30 Unforgettable 2010s Trivia Questions and Answers

Reviewed by Stefanie Zaldarriaga, Author·Updated Oct 2025·4 min read

Step back into pop culture with this exciting collection of 2010s Trivia. From viral internet moments and chart-topping music to blockbuster movies, fashion trends, and major world events, these questions highlight a decade that shaped the modern era. Perfect for teens, adults, or trivia nights, this set captures the spirit of a memorable decade full of change and innovation.

1Which pop star wore a controversial raw meat dress to the 2010 VMAs?
2What volcanic eruption in 2010 caused global air-travel disruption?
3Which landmark 2015 U.S. court decision legalized same-sex marriage nationwide?
4What South Korean ferry disaster in 2014 killed mostly high-school students?
5Which image was published in 2019 by the Event Horizon Telescope?
6Which U.S. movement started in 2013 after incidents of police violence?
7Which iconic app became the most downloaded of the 2010s?
8Which programming language is named after an Indonesian coffee?
9What early 2010s app featured 140-character posts?
10Which song by Adele was released in 2010 and became a global hit?
11Which country hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup?
12Which 2010 invention enabled voice assistants in smartphones?
13Which technology allowed reusable rockets to land safely in the 2010s?
14Which genome-editing breakthrough was unveiled in the 2010s?
15Which musical genre surged to mainstream dominance in the 2010s?
16Which video game became the best-selling game of all time during the 2010s?
17Which film first reached $2 billion in box-office earnings?
18What fad toy trend swept through schools in 2017?
19Which term became ubiquitous for casual digital icons in messages?
20What was the top-selling book of the decade?
21Which sport’s world governing body faced a major bribery scandal in 2015?
22Which team broke their city's World Series drought after 108 years?
23Who became the most decorated Olympian by 2012?
24What AR mobile game became a cultural phenomenon in 2016?
25Which animated superhero movie won widespread critical acclaim in 2018?
26Which VR headset became widely known in this decade?
27Which company became the world’s most valuable publicly traded company in 2011, surpassing ExxonMobil?
28What major international sporting event did London host in 2012?
29Which social media app, launched in 2011, popularized disappearing photo and video messages?
30Which blockbuster film became the first to gross over $2 billion worldwide in 2009 but dominated the 2010s box office charts until Avengers: Endgame?