Significant Songs
What's Going on in the World
Significant Artists
Inventions and Firsts
How People Listened to Music
100

What song by Nirvana is often credited with bringing grunge music into the mainstream?

Smells like Teen Spirit

100

What conflict began in 1990 when Iraq invaded Kuwait?

The Persian Gulf War

100

Which band, fronted by Kurt Cobain, is often considered the flagship of grunge music?

Nirvana

100

What was the first widely used format for music in the 90s that replaced cassette tapes?

CDs

100

What popular TV network was known for music videos during the 90s

MTV

200

Which song by Mariah Carey became a holiday classic and reached #1 in 1994 and again in 2019?

All I Want for Christmas is You

200

Who was the U.S. President during the majority of the 1990s?

Bill Clinton

200

Which artist, a member of the Jackson family, released the hit album "Control" in 1986?

Janet Jackson

200

Name one of the fashion trends for women in the 90s that included oversized clothing.

Oversized flannels or pants

200

Name one of the most common ways people discovered new music in the 90s.

Live shows at small venues

300

What is the name of the song by Tupac Shakur that discusses the struggles of growing up in a challenging environment with a single mom?

Dear Mama

300

What event in 1991 sparked widespread protests and riots in Los Angeles?

Rodney King incident in LA

300

Who is known as the "Queen of Tejano Music" and was tragically murdered in 1995?

Selena Quintanilla

300

Which music festival, known for featuring alternative music, started in 1991?

Lollapalooza

300

What portable device allowed people to listen to CDs on the go?

Discman

400

Which Pearl Jam song tells the story of a troubled youth and was inspired by a real-life incident?

Jeremy

400

Which major trial captured the nation's attention and was televised from 1994 to 1995?

OJ Simpson Trial

400

Who is an artist known for hits like "I Want It That Way" and is a member of the Backstreet Boys?

AJ McLean, Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Kevin Richardson, or Brian Littrell


400

What device was introduced in 1994 that allowed users to play video games in their homes?

Sony Playstation

400

What type of music event for music listening became popular in the 90s, often featuring DJs and electronic music?

raves 

500

What song by Alanis Morissette expresses feelings of angst and frustration, becoming an anthem of the 90s?

You Oughta Know

500

What new technology was introduced in 1995 that allows for online shopping and transactions?

E-Commerce

500

Who was the lead singer of R.E.M. known for his distinct vocal style?

Michael Stipe

500

What technology, developed in 1998, changed the way people accessed information on the internet?

Google

500

How did the rise of the internet impact music listening habits in the late 90s?

Increased access to music through the internet

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