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This sport was started in the United States in the late 1800s, but during the 1970s this sport was the most watched sport across the nation. It was the most played sport by youths in the 1970s.
A. Hockey B. Basketball C. Baseball D.Soccer
100
In the 1970's eating out became increasingly common. This popular meal item was the most commonly ordered at restaurants across the United States in the 1970's.
A. Hamburger B. Pizza C. Caesar Salad D. Grilled Cheese Sandwich
100
This famous actor and director was born in 1940 and is currently 73 years old. He was popular in the 1970s as the star in movies such as, "Serpico", "Bobby Deerfield", and "... Justice for All." During the seventies he was nominated for 4 Oscar Best Actor Awards.
A. Hugh Jackman B. Gene Hackman C. Al Pacino D. Kevin Costner
200
In the 1970s professional athletes began to increase their salaries. They also increased their incomes by...
A. Acting in Broadway musicals B. Appearing in TV advertisements C. Selling drugs D. Playing abroad in Europe
200
In contrast to the growth of the fast-food growth, hippie and feminist restaurants became popular for their nutritional, peasant-style meals. This type of meal option stemmed from the search for nutritional meals.
A. Salad Bar B. Buffets C. Hibachi Grills D. Veggie Burgers
200
In the 1970's movie theaters began to gain popularity after declining in the 60's. Popular movie genres included all of the following EXCEPT...
A. Sci-Fi B. Western C. Action/Adventure D. Thrillers
300
Major changes took place in professional baseball during the 1970s. These changes included all of the following EXCEPT...
A. Increased necessity of artificial turf B. Legalization of free agency C. Broken color barrier D. Revamped jerseys which included vibrant colors
300
Fast food chain restaurants continued to grow in popularity during the 1970's. This particular area of the country was the most targeted for fast-food restaurant growth.
A. East Coast B. Mid-West C. West Coast D. Sun-belt States
300
This film, directed by Steven Spielberg, was produced in 1975. At the time it was the highest-grossing film in history and was followed by three sequels. It is very well-known for its soundtrack, which indicated imminent doom.
A. Jaws B. Grease C. Coming Home D. High School Musical
400
This professional football team won four Super Bowls in the 1970s. They were led to victory by their young quarterback, Terry Bradshaw. They won their fourth championship against the Los Angeles Rams.
A. Minnesota Vikings B. Dallas Cowboys C. Oakland Raiders D. Pittsburgh Steelers
400
This popular coffee shop was founded in the 1970's, and was a very popular chain restaurant.
A. Caribou Coffee B. Starbuck's C. Dunn Brothers Coffee D. Bruegger's Bagels
400
As television became less censored, soap operas grew increasingly popular. This soap opera began being aired in 1973 and is still aired on CBS today. This soap opera revolves around a feud between Jill Abbott Fenmore and Katherine Chancellor.
A. The Bold and the Beautiful B. Th Young and the Restless C. Friday Night Lights D. Home and Away
500
In the summer Olympics of 1972, this American swimmer shocked the world by winning 7 gold medals. This Olympian's record of 7 gold medals in a single Olympics was upheld until the 2008 Beijing Olympics when Michael Phelps won 8 gold medals.
A. Carl Lewis B. Pete Rose C. Doug Russell D. Mark Spitz
500
Home-made meals became experimental during the 1970's. Women began to attempt to cook more complex and nutritional meals for their families. Also french cooking became very popular. This woman started a cooking show on television which supported french-style cooking and nutritional meals.
A. Julia Child B. James Beard C. Rachel Ray D. Alice Waters
500
This singer and actress was highly prominent in the 1970's. She had Top 10 recordings such as "The Way We Were" and "You Don't Bring Me Flowers". She starred in comedies including "What's Up, Doc?" and "For Pete's Sake".
A. Joyce Davidson B. Carol Channing C. Ethel Merman D. Barbara Streisand