1980s Review

80s History

100

Which TV station was invented in 1981 and only showed music videos?

MTV

200

In 1989, the ______________ Wall finally came down. 

Berlin

300

For most of the 1980s, the president was...

(Ronald) Reagan

400

In the 1980s, civilians went into space. The aircraft exploded. What was the name of the aircraft?

The Challenger

500

What war was prominent in the 1980s?

The Cold War

80s Pop Culture

100

Which McDonald's food was invented in the 1980s?

Chicken Nuggets

200

Name a famous movie from the 1980s. 

Goonies, ET, Ghostbusters, etc. 

300

America was obsessed with the Royal Family, but in particular this lady who was a fashion icon, philanthropist, and was killed in a car crash while escaping the media. What was her name?

Princess Diana/Lady Di/Diana Spencer

400

Name a member of the "Brat Pack".

John Cusack

Rob Lowe

Molly Ringwald

Jennifer Grey

Matthew Broderick

River Phoenix

500

What is the name of the first music video released on MTV?

Video Killed the Radio Star (by The Buggles)

Madonna Trivia

100

Madonna is the Queen of....

Pop

200

Madonna was fired from WHICH place for squirting jelly on a rude customer?

Dunkin' Donuts

300

Name one person with which Madonna had a feud.

The Pope, Eminem, Elton John, etc. 

400

What was Madonna BANNED from?

All performances of Hamilton

500

Madonna was also in movies. In particular, one was about girl's baseball. Another was a movie musical in which she had 85 costume changes. Name either of these titles. 

A League of Their Own

Evita

Madonna Songs

100

Which viral TikTok song features Madonna in a pink dress? She sings about wanting men with money. 

Material Girl

200

Which song of Madonna's features a controversial music video with religious imagery and burning crosses?

Like a Prayer

300

Which music video of Madonna's featured mermaids and was filmed in black and white?

Cherish

400

Which Madonna song is also the name of a famous fashion magazine? It features the tagline "Strike a Pose"

Vogue

500

Madonna has a song title that is also shared with artists like N.W.A and Charles Wright. It has the tagline "Put yourself to the test". What is it called?

Express Yourself

Just For Fun

100

Name any fashion trend from the 1980s. 

Leg warmers, big hair, mom jeans, neon, etc. 

200

What household item became popular in the 1980s? Hint, you slept on it. 

Water bed

300

Which energy drink was invented in the 1980s?

Red Bull

400

Which TV show about 4 old ladies became popular in the 1980s?

The Golden Girls

500

Which kind of creepy childhood toy/doll became popular in the 1980s? (No, it's not Annabelle...)

Cabbage Patch Kids