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1
What popular band broke up in the 1970's
The Beatles
The Police
The Bee Gees
The Rolling Stones
2
on August 16th 1977 this singer died tragically.
Buddy Holly
Elvis Presley
Jimi Hendrix
Bob Marley
3
Nixon was the 1st president to visit ________. A step in peaceful relations of the 2 countries.
China
Palestine
Japan
United Kingdom
4
The largest Nuclear Accident in American History is known as what?
Three Mile Island Accident
Invisible Death Disaster
Windscale Fire
Chernobyl Disaster
5
Many Believe this was the reason that Jimmy Carter did not win a Second Presidential term.
Iran-Contra Affair
Munich Massacre
OPEC Oil Embargo
Iran Hostage Crisis
6
4 people were killed by the National Guard at this college during an anti-war protest.
Cornell University
Yale University
Berkeley College
Kent State
7
The Bicentennial marked the United States _________ years of independence.
150
175
200
250
8
If you had to name this kid, what would his name be?
Steven
Ronald
Harry
Minkus
9
The famous line "I'll make him an offer he can't refuse" came from what movie series?
Star Wars
Jaws
Rocky
The Godfather
10
What allowed families to watch movies in their home for the first time in the 1970's.
VCR
DVD player
Color Television
Electricity
11
Who was the best selling musical artist of the 70's? Selling more than 300 million albums.
Aerosmith
Led Zeppelin
REO Speedwagon
Pink Floyd
12
11 Olympians from what country were killed during the 1972 Olympics in a terrorist attack.
USA
Iran
Germany
Israel
13
This TV show debuted in 1972 and subsequently became one of the most popular shows of all time.
Charlies Angel's
M.A.S.H.
All in the family
Happy Days
14
A shortage of ________ led to a national crisis peaking in 1973 and 1979.
Water
Oil
Food
Iron Ore
15
In what year was the first earth day held?
1972
1974
1979
1970
16
This movie released in 1977 became the highest grossing film.
Star Wars
The Godfather
Jaws
Star Trek
17
Why did Nixon Resign from office?
Watergate Scandal
Iran-Contra Affair
Bay of Pigs Incident
Munich Massacre Cover up
18
These appeared on many grocery Items in the 1970's
Prices
Barcodes
Ingredients
Expiration Dates
19
this TV game show began in the 70's and still runs today, it is the longest running game show.
Family Feud
Wheel of Fortune
Jeopardy
The Price is Right
20
He was the only president to resign from office.
Lyndon Johnson
Richard Nixon
Ronald Reagan
Jimmy Carter
21
The fall of this Vietnamese city led to the end of the Vietnam War?
Laos
Tibet
Hanoi
Saigon
22
In what year did the Vietnam War end?
1976
1973
1974
1975
23
In 1979 She became the first woman to hold the office of prime minister in the UK.
Kim Campbell
Queen Elizabeth
Meryl Streep
Margaret Thatcher
24
The First Air Bag was put in which brand of car?
Toyota
Chrysler
Ford
General Motors
25
Intended to be the 3rd moon landing this mission failed but landed safely in the pacific ocean.
Apollo 12
apollo 11
Apollo 13
It wasn't an Apollo mission
26
What does VCR stand for?
Video Computer Recorder
Video Cassette Recorder
Velcom Company & Research
Visual Computer Relay
27
this Game, Launched in 1972 was considered one of the most popular video games of its time.
Mario Brothers
Pong
Dig Dug
Galaga