There are any number of opportunities for people to test their knowledge on all media, most famously I suppose is the crossword puzzle but there are ancient stories around riddles and many games that were played from early times which are all about solving clues. We are told humans are problem solvers and we know that the unifying element to every job and career in the world is problem solving. So much so if you don’t have to solve problems you cannot be said to be working.
As a form of enjoyment light hearted quizzes and tests are ways in which we display our acumen to our friends. We are impressed by those who know a lot about a lot. We think it says something about the strength of their brain power, the ability of their reasoning but it has to be asked if all these facts are indicative of anything.
Put me to any test that includes any sports or pop music or film question and I would be lucky to even guess at the answer. Quizzes which include these are merely another way of people showing they are part of the community. They are another avenue of showing one’s peers one is one of them. The facts we are able to remember, the facts we choose to remember, are the actual display of intelligence, not the number.