History
In what year was Minecraft first publicly released?
May 2009
What is the name of the small wooden house-like structure that naturally spawns in villages?
Village House
What was the name of the first major update that added the Nether to Minecraft?
Beta 1.2
Explain how to craft a Wooden Axe.
1 stick and 2 planks.
What enchantment lets you break blocks faster when applied to tools like pickaxes and axes?
Efficiency
Who is the original creator of Minecraft?
Markus “Notch” Persson
Which tall, obsidian structure contains an End portal and can only be found in the End dimension?
End City
Which update officially added wolves that could be tamed by the player?
Beta 1.4
Explain how to craft a Furnace.
8 blocks of Cobblestone.
What bow enchantment lets your arrows light targets on fire when fired?
Flame
Which country was Minecraft originally developed in?
Sweden
What type of naturally spawning structure is made primarily of stone bricks, has iron golems, and can drop loot from chests?
Stronghold
In which update were enchanting tables and experience points introduced?
Beta 1.8 (Adventure Update)
Explain how to craft a Bow.
4 strings and 3 sticks.
What armor enchantment reduces explosion damage, making creepers slightly less terrifying?
Blast Protection
What was the name of the first public version of Minecraft that players could buy and play online?
Minecraft Classic
Which underground structure generates in ocean biomes and is guarded by Elder Guardians?
Ocean Monument
Which update added The End, the Ender Dragon, and the associated End dimension?
Beta 1.9 pre-release / Adventure Update Part 2
Explain how to craft a Bamboo Trapdoor.
6 bamboo blocks.
What trident enchantment allows you to travel through rain or water by throwing yourself forward like a missile?
Riptide
Before founding Mojang, what was the name of the company or studio that Markus “Notch” Persson worked at while developing games?
In Minecraft Java Edition, what is the exact Y-coordinate range where Woodland Mansions can spawn, and in which specific biome?
Woodland Mansions spawn between Y=59–85
In the “Update Aquatic,” what new mechanic was added that allows players to swim faster while holding the sprint key?
“Dolphin’s Grace”
Explain how to craft an Observer.
3 Smooth Stone blocks, 1 Redstone Torch, 1 Quartz, Block and 1 Redstone Repeater.
What rare book-only enchantment increases the damage a crossbow deals the longer it is drawn, similar to the mechanic of a bow?
Piercing