Question 1

Which company purchases Time Warner in January for $162 billion?

Accepted Answer

America Online - It was the largest-ever corporate merger at the time.

Question 2

The Playstation 2 launched in Japan on which date in 2000?

Accepted Answer

March 4 - It would be released in other regions throughout the rest of the year.

Question 3

The 2000 Summer Olympics were held in which city?

Accepted Answer

Sydney - Australia will next host the Olympics again in 2032.

Question 4

In 2000, Hillary Clinton became the very first First Lady to win public office. Which position did she hold?

Accepted Answer

Senator - She served as senator from New York from 2001 to 2009.

Question 5

Which US state became the first to legalize same-sex civil unions in 2000?

Accepted Answer

Vermont - Massachusetts would be the first to legalize same-sex marriage.

Question 6

Which reality show got its start in America in 2000?

Accepted Answer

Survivor - The first season's winner was Richard Hatch

Question 7

How much did a gallon of gas cost in 2000?

Accepted Answer

$1.50 - The average price of gas currently is $3.84

Question 8

Who became NBA champions in the 2000 Finals?

Accepted Answer

Los Angeles Lakers - The Lakers would win the next two championships as well, completely a legendary three-peat.

Question 9

Which film won Best Picture at that year's Oscars?

Accepted Answer

American Beauty - The Sam Mendes-directed film won a total of five Academy Awards.

Question 10

What was the American population in 2000?

Accepted Answer

282 million - That year, California became the first state to have more than 30 million people.

The Year 2000 Trivia Quiz

2) The Playstation 2 launched in Japan on which date in 2000?