The first half of the 2020s has already delivered a decade’s worth of headlines; global disruption, technological leaps, cultural milestones, and historic achievements across sports, science, and entertainment. From space exploration breakthroughs to streaming-era dominance, from AI revolutions to record-shattering concerts, these years have reshaped how we live, work, and connect. This quiz is designed for sharp minds who’ve been paying attention. Expect nuance, layered questions, and a few curveballs. No obvious trivia here - only thoughtful challenges drawn from 2020 through 2025. Ready to see how closely you’ve followed history in the making?
Which famous actor struck another actor on stage during the 94th Oscars in 2022?
Will Smith
Chris Rock
Denzel Washington
Wesley Snipes
Hurricane Ian made landfall in 2022 causing severe damage primarily in which U.S. state?
Texas
Louisiana
Florida
South Carolina
Which spacecraft successfully landed humans on the Moon again in 2024?
Apollo 18
Orion I
Artemis II
Starliner
The 2020 Summer Olympics were postponed and ultimately held in 2021 in which city?
Beijing
Paris
Tokyo
London
Which film won Best Picture at the 2020 Academy Awards (held just before global shutdowns)?
1917
Joker
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Parasite
In June 2023, which submersible imploded during a descent to the Titanic wreck?
DeepQuest
Nautilus
Challenger II
Titan
In 2021, which billionaire flew aboard Blue Origin’s first crewed New Shepard flight?
Elon Musk
Richard Branson
Mark Cuban
Jeff Bezos
Which Mediterranean country experienced devastating wildfires in 2021 and again in 2023?
Italy
Greece
Turkey
Spain
In 2021, which container ship blocked the Suez Canal for six days?
Ocean Titan
Sea Diamond
Horizon Star
Ever Given
A 2021 military coup took place in which Southeast Asian country?
Myanmar
Thailand
Cambodia
Laos
In 2023, which country became the newest member of NATO?
Ukraine
Finland
Georgia
Austria
In 2022, Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the age of...
92
86
98
96
Which 2022 memoir by a British royal became one of the fastest-selling nonfiction books ever?
Crown & Country
The Heir
Spare
Palace Walls
In August 2020, a massive accidental explosion devastated the port of which city?
Alexandria
Haifa
Beirut
Izmir
In February 2023, an earthquake struck _____ and Syria, killing tens of thousands
Turkey
Lebanon
Israel
Iraq
Don't want to remember the 2020s
You caught the big headlines, but the finer details of this turbulent half-decade slipped through the cracks. No shame—these years moved fast. Between lockdowns, streaming overload, and constant breaking news, it was hard to keep track. Consider this your refresher course in recent history. A second attempt might surprise you. After all, sometimes context only settles in once the dust clears.
Impressive. You’ve clearly stayed engaged with the world as it shifted beneath our feet. From space exploration to cultural juggernauts, you’ve retained both nuance and narrative. You may not remember every container ship or awards-show shocker, but you’ve demonstrated a strong grasp of defining moments. You likely follow long-form journalism, quality documentaries, or serious news coverage. Solid performance.
Outstanding. You didn’t just live through the early 2020s—you analyzed them. Your recall spans geopolitics, science, entertainment, and global culture with precision. You’ve demonstrated the rare ability to filter signal from noise in a chaotic information age. Whether you’re a news devotee, cultural critic, or simply highly observant, your command of recent history is exceptional. If this were a dinner party, you’d be the one everyone turns to for context.
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