Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder was born with a condition that led to his blindness. What is the name of the condition that caused his blindness?
A) Retinitis Pigmentosa
B) Glaucoma
C) Cataracts
D) Macular Degeneration
A) Retinitis Pigmentosa
What was the title of Bob Dylan’s debut album, released in 1962?
A) The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan
B) Bob Dylan
C) Blonde on Blonde
D) Highway 61 Revisited
B) Bob Dylan
Which blues legend, known for his powerful guitar playing and hit songs like “Crosscut Saw” and “Born Under a Bad Sign,” was a key figure in shaping the blues sound in the 1960s?
A) Albert King
B) Muddy Waters
C) Howlin' Wolf
D) T-Bone Walker
A) Albert King
Which famous pop singer from the 1960s, known for hits like “I Can't Stop Loving You” and “Georgia on My Mind,” also made a significant impact on soul and blues music?
A) Ray Charles
B) Sam Cooke
C) James Brown
D) Otis Redding
A) Ray Charles
Which rock icon was the primary songwriter and guitarist for the British band The Rolling Stones, often collaborating with Mick Jagger?
A) Keith Richards
B) Eric Clapton
C) Jimmy Page
D) Jeff Beck
A) Keith Richards
Which U.S. president, elected in 1960, became the youngest person to ever hold office?
A) Dwight D. Eisenhower
B) Richard Nixon
C) John F. Kennedy
D) Lyndon B. Johnson
C) John F. Kennedy
Which famous British prime minister, known for leading the United Kingdom through much of the 1960s, famously declared, "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few"?
Winston Churchill (Although his prime minister ship was primarily in the 1940s, he was an influential figure throughout the 1960s as well.)
Which 1961 book by John F. Kennedy became a bestseller and focused on the courage of individuals during World War II?
A) Profiles in Courage
What was the title of Stevie Wonder’s debut album, released in 1962, when he was only 12 years old?
A) Fulfillingness' First Finale
B) The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie
C) Innervisions
D) Talking Book
B) The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie
What was Bob Dylan’s birth name?
A) Robert Zimmerman
B) Bob Zimmerman
C) Robert Dylan
D) Robert Johnson
A) Robert Zimmerman
Which blues singer, known for his emotional vocal style and guitar playing, achieved a hit with “Stormy Monday Blues” and influenced countless musicians with his dark, melancholic sound?
A) Albert King
B) T-Bone Walker
C) B.B. King
D) Bobby Bland
C) B.B. King
Which American pop group, known for their beach-themed music, had a major hit in 1963 with “Surfin' USA”?
A) The Beach Boys
B) The Four Seasons
C) The Rivingtons
D) The Monkees
A) The Beach Boys
Which song, released in 1965, by The Rolling Stones became one of their first major hits and included the famous riff that became part of their signature sound?
A) "Satisfaction"
B) "Paint It, Black"
C) "Sympathy for the Devil"
D) "As Tears Go By"
A) "Satisfaction"
Which country gained independence from France on August 5, 1960, becoming the first African country to do so that year?
A) Niger
B) Ghana
C) Mali
D) Algeria
A) Niger
Which 1960s pop culture icon was known for her role in the "Free Love" movement and starred in films like Valley of the Dolls?
Sharon Tate
Which author wrote the 1963 novel The Group, a feminist coming-of-age novel about eight women who graduate from a prestigious college in the 1930s?
Mary McCarthy
In 1963, Stevie Wonder had his first major hit with a song that reached No. 1 on the R&B charts. What was the name of that song?
A) I Was Made to Love Her
B) Fingertips
C) Uptight (Everything's Alright)
D) For Once in My Life
B) Fingertips
What Bob Dylan song was used as the theme for the 1963 civil rights movement, with its poignant lyrics about freedom and justice?
A) A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall
B) Blowin' in the Wind
C) The Times They Are A-Changin'
D) The Hurricane
B) Blowin' in the Wind
Which blues anthem, written by Willie Dixon and performed by Muddy Waters in 1960, became an essential part of the Chicago blues repertoire and was later covered by numerous artists, including Led Zeppelin?
A) "Hoochie Coochie Man"
B) "Got My Mojo Working"
C) "I Can't Be Satisfied"
D) "I Just Want to Make Love to You"
A) "Hoochie Coochie Man"
Which legendary pop singer, also known as "The Queen of Motown," had massive success in the 1960s with hits like “My Guy” and “You Can’t Hurry Love”?
A) Aretha Franklin
B) Martha Reeves
C) Diana Ross
D) Mary Wells
C) Diana Ross
Which British singer-songwriter, known for his distinctive voice and poetic lyrics, was a key figure in the folk-rock scene of the 1960s and was part of the duo Simon & Garfunkel?
A) Paul Simon
B) Bob Dylan
C) Art Garfunkel
D) Neil Young
A) Paul Simon
What was the name of the Soviet leader who was in power during the height of the Cold War in 1960?
A) Joseph Stalin
B) Leonid Brezhnev
C) Nikita Khrushchev
D) Mikhail Gorbachev
C) Nikita Khrushchev
Which influential African-American leader and activist was known for his role in the Nation of Islam and later became a global symbol of Black empowerment in the 1960s?
Malcolm X
Which dystopian novel by Ray Bradbury, published in 1966, explores themes of censorship and the suppression of knowledge?
A) Fahrenheit 451
In the 1960s, Stevie Wonder began to experiment more with different instruments, notably incorporating which instrument into many of his songs?
A) Guitar
B) Harmonica
C) Drums
D) Trumpet
B) Harmonica
In addition to his music, Bob Dylan also published a book of his writings in 2004. What is the title of this book?
A) Chronicles: Volume One
B) The Lyrics: 1961-2012
C) Tarantula
D) Blowin' in the Wind: The Lyrics
A) Chronicles: Volume One
Which blues guitarist, known for his gritty, powerful guitar work and songs like “The Sky Is Crying”, was a major influence on both the blues and rock genres in the 1960s?
A) John Lee Hooker
B) Elmore James
C) Freddie King
D) Buddy Guy
C) Freddie King
Which famous 1960s pop group, often called “The Sound of Philadelphia,” had major hits such as “Baby Love” and “Stop! In the Name of Love”?
A) The Shirelles
B) The Supremes
C) The Ronettes
D) Martha and the Vandellas
B) The Supremes
In 1965, which song by The Byrds was a folk rock cover of a Bob Dylan song, and became one of the most important songs of the 1960s?
A) "Turn! Turn! Turn!"
B) "Mr. Tambourine Man"
C) "Eight Miles High"
D) "I’ll Feel a Whole Lot Better"
B) "Mr. Tambourine Man"
In 1960, the world watched the tragic events surrounding the Freedom Riders. What was the goal of the Freedom Riders?
A) To promote women's voting rights
B) To challenge segregation at bus terminals in the South
C) To hold protests against the Vietnam War
D) To integrate public schools
B) To challenge segregation at bus terminals in the South
Which famous American singer and civil rights activist is known for her powerful song “Strange Fruit,” a protest against racism and lynching in the South?
Billie Holiday (Though "Strange Fruit" was originally performed in the 1930s, Holiday continued to be an influential figure through the 1960s.)
What 1965 novel by Frank Herbert is considered one of the greatest science fiction books of all time and centers on the desert planet Arrakis?
B) Dune
In 1967, Stevie Wonder performed at the Monterey Pop Festival. What was significant about his performance at this event?
A) It was his first public performance.
B) He was the youngest performer at the festival.
C) He debuted Superstition for the first time.
D) His performance led to his first major label contract.
B) He was the youngest performer at the festival.
Bob Dylan’s “The Times They Are A-Changin’” was released in 1964. What was the primary theme of the song?
A) Social and political change
B) The importance of peace
C) Personal heartbreak
D) Love and reconciliation
A) Social and political change
Which blues artist, born Elmore Brooks, was known for his slide guitar technique and songs like “Dust My Broom” and “The Sky Is Crying”?
A) Elmore James
B) Albert King
C) John Lee Hooker
D) Freddie King
A) Elmore James
Which legendary pop artist, born Clifton Duncan Vannoy, went on to have a hugely successful solo career after being part of The Four Seasons?
A) Frankie Valli
B) Jerry Butler
C) Dion DiMucci
D) Bobby Rydell
A) Frankie Valli
Which female rock musician and member of The Mamas & the Papas had a signature voice and helped define the folk-rock movement in the 1960s?
A) Grace Slick
B) Janis Joplin
C) Cass Elliot
D) Aretha Franklin
C) Cass Elliot
In 1960, the famous civil rights activist, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was arrested during a protest in which U.S. city?
A) Birmingham, Alabama
B) Atlanta, Georgia
C) Greensboro, North Carolina
D) Nashville, Tennessee
A) Birmingham, Alabama
Which famous American astronaut was part of the Apollo 11 mission and made history as the first person to walk on the Moon in 1969?
Buzz Aldrin
Which author wrote the 1962 novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, set in a psychiatric hospital and focusing on the clash between a rebellious patient and an authoritarian nurse?
Ken Kesey
Which 1966 Stevie Wonder hit included the famous line, “I'm just a soul whose intentions are good. Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood”?
A) My Cherie Amour
B) Uptight (Everything's Alright)
C) For Once in My Life
D) I Was Made to Love Her
B) Uptight (Everything's Alright)
Which 1966 album by Bob Dylan is considered one of the first double albums in rock history and includes songs like “Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands” and “Visions of Johanna”?
A) Blonde on Blonde
B) Bringing It All Back Home
C) Highway 61 Revisited
D) Desire
A) Blonde on Blonde
Which famous blues song by Freddie King, released in 1961, is widely considered one of the greatest blues tracks of all time and showcases his fiery guitar work?
A) "Hide Away"
B) "The Stumble"
C) "Born Under a Bad Sign"
D) "Crosscut Saw"
A) "Hide Away"
Which 1960s pop star, originally part of The Crystals, was known for the hit song "He's a Rebel" and later became a solo artist?
A) Mary Wilson
B) Darlene Love
C) Cher
D) Carole King
B) Darlene Love
Which famous 1960s musician was known as "The Lizard King" and became a symbol of counterculture with his band, The Doors?
A) Jim Morrison
B) Jimi Hendrix
C) Brian Jones
D) Eric Clapton
A) Jim Morrison
In 1962, which Soviet cosmonaut became the first human to travel into space and orbit the Earth?
A) Alexei Leonov
B) Yuri Gagarin
C) Valentina Tereshkova
D) Gennady Padalka
B) Yuri Gagarin
Which 1960s activist and leader in the feminist movement co-founded the National Organization for Women (NOW) in 1966?
Betty Friedan
Which author wrote the 1960 true crime book In Cold Blood, which tells the story of the brutal murder of a Kansas family?
Truman Capote
In 1964, Stevie Wonder’s song “Fingertips Pt. 2” became his first No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. What was unique about the performance of the song in terms of its recording?
A) It was recorded using only one microphone.
B) It was recorded live in one take.
C) It was a collaboration with Smokey Robinson.
D) It was recorded on a portable cassette recorder.
B) It was recorded live in one take.
What year did Bob Dylan release the album Highway 61 Revisited, which includes the landmark track “Like a Rolling Stone”?
A) 1965
B) 1966
C) 1964
D) 1963
A) 1965
Which 1962 hit song by Buddy Guy, with its signature sharp guitar riffs and fiery performance, helped establish him as one of the greats of the Chicago blues scene?
A) "Stone Crazy"
B) "First Time I Met the Blues"
C) "Damn Right, I Got the Blues"
D) "I Can't Quit You Baby"
B) "First Time I Met the Blues"
Which 1960s pop singer, known for her sultry voice and songs like “These Boots Are Made for Walkin'” and “Sugar Town,” became a major cultural icon?
A) Janis Joplin
B) Nancy Sinatra
C) Cher
D) Dusty Springfield
B) Nancy Sinatra
Which iconic rock singer was known as "The Queen of Soul" and became famous for her powerful vocals and hits like "Respect" in the 1960s?
A) Diana Ross
B) Janis Joplin
C) Aretha Franklin
D) Etta James
C) Aretha Franklin
Which landmark U.S. Supreme Court case in 1966 ruled that suspects must be informed of their rights before being interrogated by police?
A) Brown v. Board of Education
B) Gideon v. Wainwright
C) Miranda v. Arizona
D) Roe v. Wade
C) Miranda v. Arizona
Which American actress became a symbol of the 1960s "sex symbol" era with her roles in films like The Graduate and Bonnie and Clyde?
Anne Bancroft
Which 1962 novel by John Steinbeck, set during a challenging period in American history, was later adapted into a popular film?
C) Of Mice and Men