What was NOT a feature of the Rockers of Britain?

They wore suits and not leather jackets

How did we get the term 'soap operas' ?

Soap companies often sponsored the radio dramas

What was NOT one of the reasons sport took off in Australia?

We won the most medals at the Melbourne Olympics

Elvis Presley songs...?

Blue Suede Shoes, Houndog & Jailhouse Rock

What is popular culture?

Ideas or activities that are the mainstream of a society

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1
What decade were the hippies around in?
80s
50s
70s
60s
2
What was NOT a feature of the Rockers of Britain?
They wore leather jackets not suits
They rode motor cycles
They slicked their hair back
They wore suits and not leather jackets
3
The Easybeats were best known for their hit song...?
Friday On My Mind
Monday On My Mind
The Wild One
Georgie Girl
4
How did we get the term 'soap operas' ?
The content covered personal hygiene a lot
Soap companies often sponsored the radio dramas
Nobody knows why
It was considered 'clean' entertainment
5
What was NOT one of the reasons sport took off in Australia?
The climate of Australia meant outdoor time
Regulated working hours meant more leisure time
More government funds as Aus wasn't devastated from war
We won the most medals at the Melbourne Olympics
6
Which Australian fashion designer was famous for womens fashion in the 60s?
Jean Shrimpton
Mary Quant
Jenny Kee
Twiggy
7
What were the reasons the older generation had for disliking rock N roll?
Sexual themes
Loud and obnoxious
Made teens want to rebel against parents
All the other answers
8
Elvis Presley songs...?
Here Comes the Sun, American Woman & Georgie Girl
Blue Suede Shoes, Houndog & Jailhouse Rock
Blue Suede Shoes, Jailhouse Rock & Revolution
Blue Suede Shoes, Hey Judge & Times Are a Changin
9
Which British designer was famous for 'revealing' women's fashion?
Mary Quant
Jean Shrimpton
Twiggy
Jenny Kee
10
What feature did not contribute to a rising population in Australia?
Baby Boom Generation
Post-War Immigration
Pop Culture in Australia
Time of peace
11
What best characterizes women's fashion in the 60s?
Voluptuous
Large
Full-figured
Thin
12
Which Australian city did the Beatles appear in that was over 1/3 of the pop?
Adelaide
Wellington
Brisbane
Sydney
13
What is popular culture?
Something from America
Ideas or activities that are the mainstream of a society
All cultural activities
Ideas and activities available to the rich part of society
14
Soccer would be helped in Australia by..?
Post-war European migrants
The rise of television
Changing rules in the sport
American popular culture in Australia
15
The Olympics was in Melbourne in?
1960
1966
1965
1956
16
Which band is NOT British?
Rolling Stones
The Who
The Seekers
The Monkees
17
A sport Australia would dominate in would be...?
Tennis
Weightlifting
Soccer
Track
18
Which artist/s are NOT Australian
The Beach Boys
Johnny O'keefe
The Seekers
Little Pattie
19
What was the 'hippie' musical that appeared in Australia?
What is war good for?
Hairspray
Hair
Woodstock
20
Rock and Roll had traditions in what culture music?
Native American
European
African
Australian
21
Which one is an Australian sports-person?
Cathy Sheman
Dawn Fraser
Mohammed Ali
Larry David
22
Where was Woodstock held near?
New York
California
San Francisco
Toronto
23
Why was NOT a reason Australia began to lean to the US as allies & culture?
American TV dominated
US had helped Australia in the war
American diet changed us
Australians had met US soldiers who were stationed in Aus
24
What kind of role-model were the Rockers similar to?
Twiggy
Paul McCartney
Mick Jagger
Marlon Brando

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