The Ultimate History of Iconic Memes Quiz
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Created 6/10/2024
Put your meme knowledge to the test and see how many correct answers you can get out of 20!
1. Who coined the term 'meme'?
Richard Dawkins
Scott Fahlman
2. In what year was the term 'meme' coined?
3. Who introduced the smiley emoticon?
Michael Girard
Scott Fahlman
4. What was one of the first viral internet memes?
5. What is the 'Doge' meme similar to?
6. 'Rickrolling' emerged after the release of which platform?
7. Which platform is known for short-form video memes like 'Vine' and 'TikTok'?
8. In what year was the term 'Internet meme' formally proposed?
9. Who originally coined the term 'Internet meme'?
10. Which animal has remained a constant in memes?
11. What format does 'Doge' meme use?
12. What was one of the earliest memes categorized as a 'viral video'?
Gangnam Style
Badger Badger Badger
13. What type of memes are spread via social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter?
Internet memes
Biological memes
14. 'Harlem Shake' is an example of what kind of meme?
Video-based meme
Text meme
15. Who discussed the concept of memes in the Wired 1993 issue?
16. Which meme became a cultural item through the concept introduced by Richard Dawkins?
17. In what year was 'Disaster Girl' meme popularized?
18. Who stated that our humor online grows more sophisticated over time?
19. What type of marketing incorporates memes into brands' strategies?
Meme Marketing
Viral Marketing
20. The term 'meme' has a relationship to which form of cultural evolution?
Darwinian selection
Random mutation
