MTV VMA Quiz: The MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) is an awards show presented by the cable channel MTV to honor the best in the music video medium. Originally conceived as an alternative to the Grammy Awards, the annual MTV Video Music Awards ceremony is often referred to as the “Super Bowl for Youth”.
This year marked the successful 39th season of the MTV VMA Awards. The star-studded event at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey was responsible for some new records in history. American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift won 9 ‘Moon Trophies’ including Video of the Year, for her Midnight’s song Anti-Hero, as well as Best Director, Best Pop Video and Song of the Year.
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Take this quiz below to learn and understand the history of the MTV VMAs
- When was the first MTV Video Music Awards held?
a) in 1980
b) in 1982
c) in 1984
d) in 1986
Ans. c
Explanation: The first MTV Video Music Award show. Hosted by Dan Aykroyd and Bette Midler.
2. Which artist holds the record for the most MTV Video Music Awards won in one night?
a) Beyoncé
b) Madonna
c) Michael Jackson
d) Lady Gaga
Ans. And
Source: Instagram/Beyonce
Explanation: As of 2023, Beyoncé has won an incredible 30 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), firmly tying her for the top spot in awards history.
3. In which city are the MTV Video Music Awards usually held?
a) Los Angeles
b) New York City
c) Miami
d) Las Vegas
Ans. b
Explanation: The MTV Video Music Awards are usually held in New York or Los Angeles.
4. What is the name of the iconic trophy awarded to winners at the MTV Video Music Awards?
a) Moon man
b) VMA trophy
c) Music star
d) Golden microphone
Ans. And
Source: Wikipedia
Explanation: This MTV “Moonman” statuette is a trophy awarded during the music television network’s annual Video Music Awards.
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5. Which of these categories is NOT part of the MTV Video Music Awards?
a) The best cooperation
b) Best choreography
c) Best actor
d) The best visual effects
Ans. c
Explanation: The VMAs are still in the business of honoring different genres of music and their creators.
- Which artist famously performed with a live snake at an awards ceremony?
a) Britney Spears
b) Justin Timberlake
c) Taylor Swift
d) Eminem
Ans. And
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Explanation: Twenty years ago, the pop icon rocked the world with her sensual performance during a jungle-themed version of “I’m a Slave 4 U,” with a massive snake wrapped around her body.
- In what year did MTV introduce the “Video of the Year” category at the VMAs?
a) in 1984
b) in 1986
c) in 1988
d) in 1990
Ans. And
Explanation: At the first MTV Video Music Awards in 1984, the video of the year award went to The Cars for the video “You Might Think”.
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- Who won 9 awards, including ‘Video of the Year’ 2023?
a) Taylor Swift
b) Billie Eilish
c) Lil Nas X
d) Ariana Grande
Ans. And
Explanation: Taylor Swift won nine awards at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, held Tuesday at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ
Taylor Swift poses with her 9 #VMAs prizes. pic.twitter.com/qZNkdpQPvP
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- Who interrupted Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech for Best Female Video in 2009?
a) Kanye West
b) Jay-Z
c) Drake
d) Eminem
Ans. And
Explanation: Kanye West notoriously interrupted Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.
- Who won the VMA Award for Artist of the Year 2023?
a) Shakira
b) Selena Gomez
c) Taylor Swift
d) Ice spice
Ans. c
Explanation: Taylor Alison Swift, an American singer and songwriter has won the 2023 VMA Award for Artist of the Year.
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