History
In what year was the first public version of Minecraft released?
2009.
Which mob drops music discs when killed by a skeleton’s arrow?
Creepers.
Which block is most commonly used for making Nether portals
Obsidian.
What item is required to tame a wolf?
Bones.
What biome is the rarest in Minecraft as of 1.20?
Modified Jungle Edge.
What company purchased Mojang and Minecraft in 2014?
Microsoft.
What mysterious text appears on the End Poem after defeating the Ender Dragon?
“The poem written by Julian Gough.”
What block can be waterlogged to add detail in builds?
Slabs (also stairs, fences, etc.).
How many pieces of iron are needed to craft a full set of armor?
24
Which biome do pandas naturally spawn in?
Bamboo Jungle.
What was Minecraft originally called during its very first development phase?
Cave Game.
What is the dimension often speculated to represent “heaven” in Minecraft lore, though it’s not officially accessible?
The Sky Dimension (unused prototype).
Which block allows you to copy and paste builds using commands?
Structure Block.
What potion effect allows you to avoid fall damage when drinking a slow falling potion?
Slow Falling (from phantom membranes).
What is the only biome where igloos generate naturally?
Snowy Tundra.
Which update added The End dimension and the Ender Dragon boss?
1.0 (Adventure Update).
According to lore, what ancient race is believed to have built the End Cities and strongholds?
The Endermen.
What is the maximum build height in Minecraft (as of 1.18+)?
Y = 319.
How many ancient debris are required for a full netherite armor set?
36.
How many Strongholds generate per world?
128.
What was the first mob ever added to Minecraft?
The Human (later removed, replaced by Steve & mobs like pigs).
What was the name of the canceled “boss mob” that was teased by Notch but never added?
The Red Dragon.
Which block introduced in 1.14 allows villagers to take professions and is often used decoratively?
Workstations (example: lectern, grindstone, etc. — multiple answers possible).
Which hostile mob can drop a Totem of Undying?
Evoker.
What is the maximum horizontal distance a Nether portal can teleport you in the Overworld per block in the Nether?
8 blocks.