1970 music
Which iconic disco group released the hit song "Stayin' Alive" in 1977?
a) The Bee Gees
b) ABBA
c) Donna Summer
d) Chic
A The Bee Gees
Who directed the movie "Jaws," which is often considered the first summer blockbuster, released in 1975?
a) George Lucas
b) Steven Spielberg
c) Martin Scorsese
d) Francis Ford Coppola
B Steven Spielberg
Which iconic footwear style, characterized by their thick platform soles, gained popularity in the 1970s and became associated with disco fashion?
a) Sneakers
b) Loafers
c) Platform shoes
d) Boots
C Platform shoes
What scandal, which led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon in 1974, involved a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters?
a) Watergate scandal
b) Iran-Contra affair
c) Teapot Dome scandal
d) Lewinsky scandal
A Watergate scandal
What iconic video game was released in 1972, considered one of the earliest examples of arcade gaming?
a) Tetris b) Pong
c) Space Invaders
d) Pac-Man
Pong
What is the name of Led Zeppelin's fourth studio album, often referred to as "Untitled" or "IV"?
a Physical Graffiti
d Presence
c Led Zeppelin IV
C Led Zeppelin IV
Which actor portrayed the character of Rocky Balboa in the film "Rocky," released in 1976?
a) Al Pacino
b) Sylvester Stallone
c) Robert De Niro
d) Jack Nicholson
B Sylvester Stallone
Which fashion accessory, often worn by hippies and bohemians in the 1970s, features colorful patterns created through a resist-dyeing technique?
a) Tie-dye
b) Paisley
c) Chevron
d) Houndstooth
A Tie-dye
Which feminist activist and author wrote the bestselling book "The Feminine Mystique," published in 1963, which sparked the second-wave feminist movement of the 1970s? a)
a) Betty Friedan
b) Gloria Steinem
c) Susan B. Anthony
d) Simone de Beauvoir
A Betty Friedan
In 1971, Intel introduced the world's first commercially available microprocessor. What was its name? a) Intel 4004 b) Intel 8080 c) Intel 8008 d) Intel 8086
A intel 4004
Who was known as the "Queen of Disco" and scored hits with songs like "Hot Stuff" and "Bad Girls" in the late 1970s?
a) Gloria Gaynor
b) Diana Ross
c) Donna Summer
d) Gloria Gaye
C Donna Summer
In the movie "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope," who is revealed to be Luke Skywalker's father in the iconic line, "No, I am your father"?
a) Darth Maul
b) Darth Sidious
c) Darth Vader
d) Emperor Palpatine
CDarth Vader
What type of pants, characterized by their flared bottoms, became a popular fashion trend in the 1970s?
a) Skinny jeans
b) Bell-bottoms
c) Jeggings
d) Cargo pants
B Bell-bottoms
What major environmental event occurred on April 22, 1970, which is widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement?
a) Earth Day
b) Kyoto Protocol signing
c) Paris Climate Agreement
d) Clean Air Act
A Earth Day
What popular handheld gadget was introduced by Sony in 1979, revolutionizing the way people listened to music on the go? a) Sony Discman b) Sony Boombox c) Sony Walkman d) Sony Cassette Player
C Sony Walkman
Which English rock band released the concept album "The Dark Side of the Moon" in 1973, which became one of the best-selling albums of all time?
a) Pink Floyd
b) Led Zeppelin
c) The Rolling Stones
d) Queen
A Pink Floyd
Who won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the movie "Annie Hall," released in 1977?
a) Meryl Streep
b) Diane Keaton
c) Jane Fonda
d) Sally Field
B Diane Keaton
Which style of dress, characterized by its long, flowing silhouette, was popularized in the 1970s and often featured bold patterns and prints?
a) Mini dress
b) Midi dress
c) Maxi dress
d) Bodycon dress
C Maxi dress
Which civil rights leader and Baptist minister was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968, sparking riots across the United States and further galvanizing the civil rights movement?
a) Malcolm X
b) Jesse Jackson
c) Martin Luther King Jr.
d)
C Martin Luther king Jr
What significant event in 1973 marked the beginning of the modern era of computing by connecting computer networks for the first time? a) Creation of Microsoft b) Release of the first Macintosh c) Launch of IBM Personal Computer d) Development of ARPANET
D
What is the title of David Bowie's alter ego character introduced in the album "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars" released in 1972?
a) Ziggy Stardust
b) Major Tom
c) The Thin White Duke
d) Aladdin Sane
A Ziggy Stardust
Which actor played the role of Travis Bickle, a mentally unstable taxi driver, in the movie "Taxi Driver," released in 1976?
a) Al Pacino
b) Robert De Niro
c) Jack Nicholson
d) Dustin Hoffman
B Robert De Niro
What type of shirt, often associated with the disco era, features shiny, reflective sequins or glitter embellishments?
a) Polo shirt
b) Turtleneck
c) Hawaiian shirt
d) Sequined shirt
D Sequined shirts
Which landmark Supreme Court case, decided in 1973, legalized abortion nationwide and remains one of the most controversial and debated decisions in Supreme Court history?
a) Roe v. Wade
b) Brown v. Board of Education
c) Loving v. Virginia
A Roe v Wade
In 1978, who invented the first successful antivirus software, laying the foundation for the cybersecurity industry? a) Dr. V.A. Shiva Ayyadurai b) John McAfee c) Alan Turing d) Eugene Kaspersky
A