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100

What famous member of The Beatles was shot and killed in NYC?

John Lennon 

100

Who was president from 1981-1989?

Ronald Reagan 

100

MTV began what popular award show in 1984?

VMAS, Video Music Awards

100

What famous notepad brand was created in the 80s? 

Post-Its 

100

Name a fashion trend from the 80s 

  • Floppy shirts, Backcombed hair, Padded shoulders, big hairdoes and white stilettoes
  • Oversized Striped Shirt, Denim Jacket, Legwamers and Silver Jumpsuit
  • Blue Fox Coat, Tweed Sport Coat, Flannel Blazer and Skirt, Pinstripe Suit 
  • Puff Sleeve Dress, Collar Pullover, Sweater and Skirt, Suspenders 
  • Oversize Shirt and Pants, Satin Tuxedo, Leather Jacket, Overdyed Denim
200

What is the name of the famous Cartoon that debuted in the 80s featuring yellow looking people?]

*Hint* It's still on air to this day 

The Simpsons 

200

What new electronic was named Times Magazine's "Man of the Year" in the 1980s?  

The Computer 

200

Name the lead singer of Queen who died of AIDS in the 90s

Freddie Mercury 

200

When were Mobile phones invented?

80s or 90s?

80s 

200

Name a fashion trend from the 90s 

  • silk walking shorts with bold black and white waves and matching jacket. 
  • black and white outfit
  •  long ethnic print skirts 
  • bohemian and hippie-styled clothing.
  • wear bright-striped multicolored sweaters with baggy jeans
  • Mid-drift tops, spaghetti-strapped tops, and mini-skirts 
300

What is the name of the popular video game released in the 80s featuring a yellow eating circle and multicolored ghosts? 

Pac-Man 

300

Where is Mall of America?

Minnesota 

300

What famous Rock Star's Home was named "Graceland" and eventually was opened to the public? 

Elvis Presley 

300

When did GMOS get introduced into our foods? 

80s or 90s?

The 90s

300

What decade was big hair and bright clothes most popular?

80s or 90s 

The 80s!

400

What popular search engine was founded in the 90s? 

Google

400

When was the Wreck of the Titanic discovered? 

1985/The 80s 

400

Name a famous artist or group from the 80s

  • Madonna
  • Cyndi Lauper
  • Prince
  • Michael Jackson
  • Olivia Newton-John
  • Lionel Richie
  • The Police
  • Tina Turner
  • Whitney Houston
  • Culture Club
  • Bruce Springsteen
  • U2
  • George Michael
  • Cher
  • New Kids on the Block
400

What new and popular electronic was the 80s known for? 

*Hint* They were first used in offices before being part of people's homes

The Computer

400

What decade was known for more simple clothes and the "black and white" outfit? \

80s or 90s 

The 90s!

500

Name a popular Tv Station/channel in the 80s or 90s

NBC, MTV, CBS, CNN, FOX, ABC

500

Which president was elected in 1996 and later faced impeachment proceedings? 

Bill Clinton 

500

Name a famous artist or group from the 90s 

  • Nirvana
  • Céline Dion
  • Britney Spears 
  • Nsync 
  • Backstreet boys 
  • Mariah Carey
  • Toni Braxton
  • Shania Twain
  • Gloria Estefan
  • Sade
  • Ice Cube
  • Snoop Dogg
  • 2Pac
  • Busta Rhymes
  • Daft Punk
500

Motorola introduced the first mobile phones to the United States in what decade or year?

1983/The 80s 

500

Name a trend that stayed consistent throughout the 80s and 90s

Oversized clothes, leather jackets, Denim, Bights colors and prints 

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