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In 1971, Intel released the world's first what?
Hard drive
Microprocessor
Keyboard
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What was the voting age officially lowered to in 1971?
21
16
18
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In 1971, border battles between which two countries escalated into a war?
India and Pakistan
Israel and Turkey
Iraq and Afghanistan
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Which famed amusement park finally opened its doors in 1971?
Six Flags
Disney World
Cedar Point
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Which country became independent from Great Britain in 1971?
Qatar
Bermuda
Cayman Islands
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What became the first spacecraft to orbit another planet in November of 1971?
Apollo 14
Mariner 9
Columbia
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In June or 1971, the New York Times began to publish sections of what to expose lying to the American people?
The Pentagon Papers
The Watergate Pamphlets
The Nixon Papers
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Which country was admitted to the United Nations in 1971?
Sweden
China
Japan
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In which region did Mount Etna erupt in 1971?
Sicily
Greece
Croatia
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What percentage of Americans were against the Vietnam war in 1971?
50%
60%
90%
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Which came into existence in 1971?
ASPCA
World Wildlife Fund
Greenpeace
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What type of advertising was banned from television in the US?
Alcohol
Condoms
Cigarettes
Uh-oh, it appears as if we have a bit of a 1971 bust on our hands. You obviously remember a few facts from this year, jut not all of them. Worry not friend, over time, it becomes harder and harder to remember the details of a year gone by.
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Based on the results of this quiz, you are 1971 bright! You may not be the world's foremost expert on this year in time, but you're well on your way! You have a solid foundation of knowledge to build upon regarding this year. Well done!
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Based on the results of this quiz, you are 1971 brilliant! It's obvious that you're a history buff with a deep love of the 1970s. You know this year the way only a true historian can. Keep up the good work and never stop digging for more knowledge!
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Like any year in history, 1971 was full of unique stories that left us feeling both compelled and changed. Do you think you can answer 12 questions about this year in history? Lets find out!
1
In 1971, Intel released the world's first what?
Hard drive
Microprocessor
Keyboard
2
What was the voting age officially lowered to in 1971?
21
16
18
3
In 1971, border battles between which two countries escalated into a war?
India and Pakistan
Israel and Turkey
Iraq and Afghanistan
4
Which famed amusement park finally opened its doors in 1971?
Six Flags
Disney World
Cedar Point
5
Which country became independent from Great Britain in 1971?
Qatar
Bermuda
Cayman Islands
6
What became the first spacecraft to orbit another planet in November of 1971?
Apollo 14
Mariner 9
Columbia
7
In June or 1971, the New York Times began to publish sections of what to expose lying to the American people?
The Pentagon Papers
The Watergate Pamphlets
The Nixon Papers
8
Which country was admitted to the United Nations in 1971?
Sweden
China
Japan
9
In which region did Mount Etna erupt in 1971?
Sicily
Greece
Croatia
10
What percentage of Americans were against the Vietnam war in 1971?
50%
60%
90%
11
Which came into existence in 1971?
ASPCA
World Wildlife Fund
Greenpeace
12
What type of advertising was banned from television in the US?
Alcohol
Condoms
Cigarettes
