The Ultimate The Lion King Trivia Quiz
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Be Prepared for a challenge—The Ultimate The Lion King Trivia Quiz is no walk in the Pride Lands. These are difficult questions designed to make anyone but the most ardent of fans feel like a monkey’s uncle. A perfect score will require an encyclopedic knowledge of the film, its credits, and the special features. Are you ready to take your rightful place as king?
What was The Lion King's original release date?
In Swahili, what does Rafiki mean?
What color are Nala's eyes?
What is Zazu's official title?
What type of animal is Zazu?
Who was the film's Story Supervisor, and would eventually go on to direct Pixar's Brave?
Which actor provided Simba's speaking voice?
What is the film's final spoken line?
Which of the hyena Ed's ears is nicked?
Which work of William Shakespeare is said to have inspired the movie's plot?
Who composed the film's famous score?
The epic song featured in the film's first theatrical trailer was:
Which lion's claws never fully retract?
Which actor provided the voice of the Hyena Shenzi?
When the actor who played Scar lost his voice, some of the lines in "Be Prepared" were recorded by Jim Cummings, the actor who played what character?
Who was the Supervising Animator of Pumbaa and would go on to co-direct the movie Mulan?
During pre-production, what country did several lead crew members visit for inspiration?
What was the film's original title?
Which Disney movie began production at the same time as The Lion King?
In an early version of the script, the villains were which animal, instead of hyenas?
Which song from the film won the Academy Award for Best Original Song?
Finish the line: "So prepare for the coup of the century?"
When translated to English, the opening lines of "The Circle of Life" mean:
Which scene required the heaviest use of computer animation to complete?
Which character's name is never actually mentioned in the film?
Which song from the Broadway adaptation was later animated and added to the movie for subsequent editions?
Zazu is trapped under what animal at the end of "I Just Can't Wait to be King?"
Finish the line: "Let every creature go for broke and sing…"
What type of tree does Rafiki live in?
How many dark stripes does Timon have on his back?
Pumbaa is also known by what title?
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If you’re looking for a slightly simpler The Lion King quiz, we’ve got one for you right here.
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If you’re looking for a slightly simpler The Lion King quiz, you can try this 11-question version.
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And when you’re done, don’t forget about our other Ultimate Trivia Quizzes, including Hercules, Mulan, Cinderella and Frozen!
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