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Australia in the 1990s Trivia Quiz (50 Questions)

australia 90s trivia

Australia 90s, that ten years really had a lot of things happen — political ones, social ones, sports ones, everything all there and you still remember how much?

There are 50 questions people who really lived through that era should be able to answer them correctly! In the Trivia quiz below, there are people, there are events, and still have that time’s popular culture.

Best Australia 90s trivia (Answers below)

Pop Culture & Entertainment

  1. Which long-running Australian soap featured Ramsay Street?
  2. Who were the famous siblings starring in Home and Away in the 90s?
  3. What children’s TV group made “Fruit Salad” a hit?
  4. Which Aussie band released the album Frogstomp in 1995?
  5. Who sang the hit song “Torn” (popular in Australia in the late 90s)?
  6. What was the name of the popular ABC kids’ show featuring Lift Off?
  7. Which iconic Australian movie starring Toni Collette was released in 1994?
  8. What TV show featured the character Mr. Squiggle?
  9. Which Aussie band sang “How Bizarre”?
  10. What was the name of the famous Australian sketch comedy show starring Eric Bana?

Sports

  1. Which Australian cricket captain dominated the late 90s?
  2. What year did Australia host the Rugby World Cup and win it?
  3. Which AFL team dominated the late 1990s with multiple premierships?
  4. Who was Australia’s star swimmer breaking records in the late 90s?
  5. What major international sporting event did Sydney prepare for throughout the 90s?
  6. Which tennis player won Wimbledon in 1998?
  7. What sport is Cathy Freeman famous for?
  8. Which NRL team won the 1997 Super League season?
  9. Who was the famous Australian golfer dominating internationally?
  10. Which city hosted the 1998 Commonwealth Games?

Politics & Society

  1. Who became Prime Minister of Australia in 1996?
  2. What significant gun law reform followed the Port Arthur massacre?
  3. In what year did the Port Arthur tragedy occur?
  4. What major reconciliation event saw hundreds of thousands walk across bridges?
  5. What was the name of Australia’s national apology movement beginning in the 90s?
  6. Which political party was in power for most of the late 90s?
  7. What referendum was held in 1999?
  8. What was the main issue debated in the 1999 referendum?
  9. Who was Prime Minister before John Howard?
  10. What immigration policy debates intensified during the 90s?

Everyday Life & Trends

  1. What popular fast-food chain introduced the McOz burger?
  2. What was the common internet connection type in the 90s?
  3. Which gaming console was hugely popular in Australia during the late 90s?
  4. What fashion trend included flannel shirts and ripped jeans?
  5. What toy craze involved virtual pets that needed constant attention?
  6. Which Australian department store chain was widely popular in the 90s?
  7. What music format replaced cassette tapes in the 90s?
  8. What was the name of the early Australian ISP many households used?
  9. What type of phone became common toward the end of the decade?
  10. What was a popular after-school snack brand for kids?

Music & Celebrities

  1. Which Australian pop duo released “Absolutely Everybody”?
  2. Who were the famous Minogue sisters?
  3. Which Australian Idol-style star rose to fame before reality TV?
  4. What band was fronted by Darren Hayes?
  5. Which Aussie rock band released “Beds Are Burning” (still huge in the 90s)?
  6. Who was Australia’s biggest international female pop star in the late 90s?
  7. Which band performed “Under the Bridge” (popular in Australia)?
  8. What Australian music TV show was hugely influential for youth?
  9. Which festival became a staple of Aussie youth culture in the 90s?
  10. What was the nickname for Australia’s alternative rock scene in the 90s?

Answers

  1. Neighbours
  2. The Hemsworth-type rising stars / various rotating cast
  3. The Wiggles
  4. Silverchair
  5. Natalie Imbruglia
  6. Lift Off
  7. Muriel’s Wedding
  8. Mr. Squiggle
  9. OMC
  10. Full Frontal
  11. Steve Waugh
  12. 1999
  13. North Melbourne Kangaroos
  14. Ian Thorpe
  15. 2000 Sydney Olympics
  16. Patrick Rafter
  17. Athletics (400m sprint)
  18. Brisbane Broncos
  19. Greg Norman
  20. Kuala Lumpur (Australia participated, not hosted)
  21. John Howard
  22. National Firearms Agreement
  23. 1996
  24. Walk for Reconciliation (2000, led from 90s movement)
  25. Reconciliation movement
  26. Liberal Party
  27. Republic referendum
  28. Whether Australia should become a republic
  29. Paul Keating
  30. Asylum seeker and border policies
  31. McDonald’s
  32. Dial-up
  33. PlayStation
  34. Grunge
  35. Tamagotchi
  36. Myer
  37. CDs
  38. Telstra BigPond
  39. Mobile phones
  40. Shapes / Le Snack
  41. Vanessa Amorosi
  42. Kylie and Dannii Minogue
  43. Pre-Idol pop acts like Natalie Imbruglia
  44. Savage Garden
  45. Midnight Oil
  46. Kylie Minogue
  47. Red Hot Chili Peppers
  48. Rage
  49. Big Day Out
  50. Grunge / Alternative rock

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