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1
What event did the US and the USSR come closest to the only direct conflict of the Cold War
The Suez
Bay of Pigs Invasion
The Cuban Missile Crisis
The Berlin Blockade
2
Why were radio dramas called 'soap operas'?
Because they has 'squeaky pot' lines
They often included songs about soap
They were 'cleaned up' versions of popular operas
Because they were sponsored by soap companies
3
Which US city was home to the hippie movement?
San Francisco
New York
Chicago
Detroit
4
Women's clothing materials declined in the 1940's because it was being used for...
To make flags and banners to be used in WWII
To clothe poor families hit by the depression
To make blankets to be used in WWII
Making military uniforms for soldiers in WWII
5
What major change occurred to radio in Australia in 1980?
Commercial FM radio was introduced
Triple J commenced broadcasting
Commercial AM radio was introduced
Talk-back was banned
6
Who was the first Australian to have a top ten hit in the rock 'n' roll charts?
Little Pattie
Col Joye
Bill Haley
Johnny O'Keefe
7
Australia's first radio broadcast stations began transmitting in...
1948
1924
1962
1935
8
What was the cause of the Baby Boom in Australia during the 1950's and 60's?
Families needed children working to earn money
The end of WWII
Relaxed attitudes to sexual activity
An increase in the availability of fertility drugs
9
In what year did Melbourne host the Olympic games?
1956
1964
1960
1952
10
Almost every house in cities and towns had a radio by 1930
False
True
11
What has helped Australia move away from being what was once a very British society?
Multiple waves of immigration
A lack of interesting British influences
Government policy aimed to develope Australian identity
The introduction of colour TV
12
Which Australian fashion designer set up her first store in Sydney after returning from London?
Jean Shrimpton
Mary Quant
Jenny Kee
Christian Dior
13
Radio broadcasts were particularly important during WWII because...
That was the only form of entertainment
People at home liked to keep their mind off the war
It informed people at home about things that happened at war
14
'Closing the gap' is a program aimed at improving the lives of which group of Australians?
Indigenous Australians
Underprivileged children
New Immigrants
The homeless
15
Which organisation played a role in the early development of film in Australia?
Salvation Army
Society of St Vincent de Paul
RSPCA
Red Cross
16
Which Australian film is said to be the first feature film in the world?
The Story of Ned Kelly
Soldiers of the Cross
The Man from Snowy River
The Jazz Singer
17
Which of the following contributed to the decline in the local music scene in the 1990's?
There were fewer bands
There were fewer fans
There was less money being offered
There were fewer venues
18
The Motown music label was based in which American city?
San Fransisco
Chicago
Detroit
New York
