

11. Question 11

    What is the name of Solitude's inn, proving Skyrim naming committees occasionally have fun?

    Answer: The Winking Skeever

    The inn in Solitude is called the Winking Skeever.

12. Question 12

    Who is the loud preacher in Whiterun who treats the market like an open-air sermon stage?

    Answer: Heimskr

    In Whiterun, Heimskr loudly preaches about Talos near the market.

13. Question 13

    Nazeem loves asking whether you get to which place often, as if he personally runs admissions?

    Answer: The Cloud District

    Nazeem is known for asking if the player gets to the Cloud District often.

These hard The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim trivia questions are for expert fans who want a real challenge.

1. Question 1

   In Sovngarde, which ancient Nord hero stands alongside Hakon One-Eye and Felldir the Old against Alduin?

   Answer: Gormlaith Golden-Hilt

   The trio of ancient Nord heroes summoned against Alduin in Sovngarde are Gormlaith Golden-Hilt, Hakon One-Eye, and Felldir the Old.

2. Question 2

   Which shout is specifically used to force dragons out of the sky and onto the ground?

   Answer: Dragonrend

   Dragonrend is the shout used to force dragons to land.

3. Question 3

   The gateway to Sovngarde is found at which ancient ruin?

   Answer: Skuldafn

   The portal to Sovngarde is located at Skuldafn.

4. Question 4

   At Kynesgrove, which dragon is revealed as Alduin's lieutenant?

   Answer: Sahloknir

   The dragon encountered at Kynesgrove is Alduin's lieutenant is Sahloknir.

5. Question 5

   What is the name of the dragon trapped in Dragonsreach during the main quest?

   Answer: Odahviing

   The dragon trapped in Dragonsreach is Odahviing.

6. Question 6

   Which elder dragon teaches the Dragonborn the Clear Skies shout?

   Answer: Paarthurnax

   Paarthurnax is the elder dragon who teaches the Clear Skies shout.

7. Question 7

   Name the dragon encountered in the Soul Cairn during Dawnguard.?

   Answer: Durnehviir

   The dragon found in the Soul Cairn is Durnehviir.

8. Question 8

   What is the name of the Volkihar vampires' stronghold in Dawnguard?

   Answer: Castle Volkihar

   The fortress of the Volkihar vampires is Castle Volkihar.

9. Question 9

   Who leads Clan Volkihar in the Dawnguard storyline?

   Answer: Lord Harkon

   Lord Harkon is the leader of Clan Volkihar.

10. Question 10

    Which character is the daughter of Lord Harkon and Valerica?

    Answer: Serana

    Serana is the daughter of Lord Harkon and Valerica.

11. Question 11

    In Dawnguard, what is the name of the hidden valley that the player eventually reaches?

    Answer: Forgotten Vale

    The hidden valley reached in Dawnguard is called the Forgotten Vale.

12. Question 12

    Which surviving Snow Elf is encountered in the Forgotten Vale?

    Answer: Knight-Paladin Gelebor

    Knight-Paladin Gelebor is the surviving Snow Elf found in the Forgotten Vale.

13. Question 13

    The Dragonborn expansion takes the player to which island?

    Answer: Solstheim

    Dragonborn takes place on the island of Solstheim.

14. Question 14

    Miraak serves which Daedric Prince?

    Answer: Hermaeus Mora

    Miraak serves the Daedric Prince Hermaeus Mora.