Trivia 2000-2009

Question 1

The 2002 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to whom?

Accepted Answer

Jimmy Carter

Question 2

In 2003, the US tragically lost its second Space Shuttle. What was its name?

Accepted Answer

Columbia

Question 3

Where were the 2004 Summer Olympics held?

Accepted Answer

Athens

Question 4

What was the name of the somehow popular reality show starring Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton?

Accepted Answer

The Simple Life

Question 5

This was the name of the bug many feared would wipe out computers at 12:00am, January 1st, 2000

Accepted Answer

Y2K

Question 6

The hijacked airplanes used in the 9-11 terrorist attack were from which two airlines?

Accepted Answer

United, American

Question 7

In what year was the iPhone introduced?

Accepted Answer

2007

Question 8

Who's milkshake brought all the boys to the yard?

Accepted Answer

Kelis

Question 9

In 2002, the TSA was formed to enhance airport security. What does TSA stand for?

Accepted Answer

Transportation Safety Administration

Question 10

During the 2008 financial crisis, which company declared bankruptcy?

Accepted Answer

Lehman Bros

Question 11

In 2007, who was Time Magazine's Person Of The Year?

Accepted Answer

Vladimir Putin

Question 12

Who was Ryan Seacrest's co-host for season one of American Idol?

Accepted Answer

Brian Dunklemann

Question 13

Of all 4 main sports, this team was the most successful of the decade. (Championships won)

Accepted Answer

Los Angeles Lakers

Question 14

Exiting your moving vehicle to dance was known by what term?

Accepted Answer

Ghost ride the whip

Question 15

During the 2000 presidential election, these pieces of paper became famous. What's their name?

Accepted Answer

Hanging Chads

Question 16

Martha Stewart was sent to prison on what charges?

Accepted Answer

Conspiracy and Obstruction

Question 17

What TV show was the most popular of the decade?

Accepted Answer

Breaking Bad

Question 18

The Dark Knight grossed $534 mil, but fell short to what highest grossing movie of the decade?

Accepted Answer

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