👗 Fashion
Which shoe became wildly popular in the 1980s, both for workouts and casual wear?
A) Saddle shoes
B) Converse All-Stars
C) Reebok Freestyle
D) Penny loafers
Answer: C) Reebok Freestyle
Which genre rose to mainstream popularity during the 1950s and was famously represented by artists like Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry?
A) Jazz
B) Rock and Roll
C) Swing
D) Disco
Answer: B) Rock and Roll
Which long-running western TV show debuted in the 1950s and became a staple for fans of the genre?
A) Bonanza
B) Gunsmoke
C) The Rifleman
D) Rawhide
Answer: B) Gunsmoke
If you were “groovy,” which decade were you most likely living in?
A) 1950s
B) 1960s
C) 1970s
D) 1980s
Answer: B) 1960s
Who was the first man to walk on the moon in 1969?
(Answer: Who is Neil Armstrong)
In the 1950s, what type of skirt was worn with petticoats to create a full, swingy look popular among teens?
A) A-line skirt
B) Pencil skirt
C) Poodle skirt
D) Wrap skirt
Answer: C) Poodle skirt
Which crooner was known as “Ol’ Blue Eyes” and remained a cultural icon through the 1950s and beyond?
A) Dean Martin
B) Nat King Cole
C) Perry Como
D) Frank Sinatra
Answer: D) Frank Sinatra
In the 1970s, which sitcom featuring a junk dealer and his son became a television classic?
A) All in the Family
B) The Jeffersons
C) Sanford and Son
D) Good Times
Answer: C) Sanford and Son
Which fast food chain used the slogan, “Have it your way”?
(Answer: What is Burger King)
In 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech in which city?
A) Washington, D.C.
B) Atlanta
C) Chicago
(Answer: A – Washington, D.C.)
Bell-bottom pants became a huge trend in which decade?
A) 1950s
B) 1960s
C) 1970s
(Answer: C – 1970s)
Which song by The Beatles became an anthem of peace in the 1960s?
A) “Hey Jude”
B) “Yesterday”
C) “All You Need is Love”
D) “Come Together”
Answer: C) “All You Need is Love”
Which beloved sitcom featured Lucy and Ricky Ricardo and debuted in the 1950s?
A) The Honeymooners
B) Father Knows Best
C) I Love Lucy
D) The Donna Reed Show
Answer: C) I Love Lucy
Sock hop” referred to what kind of activity?
A) A dance
B) A sock sale
C) A TV show
(Answer: A – A Dance)
Which U.S. president resigned in 1974 after the Watergate scandal?
(Answer: Who is Richard Nixon)
Which hairstyle, popularized by beehive-wearing icons like The Ronettes, was a towering symbol of the 1960s?
A) The Shag
B) The Pixie Cut
C) The Beehive
D) The Mullet
Answer: C) The Beehive
Which disco anthem by the Bee Gees became iconic after Saturday Night Fever?
(Answer: Stayin’ Alive)
Which 1952 film, famous for its title number, features Gene Kelly dancing with an umbrella?
A) An American in Paris
B) Singin’ in the Rain
C) The Band Wagon
D) On the Town
Answer: B) Singin’ in the Rain
In the 1980s, what would it mean if something was “totally tubular”?
A) It was very strange
B) It was awesome
C) It was outdated
D) It was boring
Answer: B) It was awesome
In 1973, Secretariat won what famous sporting event?
(Answer: The Triple Crown in horse racing)
Which fashion accessory became a fad in the 1970s and often had inspirational sayings or logos?
A) Friendship bracelets
B) Mood rings
C) Scrunchies
D) Leg warmers
Answer: B) Mood rings
Which 1980s music video was the first to air on MTV?
A) “Thriller” by Michael Jackson
B) “Video Killed the Radio Star” by The Buggles
C) “Take On Me” by A-ha
D) “Like a Virgin” by Madonna
Answer: B) Video Killed the Radio Star
Which 1970s movie featured the line, “You’re gonna need a bigger boat”?
A) Jaws
B) The Godfather
C) Close Encounters
D) Alien
Answer: A) Jaws
In the 1970s, if someone called you a “jive turkey,” what were they saying?
A) You were dancing well
B) You were not being real or honest
C) You were looking good
D) You were talking too fast
Answer: B) You were not being real or honest
In 1981, this royal wedding was watched by more than 750 million people worldwide. Who got married?
A) Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer
B) John Lennon and Yoko Ono
C) Elvis Presley and Priscilla Beaulieu
(Answer: A – Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer)