Music
Let’s hit it (1970s)!
TV shows & Movies

Around 1970s+/-

Social security programs
100

This song by the Village People conveys themes of community, inclusivity, and empowerment. 


YMCA

100

Another name for flared pants.

 

Bell Bottoms

100

The phrase “May the Force be with you” first appeared in this movie in 1977. 

Star Wars 

100

In what year did Canada host its only Summer Olympics in Montreal.

1976

100

The Liberal government of Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson established the Canadian Pension Plan in what year. 

1965

200

 This group sang the 1977 hit ‘Stayin Alive’? 

Bee Gees

200

A ball covered with small mirror facets, suspended from the ceiling

Disco-Ball

200

This American late-night comedy and variety show first aired in October 1975

Saturday Night Live

200

This politician was the Prime Minister of Canada from 1968 to 1979 and again from 1980 to 1984

Pierre Elliot Trudeau

200

Parliament established the bonus that aims to promote bilingualism in Canada’s public sector in this year.

1977

300

Born in Toronto and grew-up in Winnipeg, this singer/songwriter’s music is characterized by deeply personal lyrics and distinctive guitar work.

Neil Young

300

These Canadian awards which began in 1970 were originally called the RPM Gold Leaf Awards  

Juno awards

300

Dans cette émission populaire, 3 femmes travaillent comme détectives pour un patron anonyme. 

Popular TV show that has 3 women fighting crime for a boss that is never seen on camera

Drôle de dames (ou Charlie’s Angels)

300

The the Official Languages Act receive royal assent in this year.  

1969

300

When maternity leave was introduced by the federal government in 1971, how many paid weeks (at 66% salary) were granted?

15 weeks

400

This song by Gloria Gaynor, released in 1978 became one of the most iconic disco anthems and is widely recognized for its empowering lyrics.

I Will Survive

400

This city is the second biggest disco capital in North America

Montreal

400

This Canadian French-language children’s television program included live characters and puppets from 1977 to 1992?

Passe-Partout


400

This 3D combination puzzle was invented in 1974.

the Rubik's Cube

400

The former name of ESDC between 1977-1996:  

Department: Employment and Immigration

500

"Le Freak" is a funk-disco song by American disco band Chic. What is the verse after “Ah, Freak out!” 

Le freak, c’est chic!

500

Which legend Montreal Canadiens hockey player won the Hart Trophy as the league’s MVP in the 1970’s?  

Guy Lafleur

500

The name of the character in children’s show ‘Parlez-moi’, which was produced in Toronto from 1978 to 1980. 


Sol the Clown

500

In 1975, she ran for leadership of the federal NDP. With the slogan "Brown is Beautiful," she broke colour barriers in the federal arena when she ran a close second to Ed Broadbent.

Rosemary Brown

500

The former name of ESDC between 1966-1977: 


Department: Manpower and Immigration