Relive the rad era of flannel, dial-up tones, and blockbuster hits with our 90s Trivia Showdown! Test your knowledge on iconic sitcoms, chart-topping beats, Tamagotchis, and epic movie moments. Whether you rocked the boy bands or lived for grunge, this quiz will have you proudly shouting, “As if!”
90s Trivia
Did you know these fun facts?
- In 1993, the Mosaic web browser made the World Wide Web accessible to non-techies and sparked the internet boom.
- Tamagotchis, the pocket-sized digital pets released in 1996, sold over 40 million units in their first three years and caused playground parenting frenzies worldwide.
- The Spice Girls’ debut single “Wannabe” topped the charts in 37 countries and catapulted “Girl Power” into a global phenomenon in 1996.
90s Trivia Questions and Answers
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| In 1998, how many home runs did Mark McGwire hit to break Roger Maris’s single-season record? | ▶ 70 |
| After Nirvana ended, Dave Grohl founded Foo Fighters and released their debut album in what year? | ▶ 1995 |
| Radiohead’s landmark album OK Computer was released in which year? | ▶ 1997 |
| Which legendary pop artist released the electronic-infused album Ray of Light in 1998? | ▶ Madonna |
| What was the codename for the combat phase of the Persian Gulf War that began in January 1991? | ▶ Operation Desert Storm |
| Which cable channel aimed at history buffs launched in the United States in 1995? | ▶ The History Channel |
| Which New York City landmark reopened to the public on July 4, 1990, after a multi-year restoration? | ▶ The Statue of Liberty |
| Which one-hit wonder by Los del Río became a global dance craze in 1996? | ▶ Macarena |
| Which 1995 Pixar film was the first feature-length computer-animated movie? | ▶ Toy Story |
| What iconic grunge band’s breakthrough album “Nevermind” was released in 1991? | ▶ Nirvana |
| Which 1997 movie featured Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet on the deck of a sinking ship? | ▶ Titanic |
| What handheld digital pet craze, introduced by Bandai in 1996, became a worldwide phenomenon? | ▶ Tamagotchi |
| Which boy band released the hit song “I Want It That Way” in 1999? | ▶ Backstreet Boys |
| Which 1994 film features the line “Life is like a box of chocolates”? | ▶ Forrest Gump |
| Which gaming console released by Sony in 1994 revolutionized 3D gaming? | ▶ PlayStation |
| Which 1996 Nintendo game introduced Mario to 3D platforming? | ▶ Super Mario 64 |
| What 1991 song by R.E.M. became a surprising MTV hit despite its slow tempo? | ▶ Losing My Religion |
| What beloved sitcom introduced the character Joey Tribbiani in 1994? | ▶ Friends |
| Which mobile phone, launched by Nokia in 1998, became famous for its durability and long battery life? | ▶ Nokia 5110 |
| What 1990 action film starred Arnold Schwarzenegger as a cyborg sent from the future? | ▶ Terminator 2: Judgment Day |
| Which 1998 Disney animated film features the song “Circle of Life”? | ▶ The Lion King |
| Which 1992 romantic drama made Julia Roberts a Hollywood A-lister? | ▶ Pretty Woman |
| What fashion accessory became a teen must-have after being featured on the sitcom “Saved by the Bell”? | ▶ Slap bracelets |
| Which 1997 thriller featured Brad Pitt pursuing a serial killer via cryptic clues? | ▶ Se7en |
| What 1994 video game introduced the world to the villainous Scorpion and Sub-Zero? | ▶ Mortal Kombat |
| Which pop princess released the debut single “…Baby One More Time” in 1998? | ▶ Britney Spears |
| What 1995 film features Mike Myers as a British spy named Austin? | ▶ Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery |
| Which sitcom’s theme song begins with “So no one told you life was gonna be this way…”? | ▶ Friends |
| What 1990 song by MC Hammer became famous for its “Can’t touch this” hook? | ▶ U Can’t Touch This |
| Which 1999 sci-fi film features the question “What is real?” and stars Keanu Reeves? | ▶ The Matrix |
| Which 1993 Disney film introduced the “Hakuna Matata” philosophy? | ▶ The Lion King |
| What 1996 song by the Spice Girls introduced their “Girl Power” slogan? | ▶ Wannabe |
| Which 1995 game console war was dominated by Sega Saturn, Sony PlayStation, and which Nintendo system? | ▶ Nintendo 64 |
| What 1992 animated Disney film features a street rat named Aladdin? | ▶ Aladdin |
| Which 1991 hip-hop duo released “Jump” and starred in a loosely autobiographical film? | ▶ Kris Kross |
| What 1940 animated film features a wooden boy named Pinocchio? | ▶ Pinocchio |
| Which 1999 hit single by Ricky Martin had fans shouting “¡Vamos a la playa!”? | ▶ Livin’ la Vida Loca |
| What 1994 video game let you pilot a T-Rex in a dinosaur theme park? | ▶ Jurassic Park (SNES) |
| Which 1992 Sega console competed directly with the Super Nintendo? | ▶ Sega Genesis |
| What 1997 sci-fi series introduced the Borg’s catchphrase “Resistance is futile”? | ▶ Star Trek: First Contact |
| Which 1995 hit by Coolio sampled the theme from the TV show “Dragnet”? | ▶ Gangsta’s Paradise |
| In 1998, which browser battle began when Microsoft released Internet Explorer 4.0? | ▶ Browser Wars |
| What 1992 single by Whitney Houston was part of “The Bodyguard” soundtrack and became the best-selling single by a female artist? | ▶ I Will Always Love You |
| Which 1996 PC game let you build and manage your own theme park? | ▶ Theme Park |
| What 1999 teen drama introduced a killer writing in blood on the bathroom walls? | ▶ Scream |
| Which 1994 hip-hop group had a hit with “Shoop”? | ▶ Salt-N-Pepa |
| What fashion trend involved wearing bright, mismatched neon colors and plastic accessories in the early ’90s? | ▶ Rave fashion |
| What 1997 action film features Jean-Claude Van Damme escaping from a maximum security prison in Switzerland? | ▶ Maximum Risk |
| Which 1998 song by Lauryn Hill begins “Don’t be a hard rock when you really are a gem”? | ▶ Doo Wop (That Thing) |
| What 1994 video game introduced the character Lara Croft? | ▶ Tomb Raider |
| What 1993 Nickelodeon show featured slime as a recurring gag? | ▶ You Can’t Do That on Television |
| What 1997 thriller shows Brad Pitt investigating a series of murders themed around the seven deadly sins? | ▶ Se7en |
| Which 1994 Disney Renaissance film features the villain Jafar? | ▶ Aladdin |
| What 1990s Internet service used the greeting “You’ve got mail”? | ▶ AOL |
| Which 1991 martial arts movie stars Jet Li hunting down a supercomputer in Hong Kong? | ▶ Black Mask |
| What 1996 Pixar short film features a sentient toy named Tinny? | ▶ Tin Toy |
| What 1993 alternative rock hit begins with the lyrics “Load up on guns, bring your friends”? | ▶ Smells Like Teen Spirit |
| What popular ’90s snack consisted of cheese-flavored puff balls in a bucket? | ▶ Cheez Balls |
| Which 1992 film features Al Pacino as a quirky detective named John Kimble? | ▶ Kindergarten Cop |
| What 1999 PlayStation game let you race futuristic anti-gravity crafts? | ▶ Wipeout |
| Which 1997 toy line featured action figures that transformed into dinosaurs? | ▶ Dino-Riders |
| What 1993 crime drama features Al Pacino and Robert De Niro as opposing mafia figures? | ▶ Heat |
| Which 1998 novel by J.K. Rowling was first published? | ▶ Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (UK) |
| In 1999, what Y2K-inspired fashion trend involved wearing metallic fabrics and futuristic sunglasses? | ▶ Space-age fashion |
| Which 1994 live-action Disney film starred Jason Lee as a skateboarder? | ▶ Gleaming the Cube |
| Which 1990s sitcom featured a character named Steve Urkel? | ▶ Family Matters |
| What 1996 rock band’s album “Load” saw them shift to a bluesy sound? | ▶ Metallica |
| Which 1992 sci-fi classic shows a killer robot played by Robert Patrick? | ▶ Terminator 2: Judgment Day |
| Which 1999 teen comedy features a Catholic school girl at a party gone wrong? | ▶ Never Been Kissed |
| What handheld gaming device did Nintendo release in 1989 but was wildly popular in the early ’90s? | ▶ Game Boy |
| Which 1993 film stars Robin Williams as a gay man pretending to be straight? | ▶ Mrs. Doubtfire |
| Which 1991 horror film features a possessed doll named Chucky? | ▶ Child’s Play 3 (1991) |
| Which 1994 movie follows two cops who must do “whatever it takes” to solve crimes? | ▶ Bad Boys |
| What 1990s teen drama on The WB featured Dawson Leery? | ▶ Dawson’s Creek (1998) |
| Which 1996 film features Jim Carrey saying “Alrighty then”? | ▶ Ace Ventura: Pet Detective |
| What 1994 phenomenon involved people trading electronic messages via bulletin boards? | ▶ Usenet |
| Which 1991 animated Disney film features the song “Circle of Life”? | ▶ The Lion King |
| What 1998 film starred Will Smith as a detective battling aliens? | ▶ Men in Black |
| Which 1993 movie features Bill Murray reliving the same day over and over? | ▶ Groundhog Day |
| What 1990s exercise trend combined dance, aerobics, and neon leotards? | ▶ Jazzercise |
| Which 1997 action film stars Wesley Snipes as a vampire hunter? | ▶ Blade |
| What fashion doll line did Mattel launch in 1998 to rival Barbie? | ▶ Bratz |
| Which 1994 game show had contestants competing on giant obstacle courses? | ▶ American Gladiators |
| What 1996 cult classic horror film was set in New Orleans and starred a voodoo priest? | ▶ Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh |
| Which 1999 Nickelodeon series followed a group of kids at a secret government laboratory? | ▶ The Secret World of Alex Mack |
| What 1995 sitcom follows the misadventures of six kids at Bayside High School? | ▶ Saved by the Bell |
| Which 1992 song by Dr. Dre introduced Snoop Dogg to the world? | ▶ Nuthin’ but a “G” Thang |
| What year did The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air debut on NBC? | ▶ 1990 |
| In what year did Friends premiere on NBC? | ▶ 1994 |
| Which 1990 hit single by Vanilla Ice became the first hip-hop song to top the Billboard Hot 100? | ▶ Ice Ice Baby |
| Which British girl group introduced “Girl Power” with their 1996 debut single “Wannabe”? | ▶ Spice Girls |
| Which U.S. city hosted the Summer Olympics in 1996? | ▶ Atlanta |
| Which 1991 grunge music anthem by Nirvana helped bring the genre into the mainstream? | ▶ Smells Like Teen Spirit |
| What late-’90s collectible fad involving small plush toys became a major pop culture phenomenon? | ▶ Beanie Babies |
| What year did the World Wide Web become publicly available to internet users worldwide? | ▶ 1991 |
| Which decade is defined by the years 1990 through 1999? | ▶ The 1990s |
| Which 1995 song by Coolio featuring L.V. spent three weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100? | ▶ Gangsta’s Paradise |
| Which 1996 blockbuster alien-invasion movie is titled after the U.S. Independence Day holiday? | ▶ Independence Day |
| Which online retailer, founded in 1999, revolutionized e-commerce with its 365-day returns policy? | ▶ Zappos |
| In what year was President Bill Clinton first inaugurated as President of the United States? | ▶ 1993 |
| In 1993, Michael Jordan stunned fans by retiring from basketball to play what other professional sport? | ▶ Baseball |
| Which 1993 sci-fi TV series about FBI agents investigating paranormal cases became a cult hit? | ▶ The X-Files |
| In what year was President Bill Clinton re-elected to a second term? | ▶ 1996 |
| Who was the lead singer of the grunge band Nirvana? | ▶ Kurt Cobain |
| What 1991 U.S.-led coalition operation liberated Kuwait during the Gulf War? | ▶ Operation Desert Storm |
| Which Pokémon video game launched the franchise in Japan in 1996? | ▶ Pokémon Red and Green |
| Which 1994 debut album by Nas includes the track “Memory Lane (Sittin’ in da Park)”? | ▶ Illmatic |
| Which actress starred as the title character in the 1991 Nickelodeon series Clarissa Explains It All? | ▶ Melissa Joan Hart |
