Trivia questions for kids can be brain-bending fun for the whole family.

Asking kids thought-provoking questions is a great way to engage their critical-thinking skills, according to Laura Linn Knight, the author of "Break Free from Reactive Parenting."

"Put away distractions ... and make trivia a fun, playful and educational fit for whatever age your child is," Knight tells TODAY.com.

Ready to test your family's knowledge?

Start with these trivia questions -- which range from easy to medium and hard -- for kids on subjects like history, geography, sports, science and more. Have fun!

Trivia Question: What is the name of the popular Japanese dish that's made of rice and raw fish?

Trivia Question: What's the name of the Disney movie about a family in Columbia with magical powers?

Trivia Question: What did the wolf disguise himself as in the story of "Little Red Riding Hood?"

Trivia Question: Which McCallister kid is forgotten by his parents in the movie, "Home Alone"?

Trivia Question: How many branches comprise the federal government of the United States?

Trivia Question: If there are nine pieces of candy and Amy eats three, how many are left?

Trivia Question: There are 38 pages in a book and Sam reads 14. How many pages does he have left to read?

Trivia Question: What is the federal holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States?

Trivia Question: What is the most commonly consumed vegetable in the world?

Trivia Question: In bowling, how many pins are set up at the beginning of each frame?

Trivia Question: What is the name of the process by which water turns into vapor?