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If you were a teenager in the 2000s, you probably remember it as the era of That’s So Raven, High School Musical, Destiny’s Child, and Justin Timberlake. Now that we’re all grown-up millennials, we must admit that looking back at those days with nostalgia is inevitable. And what better way to dwell on it than by taking a trip down memory lane with a collection of 2000s trivia questions and answers?
This decade gave us Britney Spears’ revival of teen pop, the rise of reality television, the first iPod, Harry Potter, and Facebook. It also brought us some of the most cringeworthy fashion trends to date. So it’s no surprise that plenty of strange, funny, and plain weird facts are to be learned about the 2000s. No matter how much you think you know about 2000s pop culture, we promise there’s always a lot of interesting stuff to learn. And we’re here to help! If the 2000s are your jam, we’ve got some early 2000s trivia that’ll blow your mind.
These 2000s trivia questions and answers are a fun way to test your knowledge of pop culture and the history of the first years following Y2K. Entertain friends, coworkers, and family members at parties by giving them this 2000s quiz! For every question, you’ll find the answer right below. Ready for the challenge? Let’s dive straight into the 2000s trivia questions and answers. Tell us in the comments below how many of them you got right.
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#1
Which artist earned the distinction of being the best-selling musician in the 2000s?
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#2
In 2005, which online video streaming platform was launched?
#3
Which movie had the highest box office collections in the 2000s?
#4
Around which museum does the film 'Night At The Museum' revolve?
#5
Which noughties sitcom revolves around a group of people working in a paper supply company?
What are Some Fun Facts About the 2000s?
The 2000s were a time of flip phones, where texting with a T9 pad was a lesson in patience. Closing a flip phone was like ending a conversation with a satisfying click. Those old gadgets were the very first digital companions for many of us.
The 2000s also gifted us with the rise of reality TV, and nothing defined the genre more than The Osbournes. Ozzy Osbourne and his eccentric family gave us a peek into their everyday lives, proving that even the Prince of Darkness can have a soft spot for family drama.
And let’s not forget the ingenious creation of the iPod in 2001. It revolutionized how we consumed music. Suddenly, carrying around a thousand songs in your pocket was not just a wild dream but a daily reality.
Talking about 2000s movie trivia topics, Harry Potter was the biggest craze in the early 2000s. It sparked a resurgence of interest in fantasy films for kids and adults alike. Several more movies became a sensation in the 2000s — Shrek, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, The Lord of The Rings, Twilight, and, of course, the horror movie with a cult following – The Ring.
#6
Which social media giant came into existence in the year 2004?
#7
What was the name of the film that won popular rapper Eminem his first Oscar for Best Original Song?
#8
What was the name of the singer who recorded the title song for the 2002 Bond feature 'Die Another Day'?
#9
What was the name of the first movie that was released in the MCU in 2008?
What are the 2000s Iconic For?
The 2000s saw a rapid expansion of technology, such as personal computers and mobile phones, especially the BlackBerry. The whirr-and-click dial-up internet thankfully gave way to high-speed Wi-Fi.
It was also the time when social media platforms such as Friendster, MySpace, and eventually Facebook and Twitter started booming.
If you are interested in 2000s music trivia, then for sure you’ll know how many boy bands and girl groups rose to fame during this time. Iconic artists like Britney Spears, Eminem, and Beyoncé dominated the charts.
The 2000s fashion trend, however, isn’t something we’d like to go back to. It was characterized by low-rise jeans, bedazzled everything, trucker hats, and a denim-on-denim look. And let’s not forget those Juicy Couture tracksuits and asymmetrical hairstyles that defined the era. Looking back, those were some questionable style decisions.
#11
In 'The Simpsons' family, who is a vegetarian?
#12
File sharing service Napster was sued by which is a veteran rock band citing copyright infringement issues?
#13
The popular term "podcast" first came into existence in which year?
#14
When was the first iPhone released?
#15
Who was the lead actor in the popular 2003 comedy, “School of Rock?”
What Were Some of the Most Popular Catchphrases from the 2000s?
The 2000s had its fair share of catchy and memorable catchphrases. How many of these popular catchphrases from the 2000s do you remember?
- Booyah!: Used to express excitement or success. ESPN’s SportsCenter popularized this catchphrase.
- You’re Fired!: Who can forget Donald Trump’s disparaging comments on The Apprentice? “You’re Fired” was one of his most popular catchphrases that became a cultural touchstone.
- Wassup?: This simple greeting was popularized by a series of beer commercials.
- That’s hot: Coined by Paris Hilton, this phrase was used to describe something stylish or trendy.
- Git-R-Done!: Popularized by Larry the Cable Guy, this catchphrase became synonymous with completing a task or getting things done.
Which other catchphrases do you remember from this decade? Tell us in the comments.
#16
What was the name of Microsoft’s first game console released in 2001?
#17
In the video game released in 2009 named Angary Birds, what color are the pigs in this game?
#18
Which popular singer is the co-producer of the 2001 film 'The Princess Diaries'?
#19
In the hit show 'Friends', what was the name of Ross and Rachel's daughter?
#20
In the pilot episode of 'Glee', what song does the glee club perform?
#21
What was Dexter's profession in 'Dexter'?
#22
In 'Phil Of The Future', which century did Phil and his family hail from?
#23
In which year did the 'King of Pop', Michael Jackson pass away?
#24
In the spoken word interlude of Britney Spears' single 'Oops!... I Did It Again', her boyfriend gets her a present from which popular '90s film?
#25
In which year did Apple release its first-ever iPhone smartphone?
#26
Which book became the UK's best-selling novel in this decade?
#27
Which planet was demoted to 'dwarf planet' status in 2006?
#28
In which year was 'Google Street View' launched?
#29
When was the verb "to google" added to the Oxford English Dictionary?
#30
Which probe revealed the first images of Titan's surface in 2005?
#31
In which year did Kosovo declare its independence from Serbia?
#32
Which country officially became a democracy on 24 March 2008?
#33
When was Mars Odyssey launched?
#34
Which entrepreneur founded SpaceX on 6 May 2002?
#35
Who was the star of the first Pirates of the Caribbean movie released in 2003?
#36
What 2000s medical drama popularized the word “Seriously?”
#37
Which type of clothing was popular throughout the early and mid-2000s?
#38
Which baseball player scored the maximum number of home runs in the 2000s?
#39
What was the name of the popular 2009 Quentin Tarantino movie that had only 30 percent of its dialogue in English?
#40
Who married Chris Robinson, the frontman of Black Crowes on New Year's Eve, 2000?
#41
Who was elected as the first female Speaker of the US Congress in 2007?
#42
Who became the new pope in 2005?
#43
What American media personality and socialite popularized the phrase, “That’s Hot?”
#44
Where did the company of “Facebook” begin in the early 2000s?
#45
When did Wikipedia, a free online English-language encyclopedia launched?
#46
In which year did Swiss legend Roger Federer bag his first-ever Grand Slam title?
#47
In which year did the Twenty20 format in cricket first come into being?
#48
Between 2000 and 2009, two football clubs made it five times into the Champions League Semifinals. Who were they?
Aivaras Kaziukonis 1 year ago
Answer: Chelsea (English Premier League) and Barcelona (La Liga).
#49
In which year did Tiger Woods win his first open championship of the 2000s?
#50
What was the new world record that Usain Bolt set in the year 2009?
#51
Who was the highest run scorer in the 2005 Ashes test series?
#52
Back in the early 2000s, a wildcard entrant in Wimbledon ended up eventually winning the title, making it the first and last such instance in history. Who was the player?
#53
What was the name of the popular author after whom the lead character in the 2006 movie 'The Namesake' was christened?
#54
In the early 2000s, which movie became the first musical to earn a Best Picture nomination in a decade?
#55
Which actor recorded the second instance of posthumously winning an Oscar?
#56
The now iconic line "Remember remember, the 5th of November", hails from which popular movie of this decade?
#57
How many films are there in the 'Ice Age' franchise?
#58
In the film 'Zombieland' what is the second rule that characters are supposed to abide by?
#59
In 'Mean Girls' what are the popular girls known as?
#60
At the beginning of the show 'Gossip Girl', what is the name of the school that Serena and Blair attend?
#61
In the hit teenage show 'One Tree Hill', what is the surname that the two half brothers share?
#62
Who played the leading role in the show 'Lizzie McGuire'?
#63
Which show made use of the technique of "claymation" in its intro?
#64
In the show 'Breaking Bad', what was the lead character Walter White's title?
#65
'Buffy The Vampire Slayer' had a spinoff show, what was it called?
#66
In 'Jimmy Neutron' what was Jimmy's dog called?
#67
'Veronica Mars' was set in which fictional town?
#68
In 'The Simpsons', what was Marge's natural hair color?
#69
Who did Barack Obama beat in the 2008 US Presidential Election Race to become the first African American President of the United States?
#70
At the 2000 Grammys, which artist tied Michael Jackson's single-year record haul of eight awards?
#71
Who was the titular 'Stan' in Eminem's music video by the same title?
#72
What was China's first manned space mission called?
#73
In 2008, which country was hit by the cyclone 'Nargis'?
#74
Who was the lead actor in the popular holiday film “Elf?”
#76
What American reality TV series centered around a family did Ryan Seacrest create?
#77
What future female pop singer was born on December 18, 2001?
#78
When did the International Criminal Court was formed?
#79
In 2005, surgeons in France carried out the first successful transplant of what?
#80
In the English Premier League, which was the club that was leading the table on New Year's Day 2000 but had an unfortunate second half in the season to subsequently finish trailing 22 points behind?
#81
In the year 2001, which were the two major sporting events that were canceled?
Aivaras Kaziukonis 1 year ago
Answer: The Ryder Cup (golf) and The Cheltenham Festival (horse racing).
#82
In the year 2004, the highest individual score in a test match was registered by a batsman against England. Who was he?
#83
What was the year in which Michael Schumacher registered his record of 13 wins in one season?
#84
How many times did Ronnie O'Sullivan win the World Snooker Championship in this decade?
#85
Popular director Tim Burton directed which children's movie in the year 2005?
#86
Which popular director won his first Oscar for Best Director at the 2007 Academy awards?
#87
In 2004 which actor won an Oscar for portraying the role of another Academy Award winner?
#88
In 2010, who became the first woman to win an Academy Award for best director?
#89
In the film 'The Hangover' what name is the baby given?
#90
Which celebrity was Josh's inspiration in the show 'Drake And Josh'?
#91
In which city did the psychic high school girl Raven Baxter reside?
#92
What was the profession of Zack and Cody's mother on the hit show 'The Suite Life Of Zack And Cody'?
#93
Before starring in 'Breaking Bad', what show was Bryan Cranston a part of?
#94
In the show 'Arrested Development', what was the last name of the central family?
#95
In the sitcom 'The Big Bang Theory', what was Sheldon Cooper's catchphrase?
#96
Who was the voice of Kim in 'Kim Possible'?
#97
What was the name of the hospital around which the show 'House' revolved?
#98
Which actor in 'How I Met Your Mother' played Barney?
#99
Which southern hip-hop duo found a feature in a song with Jay-Z?
#100
What was the 2000 rock video that was filmed on the World Trade Center's South Tower's roof?
#101
Who is the film and television actress that stars in Stone Temple Pilots' 'Sour Girl' video?
#102
In the year 2003, the World Health Organisation (WHO) issued a global alert for which disease?
#103
What were the two iconic Edvard Munch paintings that were stolen at gunpoint from a Norwegian museum in 2004?
#104
In May 2009 who was awarded the first woman poet laureate?
#105
On 10 November 2001, which new gadget was released into the public domain for the first time?
#106
Who became the Prime Minister of Britain in the year 2007?
#107
When was the dwarf planet 'Quaoar' discovered?
#108
Which famous novelist passed away on 9 January 2007?
#109
What were the nationalities of the first inhabitants of the International Space Station?
#110
In July 2000, who did Venus Williams beat to win the Grand Slam singles title?
#111
Who was announced as the UN Messenger of Peace in 2008?
#112
Who successfully landed a plane on the Hudson River in 2009?
#113
Question: Who became the first female Chancellor of Germany in 2005?
#114
Who was the first Hispanic woman to be honored on a US Postage stamp?
#115
When was the Moscow treaty signed?
#116
When was the Statue of Liberty's crown reopened?
#117
Which spacecraft performed the second flyby of Venus in 2007?
#118
What Canadian rock singer had a breakout hit with her song “Complicated?”
#119
What 2000’s rock band had a breakout hit with their song, “Sugar, We’re Going Down?”
#120
What is the name of the TV show about an obsessive-compulsive detective?
#121
Who is the actress that starred opposite Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, and Eva Longoria in the TV show, Desperate Housewives?
#122
What singer was introduced to the world with the hit song “Just Dance?”
#123
What 2000s Hollywood couple was nicknamed Bennifer?
#124
What was the shorthand term used to reference the year 2000?
#125
Which network continued to be popular throughout the decade and began to replace “snail mail” as the primary way of sending letters and other messages to people in distant locations?
#126
In December 2009, which organization announced that the 2000s may have been the warmest decade?
#127
What was the name of the animated cartoon in which a child finds a watch-style device that allows him to turn into alien forms?
#128
What was the most major public health crisis of the 2000s?
#129
Michael Jackson, one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century, when did he die?
#130
In which year, the world’s first self-contained artificial heart was implanted in Robert Tools?
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