Fun 80s Trivia: 50 Questions With Answers

80s Music

1. What pop icon was known as the “Material Girl”?

• Madonna
• Whitney Houston
• Cyndi Lauper

2. What 80s song begins with the lyrics, “Once upon a time, not so long ago”?

• “Jessie’s Girl” by Rick Springfield
• “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi
• “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor

3. Which band released the album Thriller?

• The Police
• Michael Jackson
• Duran Duran

4. Who sang “Take on Me”?

• Tears for Fears
• A-ha
• The Cure

5. What was the first music video aired on MTV?

• “Video Killed the Radio Star” by The Buggles
• “Like a Virgin” by Madonna
• “Sweet Dreams” by Eurythmics

6. What duo was known for their hit “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go”?

• Pet Shop Boys
• Hall & Oates
• Wham!

7. Which band sang “Don’t Stop Believin’”?

• Foreigner
• Journey
• Bon Jovi

8. What was Prince’s real name?

• Prince Rogers Nelson
• Roger Nelson Prince
• Nelson Rogers Prince

9. Who was the lead singer of Culture Club?

• Boy George
• George Michael
• Simon Le Bon

10. Which 80s anthem featured the lyrics, “We’re not gonna take it, no, we ain’t gonna take it”?

• “We Will Rock You” by Queen
• “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses
• “We’re Not Gonna Take It” by Twisted Sister

80s Movies

11. Who played Marty McFly in Back to the Future?

• Michael J. Fox
• Tom Cruise
• Johnny Depp

12. Which actor played the role of Maverick in Top Gun?

• Tom Cruise
• Val Kilmer
• Patrick Swayze

13. What 1984 film was about a group of paranormal investigators in New York City?

• Ghostbusters
• The Terminator
• The Goonies

14. Who directed The Breakfast Club?

• John Hughes
• Steven Spielberg
• James Cameron

15. Who directed the 1985 classic Back to the Future?

• Steven Spielberg
• Robert Zemeckis
• George Lucas

16. Which movie is about a profession known as “cutters,” who edit the memories of deceased individuals?

• Groundhog Day
• The Bucket List
• Final Cut

17. Who played Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark?

• Harrison Ford
• Arnold Schwarzenegger
• Bruce Willis

18. What 1980s movie has the quote, “I feel the need—the need for speed”?

• Top Gun
• Iron Eagle
• Fast Times at Ridgemont High

19. What movie had the tagline, “Who ya gonna call?”

• Ghostbusters
• The Lost Boys
• Big Trouble in Little China

20. Which actor starred as Ferris Bueller in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off?

• Matthew Broderick
• John Cusack
• Alan Rickman

Popular 80s Toys

21. What was the best-selling toy of the 1980s?

• Cabbage Patch Kids
• Barbie Dolls
• He-Man Action Figures

22. What 80s toy featured a colorful spinning disc that kids launched into the air?

• Frisbee
• Flying Disc
• Whirlybird

23. What was the name of the 80s toy that let kids create pictures using glowing pegs on a light-up board?

• Bed Bugs
• Lite-Brite
• Pixel Pals

24.What toy was marketed as “The Ultimate Fighting Machine” and had multiple parts that could be customized?

• Transformers
• Voltron
• He-Man

25. What was the name of the robot dog toy that became popular in the 1980s?

• Furbie
• R2-D2
• Aibo

26. What 1980s toy is a small, colorful, plastic figure with suction cups that kids could stick to windows?

• Micro Machines
• Wacky Wall Walkers
• Polly Pocket

27. Which action figure was known for the phrase “By the power of Grayskull!”?

• He-Man
• G.I. Joe
• Optimus Prime

28. What 1980s toy was a mini doll in a plastic house, which included playsets for different rooms?

• Polly Pocket
• Littlest Pet Shop
• Barbie Dream House

29. What electronic memory game was first released 1978, but remained popular in the 80’s?

• Twister
• Jenga
• Simon

30. What was the name of the iconic 1980s doll that came with adoption papers?

• Cabbage Patch Kids
• American Girl Dolls
• Teddy Ruxpin

80s Fashion

31. Which 80s fashion item is known for its large, padded shoulders?

• Blazers
• Crop tops
• Bell-bottom jeans

32. What type of pants became extremely popular in the 1980s, often seen with high waistbands and a baggy fit?

• Sweatpants
• Skinny jeans
• Parachute pants

33. Which color was associated with “neon” fashion trends in the 1980s?

• Hot pink
• Orange
• Dark green

34. What 1980s accessory was often worn on the wrist and used to hold up sagging pants?

• A belt
• Suspenders
• A scrunchie

35. What hairstyle became a popular 1980s trend, famously worn by bands like Bon Jovi?

• Mohawk
• Big hair
• Bald

36. Which brand became a symbol of the 80s “preppy” look with its iconic polo shirts?

• Ralph Lauren
• Tommy Hilfiger
• Calvin Klein

37. Which footwear brand became hugely popular in the 1980s and was known for their high-top sneakers?

• Adidas
• Converse
• Nike

38. What pattern was often seen on shirts and pants during the 80s?

• Polka dots
• Plaid
• Tie-dye

39. What 80s accessory was worn around the neck, often made of plastic beads or rubber?

• Chokers
• Scarves
• Neck ties

40. What 80s trend had a lot of women wearing oversized jackets with huge sleeves?

• Power dressing
• Punk style
• Gothic look

General 80s Trivia

41. What was the name of the first home video game console released in the 1980s?

• Atari 2600
• Nintendo Entertainment System
• Sega Genesis

42. What 1980s arcade game featured a yellow character eating dots and avoiding ghosts?

• Pac-Man
• Donkey Kong
• Frogger

43. Which TV show featured the tagline “If you have a problem, if no one else can help…”?

• The A-Team
• Knight Rider
• Dallas

44. What colorful accessory became a must-have fashion trend in the 80s?

• Mood Rings
• Slap Bracelets
• Chokers

45. What video game character first appeared in Donkey Kong in the 1980s?

• Mario
• Sonic
• Link

46. What 80s fashion trend involved wearing multiple layers of clothing, often in bright, contrasting colors?

• Punk
• New Wave
• Preppy

47. Which 80s rock band sang “Sweet Child O’ Mine”?

• Guns N’ Roses
• Bon Jovi
• The Rolling Stones

48. Which company introduced the first personal computer, the Macintosh, in the 1980s?

• Apple
• IBM
• Microsoft

49. What was the name of the first woman astronaut to fly in space, who flew in 1983?

• Sally Ride
• Mae Jemison
• Valentina Tereshkova

50. What famous animated 80s series featured anthropomorphic animals who fought evil in their futuristic city?

• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
• He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
• Thundercats

These 50 80s trivia questions are a great way to challenge your knowledge and celebrate the rich history of this unforgettable era.

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