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The Star Trek universe spans over half a century, covering multiple TV series, films, books, and comics. Whether you’re a casual fan or a die-hard Trekkie, these trivia questions will test your knowledge of the various Star Trek adventures, characters, ships, and moments. Let’s dive into the final frontier with 70 questions that will explore everything from the original series to the latest Starfleet adventures.
General Star Trek Trivia
Who created Star Trek?
Answer: Gene Roddenberry
In what year did the original Star Trek series premiere?
Answer: 1966
What is the name of the ship commanded by Captain Kirk?
Answer: USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)
Who is the first officer of the USS Enterprise in Star Trek: The Original Series?
Answer: Spock
Which planet is Spock from?
Answer: Vulcan
Who was the doctor on the original USS Enterprise?
Answer: Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy
What is the Prime Directive in Star Trek?
Answer: Non-interference in the natural development of alien civilizations.
Who played Captain James T. Kirk?
Answer: William Shatner
What race is known for their honor and warrior ethos in Star Trek?
Answer: Klingons
Which species is known for their pursuit of perfection and collective consciousness?
Answer: The Borg
Character and Actor Trivia
Which actor played Spock in both the original series and the reboot movies?
Answer: Leonard Nimoy (original) and Zachary Quinto (reboot)
Who played Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation?
Answer: Patrick Stewart
Who is the first female captain to lead a series in Star Trek: Voyager?
Answer: Captain Kathryn Janeway, played by Kate Mulgrew
What famous comedian was originally supposed to have a role in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home?
Answer: Eddie Murphy
Which actor portrayed Captain Sisko in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine?
Answer: Avery Brooks
Who was the chief engineer aboard the USS Enterprise in Star Trek: The Next Generation?
Answer: Geordi La Forge, played by LeVar Burton
Which Star Trek captain has a pet dog named Porthos?
Answer: Captain Jonathan Archer from Star Trek: Enterprise.
Who was the first Star Trek actor to write an episode for the series?
Answer: Walter Koenig (Chekov)
Which character was trapped in a transporter buffer for 75 years?
Answer: Montgomery Scott (Scotty)
Who played the first officer in the original Star Trek pilot “The Cage”?
Answer: Majel Barrett as Number One.
Star Trek Universe and Culture Trivia
What is the name of the Klingon homeworld?
Answer: Qo’noS (pronounced Kronos)
Which alien race is known for their philosophy of logic and lack of emotions?
Answer: Vulcans
What is the name of the wormhole near Deep Space Nine?
Answer: The Bajoran Wormhole
Which species in Star Trek is infamous for their ability to shape-shift?
Answer: Changelings (Founders)
Which species is native to the Delta Quadrant and known for their telepathic abilities?
Answer: Betazoids
What is the name of the Romulan secret intelligence agency?
Answer: The Tal Shiar
Which Star Trek race practices the strict “code of honor”?
Answer: Jem’Hadar (Dominion soldiers)
What artifact is central to the Bajoran faith in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine?
Answer: The Orbs of the Prophets
What is the Borg’s native territory called?
Answer: The Delta Quadrant
What species was Seven of Nine before being assimilated by the Borg?
Answer: Human
Technology and Ships Trivia
What is the name of the first Federation ship to achieve warp speed?
Answer: The Phoenix
What is the name of the Federation’s flagship in Star Trek: The Next Generation?
Answer: USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)
What type of engine allows starships to travel faster than light in Star Trek?
Answer: Warp drive
What is the name of the iconic transporter command?
Answer: “Beam me up, Scotty!”
What is the name of the holodeck program that Data often uses to solve mysteries?
Answer: Sherlock Holmes
What does the Prime Directive forbid?
Answer: Interference with developing alien civilizations.
Which Starfleet ship was assigned to Captain Sisko after Deep Space Nine?
Answer: USS Defiant
What is the Klingon equivalent of a starship captain?
Answer: A commander.
Which Star Trek ship was destroyed during the Star Trek III: The Search for Spock?
Answer: USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)
What kind of pet does Captain Archer keep aboard the Enterprise in Star Trek: Enterprise?
Answer: A beagle named Porthos.
Movies and Series Trivia
What was the first Star Trek movie?
Answer: Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)
In which movie does Captain Kirk die?
Answer: Star Trek: Generations (1994)
What is the title of the fourth Star Trek film, known for its environmental message?
Answer: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
What villain was Khan Noonien Singh seeking revenge against in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan?
Answer: Captain James T. Kirk
Which Star Trek movie features time travel to save Earth’s whales?
Answer: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
In Star Trek: First Contact, what event do the Borg attempt to stop?
Answer: First contact between humans and Vulcans.
Which Star Trek film was directed by Leonard Nimoy?
Answer: Star Trek III: The Search for Spock and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.
In which movie does the crew of the Enterprise encounter Shinzon, a clone of Picard?
Answer: Star Trek: Nemesis (2002)
Which film features Captain Kirk and Captain Picard teaming up?
Answer: Star Trek: Generations (1994)
What is the name of the first Star Trek reboot film by J.J. Abrams?
Answer: Star Trek (2009)
These trivia questions cover everything from the original series to the latest movies, offering a deep dive into the lore of Star Trek. Whether you’re a casual viewer or a Trekkie expert, these questions will challenge your knowledge of one of the most iconic sci-fi franchises of all time. If you’re eager to learn more, check out additional quizzes on platforms like Trivia Nerd, HowStuffWorks, and Quiz Inside for even more Star Trek fun.