90s Trivia

Welcome to our 90s Trivia! Are you ready to take a trip down memory lane and revisit the iconic decade of the 1990s? In this quiz, we'll be testing your knowledge of the music, movies, TV shows, trends, and pop culture moments that defined the 90s.

Whether you're a 90s kid or simply fascinated by the nostalgia of that era, these trivia questions will challenge your memory and bring back fond memories. So, gather your friends or family, put on your flannel shirt or scrunchie, and let's dive into the vibrant world of the 90s!

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90s Trivia

1. Who was the President of the United States throughout most of the 1990s?
Answer: Bill Clinton

2. In what year did the Soviet Union officially dissolve, marking the end of the Cold War?
Answer: 1991

3. Which country invaded Kuwait in 1990, leading to the Gulf War?
Answer: Iraq

4. Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the 1990s?
Answer: Tony Blair

5. Which terrorist organization was responsible for the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center?
Answer: Al-Qaeda

6. In what year did the Rwandan genocide occur?
Answer: 1994

7. Who was the leader of South Africa and played a crucial role in ending apartheid during the 1990s?
Answer: Nelson Mandela

8. What was the name of the treaty signed in 1992 that aimed to create a unified European market?
Answer: Maastricht Treaty

9. Which city hosted the Summer Olympics in 1996?
Answer: Atlanta, United States

10. In what year did the Internet become widely accessible to the public?
Answer: 1995

11. Who was the first female Prime Minister of Pakistan?
Answer: Benazir Bhutto

12. Which country signed the Good Friday Agreement in 1998, bringing an end to the Troubles?
Answer: United Kingdom (Northern Ireland)

13. What was the name of the impeachment trial against President Bill Clinton in 1998?
Answer: Clinton impeachment trial

14. In what year did the World Wide Web become publicly available?
Answer: 1991

15. Who was the Prime Minister of Canada throughout the 1990s?
Answer: Jean Chrétien

16. Which country handed over Hong Kong to China in 1997?
Answer: United Kingdom

17. What was the name of the peace agreement signed between Israel and Palestine in 1993?
Answer: Oslo Accords

18. In what year did the Bosnian War begin?
Answer: 1992

19. Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 for his efforts in brokering peace in the Middle East?
Answer: Yitzhak Rabin, Shimon Peres, and Yasser Arafat

20. Which financial crisis occurred in 1997 and affected several Asian countries?
Answer: Asian financial crisis

21. Who was the first democratically elected President of Russia?
Answer: Boris Yeltsin

22. Which country experienced a genocide in 1994, resulting in the deaths of nearly one million people?
Answer: Rwanda

23. What was the name of the political scandal in the United States involving President Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky?
Answer: Lewinsky scandal

24. In what year did the United States launch the Hubble Space Telescope?
Answer: 1990

25. Who was the British princess who tragically died in a car accident in 1997?
Answer: Princess Diana

26. Which country gained independence from Yugoslavia in 1991?
Answer: Croatia

27. What was the name of the agreement signed in 1995 that aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
Answer: Kyoto Protocol

28. In what year did the United States sign the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with Canada and Mexico?
Answer: 1994

29. Who was the first African-American woman to become Secretary of State in the United States?
Answer: Condoleezza Rice

30. Which country handed over Macau to China in 1999?
Answer: Portugal

31. What was the name of the conflict between Serbia and Kosovo that occurred in the late 1990s?
Answer: Kosovo War

32. In what year did the United States experience the Oklahoma City bombing?
Answer: 1995

33. Who was the first democratically elected President of South Africa?
Answer: Nelson Mandela

34. Which country gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991?
Answer: Ukraine

35. What was the name of the ethnic cleansing campaign carried out by the Serb forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Answer: Bosnian genocide

36. In what year did the United States sign the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland?
Answer: 1998

37. Who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the film "Schindler's List" in 1994?
Answer: Liam Neeson

38. Which country hosted the FIFA World Cup in 1994?
Answer: United States

39. What was the name of the political movement in South Africa that aimed to end apartheid?
Answer: African National Congress (ANC)

40. In what year did the United States experience the Branch Davidian standoff and siege in Waco, Texas?
Answer: 1993

41. Who was the first female Prime Minister of India?
Answer: Indira Gandhi

42. Which country experienced a devastating earthquake in 1995 that killed thousands of people?
Answer: Japan

43. What was the name of the peacekeeping mission in Somalia that ended tragically in 1993?
Answer: Operation Restore Hope

44. In what year did the United Kingdom transfer sovereignty over Hong Kong to China?
Answer: 1997

45. Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994 for his efforts in negotiating peace in the Middle East?
Answer: Yasser Arafat, Shimon Peres, and Yitzhak Rabin

46. Which country's leader, Slobodan Milošević, was indicted for war crimes in the 1990s?
Answer: Serbia

47. What was the name of the infamous court case involving O.J. Simpson in 1995?
Answer: O.J. Simpson murder case

48. In what year did the United States experience the Los Angeles riots following the Rodney King verdict?
Answer: 1992

49. Who was the first female Speaker of the House in the United States?
Answer: Nancy Pelosi

50. What was the name of the political movement in the United States led by Newt Gingrich in the 1990s?
Answer: Republican Revolution

Conclusion

The 1990s was a remarkable decade that witnessed transformative events, technological breakthroughs, and cultural shifts. From the political changes that shaped nations to the advancements that connected the world through the internet, the '90s left an indelible mark on history. We hope this trivia list has not only challenged your knowledge but also brought back fond memories and sparked curiosity about this eventful decade. So, embrace the nostalgia and celebrate the history of the 1990s as we continue to reflect on its impact on our society today.