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I Love the 90s: 1990 Trivia Quiz

Do you remember the wonderful year of 1990? You do? Well, let's see how much you actually know.

A multiple-choice quiz by spamster101. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
spamster101

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
288,472

Updated
Aug 11 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4125

Last 3 plays: Guest 75 (8/10), Guest 67 (7/10), Guest 107 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. *Awards* In 1990, Lester B. Pearson won the Nobel Peace Prize.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. *Literature* Which author got his/her idea for his/her book on a train in 1990? Hint

J.K. Rowling

Stephen King

Tom Clancy

Marsha Hunt

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Question 3 of 10

3. *Music* Which 1990 Madonna hit made us say, "Strike a Pose"? Hint

Vogue

Nothing Compares to You

Music with Love

Rescue Me

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Question 4 of 10

4. *Politics* In Ireland, who became the first woman president in the year 1990? Hint

Kathy Hunt

Mary Robinson

Frances Lough

Mary McAleese

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Question 5 of 10

5. *Fads* Which clothing item did you usually see on a tourist in the U.S.? Hint

Fanny Packs

Overalls

Scrunchie

Elevator Shoes

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Question 6 of 10

6. *Sports* Which American football team won the Super Bowl XXIV? Hint

New York Giants

Denver Broncos

San Francisco 49ers

Cincinnati Bengals

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Question 7 of 10

7. *Literature* The famous author Roald Dahl died in 1990.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. *Film* Which 1990 release won the Academy Award for Best Picture? Hint

Home Alone

Dances with Wolves

Pretty Woman

The Hunt for Red October

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Question 9 of 10

9. *Games* Which game console made its debut in Europe in 1990? Hint

Playstation

X-box

Game Boy

Game Cube

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Question 10 of 10

10. *Astrology* Which of the following animals was the year of 1990 in the Chinese Zodiac? Hint

Dragon

Dog

Snake

Horse

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. *Awards* In 1990, Lester B. Pearson won the Nobel Peace Prize.

Answer: false

In 1990 the prize was awarded to the Soviet politician Mikhail Gorbachev. He did much to increase detente and ended the "Brezhnev Doctrine", which had formally limited the sovereignty of other Eastern Bloc countries. They were allowed to go their own way ...

He ended the monopoly of power previously enjoyed by the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and contributed to the end of the Cold War.

2. *Literature* Which author got his/her idea for his/her book on a train in 1990?

Answer: J.K. Rowling

Of course, we all know Harry Potter is popular worldwide, both in the books and the movies. Who doesn't love Harry Potter? The train (from Manchester to London) was badly delayed and by time J K Rowling reached her apartment in south London she had already formed the idea of a school of wizardry and mental outlines of some of the characters.

3. *Music* Which 1990 Madonna hit made us say, "Strike a Pose"?

Answer: Vogue

That was Madonna's first single in the album 'I'm Breathless'. Enough said!

4. *Politics* In Ireland, who became the first woman president in the year 1990?

Answer: Mary Robinson

Mary Robinson was born on May 21, 1944. She served as president of Ireland from 1990 to 1997, when she was succeeded by Mary McAleese. By one of those strange quirks of fate, Mary Robinson was succeeded by Mary McAleese as the Reid Professor of Criminal Law, Criminology and Penology at Trinity College Dublin. Both are highly gifted.

5. *Fads* Which clothing item did you usually see on a tourist in the U.S.?

Answer: Fanny Packs

Don't go to Disney World without your Fanny Pack!

6. *Sports* Which American football team won the Super Bowl XXIV?

Answer: San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco 49ers beat the Denver Broncos 55-10. That was a nail biter!

7. *Literature* The famous author Roald Dahl died in 1990.

Answer: True

Roald Dahl was born on September 13, 1916 and died on November 23, 1990. He wrote many very popular books, like 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' (my favorite) and 'James and the Giant Peach'.

8. *Film* Which 1990 release won the Academy Award for Best Picture?

Answer: Dances with Wolves

This film starred Kevin Costner and grossed $424,208,848. It also won six other Academy Awards, including Directing and Sound.

9. *Games* Which game console made its debut in Europe in 1990?

Answer: Game Boy

The 'Game Boy' was manufactured by Nintendo.

10. *Astrology* Which of the following animals was the year of 1990 in the Chinese Zodiac?

Answer: Horse

There are of course 12 Chinese zodiac animals; each of them represent another year in a 12-year cycle. That's all we have for 1990! Join us next time when we learn about the Year of the Sheep a.k.a. 1991!

Source: Author spamster101

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