Welcome to the ultimate Survivor Trivia challenge! Are you a die-hard fan of the hit reality TV show, Survivor? Have you watched contestants outwit, outplay, and outlast each other through grueling physical and mental challenges, all while navigating the tricky waters of alliances and betrayals? If so, you’ve come to the right place to test your knowledge!
Below you’ll find a curated list of 49 intriguing questions covering various aspects of the show—from its iconic host and memorable contestants to the game-changing twists and turns that have kept audiences on the edge of their seats for more than two decades. Whether you’re a Survivor rookie or a seasoned veteran, these questions are sure to challenge and entertain you.
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1. Who is the creator of the show Survivor? Reveal Answer Charlie Parsons 2. Where was the first season of Survivor located? Reveal Answer Borneo 3. Which contestant was the first to win Survivor? Reveal Answer Richard Hatch 4. How many members make up a typical Survivor jury? Reveal Answer 7 to 10 5. What is the grand prize for winning Survivor? Reveal Answer $1 million 6. What is the host’s name? Reveal Answer Jeff Probst 7. How many days does a typical Survivor season last? Reveal Answer 39 8. What is the hidden item that can save someone from elimination? Reveal Answer Hidden Immunity Idol 9. What is the name of the challenge that gives a contestant immunity? Reveal Answer Immunity Challenge 10. Which contestant won Survivor twice? Reveal Answer Sandra Diaz-Twine 11. In which season was the ‘fire-making’ tiebreaker introduced? Reveal Answer Survivor: Cook Islands 12. Who was the first woman to win Survivor? Reveal Answer Tina Wesson 13. What do contestants have to find during a Reward Challenge? Reveal Answer Varies by challenge 14. What are the two main tribes called in the first season? Reveal Answer Pagong and Tagi 15. How many tribes are there usually at the start of a Survivor season? Reveal Answer 2 or 3 16. What is the iconic phrase Jeff Probst says to eliminated contestants? Reveal Answer The tribe has spoken 17. Who was the oldest contestant to win Survivor? Reveal Answer Bob Crowley 18. In which country was Survivor originally developed? Reveal Answer United Kingdom 19. Which contestant played the most days across all seasons? Reveal Answer Ozzy Lusth 20. What’s the term used when a contestant is taken out due to medical reasons? Reveal Answer Medical Evacuation 21. What do players receive to read from their loved ones? Reveal Answer Letters 22. What is the feast called that occurs near the end of the season? Reveal Answer Final Feast 23. What do contestants use to vote during Tribal Council? Reveal Answer Parchment 24. Who was the first contestant to be medically evacuated? Reveal Answer Michael Skupin 25. What’s the term used when tribes are combined? Reveal Answer Merge 26. Who won the Fan Favorite award the most times? Reveal Answer Rupert Boneham 27. What do players have to grab during the Immunity Challenge? Reveal Answer Immunity Necklace 28. Which season had an all-returning cast? Reveal Answer Survivor: All-Stars 29. How many people are typically in a starting tribe? Reveal Answer 8 to 10 30. What is the name of the small statue eliminated players put their torches into? Reveal Answer Snuffer 31. In which season did the concept of Exile Island first appear? Reveal Answer Survivor: Palau 32. What is the subtitle of the first ‘Fans vs. Favorites’ season? Reveal Answer Survivor: Micronesia 33. Who was the first person to find a Hidden Immunity Idol? Reveal Answer Gary Hogeboom 34. In what year did the first season of Survivor air? Reveal Answer 2000 35. What item do players sometimes find that gives them an advantage? Reveal Answer Advantage Menu 36. Which season featured Blood vs. Water as its theme? Reveal Answer Survivor: Blood vs. Water 37. What’s the maximum number of times a contestant has returned to play? Reveal Answer 4 38. What is the smallest number of contestants to start a season? Reveal Answer 16 39. How many Emmy Awards has Jeff Probst won for Outstanding Host? Reveal Answer 4 40. What’s the term for when a contestant leaves without being voted off? Reveal Answer Quit 41. What do contestants sit on during Tribal Council? Reveal Answer Stools 42. Which season was shot in Africa? Reveal Answer Survivor: Africa 43. What’s the name of the location where contestants wait after being voted off? Reveal Answer Ponderosa 44. Who was the first player to play a perfect game? Reveal Answer J.T. Thomas 45. Which season featured Heroes vs. Villains? Reveal Answer Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains 46. What animal attacked Michael Skupin leading to his evacuation? Reveal Answer Pig 47. Who was the first-ever player to be voted off? Reveal Answer Sonja Christopher 48. Which season had the theme of Millennials vs. Gen X? Reveal Answer Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen X 49. What’s the term used to describe an alliance that controls the game? Reveal Answer Power Alliance Sharing is Caring: