Spirit Level - Naughties Quiz
A quiz to whet your appetite before the i-level pub quiz on the 4th Feb.
- 1.
What album tops the chart for most pre-orders?
- A.
The Beatles - 1
- B.
Eminem - Marshall Mathers
- C.
Susan Boyle - I Dreamed A Dream
- D.
Leona Lewis - Spirit
- E.
Dido - No Angels
Correct Answer
C. Susan Boyle - I Dreamed A DreamExplanation
The correct answer is "Susan Boyle - I Dreamed A Dream" because it is the album that had the highest number of pre-orders, meaning that it was the most anticipated and sought-after album among the given options.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What was founded by Mark Zuckerberg from Harvard University in 2004?
- A.
Facebook
- B.
MySpace
- C.
Amazon
- D.
Lastminute.com
- E.
EBay
Correct Answer
A. FacebookExplanation
Mark Zuckerberg founded Facebook in 2004 while he was a student at Harvard University. Facebook is a social networking platform that allows users to connect with friends, share content, and communicate with others. It quickly gained popularity and has since become one of the largest and most influential social media platforms in the world.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How many medals did Great Britain win at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing?
- A.
17
- B.
27
- C.
37
- D.
47
- E.
57
Correct Answer
D. 47Explanation
Great Britain won 47 medals at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which Neighbours actress gave us a Kiss Kiss in 2002?
- A.
Kylie Minogue
- B.
Natalie Imbruglia
- C.
Madge Bishop
- D.
Holly Valance
Correct Answer
D. Holly ValanceExplanation
Holly Valance is the correct answer because she is a Neighbours actress who released a single called "Kiss Kiss" in 2002. This song was a major hit and achieved international success, making her well-known for it. Kylie Minogue, Natalie Imbruglia, and Madge Bishop are also Neighbours actresses, but they did not release a song called "Kiss Kiss" in 2002.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What was remarkable about Christmas shopping in 2006?
- A.
It set a new UK record for retail spending
- B.
Tesco received £2 out of every £5 spent
- C.
Online shopping grew by more than 50 per cent
- D.
I-level didn't do a secret santa
Correct Answer
C. Online shopping grew by more than 50 per centExplanation
In 2006, online shopping experienced significant growth, increasing by over 50%. This indicates a shift in consumer behavior, with more people opting to shop online rather than in physical stores. This trend is remarkable as it demonstrates the increasing popularity and convenience of online shopping during that time period.Rate this question:
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- 6.
In 2007, the growth of wine sales in the UK slowed down for the first time in 15 years. If the French consumer now drinks 50 litres of wine per year and the American 11.5 litres, how much does the average British consumer drink?
- A.
19 litres
- B.
27 litres
- C.
62 litres
- D.
365 litres
Correct Answer
B. 27 litres -
- 7.
In 2006, Top of the Pops was cancelled after 42 years on the air. Who was the last act to perform?
- A.
The Rolling Stones (who had also been the first)
- B.
Dizzee Rascal
- C.
Girls Aloud
- D.
Paul McCartney
Correct Answer
C. Girls AloudExplanation
Girls Aloud was the last act to perform on Top of the Pops before it was cancelled in 2006. The Rolling Stones had been the first act to perform on the show, but they were not the last. Dizzee Rascal and Paul McCartney were also not the last acts to perform. Therefore, the correct answer is Girls Aloud.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which of these inventions was predicted in the 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey, and subsequently came to pass?
- A.
Flat-screen television
- B.
Mobile phones
- C.
The internet
Correct Answer
A. Flat-screen televisionExplanation
In the 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey, a flat-screen television was predicted as an invention of the future. This prediction came to pass as flat-screen televisions became widely available and popularized in the years following the film's release.Rate this question:
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- 9.
In 2002, Adolf Hitler was knocked off the top spot as the most-hated person by Osama bin Laden – as voted by visitors to Madame Tussauds. But who did Saddam Hussein knock off the number 3 spot?
- A.
George W Bush
- B.
Margaret Thatcher
- C.
Christian Ronaldo
- D.
Liam Gallagher
Correct Answer
D. Liam GallagherExplanation
Saddam Hussein knocked off Liam Gallagher from the number 3 spot as the most-hated person. This implies that Saddam Hussein was ranked higher in terms of being disliked compared to Liam Gallagher.Rate this question:
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- 10.
On 23 April 2005 the first video was upload to YouTube by co-founder Jawed Karim, it lasted 19 seconds and featured him at the elephant house at San Diego zoo, but what was it entitled?
- A.
Me at the Zoo
- B.
Test
- C.
Nellie and Karim
- D.
Asfda
- E.
The first of many
Correct Answer
A. Me at the ZooExplanation
The first video uploaded to YouTube by co-founder Jawed Karim was titled "Me at the Zoo".Rate this question:
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