Michael Jackson trivia

Michael Jackson Mini Quiz

Test your knowledge with these top questions!

Question 1

A young Michael Jackson sang the touching theme for what 1972 horror flick about a clever pet rat?

Michael Jackson's "Ben" was the theme song for the 1972 film of the same name, which explored the bond between a boy and his rat.

Question 2

Known as the King of Pop, what blockbuster album by Michael Jackson featured hits like 'Billie Jean' and the zombie dance in its epic video?

Thriller remains the best-selling album of all time, with over 70 million copies sold worldwide.

Question 3

Michael Jackson started as a child star leading what family band, famous for upbeat Motown tunes like 'ABC' and 'I'll Be There'?

The Jackson 5's debut album, "Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5," was released in 1970. They achieved four consecutive number-one singles that year.

Question 4

In a dazzling 1983 TV moment, Michael Jackson debuted what smooth backward-sliding dance move during 'Billie Jean'?

The moonwalk predates Michael Jackson's performance, having been performed by street dancers and artists like Bill Bailey years earlier.

Question 5

To mask his skin condition vitiligo, Michael Jackson often performed with a single sparkling glove on which hand?

Michael Jackson's single glove became a signature accessory for him, with the sparkling glove often worn on his right hand.

Question 6

In a savvy 1985 deal, Michael Jackson bought the song rights to what iconic British band's hits, including 'Hey Jude'?

Michael Jackson purchased the rights to The Beatles' catalog, a significant portion of which was later acquired by Sony/ATV Music Publishing.

Question 7

Hiding behind a fake name, Michael Jackson voiced a quirky Elvis fan in what long-running animated TV show?

Michael Jackson voiced Leon Kompowsky, an Elvis impersonator, in a 1991 episode of The Simpsons.

Question 8

Inspired by a tale of eternal youth, Michael Jackson named his amusement park-filled ranch after what storybook island?

Neverland is inspired by J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan, a boy who never grows up.

Question 9

Teaming up for global aid, Michael Jackson co-wrote what uplifting 1985 anthem with a supergroup of stars?

"We Are the World" was a massive charity single that raised millions for famine relief in Ethiopia.

Question 10

What was the title of Michael Jackson's best-selling album of the 90s?

The title of Michael Jackson's best-selling album of the 90s was "HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I".