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100

What John Travolta movie popularized disco in 1977?

Saturday Night Fever

100

This scandal involving a break-in at the Democratic National Committee led to President Nixon’s resignation.

Watergate

100

Bell bottoms were a popular style of what clothing item?

Pants

100

This communal dining trend involved dipping bread or meat into melted cheese or chocolate.

Fondue
100

Which 1977 sci-fi film’s opening begins with “A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…”?

Star Wars: A New Hope

200

This 70s dance move had partners standing side by side, swaying to the beat, and playfully knocking hips together.

The Bump

200

This proposed amendment to guarantee equal rights for women passed Congress in 1972 but failed ratification.

Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)

200

These thick-soled shoes made you taller and groovier.

Platform Shoes

200

This convenience meal, often served in a divided tray, became a staple for busy families in the 1970s.

TV Dinner

200

This family sitcom featured Greg, Marcia, and six kids.

The Brady Bunch

300

Nicknamed the “Queen of Disco,” Donna Summer earned her first U.S. #1 hit with this 1975 song.

Love to Love You Baby

300

The Vietnam War officially ended in April 1975 when this city, the capital of South Vietnam, fell to communist forces.

Saigon

300

What hairstyle was popularized by Farrah Fawcett?

Feathered Hair

300

In a 1973 commercial, a child sang a jingle spelling out this company’s name to the tune of “My Bologna Has a First Name.”

Oscar Meyer

300

In 1972, this Francis Ford Coppola film won Best Picture.

The Godfather

400

What song is this lyrics from? "Daylight deals a bad hand to a woman who has laid too many bets"

Boogie Wonderland- Earth, Wind & Fire

400

In 1973, this organization’s oil embargo caused widespread fuel shortages in the U.S.

OPEC

400

This two-piece men’s suit, made of polyester and often brightly colored, became a symbol of 70s disco style.

Leisure Suit

400

This “drink of astronauts” was heavily marketed to kids in the 70s.

Tang

400

The final episode of this series in 1983 remains the most-watched U.S. TV broadcast in history, though the show began in 1972.

MASH*

500

The Bee Gees had three songs from the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Name at least 2 of them.

Stayin’ Alive, How Deep Is Your Love, or Night Fever

500

In 1972, the U.S. signed the SALT I treaty with who to limit nuclear weapons.

The Soviet Union

500

These short, high-waisted bottoms for women became popular in the mid-70s, often worn with go-go boots.

Hot Pants

500

This whipped dessert topping, available in chocolate or fruit flavors, was a 1970s favorite for making quick pies and sweet treats.

Koogle

500

What groundbreaking miniseries in 1977 told the story of Kunta Kinte?

Roots

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