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Pepsi Trivia Quiz

Pepsi has always been my favorite soft drink. All you need to do is answer these questions . good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by diamondjim68. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
diamondjim68

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
338,967

Updated
Apr 07 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
854

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 110 (2/10), Guest 31 (0/10), BarbaraMcI (10/10).

Question 1 of 10

1. What year did Pepsi originally come out? Hint

1903

1879

1885

1898

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the original name for Pepsi? Hint

Caleb Pop

Pepsi-Cola

Brad's Drink

Caleb-Cola

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Question 3 of 10

3. Complete this jingle from the 1930s: "Pepsi-Cola hits the spot, twelve full ounces __________ ." Hint

it's worth a shot

that's a lot

and that's hot

ready or not

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Question 4 of 10

4. From the 1930s to 1950s, Pepsi's slogan was "Pepsi-Cola Hits The Spot".

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the President of the Pepsi-Cola Company in the 1940s? Hint

Walter Mack

Edward F. Boyd

Hennan Smith

Ron Brown

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1975, the "Pepsi challenge" was introduced to compete with Coca-Cola. What kind of contest did they have? Hint

blindfolded participants took a taste test

consumers would buy as many unnamed bottles as possible

competitors would see who could drink the most of either

both drinks would compete in who would sell more at the World Series

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these has not been a variation of Pepsi? Hint

Wild Cherry Pepsi

Pepsi Free

Pepsi Perfect

Pepsi Light

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many calories does a 12 ounce can of Pepsi have? Hint

150

285

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Question 9 of 10

9. Each of these celebrities advertised Pepsi except for whom? Hint

Michael Jackson

Paula Abdul

Madonna

Britney Spears

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these other drinks is made by the Pepsi Co.? Hint

Dr. Pepper

Sprite

Mountain Dew

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year did Pepsi originally come out?

Answer: 1898

Pepsi was created by Caleb Bradham at his home in New Bern, North Carolina. He made it as a carbonated soft drink.

2. What was the original name for Pepsi?

Answer: Brad's Drink

The drink's name was changed to Pepsi-Cola in 1903. This was due to the fact that it contained the digestive enzyme pepsin and kola nuts. Its creator Caleb Bradham wished to create a delicious fountain drink to aid digestion and boost energy.

3. Complete this jingle from the 1930s: "Pepsi-Cola hits the spot, twelve full ounces __________ ."

Answer: that's a lot

In 1936, Pepsi came out as a 12 ounce bottle. The price started at ten cents but a shortage of sales caused the price to drop to five cents, which caused sales to rapidly improve. By 1938, sales for Pepsi were double what they were in 1936.

4. From the 1930s to 1950s, Pepsi's slogan was "Pepsi-Cola Hits The Spot".

Answer: True

After the successful sales of Pepsi, this slogan was used in radio, motion picture and television. The jingle was used several times over and contained different lyrics.

5. Who was the President of the Pepsi-Cola Company in the 1940s?

Answer: Walter Mack

Mack increased the popularity of the drink with African-Americans. Smith and Boyd were hired to lead a group in the African-American market. Ron Brown was shown in an advertisement with his mother, where he reaches for a Pepsi.

6. In 1975, the "Pepsi challenge" was introduced to compete with Coca-Cola. What kind of contest did they have?

Answer: blindfolded participants took a taste test

A participant would be blindfolded and drink a glass of both drinks and decide which one they liked more. Most of these people chose Pepsi. The Pepsi company even released commercials with the results.

7. Which of these has not been a variation of Pepsi?

Answer: Pepsi Perfect

Pepsi Free was introduced in 1982, Pepsi Light was sold in the 1970s/80s, while Wild Cherry Pepsi came on the scene in the late 1980s. Pepsi Perfect only existed in the "Back to the Future" movie.

8. How many calories does a 12 ounce can of Pepsi have?

Answer: 150

Unfortunately, Pepsi is not the best thing to drink. The carbohydrates are all from sugar. It also contains 20 milligrams of sodium, 0 grams of fat and protein, 38 mg of caffeine and 150 calories. A can of caffeine free Pepsi contains the same but without caffeine.

9. Each of these celebrities advertised Pepsi except for whom?

Answer: Paula Abdul

Michael Jackson made many commercials for Pepsi using some of his best known songs. Madonna promoted the drink with her popular video 'Like A Prayer'. However, Paula Abdul marketed for Coca-Cola.

10. Which of these other drinks is made by the Pepsi Co.?

Answer: Mountain Dew

Mountain Dew is a green citrus flavored soft drink that was introduced in the 1940s. In 1964, Pepsi Co. adopted it and it became greatly expanded in the United States.

Source: Author diamondjim68

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