Like every year in American history, 1971 was full of important events and moments that shaped the world at large. Do you think you know everything worth knowing about 1971? It's time to find out!
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Which company employed the slogan, "You deserve a break today" in 1971?
Dunkin' Donutss
McDonald's
Burger King
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Who was Time Magazine's Man of the Year in 1971?
John Glenn
Richard Nixon
Elvis Presley
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True or false: In 1971, ex-Beatle George Harrison plagiarized the Chiffons' He's So Fine with his hit My Sweet Lord.
True
False
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True or false: Until 1971, the Post Master General was one of the candidates for Presidential Succession.
True
False
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In 1971, Charles Manson and three of his followers were convicted for killing which Hollywood actress?
Natalie Wood
Sharon Tate
Mary Quant
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Which rock star tragically passed away at the age of 27 in 1971?
Janis Joplin
Jim Morrison
John Lennon
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True or false: In 1971, Carolyn Davidson, the creator of the NIKE Swoosh symbol, was paid only $10 for the design.
True
False
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In 1971, the fist Starbucks opened in which Western state?
Washington
Oregon
California
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True or false: In 1971, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory was funded by Quaker Oats in exchange for producing a tie-in candy bar, the "Wonka Bar."
True
False
Question 10/12
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Who wrote the 1971 State Farm Jingle, "Like a Good Neighbor?"
Elton John
Barry Manilow
Barry Gibb
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True or false: Jerry Springer was the mayor of Cincinnati from 1971 - 1974.
True
False
Question 12/12
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What was the most popular TV show of the year 1971?
All in the Family
Funny Face
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Uh-oh, this quiz revealed that your overall knowledge on 1971 is a bit stagnant at best. You may remember some of the top moments of this year, but for the most part, your memory of this year in time has been lost to the ages.
C+, 1971 Stagnant
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Right!
This quiz demonstrated that you are truly 1971 knowledgable! While a few of the more minor events may have slipped your memory over time, you have an overall handle on what made this year so special. Well done!
B+, 1971 Knowledgable
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Right!
Based on the results of this quiz, you possess a great deal of 1971 expertise! It's clear that you know 1971 the way only someone who lived through it really can. From the history to the pop culture, you remember everything worth noting in this amazing year!
A+, 1971 Expertise
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Right!
1
Which company employed the slogan, "You deserve a break today" in 1971?
Dunkin' Donutss
McDonald's
Burger King
2
Who was Time Magazine's Man of the Year in 1971?
John Glenn
Richard Nixon
Elvis Presley
3
True or false: In 1971, ex-Beatle George Harrison plagiarized the Chiffons' He's So Fine with his hit My Sweet Lord.
True
False
4
True or false: Until 1971, the Post Master General was one of the candidates for Presidential Succession.
True
False
5
In 1971, Charles Manson and three of his followers were convicted for killing which Hollywood actress?
Natalie Wood
Sharon Tate
Mary Quant
6
Which rock star tragically passed away at the age of 27 in 1971?
Janis Joplin
Jim Morrison
John Lennon
7
True or false: In 1971, Carolyn Davidson, the creator of the NIKE Swoosh symbol, was paid only $10 for the design.
True
False
8
In 1971, the fist Starbucks opened in which Western state?
Washington
Oregon
California
9
True or false: In 1971, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory was funded by Quaker Oats in exchange for producing a tie-in candy bar, the "Wonka Bar."
True
False
10
Who wrote the 1971 State Farm Jingle, "Like a Good Neighbor?"
Elton John
Barry Manilow
Barry Gibb
11
True or false: Jerry Springer was the mayor of Cincinnati from 1971 - 1974.
True
False
12
What was the most popular TV show of the year 1971?
All in the Family
Funny Face
Adam-12
