WorksheetsGrandparents' Day Trivia 2026
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 17mins
What was the first television series to be regularly broadcast in color?
Walt Disney Presents
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Bonanza
Your Show of Shows
What was the answer to the question: "Say kids, what time is it?"
"It's Howdy Doody Time"
"It's Romper Room time"
"It's time for Bosco"
"It's Oscar Mayer time"
Which American television sitcom, starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, was released on 15 October 1951?
Beulah
I Love Lucy
The Honeymooners
Leave it to Beaver
"Some Enchanted Evening" is the theme song for which 1958 movie?
A Summer Place
On the Beach
Female on the Beach
South Pacific
Which character did NOT appear in the first Peanuts Cartoon Strip which appeared in October 1950?
Shermy
Patty
Snoopy
Charlie Brown
What 1957 craze was invented by Arthur Melin and Richard Knerr which gave kids and adults alike, hours of fun and exercise?
Hopscotch
French Skipping
Hula Hoop
Swingball
What were "cooties"?
Ear rings
Tiny cookies
Imaginary infestations
What was a "flattop"?
Stupid person
Skateboard
Hair cut
Table
What were "dibs"?
Candy
Claims
Hair styles
Nerds
What was a "klutz"?
Uncoordinated person
Candy mint
Russian astronaut
Cold cut
Which of the following quotes was contained in John F. Kennedy's inaugural address?
'The only thing we have to fear is fear itself'
'Ich bin ein Berliner'
'Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country'
'Tear down this wall'
The New York Mets won which important sports title in 1969?
The Superbowl
The World Series
The Stanley Cup
The NBA World Championship Series
Which U.S. President had a speech ready to deliver should the astronauts have been stranded on the lunar surface?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John F. Kennedy
Richard Nixon
Ronald Reagan
It was Camelot at the White House in the early 60s. But what sort of jousting was likely to be taking place on the White House lawn?
Baseball
Volleyball
Croquet
Touch football
If you had taken a minimum wage job in 1960, what would you have been paid per hour?
$1.25
$2.00
$1.50
$1.00
Gary Dahl created a 1970s fad when he began selling which inanimate objects as “pets”?
Baseballs
Rocks
Bells
Spoons
In 1976, 26-year-old Steve Wozniak co-founded what company, the first to successfully market personal computers?
IBM
Apple
Texas Instruments
RadioShack
Which of these catchphrases could be frequently heard during the sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter?
“Kiss my grits!”
“Up your nose with a rubber hose!”
“You big dummy!”
“Dy-No-Mite!”
Known for hits like “YMCA” and “In the Navy,” Village People’s six members each wore a different costume. Which of these was not one of them?
Football player
Cowboy
Police officer
Construction worker
To eliminate any potential conflicts of interest, Jimmy Carter put what family-owned enterprise in a blind trust when he was elected president?
Shoe store
Karate dojo
Grocery store
Bookstore
The number one movie for 14 consecutive weeks in 1975, which film was the first in Hollywood history to gross over $100 million?
Star Wars
Jaws
The Godfather
The Exorcist
Released in 1972 as an arcade machine and three years later as a home console, which of these was Atari’s first video game?
Asteroids
Space Invaders
Pac-Man
Pong
Easing long lines at service stations during oil shortages in 1973 and 1979, many places employed gasoline rationing using what system?
zodiac sign of the driver
odd or even license plate number
right- or left-handedness of the driver
color of the car
In 1971 Americans were allowed into China for the first time since it became communist so they could play what sport?
basketball
volleyball
table tennis
soccer
The name of which ’80s video game is derived from a Japanese slang term for opening and closing one’s mouth?
Tetris
Pac-Man
Donkey Kong
Dig Dug
In November 1983 a shortage of which much sought-after toy led to near-riots in toy stores?
Cabbage Patch Kids
Beanie Babies
Mr. Potato Head
Tickle Me Elmo
Which of these '80s gadgets was originally marketed in the U.S. as "Soundabout"?
Walkman
Game Boy
VCR
Calculator watch
Which auto company folded before the debut of the movie its car was featured in, Back to the Future?
DeSoto
Studebaker
DeLorean
Saturn
Which of these fast-food slogans featured prominently in the 1984 presidential election?
Think outside the bun.
It's finger lickin' good.
Have it your way.
Where's the beef?
The music video for which aptly titled '80s hit was the first to be played on MTV?
It's the End of the World as We Know It (and I Feel Fine) by R.E.M.
Video Killed the Radio Star by the Buggles
I Love Rock 'n' Roll by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Let's Dance by David Bowie
In an early use of product placement, Elliot, the young hero of E.T., uses a trail of what candy to lure an alien out of hiding?
Hershey's Kisses
Reese's Pieces
Skittles
M&M's
What iconic '80s fashion brand, inspired by a country club, used the tagline "When you put it on, something happens"?
Jordache
LA Gear
Lacoste
Members Only
Capturing American curiosity in the early '80s, which of these toys was originally patented in communist Hungary in 1975?
Teddy Ruxpin
G.I. Joe
Simon
Rubik's Cube
Responding to a question from an elementary-school student, Nancy Reagan came up with which of these slogans?
Just say no
Friends don't let friends drive drunk
A mind is a terrible thing to waste
Take a bite out of crime
Before Facebook, what was the most popular social media?
Twitch
MySpace
What popular TV show featured a teacher taking her students on obscure field trips?
Gravity Falls
Blues Clues
Rugrats
The Magic School Bus
What was a floppy disk used for?
To listen to music
To store data
To make phone calls
To watch videos
What was one of the main uses of computers in the 90s?
To play games
To save files
To read books
To watch movies
What popular digital pet did everyone have in the 90s?
Gigi-gator
Digi-dog
Littlest Pet Shop
Tamagotchi
What was the most popular way in which movies were watched in the '90s?
Blu-ray
VHS
DVD
Streaming
Rap was just becoming well known in the 90s. Which artist had the first number one rap single?
MC Hammer
Kriss Kross
DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince
Vanilla Ice
The Pokemon video game craze began in the United States in 1998, when these two versions of the franchise were released on Game Boy.
Red and Blue
Green and Yellow
Gold and Silver
Ruby and Emerald
Timon and Pumbaa sing "Hakuna Matata" in this 1994 Disney movie classic.
"Aladdin"
"The Lion King"
"Cinderella"
"Beauty and the Beast"
This "Friends" character was well known for trying to pick up women by asking, "How you doin'?"
Joey
Ross
Chandler
Phoebe
What does "AOL" stand for?
"All Online"
"America Online"
"All Over Lines"
"Aruba Online"
Ty Inc. was responsible for these plush toys that took the world by storm in the '90s.
Cabbage Patch Kids
Care Bears
Beanie Babies
Teddy Ruxpin
What was a must-have fashion item for women in the early 2000s, heavily popularized by celebrities?
Flared jeans
Ugg boots
Corset tops
Chokers
What fashion trend was revived from the 1980s during the mid-2000s?
Bell-bottoms
Popped collars
Leather jackets
Neon colors
Which artist released the hit single 'Umbrella' in 2007?
Rihanna
Beyoncé
Katy Perry
Taylor Swift
Which film won the Oscar for Best Picture in 2001?
Gladiator
A Beautiful Mind
Chicago
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Which social media platform was founded by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004?
What social media platform was launched in 2004?
MySpace
What groundbreaking technology was widely introduced by Apple in 2001?
iPod
iPhone
iPad
MacBook Air
What major political event took place in the United States in 2000?
The re-election of Bill Clinton
The election of George W. Bush
The impeachment of Bill Clinton
The resignation of Richard Nixon
Which athlete won 8 gold medals at the Beijing Olympics in 2008?
Usain Bolt
Michael Phelps
Lebron James
Roger Federer
Which movie became known for its extensive use of CGI and was a box office hit in 2009?
The Matrix
Star Wars Episode III
Avatar
Inception
What video game became a massive hit, involving blocky graphics and building mechanics?
Terraria
Minecraft
Roblox
Stardew Valley
Which song became the first YouTube video to reach 1 billion views in 2012?
Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen
Somebody That I Used to Know by Gotye
Gangnam Style by Psy
What Does the Fox Say by Ylvis
What was the viral challenge that involved dumping cold water on oneself for charity?
Slime Time Challenge
Polar Bear Plunge
Ice Bucket Challenge
Arctic Splash Attack
In 2016, which mobile game prompted players to explore the real world to catch virtual creatures?
Pokémon GO
Jurassic World Alive
Monster Hunter Now
Ingress Prime
Which film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, finally earned him his first Oscar?
Inception
The Revenant
The Wolf of Wall Street
Django Unchained
A color illusion between black, blue, white, and gold made a photo of what go viral?
A car
A dress
A dog
A sneaker
Name the film series that concluded with Endgame, becoming the highest-grossing film of all time.
Star Wars
Justice League
X-Men
Avengers
In a 2018 viral auditory illusion, people could either hear "laurel" or:
Yammy
Floral
Yanny
Port hole
Which was the first iPhone to be released without a headphone jack?
iPhone SE
iPhone 10
iPhone 7
iPhone XS Max
What was the name of the spacecraft that famously landed on a moving comet?
Cassini-Huygens
Deep Impact
Rosetta
Voyager One
Which tech company released its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, in late 2022, revolutionizing online interactions?
OpenAI
Apple
Microsoft
What iconic animated show announced it would be ending after 25 years in 2023?
South Park
Pokémon
The Simpsons
Family Guy
Which global pop star made headlines for her 2023 world tour, breaking records in ticket sales?
Beyoncé
Taylor Swift
Harry Styles
What major social media platform faced a potential U.S. ban due to security concerns in 2023?
Twitter (X)
Snapchat
TikTok
In 2021, billionaire Jeff Bezos launched into space aboard a rocket made by which company?
Virgin Galactic
Blue Origin
Tesla
SpaceX
Which British monarch passed away in September 2022 after a 70-year reign?
Queen Victoria
Prince Philip
King Charles III
Queen Elizabeth II
Which Marvel movie became the highest-grossing film of 2021, reviving theaters after the pandemic?
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Thor: Love and Thunder
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Spider-Man: No Way Home
What major video game sequel broke records for its massive open world in 2023?
Elden Ring
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Grand Theft Auto VI
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
What reality TV show had a massive resurgence in 2023, thanks to a new generation discovering it?
Jersey Shore
The Kardashians
The Bachelor
Survivor
Which rapper controversially released an AI-generated song in 2023 featuring fake versions of other artists?
Ariana Grande
Kanye West
Drake
Eminem
Who is this?
Elvis Presley
Albert Einstein
James Dean
Joseph Stalin
Who is this?
Raquel Welch
Aretha Franklin
Elizabeth Taylor
Marilyn Monroe
Who is this?
Willie Nelson
Ricardo Montalban
Bob Marley
Bruce Lee
Who is this?
ABBA
Queen
The Police
The Cure
Who is this?
Mariah Carey
Madonna
Whitney Houston
Celine Dion
Who is this?
Beyoncé
Christina Aguilera
Lady Gaga
Britney Spears
Who am I?
Kristoff
Olaf
Hans
Marshmallow
Who am I?
Jalen Hurts
Jason Momoa
Dak Prescott
Travis Kelce
Who is this?
Mariah Carey
Madonna
Whitney Houston
Celine Dion
Which rapper controversially released an AI-generated song in 2023 featuring fake versions of other artists?
Ariana Grande
Kanye West
Drake
Eminem
If you had taken a minimum wage job in 1960, what would you have been paid per hour?
$1.25
$2.00
$1.50
$1.00
What video game became a massive hit, involving blocky graphics and building mechanics?
Terraria
Minecraft
Roblox
Stardew Valley
Which artist released the hit single 'Umbrella' in 2007?
Rihanna
Beyoncé
Katy Perry
Taylor Swift
Released in 1972 as an arcade machine and three years later as a home console, which of these was Atari’s first video game?
Asteroids
Space Invaders
Pac-Man
Pong
Which of these fast-food slogans featured prominently in the 1984 presidential election?
Think outside the bun.
It's finger lickin' good.
Have it your way.
Where's the beef?
What social media platform was launched in 2004?
MySpace
Who is this?
Elvis Presley
Albert Einstein
James Dean
Joseph Stalin
What was the most popular way in which movies were watched in the '90s?
Blu-ray
VHS
DVD
Streaming
Who is this?
Raquel Welch
Aretha Franklin
Elizabeth Taylor
Marilyn Monroe
The number one movie for 14 consecutive weeks in 1975, which film was the first in Hollywood history to gross over $100 million?
Star Wars
Jaws
The Godfather
The Exorcist
Gary Dahl created a 1970s fad when he began selling which inanimate objects as “pets”?
Baseballs
Rocks
Bells
Spoons
What was a floppy disk used for?
To listen to music
To store data
To make phone calls
To watch videos
Which movie became known for its extensive use of CGI and was a box office hit in 2009?
The Matrix
Star Wars Episode III
Avatar
Inception
Which of these '80s gadgets was originally marketed in the U.S. as "Soundabout"?
Walkman
Game Boy
VCR
Calculator watch
