The 2010s were a whirlwind of pop culture, viral memes, groundbreaking tech, unforgettable songs, and global moments that shaped the decade. From the rise of Instagram and TikTok to Marvel dominating the box office, from the Harlem Shake to Vine stars, the 2010s gave us endless memories to laugh about, cry over, and celebrate.
Music legends like Adele and Bruno Mars ruled the charts, sports icons like LeBron James and Usain Bolt wowed the world, and social media turned everyday moments into viral sensations. Whether you remember binge-watching Game of Thrones every week, taking part in the Ice Bucket Challenge, or dancing to Uptown Funk, this quiz will take you back through the highlights of the decade. Grab your friends, relive the vibes of the 2010s, and see who’s the ultimate 2010s trivia champion!
Music 🎶
Q1. Which 2010 Katy Perry song tied Michael Jackson’s record for five number-one singles from one album?
Q2. Who released the hit song Rolling in the Deep in 2010?
Q3. Which 2013 Daft Punk hit featured Pharrell Williams and became a summer anthem?
Q4. What song by Carly Rae Jepsen went viral in 2012 with the lyrics “Here’s my number, so call me maybe”?
Q5. Which pop star’s 2015 album Purpose included hits like Sorry and Love Yourself?
Q6. Who headlined the 2013 Super Bowl halftime show and was later joined by Destiny’s Child?
Q7. What was the most-streamed song of the 2010s on Spotify?
Q8. Which 2018 Childish Gambino song became a cultural moment with its politically charged music video?
Q9. Who sang the mega-hit Uptown Funk with Mark Ronson in 2014?
Q10. Which British boy band, formed on The X Factor, became one of the best-selling groups of the decade?
Movies 🎬
Q11. What 2010 film launched the Despicable Me franchise and introduced the Minions?
Q12. Which 2012 film became the highest-grossing movie at that time, directed by Joss Whedon?
Q13. Who played Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games films?
Q14. Which 2019 Marvel film became the highest-grossing movie of all time?
Q15. What Pixar film about emotions inside a girl’s head premiered in 2015?
Q16. Which animated Disney film featured sisters Elsa and Anna?
Q17. Who directed the 2010 movie Inception?
Q18. In 2011, which final movie in a magical series closed the Harry Potter saga?
Q19. Which film won Best Picture at the Oscars in 2015?
Q20. Who starred as Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Internet Culture & Memes 🌐
Q21. Which viral 2013 song by Ylvis asked, “What does the fox say?”
Q22. Which short-form video app, launched in 2013, was shut down in 2017 but gave rise to many influencers?
Q23. The 2014 ALS Ice Bucket Challenge went viral to raise awareness for what disease?
Q24. Which viral debate in 2015 divided the internet over whether a dress was blue and black or white and gold?
Q25. In 2019, which viral Facebook event joked about storming a U.S. military base to “see them aliens”?
Q26. Which viral 2014 meme featured a man dancing to the Harlem Shake?
Q27. In 2012, which South Korean artist’s song Gangnam Style became the first YouTube video to reach 1 billion views?
Q28. Which streaming service released the hit series Stranger Things in 2016?
Q29. Which viral challenge had people dancing to Drake’s In My Feelings?
Q30. What meme involved planking in unusual public places?
Sports 🏆
Q31. Which country won the 2014 FIFA World Cup?
Q32. Who broke Michael Phelps’ Olympic record by winning four gold medals in gymnastics at Rio 2016?
Q33. Which basketball star returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2014 and won a championship in 2016?
Q34. Who won the men’s singles Wimbledon title eight times during the 2010s?
Q35. Which country hosted the 2018 FIFA World Cup?
Q36. What NFL team won the 2015 Super Bowl with a dramatic interception in the final moments?
Q37. Which sprinter defended his 100m Olympic title in 2012 and 2016?
Q38. Who won the 2019 Women’s FIFA World Cup?
Q39. Which NBA team became a dynasty, winning three championships with Steph Curry?
Q40. Who was nicknamed “The Notorious” and became a UFC megastar in the 2010s?
TV & Streaming 📺
Q41. What HBO show became a global sensation with dragons and battles, ending controversially in 2019?
Q42. Which AMC show about a high school teacher turned meth kingpin ended in 2013?
Q43. In Stranger Things, what’s the name of the alternate dimension?
Q44. Who played Eleven in Stranger Things?
Q45. Which Netflix docuseries about a tiger zoo owner became a quarantine obsession in 2020 (filmed in the late 2010s)?
Q46. What long-running sitcom about nerdy friends ended in 2019?
Q47. Which dystopian Netflix series features people wearing masks with geometric shapes?
Q48. Which talk show host became famous for “Carpool Karaoke”?
Q49. In 2011, who won the first season of The Voice?
Q50. What Disney Channel star transitioned into global pop fame with Can’t Be Tamed and later Wrecking Ball?
Tech & Social Media 📱
Q51. Which photo-sharing app launched in 2010 and quickly became one of the decade’s biggest platforms?
Q52. What 2016 app became a worldwide craze by letting people catch virtual creatures in real-world locations?
Q53. What video app, originally called Musical.ly, rebranded in 2018 and exploded in popularity?
Q54. Which voice-controlled assistant did Amazon launch in 2014?
Q55. In 2017, which company became the first to reach a $900 billion market value?
Q56. What was the most-downloaded app of the 2010s?
Q57. In 2016, which augmented reality selfie filter of a dog became Snapchat’s most iconic?
Q58. What streaming service officially launched original content in 2013 with House of Cards?
Q59. Which 2014 messaging app popularized disappearing chats?
Q60. What 2017 feature did Twitter introduce, doubling its character limit from 140?
Fashion & Trends 👗
Q61. What footwear trend became a staple of the 2010s, led by brands like Adidas and Nike?
Q62. What popular stretchy pants trend defined athleisure in the 2010s?
Q63. What festival became a global fashion showcase with boho outfits and flower crowns?
Q64. Which luxury brand popularized the belt bag (fanny pack revival) in 2018?
Q65. What hairstyle trend involved shaving the sides and keeping the top long, often called the “hipster cut”?
Q66. What clothing retailer declared bankruptcy in 2019, marking the end of mall-era teen fashion?
Q67. Which 2010s beauty trend involved heavily shaped and defined eyebrows?
Q68. What shoe brand’s “Yeezy” line created sneaker hype in the 2010s?
Q69. What nail trend involving elaborate designs and long acrylics exploded on Instagram?
Q70. Which phone case trend, filled with glitter and liquid, became a must-have accessory?
Celebrity Moments 🌟
Q71. Who gave the infamous “I’mma let you finish” interruption at the 2009 VMAs that sparked 2010s memes?
Q72. What reality TV family, led by Kim, Khloé, and Kourtney, dominated the 2010s?
Q73. Which singer’s meat dress at the 2010 MTV VMAs shocked the world?
Q74. What power couple nicknamed “Brangelina” announced their split in 2016?
Q75. Which singer performed at the 2017 Super Bowl halftime show and jumped off the stadium roof?
Q76. Who broke the internet in 2014 with a Paper magazine cover captioned “Break the Internet”?
Q77. What artist released the visual album Lemonade in 2016?
Q78. Who was nicknamed “America’s Sweetheart” after starring in The Hunger Games and winning an Oscar in 2013?
Q79. What Canadian rapper popularized the phrase “YOLO” with a 2011 song?
Q80. Which 2019 performance by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper at the Oscars fueled romance rumors?
Politics & Global Events 🌍
Q81. Who was re-elected as U.S. President in 2012?
Q82. What major international event was hosted by London in 2012?
Q83. In 2016, which country voted to leave the European Union in a referendum?
Q84. Which natural disaster struck Japan in 2011, causing a nuclear meltdown at Fukushima?
Q85. In 2011, which terrorist leader was killed by U.S. Navy SEALs in Pakistan?
Q86. What 2019 protest movement in Hong Kong gained worldwide attention?
Q87. Who became the first African-American First Lady of the U.S., serving throughout the 2010s?
Q88. Which British royal married Meghan Markle in 2018?
Q89. In 2010, which country hosted the first-ever FIFA World Cup in Africa?
Q90. In 2015, which U.S. Supreme Court decision legalized same-sex marriage nationwide?
Miscellaneous Pop Culture & Fun 🎉
Q91. What toy craze of 2017 spun between kids’ fingers?
Q92. What 2014 movie inspired kids and adults alike to sing Everything Is Awesome?
Q93. Which board game went viral in 2016 thanks to a giant inflatable version?
Q94. What phrase became Ariana Grande’s motto in her 2018 hit Thank U, Next?
Q95. What mobile game by King became addictive with its colorful candies?
Q96. In 2010, which singer won an Oscar for The Weary Kind from Crazy Heart?
Q97. What frozen treat brand had a 2010s craze for “froyo” shops everywhere?
Q98. In 2012, which young singer became the youngest-ever Grammy Album of the Year winner for Fearless?
Q99. What 2019 app let people upload selfies to see how they’d look older, sparking privacy concerns?
Q100. What global streaming phenomenon ended the decade by dropping Disney+ in 2019?
Whether you nailed the answers or learned something new, this trivia proves the 2010s will forever be remembered as one of the most iconic decades in modern history.
