2000s Trivia Quiz Questions

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What kind of footwear became a fashion trend in the 2000s?

       a. Flip-flops
       b. Ballet flat
       c. Crocs
       d. Sling backs


This era saw an increase in reading. What novel won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2007?

       a. The Road
       b. Rabbit at Rest
       c. Waiting
       d. Independence Day


In 2004, a new structure claimed the title of the world's tallest building. What is the name of this building?

       a. Petronas Tower
       b. Taipei 101
       c. Jim Jao Tower
       d. Bank of America Tower


There was a decline in the popularity of the sitcom. However, a few became huge hits. Of the following, which of these shows has a hit during the 2000s?

       a. Ally McBeal
       b. Friends
       c. The Big Bang Theory
       d. Home Improvement


Which female was awarded the title of Top Radio Songs Artist of the 2000s decade by billboard Magazine in 2009?

       a. Lady Gaga
       b. Madonna
       c. Beyonce
       d. Paula Abdul


Which US President was elected in 2009?

       a. Barack Obama
       b. Joe Biden
       c. George Bush
       d. Bill Clinton


What natural disaster occurred on the 26th of December 2004 killing many thousands of people?

       a. An earthquake
       b. A cyclone
       c. A volcano erupted
       d. A hurricane


In 2009, a pandemic caused the US President to declare a national emergency. What was this pandemic called?

       a. Swine flu
       b. TB
       c. Aids
       d. Rubella


What kind vehicle disaster occurred on Aug 8th 2000?

       a. Space shuttle
       b. Train
       c. Submarine
       d. Airplane


In 2004, who officially became the first space tourist?

       a. Dennis Young
       b. Dennis Tito
       c. Bill Gates
       d. Vladimir Sprock


In the 2000s, which nation became the first to recognize same-sex marriages?

       a. Australia
       b. France
       c. The Netherlands
       d. The United States


In 2007, there was a shooting at Virginia Tech. Who committed this terrible crime?

       a. Leung Ying
       b. Andrew Phillip Kehoe
       c. Seung-Hui Cho
       d. Jiverly Antares Wong


Which films claimed the title of highest grossing film series in the 2000s decade?

       a. Harry Potter movies
       b. The Batman films
       c. The Matrix films
       d. The Da Vinci Code movies


Who was elected President of France in 2007?

       a. Jean Chretien
       b. Nicolas Sarkozy
       c. Phillip Mitterrand
       d. Alain Juppe


What was the number one selling game system in the 2000s?

       a. PlayStation 2
       b. PlayStation 3
       c. Wii
       d. Xbox 360




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