Tech and Communication
What is a disposable camera?
A cheap alternative to a regular camera that is only meant to be used once
Who was a popular idol influence for the 80s fashion industry?
Whitney Houston
How much money did terry raise at the time?
23 million
Who was the Prime Minister of Canada at the start of the '80s?
Pierre Trudeau
What is the name of the man who played "The Terminator" ?
Arnold Schwarzenegger
What is a walkman?
A portable audio/music player
What shoe brand out sold Nike in sales by the end of the 80s decade?
Reebok
Which Olympic year was the most financially successful?
1988 and 1984 summer
The nickname of the man who single-handedly blocked a number of tanks from entering Tianamen Square (temporarily)?
Tank man
What year did Whitney Houston release "I Wanna Dance With Sombody" ?
1987
What is a car phone?
A mobile phone that is specifically designed to be fitted into a car
What tv show help popularise big, voluminous hair?
Dynasty
Who used to hold the all time rushing record in the 1980s?
Walter Payton
Who was the Presedent of the US throughout most of the '80s (1981-1989)?
Ronald Reagan
What award did Cyndi Lauper win at the 1984 grammys?
Best new artist
What is a cordless telephone?
A telephone which can be used by its self and not plugged into anything
Name at least one social issue mentioned in the presentation
Loss of individuality, Peer Pressure, Drug abuse, AIDS, Equal rights for all, Abortion, Education, and Inequality in women's workforce
What year did Micheal win the slam dunk contest?
1988
Which 2 middle-eastern countries engaged in a conflict that lasted from 1980-1988?
Iran and Iraq
When did the Simpsons first air?
1987
What is one importance of technological advancements?
It makes everything easier for people worldwide, OR, it helps new companies and innovations become well known
How and where would people study in the 80s?
Kids would to the library to read/study, and all notes were hand written
Who was the youngest heavyweight champion?
Mike Tyson
The fall of which wall in late 1989 marked the fall of the Iron Curtain and was one of the events that began the fall of communism?
What is the name of the main character in "Back to The Future" ?
Marty McFly