What’s Your “Lion King” IQ?

By BrainFall Staff - Updated: April 1, 2024

Have you ever roared along to "Circle of Life," pretending you're hoisting up Simba on Pride Rock? Or maybe you've galloped around the living room during "Hakuna Matata" like you're on an adventure through the African savanna. Either way, it's clear that The Lion King holds a special place in your heart, as it does for most fans of Disney's iconic foray into the circle of animated life.

Well, here's your chance to prove that all those hours spent with Simba and his pals weren't just for laughs—they were for serious study in the sprawling savanna of your brain! It's time to find out how much you really know about this animated adventure. Have you mastered the Pride Lands trivia, or are you still just a young cub in the grand scheme of Disney knowledge?

Before you embark on your next viewing of The Lion King, take a moment to test your prowess with a little quiz that's as fun as it is challenging. Don't worry, though—no hyenas will chase you if you can't remember all of Scar's snarky lines. So, do you have what it takes to be king of the lion-sized quiz mountain? Let's find out!

Pride Rock Trivia Challenge

Step right up to the ultimate test of your "The Lion King" smarts! Time to see how well you really know the kingdom with our Pride Rock Trivia Challenge.

Meet the Prideland Characters

Think you know who's who in the Pride Lands? Match these characters to their defining traits:

• Simba: a) Future King b) Loves grub c) Sings about stars.
• Mufasa: a) Wise b) Has a killer mane c) Sky voiceovers.
• Nala: a) Simba's bestie b) Expert pinner c) Says "Pinned ya again!"
• Scar: a) Bad to the bone b) Be Prepared enthusiast c) Has a thing for hyenas.

Behind the Scenes

Who voiced your favorite characters? Let's see who's the real deal at spotting talent:

• Simba was voiced by both Matthew Broderick as an adult and Jonathan Taylor Thomas as a cub.
• The unmistakable Mufasa was brought to life by James Earl Jones.

Sing Along: Know Your Tunes

Can you match the song to its singer? Put your songbird skills to the test:

• "___" belted out by Simba as he ponders his destiny.
• "___" a melodic motto crooned by Timon and Pumbaa.
• "___" a romantic number for two lions in love.

Plot Peaks and Valleys

Relive the striking moments and discern fact from fiction:

• True or False: The wildebeest stampede was orchestrated by a villain.
• In the Elephant Graveyard, Simba and Nala discover dangerous what?

Lessons from the Savannah

Unearth the wisdom sprinkled throughout the film. Who said it?

• "Being brave doesn't mean you go looking for trouble."
• "The past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it."

Bonus Round: Quotes & Quips

Let's tickle those funny bones with lines from the movie. Who quipped these gems?

• "They call me Mister __!"
• "It's our _ _ _ _, no worries!"

The Ultimate Fan Quiz

Ready to roar like a king? The majesty of your knowledge is about to be put to the regal test. Prove you're Pride Rock royalty:

• Which of these is not a lesson from "Hakuna Matata"?
• Who said, "Everything you see exists together in a delicate balance"?