90s Pop Culture Trivia

50 90s Trivia Questions

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The 1990s were the decade of dial-up internet, Tamagotchis, Beanie Babies, TRL, and boy bands taking over the world. These 50 90s trivia questions cover the movies everyone rented on VHS, the songs that lived on cassette mixtapes, the sitcoms that shaped a decade, and the toys people still get misty about.

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Question 1
Which sitcom features friends Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe?
- A.Friends
- B.Seinfeld
- C.Frasier
- D.Cheers
Question 2
What year did 'Titanic' release?
- A.1997
- B.1995
- C.1999
- D.1993
Question 3
Which console did Sony release in 1994 (Japan)?
- A.PlayStation
- B.Nintendo 64
- C.Sega Saturn
- D.Dreamcast
Question 4
What was the name of the coffee shop in Friends?
- A.Central Perk
- B.Central Park
- C.Perk Central
- D.Café Nervosa
Question 5
Which boy band sang 'I Want It That Way'?
- A.Backstreet Boys
- B.NSYNC
- C.98 Degrees
- D.Boyzone
Question 6
Who was the first Prime Minister of the UK in the 90s?
- A.Margaret Thatcher
- B.John Major
- C.Tony Blair
- D.Gordon Brown
Question 7
Which grunge band released 'Nevermind' in 1991?
- A.Nirvana
- B.Pearl Jam
- C.Soundgarden
- D.Alice in Chains
Question 8
What toy was Furby?
- A.Robot pet
- B.Doll
- C.Action figure
- D.Card game
Question 9
Which sneaker featured a pump?
- A.Reebok Pump
- B.Nike Air
- C.Adidas Superstar
- D.Converse
Question 10
Who played Neo in 'The Matrix'?
- A.Keanu Reeves
- B.Laurence Fishburne
- C.Hugo Weaving
- D.Will Smith
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Question 11
Which TV show featured Buffy the Vampire Slayer?
- A.Buffy the Vampire Slayer
- B.Charmed
- C.Angel
- D.Xena
Question 12
What was the top-selling album of 1997?
- A.Spice by Spice Girls
- B.Titanic soundtrack
- C.Falling Into You
- D.Come On Over
Question 13
Which cartoon featured Cartman, Kyle, Stan, and Kenny?
- A.South Park
- B.The Simpsons
- C.Beavis and Butt-Head
- D.King of the Hill
Question 14
Who directed 'Pulp Fiction' (1994)?
- A.Quentin Tarantino
- B.Steven Spielberg
- C.Martin Scorsese
- D.Robert Rodriguez
Question 15
What was the mascot of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics?
- A.Izzy
- B.Cobi
- C.Misha
- D.Sam
Question 16
Which teen movie starred Alicia Silverstone as Cher?
- A.Clueless
- B.Mean Girls
- C.Bring It On
- D.10 Things I Hate About You
Question 17
Which console was known for its plumber mascot in the 90s?
- A.SNES
- B.Sega Genesis
- C.Neo Geo
- D.Atari Jaguar
Question 18
Who sang 'Wannabe' in 1996?
- A.Spice Girls
- B.TLC
- C.Destiny's Child
- D.All Saints
Question 19
Which sitcom is set in Seattle and features a radio psychiatrist?
- A.Frasier
- B.Seinfeld
- C.Cheers
- D.Friends
Question 20
What year did 'Jurassic Park' release?
- A.1993
- B.1991
- C.1995
- D.1997
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Question 21
Which pop star released 'Baby One More Time' in 1998?
- A.Britney Spears
- B.Christina Aguilera
- C.Mandy Moore
- D.Jessica Simpson
Question 22
Which show featured Will Smith as a fresh transplant to Bel-Air?
- A.The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
- B.In Living Color
- C.Family Matters
- D.Full House
Question 23
What was the fastest-selling home video game console of the 90s in the US?
- A.PlayStation
- B.Nintendo 64
- C.Sega Saturn
- D.Dreamcast
Question 24
Which Beanie Baby was named Peanut and is highly collectible in royal blue?
- A.Peanut
- B.Princess
- C.Peace
- D.Erin
Question 25
Who was the villain in 'The Lion King' (1994)?
- A.Scar
- B.Mufasa
- C.Simba
- D.Zazu
Question 26
Which show features Michael Jordan playing basketball with Looney Tunes?
- A.Space Jam
- B.The Fly
- C.Air Bud
- D.Kazaam
Question 27
What was Windows' major release in 1995?
- A.Windows 95
- B.Windows 98
- C.Windows NT
- D.Windows 2000
Question 28
Which band sang 'Waterfalls' in 1995?
- A.TLC
- B.Destiny's Child
- C.En Vogue
- D.SWV
Question 29
Who was the President of the United States for most of the 90s?
- A.Bill Clinton
- B.George H.W. Bush
- C.Ronald Reagan
- D.George W. Bush
Question 30
Which movie features the line 'Life is like a box of chocolates'?
- A.Forrest Gump
- B.Cast Away
- C.Big
- D.Sleepless in Seattle
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Question 31
What toy pet needed feeding on a keychain?
- A.Tamagotchi
- B.Furby
- C.Giga Pet
- D.Nano Pet
Question 32
Which 90s movie has an iceberg?
- A.Titanic
- B.The Perfect Storm
- C.Waterworld
- D.Deep Blue Sea
Question 33
What was Ross's job on Friends?
- A.Paleontologist
- B.Chef
- C.Actor
- D.Doctor
Question 34
Who was the Backstreet Boys' 'oldest' member?
- A.Kevin Richardson
- B.Brian Littrell
- C.Howie Dorough
- D.AJ McLean
Question 35
Which movie franchise began in 1993 with dinosaurs from DNA in amber?
- A.Jurassic Park
- B.Godzilla
- C.King Kong
- D.The Lost World
Question 36
Which candy was famous for its dispenser characters?
- A.Pez
- B.Skittles
- C.M&M's
- D.Reese's
Question 37
Which Nickelodeon show featured Doug Funnie?
- A.Doug
- B.Rugrats
- C.Hey Arnold!
- D.Rocko's Modern Life
Question 38
Which band's lead singer was Kurt Cobain?
- A.Nirvana
- B.Pearl Jam
- C.Soundgarden
- D.Foo Fighters
Question 39
What movie features the Titanic sinking in 1912?
- A.Titanic
- B.A Night to Remember
- C.Ghosts of the Abyss
- D.Raise the Titanic
Question 40
What was the highest-grossing film of the 90s?
- A.Titanic
- B.Jurassic Park
- C.Star Wars: The Phantom Menace
- D.The Lion King
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Question 41
Which handheld gaming device did Nintendo release in 1989 and dominated the 90s?
- A.Game Boy
- B.Game Gear
- C.Lynx
- D.TurboExpress
Question 42
Which sitcom takes place at a Boston bar 'where everybody knows your name'?
- A.Cheers
- B.Frasier
- C.Seinfeld
- D.Friends
Question 43
Who was the first female Prime Minister of the UK who resigned in 1990?
- A.Margaret Thatcher
- B.Theresa May
- C.Liz Truss
- D.Angela Merkel
Question 44
Which 90s movie stars Tom Hanks as an AIDS-stricken lawyer?
- A.Philadelphia
- B.Forrest Gump
- C.Cast Away
- D.Saving Private Ryan
Question 45
Which action star made 'The Terminator 2' (1991)?
- A.Arnold Schwarzenegger
- B.Sylvester Stallone
- C.Bruce Willis
- D.Jean-Claude Van Damme
Question 46
What was the name of the alien in 'E.T.' (re-released in 90s)?
- A.E.T.
- B.Elliott
- C.Yoda
- D.Gizmo
Question 47
Which OJ Simpson trial ended with a verdict in 1995?
- A.Not guilty
- B.Guilty
- C.Mistrial
- D.Hung jury
Question 48
Which director made 'Reservoir Dogs' (1992)?
- A.Quentin Tarantino
- B.Robert Rodriguez
- C.Kevin Smith
- D.Coen Brothers
Question 49
What was the theme song 'I Will Always Love You' famously covered by in 1992?
- A.Whitney Houston
- B.Celine Dion
- C.Mariah Carey
- D.Dolly Parton
Question 50
Which sports movie features Ken Griffey Jr. and other MLB stars?
- A.Little Big League
- B.Rookie of the Year
- C.Major League II
- D.The Sandlot

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