The 2016 Year in Review Quiz – Random Trivia Blog

Hello! Welcome to “The 2016 Year in Review Quiz”. A quiz where we re-cap some of 2016’s most and least memorable events…in a question and answer form. The year 2016 was full of deaths and politics, but for the quiz, we tried to sprinkle in a healthy dose of entertainment, science and technology just to brighten things up. With that said, have a wonderful 2017, and I hope this quiz brings you as much joy as it brought us while researching the topics.

Round 1

On what day of the week did January 1, 2016, fall? – Friday
The year 2016 was the 2016th year of what Civil calendar? – Gregorian calendar
What month, in 2016, did the World Trade Organization announce an outbreak of the Zika virus? – January
In March, 2016, former politician Radovan Karadzic was sentenced to 40 years in prison for genocide and crimes against humanity committed during what war? – Bosnian War
On January 1, 2016, which Canadian province became the first one to allow the testing of self-driving vehicles on public roads? – Ontario
What network was primarily responsible for leaking over 11.5 million documents, collectively known as the Panama Papers, on April 3, 2016? – The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists
What is the United Kingdom European Union membership referendum of 2016, more widely known as? – Brexit
Which Japanese company manufactured the final videocassette recorder on July 22, 2016? – Funai
What country hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics? – Brazil
In 2016, which vessel became the first solar-powered aircraft to circumnavigate the Earth? – Solar Impulse 2

Tie-breaker: What date did the United Kingdom European Union membership referendum took place on? – June 23, 2016

Round 2

On what day of the week did February 29, 2016, fall? – Monday
EgyptAir Flight 804 was en route to which city when it crashed on May 19, 2016? – Cairo
The Gotthard Base Tunnel, which opened on June 1, 2016, is located in which country? – Switzerland
With what global issue does the 2016 Paris Agreement deal with? – Climate change
On what date did singer, songwriter and actor, David Bowie die? – January 10, 2016
What 2009 first-person shooter game mostly takes place in 2016? – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
What smartglasses were you able to purchase on November 10 2016, from a proprietary vending machine? – Spectacles
What video game console did Microsoft release in August, 2016? – Xbox One S
Who hosted the 88th Academy Awards? – Chris Rock
What artist received the most Grammy Awards in 2016? – Kendrick Lamar

Tie-breaker: What mountain range does the Gotthard Base Tunnel pass through? – The Alps

Round 3

What date were the opening ceremonies of the 2016 Summer Olympics held on? – August 5, 2016
How old was David Bowie at the time of his death in 2016? – 69
What virtual reality set was launched in March, 2016? – Occulus Rift
Which pop singer’s reissued Christmas album was subtitled “Snow Queen Edition”? – Kylie Minogue
What is the name of the sixth expansion to the World of Warcraft game universe? – World of Warcraft: Legion
Which film was the highest-grossing film of 2016? – Captain America: Civil War
Which gaming franchise celebrated its 20th anniversary on February 27, 2016? – Pokemon
What soccer team won the 2016 FIFA Club World Cup? – Real Madrid
What is the more common name for the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module that was added to the International Space Station in 2016? – BEAM
Who won the Men’s Singles title at the 2016 Australian Open? – Novak Djokovic

Tie-breaker: What were the names of the official mascots of the 2016 Summer Olympics? – Vinicius and Tom

Round 4

What two American astronauts passed away in February of 2016? – Edgar Mitchell and Donald E. Williams
Who was awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize for Literature? – Bob Dylan
Which artist received the most nominations for the 58th Annual Grammy Awards? – Kendrick Lamar
In 2016, who portrayed Donald Trump on the TV variety show, “Saturday Night Live”? – Alec Baldwin
To what age did the US state of Hawaii change the legal smoking age on January 1, 2016? – 21
What actor played the role of Dr. Frederick Frankenstein in the 1974 film “Young Frankenstein”? – Gene Wilder
How many gold medals did US swimmer Michael Phelps win at the 2016 Summer Olympics? – 5
In October of 2016, just 2 months after its initial release, what product did Samsung stop manufacturing and selling? – Samsung Galaxy Note 7
On what date did the 2016 Dyn Cyberattack take place, rendering some of the largest Internet services unusable for several hours? – October 21, 2016
What years did Nancy Reagan serve as the First of the United States? – 1981 to 1989

Tie-breaker: Overall, how many medals did US swimmer Michael Phelps win at the 2016 Summer Olympics? – 6

Round 5

What was the last book novelist Harper Lee published before passing away in February of 2016? – Go Set a Watchman
What motoring show premiered on Amazon Video on November 18, 2016? – The Grand Tour
Which British actor played the role of Spider-Man in the 2016 film “Captain America: Civil War”? – Tom Holland
Who wrote and directed the 1973 film “Westworld” that was used as the basis for the 2016 HBO TV series by the same name? – Michael Crichton
At what age did Prince release his debut album “For You”? – 19
What sporting legend was born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. on January 17, 1942? – Muhammad Ali
Which character did Anton Yelchin portray in the Star Trek film series reboot, prior to his death in 2016? – Pavel Chekov
What company was founded in October, 2016, to relaunch an all-electric vehicle that had previously failed? – Fisker Inc.
Before disbanding in 2016, who was the vocalist for the band “Gossip”? – Beth Ditto
Who plays the role of Elliot Alderson in the TV show “Mr. Robot”? – Rami Malek

Tie-breaker: How old was novelist Harper Lee at the time of her death in February, 2016? – 89

Round 6

Which Gabor sister, who passed away in December of 2016, was crowned Miss Hungary in 1936? – Zsa Zsa Gabor
What is the name of Beyonce’s sixth studio album, released in April 2016? – Lemonade
Under what name did Nintendo re-release the Nintendo Entertainment System in 2016? – Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition
What fictional town is the Netflix series “Stranger Things” based in? – Hawkins, Indiana
Who was the male lead in the 1976 film “The Man Who Fell to Earth”? – David Bowie
Which US Senator was nominated as Hillary Clinton’s vice presidential running mate? – Tim Kaine
Which NFL team won Super Bowl 50? – Denver Broncos
How much money did buyers interested in Tesla’s Model 3 vehicle, had to pay as a deposit? – US$1,000
What physical, interactive feature did Apple introduce to their MacBook Pro laptop series in the fall of 2016? – The “Touch Bar”
On what streaming platform was Kanye West’s “The Life of Pablo” album launched? – Tidal

Tie-breaker: What is the name of the little boy who disappeared in the beginning of the “Stranger Things” Netflix series? – Will Byers

Round 7

Who won the 2016 Oscar for Best Actor? – Leonardo DiCaprio
What popular mobile game, that caused many players to get into accidents, was released in July of 2016? – Pokemon Go
Which actress, portraying an Alderaan princess, passed away in December, 2016? – Carrie Fisher
Which artist received 2016 Grammy Award for “Album of the Year”? – Taylor Swift
What TV show, sequel to an ABC sitcom that ended in 1995, was released by Netflix on February 26, 2016? – Fuller House
Alec Baldwin started hosting which ABC show on June 26, 2016? – Match Game
Which electronic duo did The Weeknd collaborate with for his song, “Starboy”? – Daft Punk
How many original shows and movies did Netflix release in 2016? – 45
What is the name of the cable television network VICE Media launched in Canada and the United States in February 2016? – Viceland
What company manufactured Google’s Pixel phone? – HTC

Tie-breaker: Which album won the 2016 Grammy Award for “Album of the Year”? – 1989