The 2000s were a treasure trove of unforgettable moments—movies, music, TV shows, and iconic trends. Whether you rocked out to The Killers, laughed at Mean Girls, or got hooked on The Office, this decade had something for everyone. Ready to relive the glory days? Dive into these 100+ trivia questions across movies, music, TV, pop culture, toys, and general nostalgia. Perfect for trivia night or testing your memory, this list will have you saying, “Oh, I remember that!”
2000s General Trivia
- What event in 2000 caused global panic over potential technological failures?
Answer: Y2K - Which hurricane devastated New Orleans in 2005, becoming one of the deadliest in U.S. history?
Answer: Hurricane Katrina - What European currency officially launched in 2002?
Answer: Euro - Which global singing competition phenomenon, originating in the UK, inspired American Idol?
Answer: Pop Idol - What social networking site launched in 2004, initially exclusive to college students?
Answer: Facebook - Which car company introduced the hybrid Prius to the U.S. market in 2000?
Answer: Toyota - What global sporting event in 2008 was hosted in Beijing, featuring a record-breaking opening ceremony?
Answer: The Summer Olympics - Which groundbreaking 2007 device combined phone, music, and internet browsing?
Answer: iPhone - What was the name of the NASA rover that landed on Mars in 2004?
Answer: Opportunity - What reality TV show premiered in 2000, challenging contestants to survive on a deserted island?
Answer: Survivor - Which energy drink, launched in the U.S. in 2001, claimed to “give you wings”?
Answer: Red Bull - What disease outbreak scared the world in 2003, especially in Asia?
Answer: SARS - Which online marketplace went public in 2002, revolutionizing online retail?
Answer: eBay - Who became the first African-American president of the United States in 2008?
Answer: Barack Obama - What popular social media platform limited posts to 140 characters when it launched in 2006?
Answer: Twitter - What space shuttle disintegrated upon re-entry in 2003, killing all seven astronauts on board?
Answer: Columbia - Which best-selling video game console of the decade was first released in 2000?
Answer: PlayStation 2 - What international treaty aimed at addressing climate change was adopted in 2005?
Answer: Kyoto Protocol - What children’s book series released its final installment, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, in 2007?
Answer: Harry Potter - What popular blogging platform launched in 2003, allowing users to create personal websites easily?
Answer: WordPress
2000s Movie Trivia
- This animated ogre took home the first-ever Oscar for Best Animated Feature in 2002.
Answer: Shrek - A blue-skinned race living on Pandora became box-office legends in 2009. Name the movie.
Answer: Avatar - Which trilogy ended with “The King of Gondor” reclaiming his throne in 2003?
Answer: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - What 2008 superhero film redefined comic-book movies with a terrifying Joker?
Answer: The Dark Knight - Which 2006 movie followed an assistant navigating the ruthless world of fashion?
Answer: The Devil Wears Prada - Lindsay Lohan faced off against “The Plastics” in this iconic 2004 teen comedy.
Answer: Mean Girls - A penguin named Mumble danced his way into our hearts in this 2006 film.
Answer: Happy Feet - What 2000s movie franchise introduced us to Hogwarts and a young wizard’s adventures?
Answer: Harry Potter - A clownfish crossed the ocean to rescue his son in this 2003 Pixar hit.
Answer: Finding Nemo - What musical, released in 2008, was based on the songs of ABBA?
Answer: Mamma Mia! - Name the 2004 rom-com where Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams brought Nicholas Sparks’ words to life.
Answer: The Notebook - What 2007 movie starred Will Smith as one of the last survivors in New York City?
Answer: I Am Legend - This 2000 historical drama starred Russell Crowe as a vengeful Roman general.
Answer: Gladiator - What 2004 horror movie showed characters caught in a deadly game by a mysterious villain named Jigsaw?
Answer: Saw - Which animated superhero family fought against villains in a 2004 Pixar classic?
Answer: The Incredibles - What 2008 vampire movie starred Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson?
Answer: Twilight - Name the 2001 heist movie featuring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Matt Damon.
Answer: Ocean’s Eleven - What 2000 film about the Cuban Missile Crisis starred Kevin Costner?
Answer: Thirteen Days - Which 2007 Disney film saw a cartoon princess transported to New York City?
Answer: Enchanted - Name the 2002 movie where Tobey Maguire first donned a red-and-blue suit to fight crime.
Answer: Spider-Man
2000s Music Trivia
- Who told us they were “Stronger than yesterday” in 2000?
Answer: Britney Spears - What duo reminded us to “Shake it like a Polaroid picture” in 2003?
Answer: OutKast - What Usher song featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris dominated 2004?
Answer: Yeah! - What Beyoncé anthem advised listeners to “put a ring on it”?
Answer: Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) - Which Canadian artist sang about “Complicated” breakups in 2002?
Answer: Avril Lavigne - What 2008 hit by Katy Perry was all about kissing a girl?
Answer: I Kissed a Girl - Name the band whose song “Mr. Brightside” became a timeless anthem.
Answer: The Killers - Who was the lead singer of the Black Eyed Peas during their 2000s hits?
Answer: Fergie - What 2002 Eminem song encouraged us to “Lose yourself in the music”?
Answer: Lose Yourself - Name the artist who sang “Umbrella” alongside Jay-Z in 2007.
Answer: Rihanna
2000s TV Trivia
- What 2004 mystery drama started with a plane crash on a deserted island?
Answer: Lost - In The Office, what is the name of Michael Scott’s company?
Answer: Dunder Mifflin - Which TV series followed four women navigating love and careers in New York City?
Answer: Sex and the City - Name the high school chemistry teacher turned methamphetamine kingpin in Breaking Bad.
Answer: Walter White - This medical drama introduced us to the blunt and brilliant Dr. Gregory House.
Answer: House, M.D. - What animated series introduced us to SpongeBob’s underwater antics?
Answer: SpongeBob SquarePants - Which reality show placed strangers in a house together to find out what happens “when people stop being polite”?
Answer: The Real World - What TV show featured Lorelai and Rory Gilmore as a fast-talking mother-daughter duo?
Answer: Gilmore Girls - In The O.C., which character says, “Welcome to the O.C., b***h”?
Answer: Luke Ward - Which 2000s sitcom was centered around a quirky group of nerds and their interactions with their neighbor Penny?
Answer: The Big Bang Theory - What 2006 NBC series followed people discovering they had superpowers?
Answer: Heroes - This comedy series revolved around a group of employees at a big-box megastore called Cloud 9.
Answer: Superstore - Which teen drama centered on Serena van der Woodsen and Blair Waldorf?
Answer: Gossip Girl - What reality show hosted by Tyra Banks aimed to find the next big model?
Answer: America’s Next Top Model - What 2009 mockumentary series followed the antics of the Dunphy-Pritchett family?
Answer: Modern Family - This HBO series about gangsters in New Jersey concluded in 2007 with an ambiguous final scene.
Answer: The Sopranos - What animated series starred Hank Hill, his family, and their Texan neighbors?
Answer: King of the Hill - Which Nickelodeon show featured a trio of friends running their own web show?
Answer: iCarly - Name the 2000s Disney Channel series that starred Miley Cyrus living a double life as a pop star.
Answer: Hannah Montana - Which competition show featured amateur chefs vying for Gordon Ramsay’s approval?
Answer: Hell’s Kitchen
2000s Pop Culture Trivia
- What device, released in 2001, revolutionized how we listen to music on the go?
Answer: iPod - What viral video featured a child dramatically saying, “Charlie bit me”?
Answer: Charlie Bit My Finger - Which celebrity couple was referred to as “Brangelina”?
Answer: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie - What 2004 film popularized the word “fetch”?
Answer: Mean Girls - Who wore a meat dress to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards?
Answer: Lady Gaga - What reality show first introduced Kim Kardashian to the world?
Answer: Keeping Up with the Kardashians - Which popular social networking site did Tom Anderson famously co-found?
Answer: MySpace - Name the show that introduced Simon Cowell’s brutally honest critiques.
Answer: American Idol - What colorful rubber wristbands became a symbol of cancer awareness?
Answer: Livestrong bracelets - What smartphone game, first released in 2009, involved slinging birds at pigs?
Answer: Angry Birds - Which 2008 event had millions of people glued to their screens as Barack Obama was elected?
Answer: U.S. Presidential Election - What fashion trend of the 2000s involved velour tracksuits made famous by Juicy Couture?
Answer: Velour tracksuits - Which late-night host became known for “Carpool Karaoke”?
Answer: James Corden - This YouTube pioneer uploaded the platform’s first-ever video, titled “Me at the zoo,” in 2005.
Answer: Jawed Karim - What 2000s workout craze involved Latin-inspired dance moves?
Answer: Zumba - What car brand became a pop culture symbol thanks to the “Pimp My Ride” TV show?
Answer: West Coast Customs (or any modified car, commonly Hondas and SUVs) - What was the popular clothing brand known for its moose logo?
Answer: Abercrombie & Fitch - Which video-sharing site launched in 2005 and became a platform for viral moments?
Answer: YouTube - What iconic video game character celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2005?
Answer: Mario - What was the name of the first Twilight book, released in 2005?
Answer: Twilight
2000s Toys and Games Trivia
- What 2004 handheld console introduced dual screens and touch controls?
Answer: Nintendo DS - What building toy used magnetic rods and steel balls for creative designs?
Answer: Magnetix - Which line of dolls, released in 2001, featured bold fashion and exaggerated eyes?
Answer: Bratz - What 2006 gaming console made motion controls a staple of gaming?
Answer: Nintendo Wii - What virtual pet toy was still hugely popular in the early 2000s, requiring feeding and care?
Answer: Tamagotchi - What card-based game involved summoning creatures like Dark Magician and Blue-Eyes White Dragon?
Answer: Yu-Gi-Oh! - What dancing game became an arcade staple and later a hit at home?
Answer: Dance Dance Revolution - What 2003 toy challenged players to hum popular songs for teammates to guess?
Answer: Cranium - What toy, featuring a spinning top, encouraged arena battles between players?
Answer: Beyblade - Which plush toy craze saw stuffed animals come with digital codes for online worlds?
Answer: Webkinz - What memory game toy featured colored lights and required players to repeat sequences?
Answer: Simon - What doll line let kids create custom characters with interchangeable parts?
Answer: Polly Pocket - What popular gaming franchise released Halo 2 in 2004?
Answer: Halo - What action figures, based on a line of LEGO sets, became a 2000s hit?
Answer: Bionicle - What toy car company introduced a “Track Builder System” in 2008?
Answer: Hot Wheels - Which gaming franchise released The Sims 2 in 2004?
Answer: The Sims - What 2008 board game tested players’ reflexes with buzzing colors and patterns?
Answer: Bop It Extreme - Which electronic pet, reintroduced in 2005, could learn and respond to voice commands?
Answer: Furby - What 2000s game show-inspired board game let players answer trivia questions to win “cheddar”?
Answer: Scene It? - What 2001 puzzle toy featured interlocking shapes for creative play?
Answer: Blokus