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Child of the 70s Trivia Quiz

Were you a kid in the 1970s? Then you'll recognise these toys, crazes, TV shows and foods. Even big kids can have a go! (Though it may be easier if you're British.)

A multiple-choice quiz by Elanor. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Elanor

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
79,985

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
17614

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: elmslea (6/10), Guest 69 (2/10), Guest 173 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Many 70s children loved this little rabbit, who appeared in many books, as well as having a range of stationery and toys. What was the rabbit's name? Hint

Miffy

Little Grey Rabbit

Bugs Bunny

Roger Rabbit

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Question 2 of 10

2. Nowadays Saturday morning kids' TV is taken for granted. But in the early 1970s there was no such thing. The BBC's first Saturday morning children's show was Noel Edmonds' "MultiColoured Swap Shop". Who did NOT present "Swap Shop"? Hint

Maggie Philbin

John Craven

Keith Chegwin

Chris Tarrant

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Question 3 of 10

3. This was a really popular toy in the late 70s. It had four large, coloured buttons, that flashed and made a particular sound. The aim was to repeat the pattern made by the toy itself, a pattern that got progressivly harder. What was the toy's name?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 4 of 10

4. This superhero (heroine?) caused millions of little girls to make themselves dizzy spinning round in the playground, and was an object of their big brothers' fantasies. But which actress was Wonder Woman? Hint

Linda McCartney

Lynda Carter

Linda Hamilton

Lynda Bellingham

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Question 5 of 10

5. 'Star Wars' was probably the most famous movie of the decade, but which of these other movies did not first become a hit with kids in the 1970s? Hint

Mary Poppins

Superman

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

The Muppet Movie

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Question 6 of 10

6. Hong Kong Phooey was a 'number 1 super guy', but who was his alter-ego? Hint

Clark Kent

Rosemary, the telephone operator

Penry, the mild mannered janitor

Sgt Flint, also known as Sarge

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these foods did NOT become popular for parties in the 70s? Hint

Sausages and cheese formed into a porcupine

Pringles Newfangled Potato Chips

Las Vegas Chips

Cheesy footballs

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Question 8 of 10

8. 'Battle of the Planets' was a Japanese cartoon (dubbed into English) about a group of superhero child astronauts. What was the name of the evil villain they regularly defeated? Hint

Dr Anderson

7-Zark-7

Zoltar

Keyop

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Coca-Cola ad that was shown in 1971 and 1972 was one of its most famous. It featured young people from around the world, singing on an Italian hilltop. The song was released as a single, and went to number 1 around the world. But who recorded the song? Hint

Steeleye Span

The New Seekers

The Seekers

The Carpenters

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these hit toys was NOT popular in the 1970s? Hint

Rock'em Sock'em Robots

Evil Knievel Motorcycles

Pet Rocks

Transformers

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Many 70s children loved this little rabbit, who appeared in many books, as well as having a range of stationery and toys. What was the rabbit's name?

Answer: Miffy

Miffy was created in 1955 by Dutch author Dick Bruna, but was especially popular through the 60s and 70s. Bruna wrote over 100 books, which have been translated into dozens of languages. Miffy has made a bit of a comeback in recent years, with many new Miffy products available.

Answer: Chris Tarrant

The brilliant idea of getting kids to phone in and offer to swap their old Sindy horse for a shiny new bike, kept the show on BBC1 for years. There was more to the show than just swapping though - John Craven read the news, Noel Edmonds interviewed pop stars, and Keith Chegwin stood in the rain surrounded by screaming kids. Chris Tarrant presented rival show "TISWAS".

Answer: Simon

Simon was fab! The regular version was about the size of a vinyl record, but there was also a smaller pocket version. It was released at Christmas 1978 and was an instant hit. Go to Amazon to buy your very own replacement for your old Simon!

Answer: Lynda Carter

Wonder Woman's alter-ego was Diana Prince. Who can forget her hotpants, boots and her golden lasso?

5. 'Star Wars' was probably the most famous movie of the decade, but which of these other movies did not first become a hit with kids in the 1970s?

Answer: Mary Poppins

'Mary Poppins' was a hit for Julie Andrews in 1964. The others were all popular during the 70s.

6. Hong Kong Phooey was a 'number 1 super guy', but who was his alter-ego?

Answer: Penry, the mild mannered janitor

Penry (short for Penrod) Pooch, was the real-life persona of canine superhero Hong Kong Phooey. He caught criminals with his 'Hong Kong Phooey chop'. He changed into his superhero outfit inside a filing cabinet (whose drawers usually stuck) and drove the Phooeymobile, which could change into any form of transport at the drop of a hat.

7. Which of these foods did NOT become popular for parties in the 70s?

Answer: Las Vegas Chips

No 70s party was complete without sticking tiny sausages and lumps of cheese on cocktail sticks into an orange, creating something almost indistinguishable from a porcupine.

8. 'Battle of the Planets' was a Japanese cartoon (dubbed into English) about a group of superhero child astronauts. What was the name of the evil villain they regularly defeated?

Answer: Zoltar

G-Force was a group assembled to defend Earth. They were Mark, Jason, Princess (the only girl), Keyop (who had a strange voice) and Tiny (who was fat). They also had 7-Zark-7, the robot, and 1-Rover-1, the robot dog. Dr Anderson gave them technical advice. Mark was voiced by Casey Kasem, who also provided the voice for Scooby Doo's Shaggy.

Answer: The New Seekers

The song was "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing". The New Seekers were Lyn Paul, Eve Graham, Marty Kristian, Peter Doyle and Paul Layton.

10. Which of these hit toys was NOT popular in the 1970s?

Answer: Transformers

Who can forget the Pet Rock? You paid your money and got a rock. In a box. Transformers ("Robots in Disguise") were an 80s phenomenon.

Source: Author Elanor

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