The 1960s counterculture movement changed the world forever. The question is: how much do you remember from this moment in time? Are you a true counterculture whiz? Take these 12 quiz questions and find out!
Question 1/12
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Which art movement exploded on to the scene during the late 1950's and early 1960's?
Psychedelic art
Americana art
Pop art
Question 2/12
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Hippie clothing was often loose and made of natural fibers like ________ and ________.
Cotton, polyester
Cotton, hemp
Hemp, burlap
Question 3/12
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During the counter culture, long hair was the ultimate symbol of defiance. It was popularized by which rock group?
Cream
The Beatles
The Who
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What was the most popular district for hippies during the counterculture?
Haight Ashbury
Greenwich Village
Nottingham Lane
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Which war divided the nation into supporters and non-supporters during the counterculture?
Korean War
Vietnam War
Cold War
Question 6/12
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True or false: Much of the 1960s counterculture originated on college campuses.
True
False
Question 7/12
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What term did hippies use to refer to the institutions and structures they rejected?
The system
The establishment
The power
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The term "Summer of Love", associated with the hippie counterculture movement, refers to the summer of what year?
1969
1967
1965
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Which American novelist, held "Acid Tests" in the 1960's?
Ken Kesey
Alan Kinsburg
Timothy Leary
Question 10/12
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The Free Speech Movement was a student protest that began on the campus of which university?
Columbia University
University of California, Berkeley
New York University
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Which of these artists did not participate in the Woodstock festival?
Joe Cocker
Bob Dylan
Jimi Hendrix
Question 12/12
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Which one of the following groups is NOT considered to have been countercultural?
The Bohemians
The Freemasons
The Ancient Greek Cynics
You're a bit confused when it comes to the 1960's counterculture movement! While you may remember a few important facts and figures of this time period, you're not quite as well versed as an actual hippie would be. Groovy on you for trying!
C+, Counter Culture Confused
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You're totally counterculture clever! It's obvious that this movement still holds a special place in your heart. From the music to the politics, there's not much about the 1960's that you don't remember. You're one cool cat!
B+, Counterculture Clever
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You're a total counterculture expert! It's obvious that the 1960's still hold a special place in your heart, one that one easily be stolen by any other time. From the amazing musicians that came from this movement to the historic protests and sit ins, you know this era like only someone who lived through it really can!
A+, Counterculture Expert
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Right!
1
Which art movement exploded on to the scene during the late 1950's and early 1960's?
Psychedelic art
Americana art
Pop art
2
Hippie clothing was often loose and made of natural fibers like ________ and ________.
Cotton, polyester
Cotton, hemp
Hemp, burlap
3
During the counter culture, long hair was the ultimate symbol of defiance. It was popularized by which rock group?
Cream
The Beatles
The Who
4
What was the most popular district for hippies during the counterculture?
Haight Ashbury
Greenwich Village
Nottingham Lane
5
Which war divided the nation into supporters and non-supporters during the counterculture?
Korean War
Vietnam War
Cold War
6
True or false: Much of the 1960s counterculture originated on college campuses.
True
False
7
What term did hippies use to refer to the institutions and structures they rejected?
The system
The establishment
The power
8
The term "Summer of Love", associated with the hippie counterculture movement, refers to the summer of what year?
1969
1967
1965
9
Which American novelist, held "Acid Tests" in the 1960's?
Ken Kesey
Alan Kinsburg
Timothy Leary
10
The Free Speech Movement was a student protest that began on the campus of which university?
Columbia University
University of California, Berkeley
New York University
11
Which of these artists did not participate in the Woodstock festival?
Joe Cocker
Bob Dylan
Jimi Hendrix
12
Which one of the following groups is NOT considered to have been countercultural?
The Bohemians
The Freemasons
The Ancient Greek Cynics
