The 90's were quite a unique decade, spurring some of the strangest fashion and most popular fads that the world has ever seen. How much do you know about the year that kicked it all off? Take our quiz to find out!
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What famous television program debuted with a Christmas episode in December of 1989, but made its full premiere in 1990?
Seinfeld
The Simpsons
King of the Hill
Question 2/12
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In 1990, Saddam Hussein ordered the Iraq invasion of what country?
Kuwait
Iran
Kenya
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A global decision in 1990 established a ban on the trade of what?
leather
ivory
gold
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Who was released from prison in 1990 and became the leader of the African National Congress?
Che Guevara
Malcolm X
Nelson Mandela
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President George Bush signed an agreement with what Soviet leader in 1990 to stop production of chemical weapons?
Mikhail Gorbachev
Vladimir Putin
Boris Yeltsin
Question 6/12
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Which Windows operating system was released in 1990?
Windows 3.0
Windows 95
Windows XP
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Which popular cult television program, set for revival in 2017, debuted in 1990 on ABC?
My So-Called Life
Twin Peaks
The X-Files
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What popular Christmas film was released in 1990?
The Santa Clause
Christmas Vacation
Home Alone
Question 9/12
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Who performed the song "Hold On," which made #1 on the Billboard Top 100 Year-End Chart?
Roxette
Wilson Phillips
Sinead O'Connor
Question 10/12
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Which popular movie star, known for their work in films such as Silver Linings Playbook and the Hunger Games franchise, was born in 1990?
Bradley Cooper
Katy Perry
Jennifer Lawrence
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What was the name of the Operation that sent U.S. troops into Kuwait in 1990?
Operation Desert Shield
Operation Black Flag
Operation Eagle Down
Question 12/12
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What Martin Scorsese directed crime film came out in 1990?
Casino
Goodfellas
The Godfather
As the kids of the 90's might say (or we guess any generation, really), you're clueless! About knowing 1990 trivia, anyway. But not to worry, that was 25 years ago, and depending on your generation, you may have been busy with more important things during that time period; in which case, this score is totally understandable.
C+, You're Clueless
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As the kids of the 90's might say, you're dope! At 1990 trivia anyway. You may have missed a few, but you got most of the easy ones and a few trickier ones. Good work!
B+, You're Dope
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As the kids of the 90's might say, you're the bomb! At 1990 trivia anyways. Good work! You sure know your stuff about the pivotal year in history!
A+, You're the Bomb
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Right!
1
What famous television program debuted with a Christmas episode in December of 1989, but made its full premiere in 1990?
Seinfeld
The Simpsons
King of the Hill
2
In 1990, Saddam Hussein ordered the Iraq invasion of what country?
Kuwait
Iran
Kenya
3
A global decision in 1990 established a ban on the trade of what?
leather
ivory
gold
4
Who was released from prison in 1990 and became the leader of the African National Congress?
Che Guevara
Malcolm X
Nelson Mandela
5
President George Bush signed an agreement with what Soviet leader in 1990 to stop production of chemical weapons?
Mikhail Gorbachev
Vladimir Putin
Boris Yeltsin
6
Which Windows operating system was released in 1990?
Windows 3.0
Windows 95
Windows XP
7
Which popular cult television program, set for revival in 2017, debuted in 1990 on ABC?
My So-Called Life
Twin Peaks
The X-Files
8
What popular Christmas film was released in 1990?
The Santa Clause
Christmas Vacation
Home Alone
9
Who performed the song "Hold On," which made #1 on the Billboard Top 100 Year-End Chart?
Roxette
Wilson Phillips
Sinead O'Connor
10
Which popular movie star, known for their work in films such as Silver Linings Playbook and the Hunger Games franchise, was born in 1990?
Bradley Cooper
Katy Perry
Jennifer Lawrence
11
What was the name of the Operation that sent U.S. troops into Kuwait in 1990?
Operation Desert Shield
Operation Black Flag
Operation Eagle Down
12
What Martin Scorsese directed crime film came out in 1990?
Casino
Goodfellas
The Godfather
