Music
This girl group, known for “Girl Power,” was hugely influential among Australian teens in the 1990s.
The Spice Girls
Before streaming was common, this pay TV service expanded Australians’ viewing choices in the 2000s.
Foxtel
This type of shirt, linked to grunge fashion, became popular in the 1990s.
Flannel Shirts
These small discs replaced VHS tapes and became the main way Australians watched movies in the 2000s.
DVDs
Growing access to this technology completely changed how Australians communicated in the 1990s and 2000s.
The Internet
This Australian pop star became massively popular in the 2000s with hits like Born to Try, Innocent Eyes and Mistaken Identity.
Delta Goodrem
This children’s TV show featuring a lighthouse, ghosts, and bizarre events became a cult favourite.
Round the Twist
Name two major fashion trends of the 2000s.
Answers could include:
- Low-rise jeans
- Cargo pants
- Chunky highlights- Big sunglasses
- Logo clothing
Match each Australian sports star to their sport:
A. Cathy Freeman
B. Ian Thorpe
C. Steve Waugh
D. Lauren Jackson
E. Lleyton Hewitt
Sports:
1. Cricket
2. Swimming
3. Basketball
4. Athletics
5. Tennis
Cathy Freeman = Athletics
Ian Thorpe = Swimming
Steve Waugh = Cricket
Lauren Jackson = Basketball
Lleyton Hewitt = Tennis
This global sporting event was hosted by Australia in 2000, while another major international competition returned in 2006. Name both events.
FOR BONUS POINTS: Name their host cities.
The 2000 Sydney Olympic Games and the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games.
Sort these music formats from oldest to newest:
- MP3s
- CDs
- iPods.
1. CDs
2. MP3s
3. iPods
Name the form of reality TV that became popular in the 2000s, allowing ordinary people to become celebrities, then name two examples of these TV shows.
Talent Shows. Examples include:
- Australian Idol
- X Factor
- Australia's Got Talent
- MasterChef Australia
- So You Think You Can Dance
- The Block
Name three popular clothing stores where Australian teens commonly shopped during the 1990s–2000s.
Supre, Sportsgirl, Just Jeans, Jay Jays, Witchery, Big W, Target, Cotton On
Name the three major gaming consoles that became part of everyday teen life in the 1990s-2000s.
Nintendo 64, PlayStation and Xbox
Name three examples of social media or instant messaging platforms introduced in the 1990s–2000s that were popular with Australian teens.
MSN Messenger, MySpace, Facebook.
Other options: Bebo, ICQ, Friendster, Yahoo! Messenger, Early chat rooms / AOL Instant Messenger (AIM)
Finish the lyrics:
1. 1998 Backstreet Boys anthem - “Tell me why…”
2. Early 2000s Britney Spears hit - “Oops, I did it again…”
3. 2000s hit by Kylie Minogue - “Can’t get you out of my head…”
4. 1991 Nirvana international hit - “With the lights out, it’s less dangerous…"
1. “…ain’t nothin’ but a heartache.”
2. “…I played with your heart, got lost in the game.”
3. “…boy, your lovin’ is all I think about.”
4. “…Here we are now, entertain us.”
Guess the show by the character:
1. Rachel Green
2. Buffy Summers
3. Sabrina Spellman
4. Bart Simpson
1. Rachel Green = Friends
2. Buffy Summers = Buffy the Vampire Slayer
3. Sabrina Spellman = Sabrina the Teenage Witch
4. Bart Simpson = The Simpsons
Sort these fashion trends from earliest to latest:
- Flannel shirts
- Low-rise jeans
- Neon colours
- Bucket hats
Flannel shirts (1990s) → Bucket hats (1990s) → Low-rise jeans (2000s) → Neon colours (2000s)
Sort these sports by Australia’s Olympic success during the 1990s–2000s from most successful to least successful:
- Athletics (track and field)
- Gymnastics
- Cycling
- Swimming
1. Swimming
2. Athletics (track and field)
3. Cycling
4. Gymnastics
Sort these types/brands of phones by earliest release to most recent in the 1990s–2000s:
- Nokia 3310
- Motorola StarTAC
- Early mobile phones (brick-style)
- Apple iPhone
Early mobile phones (brick-style – early 1990s)
Motorola StarTAC (1996)
Nokia 3310 (2000)
Apple iPhone (2007)
Sort these songs from earliest release to latest release:
A. …Baby One More Time – Britney Spears
B. Bye Bye Bye – NSYNC
C. Smells Like Teen Spirit – Nirvana
D. Wannabe – Spice Girls
E. Can’t Get You Out of My Head – Kylie Minogue
A – Smells Like Teen Spirit (1991)
B – Wannabe (1996)
C – …Baby One More Time (1998)
D – Bye Bye Bye (2000)
E – Can’t Get You Out of My Head (2001)
Sort these shows from most popular/impactful to least popular in Australia (1990s–2000s):
A. Neighbours
B. Friends
C. Big Brother Australia
D. Round the Twist
E. Australian Idol
B – Friends (International sensation, huge Australian viewership)
A – Neighbours (Long-running, iconic Australian soap)
E – Australian Idol (2003–major music/pop culture impact)
C – Big Brother Australia (2001–reality TV craze)
D – Round the Twist (1990s kids’ cult favourite)
Sort these fashion influences from when they first appeared to when they became most popular:
A. Grunge / flannel
B. Hip-hop oversized clothing
C. Tech-inspired / brand-focused clothing
D. Neon colours and big hair
E. Denim everything
Grunge / flannel (1990s)
Hip-hop oversized clothing (1990s)
Denim everything (1990s)
Neon colours and big hair (early 2000s)
Tech-inspired / brand-focused clothing (2000s)
Sort these video games from earliest release to most recent release:
- Grand Theft Auto (GTA)
- Pokémon Red/Blue
- The Sims
- FIFA Soccer
- Mario Kart
1. Mario Kart (1992 – SNES)
2. FIFA Soccer (1993)
3. Pokémon Red/Blue (1996)
4. Grand Theft Auto (1997)
5. The Sims (2000)
Organise these major newsworthy events from earliest to most recent:
- Iraq War begins
- Death of Princess Diana
- Nelson Mandela released from prison (South Africa)
- Boxing Day Tsunami
- 9/11 Terrorist Attacks in the USA
1990 – Nelson Mandela released from prison
1997 – Death of Princess Diana
2001 – 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
2003 – Iraq War begins
2004 – Boxing Day Tsunami