The 2010s quiz (Questions only)

1. In 2012, which company bought Lucasfilm for about $4 billion?

2. Who's resignation made the news headlines around the world on February 28th 2013?

3. What is the name of the newest road bridge across the Firth of Forth, opened in 2017?

4. Which country (who achieved third place at the 2014 FIFA World Cup) have a lion and the the letters KNVB on their football association crest?

5. Which Chelsea striker, who scored in their 2012 Champions League final, is Ivory Coast's all-time leading goalscorer?

6. The twins Slavek and Slavko were mascots for what?

7. According to data released in 2011, in which South East Asian country is John Paul the most popular name given to boys?

8. In 2012, a dog called Pudsey won which TV talent show with his owner Ashleigh Butler?

9. In November 2012, the Cray Titan was the fastest what in the world?

10. How many different countries have won the World Cup prior to 2010?

11. The world's largest fish and chip portion was made in July 2011 in a pub in Wensleydale. What country held the previous record?

12. Born in Ebbw Vale in 1943, he’s been a leading name in British fashion design for more than 40 years. In 1990 he redesigned the uniforms for the Brownies & Guides, and recently designed clothes for London's 2012 Olympic bid. Who is he?

13. Japan's shock 34-32 win over South Africa at the 2015 Rugby World Cup took place in which English seaside city?

14. What did Denmark ban in May 2011 that made headlines in the UK?

15. In which film does Helen Mirren play the captain of a Soviet spaceship named Leonov?

16. 21 October 2015 was celebrated as the day Marty McFly travelled to in which film?

17. "Don't let go!" was the movie poster tag line to which 2013 sci-fi film?

18. Which Irish/English Actor, Singer and Producer, known for his role in such classics as Lawrence of Arabia, Troy, The Last Emperor and Casino Royale, sadly passed away in December 2013?

19. In 2018, which country's king announced that it would no longer be called Swaziland?

20. Worldwide, what were the top three Google Search queries of 2012? One point for each correct answer. (note: all names or events are associated with the year 2012)