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Quiz about The Twentieth Century  19711980
Quiz about The Twentieth Century  19711980

The Twentieth Century - 1971-1980 Quiz


Another in the series, this quiz covers events in the decade of the 1970's. One question per year. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by sportcon. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
sportcon
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
20,517
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
10438
Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (7/10), Guest 195 (3/10), Guest 107 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What female athlete became the first to win $100,000 in a single year in 1971? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In what state was George Wallace campaigning for the Presidency when he was shot in an assassination attempt in May 1972? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Initially elected in 1946, and ousted in 1955, this leader was again elected president of his country in 1973: Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. When French president Georges Pompidou died in office in 1974, who succeeded him? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who became the first American born Roman Catholic saint ? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. From what city's airport did Israeli commandos rescue 103 hostages held by Pro-Palestinian terrorists in 1976? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In 1977, where did two jetliners crash while still on the ground killing 528 people? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Where was the world's first test tube baby born in 1978? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The first official visit to the United States by what top Chinese Communist official was made in 1979? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In 1980, after 90 years of white rule, Southern Rhodesia became what nation? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What female athlete became the first to win $100,000 in a single year in 1971?

Answer: Billie Jean King

2. In what state was George Wallace campaigning for the Presidency when he was shot in an assassination attempt in May 1972?

Answer: Maryland

Wallace was shot and permanently paralyzed at a shopping center in Laurel, Maryland.
3. Initially elected in 1946, and ousted in 1955, this leader was again elected president of his country in 1973:

Answer: Juan Peron

Peron had his third wife, Isabelle as his vice president. He died in office in 1974.
4. When French president Georges Pompidou died in office in 1974, who succeeded him?

Answer: Valery Giscard D'Estaing

Pompidou had succeeded Charles De Gaulle.
5. Who became the first American born Roman Catholic saint ?

Answer: Elizabeth Ann Seton

6. From what city's airport did Israeli commandos rescue 103 hostages held by Pro-Palestinian terrorists in 1976?

Answer: Entebbe, Uganda

The terrorists were under the protection of Idi Amin's troops. (There was a 104th hostage, who had been transferred to hospital, and it was not possible to rescue her).
7. In 1977, where did two jetliners crash while still on the ground killing 528 people?

Answer: Canary Islands

8. Where was the world's first test tube baby born in 1978?

Answer: England

Louise Joy Brown was born in England in July 1978. India announced the birth of the second test tube baby in October of the same year.
9. The first official visit to the United States by what top Chinese Communist official was made in 1979?

Answer: Deng Xiaoping

Deng and President Carter signed agreements on cultural and scientific exchanges.
10. In 1980, after 90 years of white rule, Southern Rhodesia became what nation?

Answer: Zimbabwe

Robert Mugabe, a Marxist, was elected prime minister. Prince Charles presided over the ceremony.
Source: Author sportcon

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