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Get Down with the Decades: From Roaring to Y2K.
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1
The Persian Gulf War was also known as ___________ .
Operation Dumbo Drop
Operation Desert Storm
Prohibition Problems
The Jazz Age Conflict
2
What does "talk to the hand" mean?
I need help
I need a high five
I don't want to hear it
I need a manicure
3
What new technology connected people in the 1990s?
The invention of the television
The assembly line
The first moon landing
The internet
4
What state was the focus of a major recount effort and legal battles in the 2000 US Presidential Election?
Florida
Utah
California
Texas
5
What does "homeskillet" mean?
A small house
A type of hat
A close friend
A pan for cooking at home
6
Which of these artists was a popular musician in the 1990s?
Adele
Mariah Carey
Elvis Presley
Ritchie Valens
7
Which was a popular dance in the Roaring Twenties?
The Charleston
The Running Man
The Macarena
The Floss
8
"Booyah" is an expression used to show:
Confusion
Excitement or triumph
Asking a question
Sadness
9
In country music, who was a rising star in the 2000s alongside established artists?
Garth Brooks
Dolly Parton
Carrie Underwood
Louis Armstrong
10
BONUS: "Clueless" is Ms. K's favorite movie?
True
False
11
African Americans expressed themselves through music, dance, writing, and art during__________
The Harlem Shake
The Harlem World
The Harlem Globetrotters
The Harlem Renaissance
12
The Roaring Twenties was a time of cultural change throughout the country.
False
True
13
What popular MTV show did Carson Daly host that counted down music videos?
The rise of Flappers
Total Request Live (TRL)
Soul Train
The British Invasion
14
What does "bling" mean?
A type of food
A type of dance
Flashy, expensive jewelry and accessories
A sound effect
15
Automobiles were affordable for the average family during the Roaring Twenties.
True
False
16
Who were flappers?
Automobile sales people
Politicians who changed sides
Young women who listened to jazz
Jazz musicians
17
What does "my bad" mean?
Bad idea
My mistake or I apologize
My vacation was awful
I feel sick
18
When were the Roaring Twenties?
1820s
1720s
1920s
1620s
19
Despite the rise of the internet, what remained a main form of entertainment in the 2000s?
Radio
Live theatre
Reading books
Television
20
Which NBA team did Michael Jordan play for during the 1990s?
Boston Celtics
Detroit Pistons
Chicago Bulls
Los Angeles Lakers
21
2) What war ended right before the start of the Roaring Twenties?
Star Wars
Iraq War
War of 1812
World War I
22
Who were the two main candidates in the very close 2000 US Presidential Election?
Abraham Lincoln and James Monroe
George W. Bush and Al Gore
John F. Kennedy and John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt
Barack Obama and John McCain
23
Who was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean?
Amelia Earhart
Joan of Arc
Jane Goodall
Queen Elizabeth
24
Which type of communication became hugely popular for connecting people in the 2000s?
Sending letters by mail
Social networking sites
Morse code
Using smoke signals
25
The Roaring Twenties was a time when people partied and had fun.
True
False
26
Which type of movies often dominated the box office in the 2000s?
Foreign documentaries
Superhero movies and animated films
Quiet dramas
Old black and white films
27
What kind of TV shows, featuring real people in unscripted situations, became a big deal in the 2000s?
News broadcasts
Reality TV
Cartoon shows
Cooking shows
28
...it was never a phase.
True
False
29
What does the acronym ADA (which protects people with disabilities) stand for?
Assembly Line Diversification Act
Amelia's Dream Airport
ABBA Dancing Association
Americans with Disabilities Act
30
Besides pop and rap, TRL also gave a lot of airtime to what other music styles?
Country and Folk
Big Band and Swing
Rock and Alternative
Dixieland Jazz and Ragtime
31
Which of the following best describes the fashion of the
early
1990s?
Grunge and hip-hop influenced
Formal and traditional
Glamorous and sophisticated
Bright colors and leg warmers
32
If someone says, "Let's bounce," what do they mean?
Let's jump
Let's be quiet
Let's leave
Let's play basketball
33
What does "peeps" mean?
People or friends
Baby Chickens
Small Candies
To look quickly
34
What does "holla" mean?
To dig a hole
To spin around
To whisper quietly
To call out; like saying "hello" or "what's up"
35
What event brought the Roaring Twenties to an end?
The Stock Market Crash
The Vietnam War
The Declaration of Independence
The Moon Landing
36
Which of these animated movies was released by Disney in the 1990s?
The Lion King
Cinderella
Sleeping Beauty
Snow White
37
What did "fo shizzle" mean?
A type of dance
For sure
To be very cold
To cook quickly
38
What does "crib" refer to in 2000s slang?
A type of cheese
A house
A small boat
A baby's bed
39
Which of the following music genres shaped the sounds of the 1990s?
Pop
ALL THE ABOVE because music was a 10 across the board!!!!!
Grunge
Hip Hop
40
Finish the phrase: "Chillin' like a _________".
Brazilian
Billion
Melon
Villain
41
The 19th amendment gave women the right to?
Vote
Drink
Sleep
Eat
42
Which of these was a popular sitcom from the 1990s?
I Love Lucy
Friends
The Brady Bunch
Family Ties
43
What does "grill" mean, besides something you cook with?
Expensive shoes
Teeth, especially shiny or decorative ones
A type of car
kind of sandwich
44
Who was the first baseball player to hit 60 home runs in one season?
Lebron James
Mookie Betts
Babe Ruth
Tiger Woods
45
Which NBA player was a dominant force in basketball during the 2000s?
Kobe Bryant
Wayne Gretzky
Babe Ruth
Michael Jordan
46
Which invention sped up car building by having workers do one job each as the car moved?
The Conga Line
The Giant Car-Building Machine
Wall-E
The Assembly Line
47
What does "swagger" mean?
When you have a cool style and confidence
When you're good at wrapping gifts
When you're feeling sleepy
When you walk really slowly
48
What did prohibition make illegal?
Alcoholic drinks
Horse racing
Jazz music
Driving
49
What two boy bands were huge on TRL, often fighting for the top spot?
The Monkees and The Jackson 5
Run-DMC and Beastie Boys
Backstreet Boys and NSYNC
The Beatles and The Rolling Stones
50
Which ICONIC female pop star made her MTV VMAs debut in 1999?
Britney Spears
Britney Spears
Britney Spears
Britney Spears
51
What was a very popular TV show in the 2000s, known for its singing competition?
Seinfeld
Friends
American Idol
The Office
52
What style of music became popular during the Roaring Twenties?
Classical
Rock and Roll
Rap
Jazz
