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100
What was the cause of the 1981 Protests?
A racist whites-only South African rugby team toured NZ in 1981.
100
Which nuclear explosion caused radiation fallout to cover 85% of Europe.
Chernobyl (1986)
100
This recording artist famously claimed "it don't matter if you're black or white"?
Michael Jackson.
100
What show stared this fresh family?
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
1990 - 1996
100
Which sportsman had 'the last dance' in 1997?
Michael Jordan.
200
How many French agents escaped justice in the Rainbow Warrior bombing?
Two. Both were returned to France as heroes.
200
What President was impeached for lying under oath in 1998?
President Clinton.
200
Name all the Spice Girls.
Posh. Ginger. Sporty. Baby. Scary.
200
Which war was the comedy M*A*S*H set during?
The Korean War
200
The 1990s were the golden era of Wrestling. Name these two iconic wrestlers.
The Macho Man Randy Savage.
Hulk Hogan.
300
Who was the Finance Minister that introduced 'Rogernomics' in the 1980s?
Roger Douglas.
300
In what year was both the Rubik's Cube AND Pacman released?
1980
300
complete this song lyric from 1988...
"Hey, I got a lot of faith in you..."
"I'll stick with you babe, that's the bottom line"
300
Which show started in 1989 and is now the longest-running American TV series?
The Simpsons.
Today, it is up to season 31.
300
What year did New Zealand win the Rugby World Cup final against France?
1987.
400
Who was the Prime Minister during the 1981 Springbok Protests? What Party was he from?
Robert Muldoon - National Party.
400
Which country was invaded in 1990 during 'Operation Desert Storm'?
Iraq OR Kuwait.
400
Which west-coast 'Deathrow' rapper was shot in 1996, ending his feud with east-coast 'Bad Boys'?
Tupac Shakur.
400
Name all the main characters from the show 'Friends'.
Chandler, Rachel, Ross, Monica, Joey and Pheobe.
400
What year did New Zealand win the America's Cup?
1995.
500
MMP was adopted in 1996, replacing FPP.
What does M.M.P. stand for?
Mixed Member Proportional.
500
What would you use these 90s websites for?
1) MYSPACE
2) NAPSTER
3) ENCARTA
MYSPACE - First social networking site.
NAPSTER - First music download site.
ENCARTA - First online encyclopedia.
500
What famous band played a sold-out Wembley Stadium in 1986?
Queen.
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500
What show featured this government agent who could always DIY his way out of trouble?
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MacGyver (1985-1992)
500
Which boxing heavyweight bit off his opponent's ear in 1997?
Mike Tyson