Can You Pass A 1970s Pop Quiz?

Do you think you're 70's savvy enough to pass this tricky pop quiz? It's time to put your knowledge to the test! Take these 12 quiz questions and find out how well you really know the 1970s. You might surprise yourself!
START THE QUIZ!

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What was the name of the scandal that rocked Nixon's presidency in 1974?
The Bay of Pigs
Watergate
Black Saturday

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Which computer software company was formed in 1975?
Dell
Microsoft
Apple

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Who used to beg customers, "Please don't squeeze the Charmin?"
Mr. T
Mr. Whipple
Mr. Charmin

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Which toy answered user’s questions with replies like, “It is certain” or “Reply hazy, try again?
Rubik's Cube
Magic 8 Ball
Ouija Board

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What was the highest grossing movie of the 1970s?
Star Wars
The Godfather
Jaws

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Name the handheld slide viewer that allowed users to look at 3D images inserted in paper disks.
View Master
Picture Slide
Image Master

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Which popular 70s carpet had long fibers and was used to cover everything from floors to van interiors?
Shag carpet
Persian rug
Braided carpet

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What show set a record when it had nearly 100 million people tune in for its finale on January 30th, 1977?
Dallas
Roots
All in the Family

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Which popular music band broke up in 1970s?
The Rolling Stones
The Beatles
The Beach Boys

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What invention finally allowed people to watch movies in their homes?
CD player
VHS
Atari

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Which TV show premiered in 1972 and became one of the most popular shows of all time?
M.A.S.H.
Charlie's Angels
The Lucy Show

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Who was the best selling music artist of the 1970s?
Pink Floyd
Elton John
Led Zeppelin
Sadly, you didn't pass this 1970's pop quiz with flying colors! You may remember the music and the movies, but much of the 1970's has been lost to time. Don't fret, in taking this quiz you took a well deserved walk down memory lane!

C+, 1970s Quiz Flop

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Right!
Right on! You passed this 1970's pop quiz with the ease and skill that only someone who lived through the decade can possess. You remember the music, films, and pop culture of this era like only an expert can. Go you!

B+, 1970s Pop Quiz Pass

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Right!
Whoa, well done! You passed this tricky 1970's pop quiz with the ease and skill that only a true pop culture trivia buff can possess. It's clear that you have a special place in your heart for the 1970s and all of the cultural phenomenons that made the decade so special. No one knows the 70's like you!

A+, Pop Quiz Mastery

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Right!
1
What was the name of the scandal that rocked Nixon's presidency in 1974?
The Bay of Pigs
Watergate
Black Saturday
2
Which computer software company was formed in 1975?
Dell
Microsoft
Apple
3
Who used to beg customers, "Please don't squeeze the Charmin?"
Mr. T
Mr. Whipple
Mr. Charmin
4
Which toy answered user’s questions with replies like, “It is certain” or “Reply hazy, try again?
Rubik's Cube
Magic 8 Ball
Ouija Board
5
What was the highest grossing movie of the 1970s?
Star Wars
The Godfather
Jaws
6
Name the handheld slide viewer that allowed users to look at 3D images inserted in paper disks.
View Master
Picture Slide
Image Master
7
Which popular 70s carpet had long fibers and was used to cover everything from floors to van interiors?
Shag carpet
Persian rug
Braided carpet
8
What show set a record when it had nearly 100 million people tune in for its finale on January 30th, 1977?
Dallas
Roots
All in the Family
9
Which popular music band broke up in 1970s?
The Rolling Stones
The Beatles
The Beach Boys
10
What invention finally allowed people to watch movies in their homes?
CD player
VHS
Atari
11
Which TV show premiered in 1972 and became one of the most popular shows of all time?
M.A.S.H.
Charlie's Angels
The Lucy Show
12
Who was the best selling music artist of the 1970s?
Pink Floyd
Elton John
Led Zeppelin