Q 01/05

Which social network, launched in August 2003, was known for customisable profiles and musicians' pages?

A) MySpace

B) Twitter

C) Facebook

D) Bebo

Answer · why

A) MySpace

MySpace launched on 1 August 2003 and was the world's largest social network from 2005 to 2008, famous for its customisable profiles and band pages.

Q 02/05

Which 2001 animated film features a grumpy ogre whose swamp fills with fairy tale creatures?

A) Monsters, Inc.

B) Shrek

C) Finding Nemo

D) Ice Age

Answer · why

B) Shrek

DreamWorks' 'Shrek' was released in May 2001 and tells the story of an ogre who embarks on a quest to reclaim his swamp from banished fairy tale chara...

Q 03/05

Who had a hit song in 2002 with 'Complicated'?

A) Britney Spears

B) Christina Aguilera

C) Avril Lavigne

D) Kelly Clarkson

Answer · why

C) Avril Lavigne

Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne released 'Complicated' as her debut single in March 2002, which became a global pop-rock hit.

Q 04/05

What major global sporting event did Sydney, Australia, host in the year 2000?

A) FIFA World Cup

B) Commonwealth Games

C) Winter Olympics

D) Summer Olympics

Answer · why

D) Summer Olympics

Sydney, Australia, proudly hosted the Games of the XXVII Olympiad, also known as the 2000 Summer Olympics, from September 15 to October 1.

Q 05/05

Which company dominated the pre-smartphone mobile market with durable devices like the 3310?

A) Nokia

B) Sony Ericsson

C) BlackBerry

D) Motorola

Answer · why

A) Nokia

The 3310 was announced on 1 September 2000 as the successor to the 3210 and became a byword for indestructibility.