Q 01/05

Tupac Shakur was named after Túpac Amaru II, who led a revolt against Spanish rule in which country?

A) Mexico

B) Peru

C) Cuba

D) Chile

Answer · why

B) Peru

Peru was where Túpac Amaru II, a descendant of the last Inca ruler, was executed in 1781. Afeni Shakur wanted her son to carry the name of revolutiona...

Q 02/05

Which British star's song Indian Sunset is sampled on Tupac Shakur's UK chart-topper Ghetto Gospel?

A) David Bowie

B) George Michael

C) Phil Collins

D) Elton John

Answer · why

D) Elton John

Elton John co-wrote Indian Sunset with lyricist Bernie Taupin, so both share a writing credit with Tupac. The 2005 single topped the UK chart for thre...

Q 03/05

Which pop superstar played the poet Justice opposite Tupac Shakur in the 1993 film Poetic Justice?

A) Janet Jackson

B) Whitney Houston

C) Vanessa Williams

D) Toni Braxton

Answer · why

A) Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson was the only actress director John Singleton wanted for the part, though many auditioned. Her song Again, written for the film, earned a...

Q 04/05

In which city was Tupac Shakur fatally shot in 1996 after leaving a heavyweight title fight?

A) Los Angeles

B) Atlantic City

C) Las Vegas

D) New York City

Answer · why

C) Las Vegas

Las Vegas was where a white Cadillac drew up beside his car at a red light on the night of September 7. He died in hospital six days later.

Q 05/05

Which Brooklyn rapper went from Tupac Shakur's friend to his bitter rival in the coastal rap feud?

A) Busta Rhymes

B) Biggie Smalls

C) Big Daddy Kane

D) Ol' Dirty Bastard

Answer · why

B) Biggie Smalls

Biggie Smalls, who recorded as the Notorious B.I.G., was killed in a Los Angeles drive-by six months after Tupac. The pair had become friends in 1993.