Trivia Quiz on 1970s

1. In 1976 this former humble pie singer and guitarist came alive

A) Peter

B) Eric

C) David

D) Ringo

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2. What was the first movie filmed in sensurround

A) The Towering Inferno

B) The Poseidon Adventure

C) Jaws

D) Earthquake

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3. Carolyn Weston's novel Poor, Poor Ophelia was the basis for what show

A) Kojak

B) Streets of san Francisco

C) The Rockford Files

D) Hill Street Blues

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4. What crime did Sid Vicious commit in 1978

A) Murder

B) Manslaughter

C) Assault

D) Stabbing

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5. What did Barbie do in 1977

A) Smile

B) Dance

C) Wink

D) Cry

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6. In 1976 in USA 23 people got swine fever and died from what

A) The Vaccine

B) The Treatment

C) The Serum

D) The Antidote

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7. Five out of six of the Village people have got what

A) Moustaches

B) Beards

C) Bandanas

D) Sunglasses

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8. What major law was violated in the movie Smokey and the Bandit?

A) Smuggling beer

B) Illegal bootlegging of alcohol

C) Tax evasion

D) Running an illegal poker game

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9. Who recorded the album "the cry of love" in 1970

A) Eric Clapton

B) Carlos Santana

C) Jimi hendrix

D) Jeff Beck

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10. 1979 at Clifton suspension bridge Britain's first what happened

A) Zipline stunt from the bridge

B) Bungee Jump

C) Base jumping from the bridge

D) Bridge walkathon to celebrate the anniversary

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11. What was Billboards hit single of the 1970s

A) Hotel California

B) I Will Survive

C) Bohemian Rhapsody

D) You light up my life

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12. What nhl hockey player was sports illustrated's 'sportsman of the year' for 1970

A) Gordie Howe

B) Bobby Hull

C) Bobby Orr

D) Wayne Gretzky

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13. Former YES drummer Bill Bruford played with what group in 1972

A) Yes

B) Genesis

C) King crimson

D) Emerson, Lake & Palmer

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14. Who Was Sportswoman Of The Year In 1971

A) Billie Jean King

B) Princess Anne

C) Katherine Switzer

D) Nadia Comaneci

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15. From which team did marlboro switch its backing to mclaren in the 1974 season

A) Ferrari

B) Brabham

C) Brm

D) Lotus

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16. Ncaa: what team won the men's basketball championship game in 1976

A) Michigan

B) Indiana

C) UCLA

D) Kentucky

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17. What did Sally Rogers always wear in her hair?

A) A headband

B) A ribbon

C) A scrunchie

D) A bow

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18. What was invented 1970 US Dr Buddy Lapidus marketed 1975

A) Odour Eaters

B) Foot Fresh Powder

C) Sneaker Shield

D) AromaStep Insoles

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19. Who wrote the thriller "The Eagle has Landed"

A) Alistair MacLean

B) Robert Ludlum

C) Jack higgins

D) Tom Clancy

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20. Who built a loyal following with the release of 'the pretender' in 1976

A) Neil Young

B) Bruce Springsteen

C) Bob Dylan

D) Jackson browne

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21. Sung by the bee gees in 1978, the song is called 'stayin' ______'

A) Stayin' Dry

B) Alive

C) Stayin' Strong

D) Stayin' Cool

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22. Converter "Slow Ride" was Foghats biggest hit from this album released in 1975

A) Foghat II

B) Live

C) Fool

D) Stone Blue

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23. Which was the first rock group to use lasers in a live performance?

A) Pink Floyd

B) Led Zeppelin

C) The Who

D) Queen

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24. When Virginia Wade Won The 1977 Wimbledon Singles Final Who Was Her Opponent

A) Chris Evert

B) Martina Navratilova

C) Evonne Goolagong

D) Betty Stove

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25. Which Song Was Abba's Second UK Number One Hit

A) Waterloo

B) Dancing Queen

C) Take a Chance on Me

D) Mamma Mia

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26. On Television In 1972 "Nancy Wilkinson" Became The First Person Ever To Do What

A) Host a television game show

B) Win the top prize on The Generation Game

C) Win Mastermind

D) Be the first performer to sing on a national TV talent show

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27. Paper Lace' told Billy not to be a hero in which year

A) 1974

B) 1972

C) 1973

D) 1976

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28. What song gave a 9 year old US a UK No 1 lots weeks 1972/73

A) Puppy Love

B) The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

C) Lean on Me

D) Long haired lover from Liverpool

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29. By who was gerald ford almost assassinated

A) John Hinckley Jr.

B) Lee Harvey Oswald

C) Squeaky fromme

D) James Earl Ray

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30. Who wrote 'cruel shoes'

A) Martin Short

B) David Sedaris

C) Steve Martin

D) George Carlin

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31. This radical Agrarian communist organization controlled Cambodia in the 1970s until the Vietnamese removed them from power.

A) Khmer Republic

B) Viet Cong

C) Khmer rouge

D) Pathet Lao

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32. What was the name of the giant panda in the Moscow Zoo in 1977

A) Ling-Ling

B) An-an

C) Bao Bao

D) Mei-Mei

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33. Who Released The Original Recording Of "Lets All Chant"

A) The Michael Zager Band

B) KC and the Sunshine Band

C) Chic

D) Village People

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34. Chuck Berry Had His Only No.1 In The UK In 1972 With What

A) My Ding-A-Ling

B) Johnny B. Goode

C) Rock and Roll Music

D) Roll Over Beethoven

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35. What Was The Title Of David Essex's Not Very Successful Stage Musical

A) Harbor of Dreams

B) Pirates of the Thames

C) Rhapsody in Blue Skies

D) Mutiny

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36. What Nationality Was Sylvia Who Had A 1974 Hit With "Y Viva Espania

A) Spanish

B) Italian

C) Swedish

D) German

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37. Name The Album That Resulted From A 1972 Jam Session With Ry Cooder & Nicky Hopkins

A) Jammin With Edward

B) Jammin' With Edward

C) Jamming With Edward

D) Jamming With Edward!

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38. Who Sang To "All The Young Dudes" In 1972

A) David Bowie

B) Mott The Hoople

C) The Rolling Stones

D) Led Zeppelin

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39. What Clothing Are The 2 Figures Wearing On The 1978 Black Sabbath Album Cover "Never Say Die"

A) Space Suits

B) Leather Jackets

C) Some Type Of Flight Suits

D) Coveralls

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40. With What Song Did Abba Win The Eurovision Song Contest In 1974

A) Mamma Mia

B) Dancing Queen

C) Fernando

D) Waterloo

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41. Which Song Provided The Glam Rock Band “The Sweet” With Their Only No1 Hit

A) Ballroom Blitz

B) Blockbuster

C) Love Is Like Oxygen

D) Fox on the Run

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42. Which Band Released The Best Selling Album Rumours In 1977

A) Led Zeppelin

B) Pink Floyd

C) Fleetwood Mac

D) The Eagles

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43. Which Influential Electro Band Were Founded In Sheffield In The 1970's By Stephen Mallinder & Richard H Kirk

A) Cabaret Voltaire

B) The Human League

C) Clock DVA

D) Heaven 17

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44. Which American group enjoyed a worldwide hit in 1976 with the song “If You Leave Me Now”

A) The Doobie Brothers

B) Earth, Wind & Fire

C) America

D) Chicago

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45. Who Told Us That It's Only Make Believe In 1978

A) David Cassidy

B) Child

C) Elvis Presley

D) Michael Jackson

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46. According To Her Hit Single What Was Mary McGregors Dilemma

A) She had to choose between two different suitors.

B) She wrestled with whether to tell one lover about the other.

C) She Was Torn Between Two Lovers

D) She debated whether to leave for a new city or stay in her hometown.

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47. What Was A No.1 Hit In The 70's For Tina Charles

A) Dancing Queen

B) Dance with You Tonight

C) I Love to Love (My Baby Just Loves To Dance)

D) Love Is a Melody

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48. What Was Barry Whites Only no.1 Single In The 1970's

A) Staying Alive

B) Le Freak

C) You're The First , The Last My Everything

D) Ain't No Sunshine

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49. Which Group Had A Hit LP With "Babylon By Bus"

A) UB40

B) The Skatalites

C) Peter Tosh

D) Bob Marley & The Wailers

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50. How Is Ladonna Andrea Gaines Better Known

A) Donna Summer

B) LaDonna Adrian Gaines

C) LaDonna Gaines

D) Donna Adeline Gaines

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