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1990s Trivia Answers Archive

Review earlier daily rounds, reveal the correct answer, and use the short explanation to learn the fact behind each question. Page 1 of 12 covers seven completed UTC days.

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Daily round

  1. How was the original Doom distributed to encourage copying its first episode?

    Answer: shareware

    The original game was distributed widely as shareware.

  2. At which university did the project begin?

    Answer: Stanford University

    Its original research-project name was BackRub.

  3. What is Furby’s fictional language called?

    Answer: Furbish

    The toy’s fictional language is called Furbish.

  4. Which paired Game Boy releases began the Pokémon series in Japan?

    Answer: Pokémon Red and Green

    Pokémon Red and Green were the role-playing games that began the series in Japan.

  5. Where does SpongeBob work?

    Answer: the Krusty Krab

    SpongeBob works at the Krusty Krab.

Daily round

  1. How many people can use its local split-screen mode?

    Answer: four

    Its split-screen mode supports four local players.

  2. Which paranormal drama pairs agents Mulder and Scully?

    Answer: The X-Files

    The X-Files is the series following FBI agents investigating paranormal cases.

  3. In what year was the euro introduced for non-cash use?

    Answer: 1999

    the euro introduced for non-cash use in 1999.

  4. Who founded Napster?

    Answer: Shawn Fanning and Sean Parker

    Shawn Fanning and Sean Parker founded Napster.

  5. Which Steven Spielberg film opens a theme park of cloned dinosaurs?

    Answer: Jurassic Park

    Jurassic Park is the film about cloned dinosaurs in an island theme park.

Daily round

  1. Who directed Home Alone?

    Answer: Chris Columbus

    Chris Columbus directed Home Alone.

  2. Which Sony console introduced face buttons marked with geometric symbols?

    Answer: PlayStation

    PlayStation is the Sony home game console using optical discs.

  3. In what year was GoldenEye 007 released?

    Answer: 1997

    GoldenEye 007 was released in 1997.

  4. What federal agency employs Mulder and Scully?

    Answer: the FBI

    Fox Mulder works with Dana Scully.

  5. In which region does the original adventure begin?

    Answer: Kanto

    The adventure begins in the Kanto region.

Daily round

  1. Which shared European currency began with electronic transactions?

    Answer: Euro

    Euro is the shared currency initially introduced for non-cash transactions.

  2. Who plays Neo?

    Answer: Keanu Reeves

    Keanu Reeves plays Neo.

  3. In what year was The Matrix released?

    Answer: 1999

    The Matrix was released in 1999.

  4. In what year did euro notes and coins enter circulation?

    Answer: 2002

    Euro notes and coins entered circulation later in 2002.

  5. Which Nirvana album includes Smells Like Teen Spirit?

    Answer: Nevermind

    Nevermind is the Nirvana album featuring Smells Like Teen Spirit.

Daily round

  1. Which developer made Pokémon Red and Green?

    Answer: Game Freak

    Game Freak made Pokémon Red and Green.

  2. Which company made PlayStation?

    Answer: Sony Computer Entertainment

    Sony Computer Entertainment made or published PlayStation.

  3. Which Disney film follows Simba’s return to the Pride Lands?

    Answer: The Lion King

    The Lion King is the Disney animated film about young lion Simba.

  4. Who invented the World Wide Web?

    Answer: Tim Berners-Lee

    Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web.

  5. On which fictional island is the park built?

    Answer: Isla Nublar

    The park is located on fictional Isla Nublar.

Daily round

  1. Which landmark overlooks the Pride Lands?

    Answer: Pride Rock

    Pride Rock overlooks the Pride Lands.

  2. Who became president after the election?

    Answer: Nelson Mandela

    Nelson Mandela became president afterward.

  3. In what year was Half-Life released?

    Answer: 1998

    Half-Life was released in 1998.

  4. Which studio developed Half-Life?

    Answer: Valve

    Valve developed Half-Life.

  5. Who produced Nevermind?

    Answer: Butch Vig

    Butch Vig produced Nevermind.

Daily round

  1. Which national vote brought citizens of all races into South Africa’s election?

    Answer: South Africa democratic election

    South Africa democratic election is the first national vote with citizens of all races participating.

  2. Which writing partners co-created the sitcom Friends?

    Answer: David Crane and Marta Kauffman

    Writing partners David Crane and Marta Kauffman co-created Friends for NBC.

  3. Who directed Jurassic Park?

    Answer: Steven Spielberg

    Steven Spielberg directed Jurassic Park.

  4. Which studio produced Toy Story?

    Answer: Pixar

    Woody and Buzz Lightyear become friends.

  5. Who directed The Matrix?

    Answer: Lana and Lilly Wachowski

    Lana and Lilly Wachowski directed The Matrix.