70s Quiz: 104 Quiz Questions and Answers

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Think you know everything about the 1970s? Take this 104-question quiz about the 70s and find out!

The 1970s was a decade of change. It was a time of social, political, and economic turmoil.

In the United States, the Vietnam War came to an end. The Watergate Scandal rocked the government. The civil rights movement made progress, and the women’s liberation movement began to gain steam. In terms of economics, there was inflation and a recession.

The disco era was in full swing, and new technologies were emerging.

If you already know all of tha that and want to test your knowledge, then this quiz about the seventies is for you!

From TV shows to fashion and politics, we’ll cover it all in this ultimate 70s quiz.

So put on your bell-bottoms and platform shoes, and get ready for a trip down memory lane!

Round 1: Easy 70s Trivia questions

1. Who became the first woman to be UK Prime Minister in 1979?
2. Which scandal from 1972 to 1974 that led to Nixon’s resignation?
3. Which year did Vietnam war end?
4. Which company did Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak create in 1976?
5. Which Nobel Prize did Amnesty International win in 1977?
6. Which country was Pope John Paul II from?
7. Which American serial killer confessed to 30 homicides committed between 1974 and 1978?
8. Which famous singer was nicknamed “King of Rock and Roll”?
9. What was Marion Robert Morrison known as?
10. In which movie was the Bee Gees’ song “Stayin’ Alive”?

Round 1: Easy 70s Trivia questions and answers

1. Who became the first woman to be UK Prime Minister in 1979? Margaret Thatcher
2. Which scandal from 1972 to 1974 that led to Nixon’s resignation? Watergate Scandal
3. Which year did Vietnam war end? 1975
4. Which company did Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak create in 1976? Apple
5. Which Nobel Prize did Amnesty International win in 1977? Nobel Peace Prize
6. Which country was Pope John Paul II from? Poland
7. Which American serial killer confessed to 30 homicides committed between 1974 and 1978? Ted Bundy
8. Which famous singer was nicknamed “King of Rock and Roll”? Elvis Presley
9. What was Marion Robert Morrison known as? John Wayne
10. In which movie was the Bee Gees’ song “Stayin’ Alive”? Saturday Night Fever

Round 2: 70s Multiple Choice questions

1. In which US state was the Three Mile Island accident?
   1. Pennsylvania
   2. Alabama
   3. South Dakota
   4. Florida
2. In how many newspaper was the first Garfield comic strip published on June 19, 1978?
   1. 11
   2. 21
   3. 31
   4. 41
3. When was the first oil crisis?
   1. 1973
   2. 1975
   3. 1977
   4. 1979
4. In which newspaper were the Pentagon Papers featured on in 1971?
   1. Daily Mail
   2. The Wall Street Journal
   3. New York Times
   4. Le Monde
5. Which computer game was released in 1972?
   1. Pac Man
   2. Defender
   3. Pong
   4. Super Breakout
6. Which popular American television show started in 1975?
   1. The Oprah Winfrey Show
   2. Saturday Night Live
   3. Jeopardy!
   4. Survivor
7. How old was Elvis when he died in 1977?
   1. 32
   2. 42
   3. 52
   4. 62
8. What was the best-selling car of 1970s in Britain?
   1. Ford Cortina
   2. Morris Marina
   3. Vauxhall Viva
   4. Austin Allegro
9. The first Earth day was in 1970. Which day is it?
   1. 22nd of March
   2. 22nd of April
   3. 22nd of May
   4. 22nd of June
10. How long is the song Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen?
    1. 4 minutes
    2. 5 minutes
    3. 6 minutes
    4. 7 minutes

Round 2: 70s Multiple Choice questions and answers

1. In which US state was the Three Mile Island accident? Pennsylvania
2. In how many newspaper was the first Garfield comic strip published on June 19, 1978? 41
3. When was the first oil crisis? 1973
4. In which newspaper were the Pentagon Papers featured on in 1971? New York Times
5. Which computer game was released in 1972? Pong
6. Which popular American television show started in 1975? Saturday Night Live
7. How old was Elvis when he died in 1977? 42
8. What was the best-selling car of 1970s in Britain? Ford Cortina
9. The first Earth day was in 1970. Which day is it? 22nd of April
10. How long is the song Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen? 6 minutes

Round 3: 70s Quiz – True or False

1. The “Me” Decade and the Third Great Awakening” book was published in the 70s.
2. Up until 1971, the voting age of U.S. citizens was 25.
3. The game Space Invaders was released in the 70s.
4. The movie ‘King Kong’ was released in 70s.
5. The superbowl started in the 70s.
6. Woodstock Music and Art Fair was in the 70s.
7. In the song ‘Rocket Man’, Elton John has a flight at 9AM.

Round 3: 70s Quiz Answers – True or False

1. The “Me” Decade and the Third Great Awakening” book was published in the 70s. True
2. Up until 1971, the voting age of U.S. citizens was 25. False, it was 21 
3. The game Space Invaders was released in the 70s. True
4. The movie ‘King Kong’ was released in 70s. True
5. The superbowl started in the 70s. False
6. Woodstock Music and Art Fair was in the 70s. False
7. In the song ‘Rocket Man’, Elton John has a flight at 9AM. True

Round 4: 70s History Quiz Questions

1. Who became US president in 1977?
2. Which former French president who led Free France against Nazi Germany in World War II died in 1970?
3. Which two countries signed the Camp David Accords?
4. What was the landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court Roe v. Wade about?
5. Who became US president after Nixon resigned?
6. Which country was Ayatollah Khomeini the leader of at the end of the 70s?
7. What happened on Decimal Day in 1971 in the UK?
8. The UK had 3 Prime Minister during the 70s. Name them (1 point each).
9. Which important event in Northern Ireland happened on January 30, 1972?
10. Which jubilee did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate in 1977?

Round 4: 70s History Quiz Questions and Answers

1. Who became US president in 1977? Jimmy Carter
2. Which former French president who led Free France against Nazi Germany in World War II died in 1970? Charles de Gaulle
3. Which two countries signed the Camp David Accords? Egypt and Israel
4. What was the landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court Roe v. Wade about? Abortion
5. Who became US president after Nixon resigned? Gerald Ford
6. Which country was Ayatollah Khomeini the leader of at the end of the 70s? Iran
7. What happened on Decimal Day in 1971 in the UK? The UK decimalised its currency. The Pound was divided into 100 pence.
8. The UK had 3 Prime Minister during the 70s. Name them (1 point each). Edward Heath, James Callaghan and Margaret Thatcher
9. Which important event in Northern Ireland happened on January 30, 1972? Bloody Sunday
10. Which jubilee did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate in 1977? Silver Jubilee

Round 5: 70s Movies Trivia questions

1. Who directed ‘Jaws’?
2. Who was playing James Bond in “The Man with the Golden Gun”?
3. Which actor played Willy Wonka in the 1971 movie Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory?
4. Who played Michael Corleone in The Godfather?
5. Who directed ‘Taxi Driver’?
6. In which country is Billy jailed in ‘Midnight Express’?
7. What is Superman’s human name?
8. Who played Katie in ‘The Way We Were’?
9. Who played Rocky?
10. “The One that i want” was a song in which American musical romantic comedy film?

Round 5: 70s Movies Trivia questions and answers

1. Who directed ‘Jaws’? Steven Spielberg
2. Who was playing James Bond in “The Man with the Golden Gun”? Roger Moore
3. Which actor played Willy Wonka in the 1971 movie Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory? Gene Wilder
4. Who played Michael Corleone in The Godfather? Al Pacino
5. Who directed ‘Taxi Driver’? Martin Scorsese
6. In which country is Billy jailed in ‘Midnight Express’? Turkey
7. What is Superman’s human name? Clark Kent
8. Who played Katie in ‘The Way We Were’? Barbra Streisand
9. Who played Rocky? Sylvester Stallone
10. “The One that i want” was a song in which American musical romantic comedy film? Grease

Round 6: 70s Sports Trivia questions

1. During which sports event was the Munich massacre of 1972?
2. Which sport is associated with the term “Battle of the Sexes”?
3. Which horse race did Red Rum win three times in the 70s?
4. Which sport was Jack Nicklaus known for?
5. Who won the 1970 FIFA World Cup?
6. Who won the French Open in 1970?
7. Which country is Ken Rosewall from?

Round 6: 70s Sports Trivia questions and answers

1. During which sports event was the Munich massacre of 1972? Summer Olympics
2. Which sport is associated with the term “Battle of the Sexes”? Tennis
3. Which horse race did Red Rum win three times in the 70s? The Grand National
4. Which sport was Jack Nicklaus known for? Golf
5. Who won the 1970 FIFA World Cup? Brazil
6. Who won the French Open in 1970? Jan Kodeš
7. Which country is Ken Rosewall from? Australia

Round 7: 70s Music Trivia questions

1. Which Beatle officially announced the breakup of the band on April 10, 1970?
2. Who sang “Sweet Home Alabama”?
3. “I couldn’t if I tried, Honey if I get restless, Baby you’re not that kind” are lyrics from which song (+ bonus point for the artists)?
4. Who sang “Heart of Glass”?
5. Which bang released the album “Rumours” in 1977?
6. Who sang “Born to Run” in 1975?
7. Complete the title of this Crystal Gayle song “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes _____”
8. Where does Gladys Knight take the midnight train to?
9. In which US city was the American punk band formed?
10. “If you change your mind, I’m the first in line, Honey, I’m still free” are lyrics from which song (+ bonus point for the artist)?

Round 7: 70s Music Trivia questions and answers

1. Which Beatle officially announced the breakup of the band on April 10, 1970? Paul McCartney
2. Who sang “Sweet Home Alabama”? Lynyrd Skynyrd
3. “I couldn’t if I tried, Honey if I get restless, Baby you’re not that kind” are lyrics from which song (+ bonus point for the artists)? Don’t Go Breaking my Heart by Kiki Dee and Elton John
4. Who sang “Heart of Glass”? Blondie
5. Which bang released the album “Rumours” in 1977? Fleetwood Mac
6. Who sang “Born to Run” in 1975? Bruce Springsteen
7. Complete the title of this Crystal Gayle song “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes _____” Blue
8. Where does Gladys Knight take the midnight train to? Georgia
9. In which US city was the American punk band formed? New York City
10. “If you change your mind, I’m the first in line, Honey, I’m still free” are lyrics from which song (+ bonus point for the artist)? Take a Chance on Me by ABBA

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Round 8: 70s & Geography Quiz Questions

1. Where was Apollo 13 launched from?
2. How was Ho Chi Minh City called in the 70s?
3. Which country did the United States invade as an extension of the Vietnam War?
4. Which two countries were touched by the 1970 Bhola cyclone?
5. Which modern country was previously known as Rhodesia?
6. Which theme park opened on October 1, 1971 in Florida?
7. Which country did Qatar and Sierra Leone get independence from in the 70s?
8. Which country did Bangladesh declare independence from in 1971?
9. Which two planets did NASA’s Mariner 10 study?
10. The first commercial Concorde left simultaneously from two cities on January 21st, 1976. Which two cities was it?
11. The CN Tower became the world’s tallest freestanding structure in 1976. In which city is it?

Round 8: 70s & Geography Quiz Questions and Answers

1. Where was Apollo 13 launched from? Kennedy Space Center, Florida
2. How was Ho Chi Minh City called in the 70s? Saigon
3. Which country did the United States invade as an extension of the Vietnam War? Cambodia
4. Which two countries were touched by the 1970 Bhola cyclone? Pakistan and India
5. Which modern country was previously known as Rhodesia? Zimbabwe
6. Which theme park opened on October 1, 1971 in Florida? Magic Kingdom (Disney World)
7. Which country did Qatar and Sierra Leone get independence from in the 70s? England (UK)
8. Which country did Bangladesh declare independence from in 1971? Pakistan
9. Which two planets did NASA’s Mariner 10 study? Mercury and Venus
10. The first commercial Concorde left simultaneously from two cities on January 21st, 1976. Which two cities was it? Paris and London
11. The CN Tower became the world’s tallest freestanding structure in 1976. In which city is it? Toronto, Canada

Round 9: 70s TV Shows Trivia questions

1. Complete the title of this popular 70s TV show “The Streets of ___________”.
2. How many children have John and Olivia Walton in “The Waltons”?
3. “The Liberty Bell” by John Philip Sousa is the opening theme of which popular British tv show of the 70s?
4. Which TV show started in 1978 and starred Larry Hagman, Patrick Duffy and Linda Gray?
5. In which city is Charlie’s Angels set?
6. In which US state is Little House on the Prairie set?
7. In which TV show is Louie De Palma a character?
8. What is the name of the witch in Bewitched?
9. How many seasons of Laverne & Shirley are there?
10. Which actor played Butler Benson DuBois in Benson?

Round 9: 70s TV Shows Trivia questions and answers

1. Complete the title of this popular 70s TV show “The Streets of ___________”. San Francisco
2. How many children have John and Olivia Walton in “The Waltons”? 7
3. “The Liberty Bell” by John Philip Sousa is the opening theme of which popular British tv show of the 70s? Monty Python’s Flying Circus
4. Which TV show started in 1978 and starred Larry Hagman, Patrick Duffy and Linda Gray? Dallas
5. In which city is Charlie’s Angels set? Los Angeles
6. In which US state is Little House on the Prairie set? Minnesota
7. In which TV show is Louie De Palma a character? Taxi
8. What is the name of the witch in Bewitched? Samantha
9. How many seasons of Laverne & Shirley are there? 8
10. Which actor played Butler Benson DuBois in Benson? Robert Guillaume

Round 10: 70s Pop Culture Trivia questions

1. What does HBO stand for?
2. Who founded Microsoft in 1975 (1 point each)?
3. Which language was made the official language in Quebec in 1974?
4. Which brand released the Walkman in 1979?
5. Who did marriage of Princess Anne marry in 1973?
6. Gabrielle Bonheur was the first and middle names of which famous French fashion designer who died in 1971?
7. What type of toy was a Sindy?
8. Who was Elton John’s lyricist?
9. When was the first Star Wars movie released?
10. Which singer released an album called ‘Off the Wall’ in 1979?

Round 10: 70s Pop Culture Trivia questions and answers

1. What does HBO stand for? Home Box Office
2. Who founded Microsoft in 1975 (1 point each)? Bill Gates and Paul Allen
3. Which language was made the official language in Quebec in 1974? French
4. Which brand released the Walkman in 1979? Sony
5. Who did marriage of Princess Anne marry in 1973? Mark Phillips
6. Gabrielle Bonheur was the first and middle names of which famous French fashion designer who died in 1971? Coco Chanel
7. What type of toy was a Sindy? A doll
8. Who was Elton John’s lyricist? Bernie Taupin
9. When was the first Star Wars movie released? 1977
10. Which singer released an album called ‘Off the Wall’ in 1979? Michael Jackson

Round 11: 70s Picture Quiz

Round 11: 70s Picture Quiz Answers

1. Platform shoes
2. Discoball
3. Roller skating
4. The Concorde
5. Macramé
6. Star Wars
7. Bell bottoms
8. Lava Lamps
9. Pet Rocks
10. Tube socks

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