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Gen Z and Alpha Pop Culture Quiz

Authored by Katie Sheffield

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7th Grade

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Gen Z and Alpha Pop Culture Quiz
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This quiz focuses on Generation Z and Generation Alpha pop culture, covering contemporary trends in music, video games, and fashion that define youth culture from approximately 2018 to 2021. Designed for 7th grade students, the content requires knowledge of current entertainment media, social media platforms like TikTok, and emerging fashion movements. Students need familiarity with popular artists such as Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, and Doja Cat, viral video games including Fortnite, Minecraft, and Among Us, and fashion trends like Y2K, cottagecore, and e-girl/e-boy aesthetics. The questions assess cultural literacy and awareness of generational preferences, requiring students to distinguish between different artistic works, gaming platforms, and style movements that have shaped recent youth identity and expression. Created by Katie Sheffield, a Fun teacher in US who teaches grade 7. This quiz serves as an excellent icebreaker or community-building activity that validates students' cultural knowledge and personal interests. Teachers can use this as a warm-up activity to engage students at the beginning of class, as a fun Friday review, or as a getting-to-know-you activity that helps build classroom rapport. The content works particularly well for advisory periods, homeroom discussions, or as a bridge activity when transitioning between more academic subjects. This type of culturally relevant assessment supports social-emotional learning by acknowledging students' lived experiences and interests, while also providing opportunities for cross-generational dialogue about media consumption, fashion choices, and digital citizenship. The quiz aligns with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1 as students can engage in collaborative discussions about cultural topics, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which video game, released in 2018, became a massive hit among Gen Z and Gen Alpha for its battle royale mode?

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

Apex Legends

Minecraft

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which artist is known for the hit song "drivers license," which became popular on TikTok?

Billie Eilish

Olivia Rodrigo

Ariana Grande

Doja Cat

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the popular fashion style among Gen Z that includes oversized clothing and vintage aesthetics?

Preppy

Bohemian

Y2K

Grunge

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which video game series features characters like Mario, Luigi, and Bowser, and remains popular among Gen Z and Gen Alpha?

Sonic the Hedgehog

The Legend of Zelda

Super Mario

Pokémon

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which artist released the album "Happier Than Ever" in 2021, resonating with Gen Z?

Taylor Swift

Billie Eilish

Justin Bieber

Shawn Mendes

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the fashion trend that involves wearing brightly colored, mismatched clothing and accessories?

Minimalist

Normcore

E-girl/E-boy

Maximalist

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which video game, known for its blocky graphics and creative building mechanics, remains popular among Gen Z and Gen Alpha?

Roblox

Minecraft

Among Us

Fortnite

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