THE DANISH RED CROSS 2025 YEAR-IN-REVIEW QUIZ

🎵 Music of 2025

Released in October, what is the title of Taylor Swift's 12th studio album?

The Life of a Showgirl

Which popstar surprised fans first by releasing a critically acclaimed album entitled 'Swag' and then again a few months later when he released a sequel album called 'Swag II'?

Justin Bieber

Released in the spring, what is the name of Ed Sheeran's earworm track whose title means 'my beloved' in Persian?

Azizam

Heavy metal fans around the globe said goodbye to rock icon Ozzy Osbourne in July. What is the name of his band, which reunited for a grand farewell concert a few weeks before his death?

Black Sabbath

Which superstar became the first Black artist to win a Grammy for Best Country Album with their release entitled 'Cowboy Carter'?

Beyoncé

💡 Cultural Trends

Which Japanese drink, made from a fine, green powder whisked in warm water, was here, there and everywhere in 2025?

Matcha

What is the name of the Nintendo video game console, released in June, which became the fastest-selling console of all time?

Nintendo Switch 2

What is the name of the popular chocolate bar, originating from the Middle East, which consists of crispy milk chocolate filled with pistachio cream?

Dubai chocolate

What is the name of the drinking challenge that involves drinking a Guinness to reach the middle of the G on the logo on the glass in one single gulp??

Splitting the G (Split the G)

Beginning with the letter 'S', what slang word that comes from a viral YouTube video featuring toilets was practically impossible to avoid this year?

Skibidi

🗞️ Breaking News

On 20 January, Donald Trump assumed office as the President of the United States after Joe Biden. Who was sworn in as Vice President on the same day?

JD Vance

Catholics around the world said goodbye to Pope Francis in April. What name did the new Pope, who was elected shortly after, take?

Leo (Leo XIV)

What is the name of the world's largest art museum that was the subject of an audacious burglary during which several priceless crown jewels were stolen in broad daylight?

The Louvre

What is the name of the leader of the CDU party who assumed office as Germany's new Chancellor in May?

Friedrich Merz

This year, scientists from NASA presented probable evidence that there once was life on which other planet in the solar system?

Mars

🏆 Year in Sports

This year's Tour de France ended for the fourth time with an overall win for Tadej Pogačar, but what country is he from?

Slovenia

What is the name of the Philadelphia team that won the Super Bowl for only the second time in their history following a 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs?

Eagles

In which sport did Wayne Gretzky lose his record for most goals scored in the NHL when Alexander Ovechkin scored his 895th goal?

Ice hockey

Which country retained the UEFA Women's Euro title after a dramatic penalty shootout in the final against Spain?

England

The death of which Portuguese striker, who played for Liverpool, filled the footballing world with shock and sadness when he passed away in a car accident at just 28 years old?

Diogo Jota

🎬 Films & TV Series

What Netflix series about a 13-year-old murder suspect wowed critics and audiences, partly because its four episodes were filmed in single takes without any cuts?

Adolescence

Which actor plays the lead role in 'F1: The Movie', portraying a retired racing driver who makes a spectacular comeback to Formula One?

Brad Pitt

Tom Cruise delivered an action-packed finale in the eighth and final 'Mission: Impossible' film. What is the name of the super spy he plays in the films?

Ethan Hunt

In what country does the third season of the comedy crime series 'The White Lotus' take place, once again following the absurd antics of guests and staff at a luxury resort?

Thailand

Based on Alan Alda's 80s film of the same name, what is the title of the Netflix series about three married couples, which includes Steve Carell and Tina Fey in the cast list?

The Four Seasons

🧸 For the Kids

The Disney film 'Lilo & Stitch' became one of this year's most-watched films worldwide, but on which archipelago is the film set?

Hawaii

What is the name of the small Chinese plush toys with large eyes and pointy teeth that became extremely popular among children of all ages this year?

Labubu

Which animated film about a young Viking named Hiccup and his best friend Toothless was released as a live-action version this year?

How to Train Your Dragon

The Netflix film 'KPop Demon Hunters' quickly became popular with kids across the globe, but in which country is the film set?

South Korea

Which two numbers, taken from the viral rap song 'Doot Doot', became a popular slang term among kids and teens this year?

6-7 (six seven)