The Nifty '90s

Shannon

100

This event first started on January 5,1998. 4,100,000 people were without power and a total of 5,000 trees were destroyed. Over the course of this event 35 people were killed as a result of either house fires, carbon monoxide poisoning, hypothermia and falling ice. During this event the government declared a state of emergency and over 16,000 army troops were brought in to help. Name this historic event in Canada.

The Ice Storm

200

Originally titled "Insomnia Cafe" this show started in 1994 with 22 million viewers watching the first episode. It takes place in Manhattan and follows the lives of six ordinary people. Created by David Krane and Marta Kauffman, what is the title of the television show?

Friends

300

Becoming a registered domain on September 15, 1997 and then an incorporation on September 4, 1998, this company serves over 40 countries by the end of 1999. Founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin what is the name of this incorporation.

Google

400

Creating about 39.7 million jobs and exchanging $2.6 billion in merchandise on a daily basis, this is a huge formal agreement that includes Canada, U.S.A and Mexico. This agreement eliminates almost all tariff and non-tariff barriers on free trade, this agreement begun on January 1, 1994. This agreement has many benefits such as job creations and better prices, what is the name of this agreement?

The North American Free Trade Agreement

Sania

100

This movie was released on December 19th, 1997, and became the first movie to ever pass the $1 billion mark. Along with being the most successful movie of all time, it is also one of the most expensive one ever to be made. Under the direction of Canadian director, James Cameron, this movie went on to win 11 Academy Awards. What movie was this?

Titanic

200

This Canadian singer picked up 5 Juno Awards in 1999. Born in Quebec, she began singing at the age of 5 at her parents' club and went on to becoming a professional singer after composing a French song with her mother and brother. Who is this famous singer?

Celine Dion

300

In 1994, a political party called the Parti Quebecois announced that another referendum is to occur the following year in Quebec. What was the purpose of this referendum?

To separate Quebec from Canada and make it an independent country of its own

400

In 1996, it was revealed that this person had an affair with the President of the United States. She started off as an intern at the White House when she was 22 years old. What was the name of this person?

Monica Lewinsky

Hannah

100

This internationally known and loved person tragically passed away on Sunday August 31, 1997 in the hospital following a car accident on the previous evening. They were known for their involvement in charity and volunteer work, especially working with victims of AIDS and their involvement in the fight against creating dangerous landmines in third-world countries. Their wedding in 1981 was globally broadcasted and viewed by hundreds of millions of people. Who is this person?

Princess Diana

200

While the paparazzi were initially blamed for the car accident which killed Princess Diana, her boyfriend Dodi Fayed, and their driver, this person was found responsible for the accident. A French judge cleared the paparazzi of any wrongdoings and faulted this person when they were found to have high levels of alcohol and prescription medication in their system.

The driver

300

This 38-year old man passed away on July 16, 1999 in a plane accident that killed him, his wife and his sister. He was born into a famous family, and his father became President of the United States when he was only three weeks old. He went to Brown University and worked as a district attorney for several years before transitioning into a career in publishing, where he started his own politics magazine called George. He was piloting a private aircraft on his way to his cousin's wedding when the plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean. Who is this person?

John F. Kennedy, Jr.

400

The inflation in Canada during the 1970s and 1980s, the slow responses of Canadian businesses to the changing international market, and large budget deficits are considered to be what?

Causes of the economic recession in the 1990s

Anthony

100

What is the tv show that was created in the 90s that consists of animals that can be contained in balls

Pokemon

200

What is the thing that the village Oka wanted to build on Mohawk land?

Golf course

300

What is the reason that the Mohawks were so angry when the village wanted to build a golf course

The mohawks thought of it as their sacred land

400

How long did the Mohawks protest for?

74 days

Ayub

100

This ethnic group was the minority of Rwanda’s population, but dominated the economy and politics of Rwanda for a long period of time. On April 6th, 1994, a plane carrying the first Rwandan Hutu President was shot down. This ethnic group was blamed for the President's death. Name this group.

Tutsi

200

The virus is named after a river in Congo, where the virus was first recognized in 1976. Symptoms of this virus include: weakness, fever, aches, diarrhea, vomiting and stomach pain. The symptoms appear 8-10 days after exposure to the virus. The virus kills 80% of the people it contacts, within days. Name this virus.

Ebola

300

In 1989, South African Prime Minister P.W. Botha resigned after it became clear that he had lost the faith of the ruling National Party for his failure to bring order to the country. F W de Klerk announced in his opening address to Parliament in February 1990 that he was lifting the ban on the ANC and other black liberation parties, allowing freedom of the press, and releasing political prisoners. After 27 years in prison who was released on February 11, 1990?

Nelson Mandela

400

On October 14th, this team defeated the Athletics in six games and earned their first ever World Series berth. On October 17th, they played their first ever World Series game but lost 3-1 to the Braves. Finally, on October 24, they became victorious over Atlanta in 11 innings winning the World Series and thus becoming the first Canadian team to win the Commissioner's Trophy. What team was this?

The Blue Jays