News in the 1970s

A vibrant collage of 1970s icons, including a vintage car, disco ball, oil rig, and a retro video game console.

Test Your 1970s Knowledge!

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the vibrant history of the 1970s with our engaging quiz! From the oil crisis to iconic pop culture moments, challenge your knowledge of this fascinating decade.

Prepare to explore:

Key historical events
Notable figures
Innovations in technology
Major cultural shifts

12 Questions3 MinutesCreated by DancingStar420

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The 1973 oil crisis was caused because of embargos added by the providing countries. How much did oil prices increase?

50%

100%

200%

300%

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Cult leader Jim Jones convinced hundreds of people to commit suicide together. In what country was their commune?

Chile

Guyana

South Africa

Haiti

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After President Richard Nixon was removed from office due to the Watergate scandal, who took over as President?

Gerald Ford

Jimmy Carter

Al Gore

Lyndon B. Johnson

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TRUE OR FALSE: The Atari gaming system was released during the 1970s.

TRUE

FALSE

The SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank on which of the Great Lakes?

Lake Erie

Lake Superior

Lake Ontario

Lake Huron

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Everyone knows Neil Armstrong, who was the first man on the moon, but the LAST man to walk on the moon was Eugene Cernan. What country was he from?

Russia

Germany

United States

Ukraine

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What disease was declared eradicated by the WHO in 1979?

Malaria

Smallpox

Cholera

Rinderpest

What is the name of these small windows behind the driver that became trendy in the '70s?

Porthole

Opera window

Peek a boo hole

Looky-loo

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Which of the following was the highest grossing film?

Grease

The Exorcist

Jaws

The Godfather

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