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Quiz about The Late 1960s
Quiz about The Late 1960s

The Late 1960s Trivia Quiz


Here are some questions about the late 1960s (1965-69) - a turbulent, but 'loving' time in the world. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Jendy. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Jendy
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
2,384
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
11391
Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (7/10), Guest 71 (10/10), Guest 189 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. The summer of what year was given the name 'Summer of Love'? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. During the Summer of Love, what song did the Beatles perform on the first satellite television broadcast seen around the world? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Dr. Timothy Leary, a professor at Harvard, said which of the following? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of the following men did NOT run for president of the USA in 1968? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which California University was notable in the 1960s for its activism in areas such as civil rights, free speech, and Vietnam? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In what year did Woodstock take place? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What famous musician from a popular musical group was linked to Charles Manson for a time? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi was a guru of what? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who assassinated Robert Kennedy in Los Angeles in 1968? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What 1950s rock and roll pioneer turned movie star made a famous comeback in a 1968 television special?

Answer: (first name and last name)

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Oct 30 2024 : Guest 24: 7/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The summer of what year was given the name 'Summer of Love'?

Answer: 1967

The 'Summer of Love' was marked by the June 1, 1967 release of the Beatles' album 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'.
2. During the Summer of Love, what song did the Beatles perform on the first satellite television broadcast seen around the world?

Answer: All You Need Is Love

3. Dr. Timothy Leary, a professor at Harvard, said which of the following?

Answer: Turn on, tune in, drop out

Leary was referring mainly to LSD.
4. Which of the following men did NOT run for president of the USA in 1968?

Answer: Barry Goldwater

Barry Goldwater ran as the Republican candidate and as a hardline conservative in 1964.
5. Which California University was notable in the 1960s for its activism in areas such as civil rights, free speech, and Vietnam?

Answer: Berkeley

Kent State is not in California.
6. In what year did Woodstock take place?

Answer: 1969

7. What famous musician from a popular musical group was linked to Charles Manson for a time?

Answer: Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys

The Beach Boys actually recorded a couple of songs written by Manson.
8. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi was a guru of what?

Answer: Transcendental Meditation

Many celebrities studied with Maharishi including the Beatles, Mick Jagger, Mike Love, Donovan, and Mia Farrow.
9. Who assassinated Robert Kennedy in Los Angeles in 1968?

Answer: Sirhan Bishara Sirhan

As with the JFK assassination, there are people who think that the assassination of RFK was also a conspiracy.
10. What 1950s rock and roll pioneer turned movie star made a famous comeback in a 1968 television special?

Answer: Elvis Presley

Source: Author Jendy

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