1980s Trivia Quiz: How Well Do You Remember the 80s?
Think you know the 1980s? This quiz covers 25 questions on the decade's most significant events, films, technology, politics and culture, from the Falklands War and Chernobyl through to Back to the Future, Ghostbusters, the Walkman and the fall of the Berlin Wall. Some questions are well-known landmarks; others will catch you out even if you were there for all of it.
Each question has four options and the correct answer is revealed as soon as you select yours. Your score and percentage appear at the end.
FAQ
How many questions are there?
25 multiple choice questions, each with four options and one correct answer.
What does the quiz cover?
World events (Falklands War, Chernobyl, fall of the Berlin Wall, Live Aid, the AIDS crisis), technology (Walkman, Rubik's Cube, the first CD, Apple Macintosh, Super Mario Bros), film (E.T., Ghostbusters, Back to the Future, The Shining), sport (Diego Maradona's Hand of God) and politics (Thatcher, Reagan, Charles and Diana's wedding).
Does the quiz shuffle the answer options?
Yes. The four options randomise on every play, so the correct answer appears in a different position each time.
Is there a time limit?
No. Take as long as you need on each question.
Can I retake it?
Yes. The Try again button resets and reshuffles everything for a fresh attempt.