Film and TV
Who played the character of Danny in the hit 1970s movie Grease?
John Travolta
Which particular ‘double’ look, now known as a fashion faux pas, became enormously popular in the 1970s?
Double denim
In May 1977 a famous space saga was released! What was it?
1. Star wars
2. Star trek
3. Back to the future
1. Star wars
ABBA won the Eurovision song contest in 1974 - but which country were they representing?
Sweden
Which company, now one of the biggest in the world, was founded in 1975?
Microsoft
Microsoft
What does the 1972 series M*A*S*H stand for?
Mobile Army Surgical Hospital
What fashion style came to be extremely popular during the 1970s?
Sportswear
In 1975 what significant war ended?
Vietnam War
What was the name of the group that had a hit in 1978 with the song YMCA?
The Village People
What infamous line did the crew of Apollo 13 utter in the 1970s?
‘Houston, we have a problem’
What was the boat called in Jaws?
The Orca
What were the popular 1970’s shoes that featured huge heels called?
Platforms
The world celebrates this important environmental celebration every April 22, which began in 1970. What is this global day of celebration/commemoration called?
1. Day of dread
2. Earth day
3. Human rights day
4. Worldwide consciousness day
2. Earth day
Which band released their final album in 1970 and broke up in the same year?
The Beatles
What 1970’s toy would tell you things like ‘it is certain’ and ‘reply hazy, try again’?
The Magic 8-ball
“It's not personal, Sonny. It’s strictly business.” Is a quote from which 70’s movie?
The God Father
What type of sunglasses became hugely popular in the 1970s?
Mirrored lens sunglasses
The year 1978 was monumental for humankind since it marked the event of a successful IVF process. What does IVF stand for?
in vitro fertilization
The film Grease was released in the 1970s. What was the best-selling single from the soundtrack?
You’re the One that I Want
What groundbreaking piece of portable technology did Sony release in 1979?
The Walkman
In the 1970s horror film Carrie, what does she get covered in before prom?
Pig’s blood
What is the name of the shorts that have rounded hems and a slit up the sides?
Dolphins
The year 1973 had a sports event dubbed "Battle of the Sexes" What sport did they play?
1. Tennis
2. Boxing
3. Basketball
4. Judo
1. Tennis
David Bowie had many alter egos. What was his 1970s alter ego called?
Ziggy Stardust
What unusual toy became a bit of a craze in 1975?
The pet rock