Music
These two boy bands competed for fans and top hit songs in the early 2000s.
Who are *NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys
This iconic Apple product revolutionized the music industry and changed the way people listen to music.
What is the iPod?
In 2008, this politician became the first African American to be elected President of the United States.
Who is Barack Obama?
This musical explores the vibrant culture of Washington Heights in New York City.
What is "In the Heights"?
This type of footwear, characterized by its thick sole, experienced a resurgence in popularity during the early 2000s.
What are platform shoes?
This American rock band scored a major hit with their song "Mr. Brightside" in 2003.
Who are The Killers?
This company, founded in 2003 by Tom Anderson and Chris DeWolfe, created the pioneering social networking platform that was hugely popular in the mid-2000s.
What is MySpace?
This politician, known as "The Maverick," was the Republican nominee for President in 2008, running against Barack Obama.
Who is John McCain?
This Disney movie was the first to become adapted into a Broadway musical.
What is "Beauty and the Beast"
This fashion trend, popularized by celebrities like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, involved wearing revealing tops paired with low-rise jeans.
What is the midriff trend?
This Colombian singer became world famous for belly dancing to her songs in the early 2000s.
Who is Shakira?
This dance-based video game, first released in Japan in 2001, became a worldwide sensation and spawned numerous sequels.
What is "Dance Dance Revolution" (DDR)?
This politician won the US presidential election in 2000 after a controversial recount in Florida.
Who is George W. Bush?
This musical, which premiered on Broadway in 2001, is often credited as the first jukebox musical.
What is "Mamma Mia!"?
This accessory, known as the velvet or tattoo choker or bracelet, was made popular by these two celebrities in the early 2000s.
Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie
This girl group, featuring Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams, released their smash hit "Say My Name" in 2000.
Who is Destiny's Child?
This superhero film, directed by Sam Raimi, was released in 2002 and became a blockbuster hit.
What is "Spider-Man"?
This politician served as the Vice President of the United States under Bill Clinton and later became a leading environmental activist.
Who is Al Gore?
The story of the musical RENT, which premiered on Broadway in 2006, was modeled after this Puccini opera.
What is "La Boheme"?
This brand of clothing, known for its preppy aesthetic and iconic polo shirts, remained popular throughout the 2000s.
What is Ralph Lauren (or Polo Ralph Lauren)?
In 2001, this disco cover song from 1974, famous for its suggestive lyrics in French, was #1 on the Billboard Hit 100 list.
What is Lady Marmalade
In the early 2000s, these 3 popular competitive reality TV series all went on to become global franchises.
What are American Idol, Big Brother, and Survivor
This Iraqi dictator, who ruled for over two decades, was removed from power by the United States-led invasion in 2003
Who is Saddam Hussein
This novelist wrote the book “Wicked” which became adapted into the hit Broadway musical in 2003.
Gregory Maguire
This handbag brand, known for its repeated letter pattern, was highly sought after in the early 2000s, particularly among fashion enthusiasts.
What is Coach?