00's Trivia
Step into the early 2000s with this trivia theme, where you can test your knowledge on the music, movies, TV shows, and pop culture that defined the turn of the century.
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Who played the title character in the 2001 movie "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"? Answer: Daniel Radcliffe
What social media platform was founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and his college roommates? Answer: Facebook
In 2008, what superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan featured Heath Ledger as the Joker? Answer: The Dark Knight
Which animated film, released in 2003, follows the adventures of a clownfish named Marlin searching for his son Nemo? Answer: Finding Nemo
What popular reality TV show, which debuted in 2002, involves contestants living together in a house and competing for a cash prize? Answer: Big Brother
What 2000 film, directed by Ridley Scott, stars Russell Crowe as a Roman general seeking revenge? Answer: Gladiator
Which American pop group released the hit song "Oops!... I Did It Again" in 2000? Answer: Britney Spears
What 2001 film, based on a series of books by J.K. Rowling, is the first installment of the Harry Potter series? Answer: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Which animated film, released in 2004, features a superhero family known as the Incredibles? Answer: The Incredibles
Who won the 2008 U.S. presidential election, becoming the 44th President of the United States? Answer: Barack Obama
What electronic device, introduced in 2001, revolutionized the music industry by allowing users to store and play digital music? Answer: iPod
In 2007, which tech company released the first-generation iPhone, changing the smartphone industry? Answer: Apple
What 2003 Disney film is set in ancient Polynesia and features a young girl named Moana on a quest to save her people? Answer: Moana
Which TV series, which premiered in 2005, follows the lives of doctors at the fictional Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital? Answer: Grey's Anatomy
What 2009 science fiction film, directed by James Cameron, became the highest-grossing movie of all time? Answer: Avatar
In 2004, which online video-sharing platform was founded, allowing users to upload and share videos? Answer: YouTube
Who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the 2005 film "Capote"? Answer: Philip Seymour Hoffman
What 2007 Pixar film tells the story of a rat named Remy with a passion for cooking? Answer: Ratatouille
Which 2000s TV series, created by Joss Whedon, follows the adventures of Buffy Summers, a vampire slayer? Answer: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
In 2002, which country hosted the FIFA World Cup, which Brazil won by defeating Germany in the final? Answer: South Korea and Japan
What 2006 dystopian film, based on a novel by Alan Moore, features a masked vigilante known as "V"? Answer: V for Vendetta
In 2006, which American company launched a microblogging platform that limited posts to 140 characters, called tweets? Answer: Twitter
Which British author wrote the popular book series "A Series of Unfortunate Events," which was adapted into a 2004 film and a 2017 TV series? Answer: Lemony Snicket (pen name for Daniel Handler)
What 2008 animated film features a panda named Po who dreams of becoming a kung fu master? Answer: Kung Fu Panda
In 2009, who became the first African-American First Lady of the United States? Answer: Michelle Obama
Which actor played the role of Jack Dawson in the 1997 film "Titanic" and starred in the 2008 film "Revolutionary Road"? Answer: Leonardo DiCaprio
What 2000s TV series, created by J.J. Abrams, followed a group of survivors after a plane crash on a mysterious island? Answer: Lost
In 2005, YouTube was acquired by which tech giant for $1.65 billion? Answer: Google
Which 2001 animated film tells the story of a young monster named Sulley and his friendship with a girl named Boo? Answer: Monsters, Inc.
What 2002 science fiction film, directed by Steven Spielberg, is set in a future where crimes are prevented before they occur? Answer: Minority Report
In 2003, the U.S. and its allies invaded which country, leading to the eventual capture of Saddam Hussein? Answer: Iraq
Which 2004 biographical film, directed by Martin Scorsese, stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Howard Hughes? Answer: The Aviator
What 2000s TV series, set in the fictional town of Stars Hollow, follows the life of Lorelai Gilmore and her daughter Rory? Answer: Gilmore Girls
In 2007, which technology company released the first-generation iPhone, revolutionizing the smartphone industry? Answer: Apple
What 2000s pop punk band released the album "From Under the Cork Tree," featuring hits like "Sugar, We're Goin Down"? Answer: Fall Out Boy
Which 2000s video game, developed by Rockstar Games, follows the story of a former gang member in the fictional city of Liberty City? Answer: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
In 2008, who won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to promote diplomacy and reduce nuclear arms? Answer: Barack Obama
What 2000 film, directed by Steven Soderbergh, stars Julia Roberts as a single mother who becomes a successful legal assistant? Answer: Erin Brockovich
Which 2000s reality TV show, hosted by Donald Trump, featured contestants competing for a job within his organization? Answer: The Apprentice
In 2005, what natural disaster struck the Gulf Coast of the United States, causing widespread destruction and flooding in New Orleans? Answer: Hurricane Katrina
What 2003 science fiction film, directed by the Wachowskis, explores the concept of a simulated reality? Answer: The Matrix Reloaded
In 2006, which African country hosted the FIFA World Cup, becoming the first African nation to do so? Answer: Germany
Who won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the 2002 film "Monster"? Answer: Charlize Theron
What 2000s TV series, created by David Chase, follows the life of mob boss Tony Soprano and his struggles with crime and family? Answer: The Sopranos
In 2003, which European country became the first to legally recognize same-sex marriage nationwide? Answer: Netherlands
What 2005 film, directed by Christopher Nolan, features a character named John "Jigsaw" Kramer who creates elaborate traps? Answer: Saw
In 2000, which political figure and former U.S. Vice President ran for President as the Democratic nominee but lost to George W. Bush? Answer: Al Gore
Which 2000s reality TV show featured contestants competing in a remote location, forming alliances, and voting each other off the island? Answer: Survivor
What 2000s technology company, founded by Elon Musk, is known for its electric cars and reusable rockets? Answer: Tesla, Inc.
In 2006, what former Soviet spy and critic of the Russian government was poisoned with a radioactive substance in London? Answer: Alexander Litvinenko
Which 2000s animated TV series, created by Matt Groening, follows the adventures of a futuristic delivery crew? Answer: Futurama
What 2008 science fiction film, directed by Christopher Nolan, explores the concept of dreams within dreams? Answer: Inception
In 2003, what multinational conglomerate faced a massive accounting scandal that led to bankruptcy and the dissolution of the company? Answer: Enron
Which 2000s TV series, created by David Simon, depicts the lives of residents in Baltimore, Maryland, and explores social issues? Answer: The Wire
What 2007 film, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, features a character named Daniel Plainview, an oilman? Answer: There Will Be Blood
In 2008, which country hosted the Summer Olympics, marking the first time the games were held in China? Answer: China (Beijing)
What 2000s animated film features a rat named Remy who dreams of becoming a French chef in Paris? Answer: Ratatouille
Which 2000s TV series, created by Matthew Weiner, is set in the 1960s and focuses on the advertising industry in New York City? Answer: Mad Men
What 2004 American documentary film, directed by Morgan Spurlock, examines the health effects of a fast-food diet? Answer: Super Size Me
In 2004, who won the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote democracy and human rights in her native country of Iran? Answer: Shirin Ebadi