2000s Trivia Challenge 2000s Trivia Challenge The years 2000-2010 were a whirlwind of change. How well do you remember the decade? Take the quiz and find out! 1 / 10 In 2008, which global event caused widespread financial instability and a worldwide recession? The Roosevelt Recession The Housing Market Boom The Global Financial Crisis The Dot-com Bubble Burst 2 / 10 What U.S. city was devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005? Miami New Orleans Houston Tampa 3 / 10 What year did Facebook launch? 2002 2004 2007 2008 4 / 10 What was the name of the U.S. military operation to capture Saddam Hussein in 2003? Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Desert Storm Operation Red Dawn Operation Enduring Freedom 5 / 10 In 2007, which author released the final book in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows? Stephanie Meyer Suzanne Collins J. R. R. Tolkien J.K. Rowling 6 / 10 Who was crowned the first winner of American Idol in 2002? Carrie Underwood Kelly Clarkson Ruben Studdard Clay Aiken 7 / 10 Which U.S. President was elected in 2008, becoming the first African American to hold the office? George W. Bush Bill Clinton Barack Obama John McCain 8 / 10 In 2005, Angela Merkel became the first female Chancellor of which country? Denmark Netherlands France Germany 9 / 10 Which fantasy TV series, based on George R.R. Martin’s novels, premiered on HBO in 2010? The Witcher Game of Thrones The Tudors Spartacus 10 / 10 What was the primary cause of the global financial crisis that began in 2008? Dot-com bubble burst Cryptocurrency market failure Stock market crash of 2000 Subprime mortgage collapse Challenge your friends: Facebook Retry quiz Related Quizzes 60s Trivia Challenge 80s Trivia Challenge 90s Trivia Challenge Ancient Civilizations Challenge
