1995 Trivia
Authored by Rachel Shanteau
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9th - 12th Grade
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This quiz focuses on 1995 trivia, covering diverse cultural, entertainment, and historical facts from that specific year. Appropriate for grades 9-12, the questions assess students' knowledge of pop culture milestones, business history, sports achievements, and generational classifications from the mid-1990s. Students need broad cultural literacy and factual recall abilities to identify key products launched by major brands like Starbucks and M&M's, recognize significant entertainment releases including movies and television shows, understand Chinese zodiac cycles, and connect historical figures to their achievements during this time period. The quiz requires students to demonstrate knowledge of both mainstream American culture and broader global contexts, making connections between specific dates and cultural phenomena that defined the mid-1990s era. Created by Rachel Shanteau, a Fun teacher in the US who teaches grades 9-12. This engaging trivia quiz serves as an excellent icebreaker or team-building activity that connects students to recent history while building cultural literacy. Teachers can use this resource as a fun Friday warmup, a nostalgic review activity during units on recent American history, or as a engaging way to discuss generational differences and cultural touchstones. The quiz works particularly well for fostering classroom community through friendly competition while simultaneously reinforcing research and recall skills. This type of cultural knowledge assessment supports social studies standards including NCSS.II.b (Time, Continuity, and Change) and NCSS.I.c (Culture and Cultural Diversity), as students explore how cultural artifacts and events shape generational identity and historical understanding.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 10 pts
Which Starbuck's item was released in 1995?
Frappuccino
Iced Coffee
Cake Pop
Sausage, Cheddar, & Egg Sandwich
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 10 pts
1995 is the year of the ______ according to the Chinese zodiac cycle
dragon
pig
dog
snake
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
2 mins • 10 pts
Popular movies in 1995 included....
Toy Story
Jumanji
Braveheart
Apollo 13
4.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
2 mins • 10 pts
Forbes Magazine announce _________ was the richest man in the world with a net worth of $12.9 billion dollars
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 10 pts
_____ M&Ms didn't exist until 1995 when a poll was held to replace the tan shade.
brown
blue
pink
orange
6.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
2 mins • 10 pts
Who won the World Series in 1995?
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 10 pts
What was the #1 show on TV in 1995?
Seinfeld
Friends
Monday Night Football
E.R.
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