The African savannah, with its vast expanse and vibrant life, became the canvas for one of the most beloved animated movies of all time: “The Lion King.” This timeless Disney classic has not only captivated hearts with its stunning visuals and soul-stirring music but also left us with unforgettable lines and characters that feel like old friends.
In this post, we’ll explore the Pride Lands through a series of trivia questions and answers about “The Lion King” that will challenge both the young cubs and wise Rafikis among us. From Simba’s adventurous journey to the wisdom of Mufasa and the comedic relief of Timon and Pumbaa, get ready to test your knowledge of this iconic movie.
Whether you’ve watched it once or a hundred times, there’s always something new to discover in the circle of life. So, let’s roar into this trivia and rekindle our love for a movie that continues to echo in the hearts of many. 🦁🌅
- Question: Who composed the music for “The Lion King”? Answer: Hans Zimmer.
- Question: What is the name of Simba’s father? Answer: Mufasa.
- Question: Who is Simba’s uncle? Answer: Scar.
- Question: What is the name of the bird who serves as the king’s majordomo? Answer: Zazu.
- Question: Who voiced the adult Simba? Answer: Matthew Broderick.
- Question: What type of animal is Timon? Answer: A meerkat.
- Question: What type of animal is Pumbaa? Answer: A warthog.
- Question: Who is Nala’s mother? Answer: Sarafina.
- Question: Who voiced the character of young Simba? Answer: Jonathan Taylor Thomas.
- Question: Who is the shaman of the Pride Lands? Answer: Rafiki.
- Question: What does ‘Hakuna Matata’ mean? Answer: No worries.
- Question: What is the name of Simba’s mother? Answer: Sarabi.
- Question: Who sang “Can You Feel the Love Tonight”? Answer: Elton John.
- Question: Who is the first character to appear on screen in the movie? Answer: Rafiki.
- Question: What is the name of the place where the lions live? Answer: Pride Rock.
- Question: What type of animal is Rafiki? Answer: A mandrill.
- Question: What does Scar promise the hyenas? Answer: Food and power.
- Question: What does Scar call the hyenas in the movie? Answer: His friends.
- Question: Who is responsible for Mufasa’s death? Answer: Scar.
- Question: What phrase does Scar tell Simba to run away and never return? Answer: “Run away, Simba. Run. Run away and never return.”
- Question: What is the Swahili word for lion? Answer: Simba.
- Question: Who voiced the character of Scar? Answer: Jeremy Irons.
- Question: What type of animals are Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed? Answer: Hyenas.
- Question: Who said, “I laugh in the face of danger”? Answer: Simba.
- Question: Who voiced young Nala? Answer: Niketa Calame.
- Question: What does ‘Simba’ mean in Swahili? Answer: Lion.
- Question: What does ‘Rafiki’ mean in Swahili? Answer: Friend.
- Question: What song do Timon and Pumbaa sing to distract the hyenas? Answer: “Hakuna Matata.”
- Question: Who is the last character to speak in the movie? Answer: Rafiki.
- Question: What does ‘Mufasa’ mean in Swahili? Answer: King.
- Question: What does ‘Nala’ mean in Swahili? Answer: Gift.
- Question: Who voiced the character of adult Nala? Answer: Moira Kelly.
- Question: What song is playing when Simba is presented to the kingdom? Answer: “Circle of Life.”
- Question: What does ‘Sarabi’ mean in Swahili? Answer: Mirage.
- Question: What is the name of the hyena voiced by Whoopi Goldberg? Answer: Shenzi.
- Question: What does ‘Zazu’ mean in Swahili? Answer: Movement.
- Question: What is the name of the hyena voiced by Cheech Marin? Answer: Banzai.
- Question: What is the name of the hyena who mostly laughs? Answer: Ed.
- Question: Who said, “Remember who you are”? Answer: Mufasa.
- Question: Who directed “The Lion King”? Answer: Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff.
- Question: What does ‘Scar’ mean in Swahili? Answer: Scar doesn’t have a Swahili meaning; it’s an English word.
- Question: Who voiced the character of Pumbaa? Answer: Ernie Sabella.
- Question: Who voiced the character of Timon? Answer: Nathan Lane.
- Question: Who said, “Life’s not fair, is it?” Answer: Scar.
- Question: What kind of animal is Banzai? Answer: A hyena.
- Question: Who teaches Simba about “the great kings of the past”? Answer: Mufasa.
- Question: Who saves Simba and Nala from the hyenas in the elephant graveyard? Answer: Mufasa.
- Question: What is the name of Scar’s plan to take over the Pride Lands? Answer: There’s no specific name for his plan in the movie.
- Question: What song plays during Simba’s growth montage? Answer: “Hakuna Matata.”
- Question: What does Scar call the mouse he tries to eat at the beginning of the movie? Answer: A little “squeaky” morsel.
- Question: Who said, “I’m surrounded by idiots”? Answer: Scar.
- Question: What type of animal leads the procession during Simba’s presentation ceremony? Answer: A rhinoceros.
- Question: Who voiced the character of Zazu? Answer: Rowan Atkinson.
- Question: What does Timon mistakenly call a shooting star? Answer: A big ball of gas burning billions of miles away.
- Question: Who tells Scar that the hyenas are the “real enemy”? Answer: Zazu.
- Question: Which song from “The Lion King” won an Academy Award? Answer: “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.”
- Question: What does Simba see in the sky that reminds him of Mufasa? Answer: Clouds forming Mufasa’s face.
- Question: What is Scar’s real name before he got his scar? Answer: Taka.
- Question: Who challenges Simba to return to Pride Rock and confront Scar? Answer: Nala.
- Question: What does Timon say stars are? Answer: Fireflies that got stuck in the big bluish-black thing.
- Question: Who helps Simba defeat Scar at the end of the movie? Answer: The lionesses, Timon, Pumbaa, and Rafiki.
- Question: What is Simba’s mother’s name? Answer: Sarabi.
- Question: Who distracts the hyenas while Simba and Nala go to the elephant graveyard? Answer: Zazu.
- Question: What kind of animal is Rafiki? Answer: A mandrill.
- Question: What is the name of the song that Rafiki sings about Simba’s return? Answer: “He Lives in You” (in the stage musical, not in the original movie).
- Question: What does Scar want the hyenas to do when he becomes king? Answer: Serve him and help him rule the Pride Lands.
- Question: Who said, “You have forgotten who you are and so have forgotten me”? Answer: Mufasa’s ghost.
- Question: What is the name of the female hyena in the trio? Answer: Shenzi.
- Question: What does Scar tell Simba was the cause of Mufasa’s death? Answer: Simba himself.
- Question: Who discovers Simba alive in the desert? Answer: Timon and Pumbaa.
- Question: What is the name of the song that plays while Simba and Nala explore the elephant graveyard? Answer: “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King.”
- Question: Who said, “I’m only brave when I have to be”? Answer: Simba.
- Question: What does Pumbaa say when he hears a strange noise in the jungle? Answer: “I’m a sensitive soul, though I seem thick-skinned.”
- Question: What kind of animal is ‘Sarabi’? Answer: Lioness.
- Question: Who is the leader of the hyenas? Answer: Shenzi.
- Question: What is the first thing Simba says in the movie? Answer: “Dad! Dad! Come on, Dad!”
- Question: Who said, “Oh yes, the past can hurt”? Answer: Rafiki.
- Question: What does Scar ask Simba to do before the stampede? Answer: To wait in the gorge.
- Question: How does Rafiki find out that Simba is alive? Answer: He finds Simba’s scent on some dust in the wind.
- Question: Who said, “When the world turns its back on you, you turn your back on the world”? Answer: Timon.
- Question: What does Simba chase around just before he sings “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King”? Answer: A chameleon.
- Question: Who said, “You’re so weird”? Answer: Simba, to Rafiki.
We hope you enjoyed diving into “The Lion King” trivia! If you’re looking to refresh your memory or just relive the magic, remember the movie is always available on DVD and Amazon Prime Video. 🦁🎥