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2000s trivia questions

Forty questions about the 2000s, from flip phones to the Y2K scare. They're sorted easy to hard, and every answer comes with a fun fact.

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Easy 2000s trivia questions

  1. Question 1

    Which console did Microsoft launch in 2001?

    1. AThe Kinect
    2. BThe Xbox
    3. CThe Xbox 360
    4. DThe Zune HD

    Answer: The Xbox

    Fun fact: Its controller was so large it was nicknamed the Duke.

  2. Question 2

    Which console did Sony release in 2000?

    1. AThe Dreamcast
    2. BThe PlayStation 2
    3. CThe GameCube
    4. DThe PlayStation 3

    Answer: The PlayStation 2

    Fun fact: It is the best-selling console of all time.

  3. Question 3

    Which singer won the first season of American Idol in 2002?

    1. ARuben Studdard
    2. BKelly Clarkson
    3. CCarrie Underwood
    4. DFantasia Barrino

    Answer: Kelly Clarkson

    Fun fact: Her single Since U Been Gone became a rock radio staple.

  4. Question 4

    Which 2000 Ridley Scott epic won Best Picture?

    1. ATroy
    2. BKingdom of Heaven
    3. CBraveheart
    4. DGladiator

    Answer: Gladiator

    Fun fact: Its star had never headlined a film of that scale before.

  5. Question 5

    Which 2007 book sold 15 million copies in its first 24 hours?

    1. AThe Lost Symbol
    2. BThe Half-Blood Prince
    3. CHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
    4. DBreaking Dawn

    Answer: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

    Fun fact: Midnight bookstore parties became the norm for the series.

  6. Question 6

    Which singer released Umbrella in 2007?

    1. ARihanna
    2. BCiara
    3. CKeyshia Cole
    4. DCassie

    Answer: Rihanna

    Fun fact: It was reportedly offered to another pop star first.

  7. Question 7

    Which 2002 superhero film relaunched the genre with Tobey Maguire?

    1. ADaredevil
    2. BX-Men
    3. CBatman Begins
    4. DSpider-Man

    Answer: Spider-Man

    Fun fact: It was the first film to earn $100 million in a single weekend.

  8. Question 8

    Who was elected US president in 2008?

    1. ABarack Obama
    2. BAl Gore
    3. CHillary Clinton
    4. DJohn McCain

    Answer: Barack Obama

    Fun fact: He was the first Black president.

  9. Question 9

    Which MTV stunt series became a film franchise starting in 2002?

    1. AJackass
    2. BWildboyz
    3. CViva La Bam
    4. DPunk'd

    Answer: Jackass

    Fun fact: Its cast performed dangerous stunts with no safety plan to speak of.

  10. Question 10

    Which Disney Channel series starred Hilary Duff as a middle schooler?

    1. AKim Possible
    2. BEven Stevens
    3. CThat's So Raven
    4. DLizzie McGuire

    Answer: Lizzie McGuire

    Fun fact: An animated version of the character narrated her thoughts.

  11. Question 11

    Which yellow silicone wristband raised money for cancer research starting in 2004?

    1. AThe One band
    2. BThe Hope band
    3. CThe Red band
    4. DThe Livestrong band

    Answer: The Livestrong band

    Fun fact: More than 80 million were sold.

  12. Question 12

    In which year did Apple introduce the first iPhone?

    1. A2009
    2. B2007
    3. C2005
    4. D2004

    Answer: 2007

    Fun fact: It had no app store for its first year.

  13. Question 13

    Which clothing chain was known for dim lighting, loud music and heavy cologne?

    1. AAbercrombie and Fitch
    2. BAeropostale
    3. CAmerican Eagle
    4. DPacific Sunwear

    Answer: Abercrombie and Fitch

    Fun fact: Shoppers could smell the store from across the mall.

  14. Question 14

    Which file-sharing service was shut down by lawsuits in 2001?

    1. ABitTorrent
    2. BLimeWire
    3. CNapster
    4. DKazaa

    Answer: Napster

    Fun fact: Metallica's lawsuit became the most famous of them.

Medium 2000s trivia questions

  1. Question 15

    Which 2007 shooter reset the standard for online console multiplayer?

    1. AGears of War
    2. BKillzone
    3. CCall of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
    4. DBattlefield 2

    Answer: Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

    Fun fact: Its progression system was copied across the industry.

  2. Question 16

    Which 2002 game let players commit crimes in a 1980s-styled city?

    1. ASan Andreas
    2. BGTA III
    3. CSaints Row
    4. DGrand Theft Auto: Vice City

    Answer: Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

    Fun fact: Its licensed radio stations were a major part of the appeal.

  3. Question 17

    Which fast food breakfast item debuted in 2003 with syrup baked into the bun?

    1. AThe McGriddle
    2. BThe Breakfast Jack
    3. CThe Croissan'wich
    4. DThe Sausage Biscuit

    Answer: The McGriddle

    Fun fact: It was McDonald's biggest breakfast launch in years.

  4. Question 18

    Which Nickelodeon series starred Miranda Cosgrove as a web show host?

    1. AVictorious
    2. BDrake and Josh
    3. CiCarly
    4. DZoey 101

    Answer: iCarly

    Fun fact: It premiered in 2007, when web shows were still novel.

  5. Question 19

    Which AMC drama about an advertising agency premiered in 2007?

    1. ABreaking Bad
    2. BRubicon
    3. CThe Americans
    4. DMad Men

    Answer: Mad Men

    Fun fact: It launched the network's turn toward original drama.

  6. Question 20

    Which 2000 album by Linkin Park became the best-selling debut of the decade?

    1. AMeteora
    2. BToxicity
    3. CHybrid Theory
    4. DIowa

    Answer: Hybrid Theory

    Fun fact: It mixed rapping with heavy guitars and sold over ten million copies in the US.

  7. Question 21

    Which 2004 horror film launched a franchise built on elaborate traps?

    1. AThe Ring
    2. BSaw
    3. CFinal Destination
    4. DHostel

    Answer: Saw

    Fun fact: It was shot in 18 days for about $1 million.

  8. Question 22

    Which 2003 debut album by 50 Cent sold millions on the back of In da Club?

    1. ACurtis
    2. BBefore I Self Destruct
    3. CGet Rich or Die Tryin'
    4. DThe Massacre

    Answer: Get Rich or Die Tryin'

    Fun fact: Dr. Dre and Eminem executive produced it.

  9. Question 23

    Which 2006 comedy followed a fictional Kazakh journalist across America?

    1. ABruce Almighty
    2. BTalladega Nights
    3. CBorat
    4. DBruno

    Answer: Borat

    Fun fact: Most of the people on camera did not know it was fiction.

  10. Question 24

    Which US city hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics?

    1. ADenver
    2. BSalt Lake City
    3. CLake Placid
    4. DAnchorage

    Answer: Salt Lake City

    Fun fact: The Games came months after the September 11 attacks.

  11. Question 25

    What were the disputed ballot fragments in the 2000 Florida recount called?

    1. ABallot flaps
    2. BLoose pins
    3. CHanging chads
    4. DPaper tabs

    Answer: Hanging chads

    Fun fact: The term entered the dictionary that year.

  12. Question 26

    Which trading card game centered on duel monsters and became a schoolyard obsession?

    1. APokemon
    2. BYu-Gi-Oh
    3. CDigimon
    4. DMagic: The Gathering

    Answer: Yu-Gi-Oh

    Fun fact: Many schools banned card trading outright.

  13. Question 27

    Which store did Apple open in 2003 to sell songs for 99 cents each?

    1. AAmazon MP3
    2. BThe App Store
    3. CRhapsody
    4. DThe iTunes Store

    Answer: The iTunes Store

    Fun fact: It sold a million songs in its first week.

  14. Question 28

    Which handheld organizer preceded smartphones for calendars and contacts?

    1. AThe Newton
    2. BThe Palm Pilot
    3. CThe BlackBerry
    4. DThe Zire

    Answer: The Palm Pilot

    Fun fact: Users wrote with a stylus in a special alphabet.

Hard 2000s trivia questions

  1. Question 29

    Which 2008 game let players explore a rebuilt post-apocalyptic Washington?

    1. AOblivion
    2. BFallout 3
    3. CRage
    4. DBorderlands

    Answer: Fallout 3

    Fun fact: It moved the series from overhead view to first person.

  2. Question 30

    Which handheld game sold in enormous numbers with a brain training theme?

    1. ACooking Mama
    2. BNintendogs
    3. CBrain Age
    4. DBig Brain Academy

    Answer: Brain Age

    Fun fact: It was aimed at adults who had never played games.

  3. Question 31

    Which US legislation followed the September 11 attacks in late 2001?

    1. AThe Security Charter
    2. BThe Homeland Act
    3. CThe Patriot Act
    4. DThe Freedom Act

    Answer: The Patriot Act

    Fun fact: It passed with almost no opposition.

  4. Question 32

    Which drama about a Utah polygamist family premiered on HBO in 2006?

    1. ACarnivale
    2. BBig Love
    3. CSix Feet Under
    4. DIn Treatment

    Answer: Big Love

    Fun fact: Bill Paxton starred.

  5. Question 33

    Which 2007 single came with its own instructional dance video?

    1. ACupid Shuffle
    2. BCrank That
    3. CWalk It Out
    4. DChicken Noodle Soup

    Answer: Crank That

    Fun fact: Soulja Boy made the beat with free trial software.

  6. Question 34

    Which loud pitchman sold cleaning products in the 2000s before his death in 2009?

    1. ABilly Mays
    2. BRon Popeil
    3. CAnthony Sullivan
    4. DVince Offer

    Answer: Billy Mays

    Fun fact: His beard and blue shirt were as recognizable as his voice.

  7. Question 35

    Which 2005 Gwen Stefani single was the first US song to sell a million digital downloads?

    1. AThe Sweet Escape
    2. BRich Girl
    3. CCool
    4. DHollaback Girl

    Answer: Hollaback Girl

    Fun fact: She spelled out a word in its chorus.

  8. Question 36

    Which 2004 halftime show controversy led to broadcast delays?

    1. AA streaker
    2. BA profanity
    3. CThe Super Bowl wardrobe malfunction
    4. DA power outage

    Answer: The Super Bowl wardrobe malfunction

    Fun fact: One YouTube co-founder has said the hunt for the clip online helped inspire the site.

  9. Question 37

    Which rival video site did Google quietly retire after buying YouTube?

    1. AVeoh
    2. BVimeo
    3. CGoogle Video
    4. DMetacafe

    Answer: Google Video

    Fun fact: It had launched first and lost badly.

  10. Question 38

    Which CD-ROM encyclopedia did Microsoft discontinue in 2009?

    1. ACompton's
    2. BGrolier
    3. CBritannica Ultimate
    4. DEncarta

    Answer: Encarta

    Fun fact: Free online encyclopedias made it obsolete.

  11. Question 39

    Which 2007 film about an oil prospector featured a milkshake speech?

    1. AThe Assassination of Jesse James
    2. BNo Country for Old Men
    3. CMichael Clayton
    4. DThere Will Be Blood

    Answer: There Will Be Blood

    Fun fact: Daniel Day-Lewis won Best Actor for it.

  12. Question 40

    Which collar habit was a preppy signature of the decade?

    1. AThe popped collar
    2. BThe buttoned throat
    3. CThe cuffed sleeve
    4. DThe open vest

    Answer: The popped collar

    Fun fact: Wearing two polo shirts at once was a related crime.

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