The 1980s were a strange and wonderful decade. Those years rebuffed the hippie generation of the '60 and '70s and saw a population start to get enamored with technology and increasing globalization. It was a time when ideologies clashed on a world stage. If you could get past the Cold War fears, there was a lot of good music at the time when Devo, Wham!, and The Cure killed it on a brand new electronic-based music scene.
Perhaps you are a child of the 1980s and fondly remember all the fads, trends, and weird happenings which took place during this very outrageous decade. Be it the oversized car phones, or odd fashion choices, the eighties were arguably one of the most memorable decades of the 20th century.
How much do you remember from the years 1980-89? Do you want to see how you measure up against other '80s experts? Test your knowledge of the 1980s by taking this quiz.
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If You Weren't Around During '80s You're Going to Fail This Quiz Questions
Who played Batman in the hit 1989 film of the same name?
Christian Bale
Michael Keaton
Val Kilmer
Ben Affleck
What US state did the Exxon Valdez oil spill occur off the coast of?
California
Idaho
Alaska
New York
Texas
Florida
What candy was E.T.'s favorite?
Snickers
3 Musketeers
Skittles
Reese's Pieces
Broccoli
M&M's
What does a "slinky" do?
It fights Pokemon
It receives incoming text messages
It walks down stairs, alone or in pairs
It plays music
What nuclear disaster from 1986 formed the basis of a hit 2019 HBO series?
Euphoria
3-Mile Island
Andreev Bay nuclear accident
Chernobyl disaster
Who won the 1984 All Valley Karate Championships in the film Karate Kid?
Johnny Lawrence
Mr. Miyagi
Daniel LaRusso
Hawk
On the hit show, Who's the Boss?, what was Tony Danza's job?
Mona's personal care worker
Advertising executive
Housekeeper
Professional boxer
What hit series ran from 1983 to 1987 and featured Mr. T in a starring role?
M*A*S*H
The A-Team
Hill Street Blues
21 Jump Street
Knight Rider
Growing Pains
What single by Madonna spent more weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 rankings than any other single in 1984?
When Doves Cry
Borderline
Material Girl
Papa Don't Preach
Like A Virgin
Like A Prayer
Who is this guy?
Kirk Cameron
Fido Dido
Spuds McKenzie
Max Headroom
What was the name of this character from the original Ghostbusters movie?
Bill Murray
Michelin Man
Gozer
Stay Puft Marshmallow Man
What is the little furry guy's name from the Gremlins?
Mogwai
Cory Feldman
Stripe
Gizmo
Why did several countries boycott the 1980 Olympics in Moscow?
It was too cold
USSR had invaded Afghanistan
A secret Soviet base at Starcourt Mall was discovered
Concerns over performance-enhancing drugs
Lion-O, Snarf, Tygra, and Pantero were all characters from what show?
Ninja Turtles
G.I. Joe
Thundercats
Batman
What TV show formed the basis for Saved by the Bell and ran from 1988-1989?
Get A Life
Learning the Ropes
Growing Pains
Good Morning, Miss Bliss
6 Comments
I’m 11 and scored 10/15
11 / 15
14/15
13/15. I was a young adult.
15/15 right on man!!!
14 out of 15.