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From the 1970s Trivia Quiz

Things that happened in the 1970s mostly in America. How many do you recall?

A multiple-choice quiz by HeavensArrow. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
HeavensArrow

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
288,326

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
13237

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. On which college campus were four students killed during anti-war demonstrations on May 4, 1970? Hint

University of California, Berkeley

Ohio Northern University

Indiana University

Kent State University, Ohio

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Question 2 of 10

2. What historical first was celebrated on April 22, 1970 having to do with the environment in the USA? Hint

First 'Groundhog Day'

First 'Green Peace'

First 'Earth Day'

First 'Arbor Day'

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Question 3 of 10

3. On June 17, 1972 , a scandal rocked the nation. The names Dean, Haldeman and Ehrlichman are associated with this. What was the name of the scandal? Hint

The Odessa File

Deep Throat

The Cuban Missile Crisis

Watergate

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Question 4 of 10

4. During which Olympic Games in 1972 did terrorists murder 11 Israeli athletes and coaches? Hint

Israeli Olympics

Greece Olympics

Seoul Olympics

Munich Olympics

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Question 5 of 10

5. On January 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized abortion due to what decision? Hint

Roe v. Wade

Doe v. Bolton

Carmen v. Miranda

Proctor v. Gamble

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Question 6 of 10

6. What Nuclear Power Plant had a radioactive leak on March 28, 1979, which almost led to a meltdown? Hint

Palo Verde Nuclear Plant, Arizona

Seabrook Nuclear Plant, NH

Chernobyl Nuclear Plant, Ukraine

Three Mile Island, Pennsylvania

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1978 residents of what city in New York had to be evacuated due to dangerous toxic chemicals buried in the area known as the Love Canal? Hint

Buffalo, NY

Niagara Falls, NY

Grand Island, NY

Lackawanna, NY

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Question 8 of 10

8. On November 19, 1978, what religious cult leader led 900 of his members in a mass suicide? Hint

Sun Myung Moon, Unification Church

Marshall Applewhite, Heavens Gate

Jim Jones, People's Temple

David Koresh, Branch Davidians

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Question 9 of 10

9. What United States Governor from a southern state was shot and paralyzed while campaigning for President of the United States in 1972? Hint

Huey Long, Louisiana

George McGovern, N. Carolina

George Wallace, Alabama

George Walton, Georgia

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was killed on her way to meet with a reporter for the 'New York Times' to reveal evidence of unsafe and illegal practices at a nuclear power plant called Kerr-McGee? Hint

Norma Rae

Patty Hearst

Karen Ann Quinlin

Karen Silkwood

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On which college campus were four students killed during anti-war demonstrations on May 4, 1970?

Answer: Kent State University, Ohio

On May 4, 1970, National Guardsmen opened fired on students at Kent State killing four students and injuring nine others. Shortly after this Neil Young wrote a song which is a protest song about the killings and has become an anthem of the generation. He was with the group Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.

2. What historical first was celebrated on April 22, 1970 having to do with the environment in the USA?

Answer: First 'Earth Day'

Every year, the April 22 Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970 which was co founded by a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, Gaylord Nelson. Issues that are dealt with include Clean Air, Forests, Soil Erosion and the Wetlands.

3. On June 17, 1972 , a scandal rocked the nation. The names Dean, Haldeman and Ehrlichman are associated with this. What was the name of the scandal?

Answer: Watergate

Some of President Richard Nixon's staff were arrested for breaking into the Democratic National Committee Headquarters. Nixon would later be the first President of the USA to resign.

4. During which Olympic Games in 1972 did terrorists murder 11 Israeli athletes and coaches?

Answer: Munich Olympics

This Munich operation was said to be ordered by Yasser Arafat and carried out by a group called Fatah, Arafat's faction of the PLO (Palenstine Liberation Organization). The terrorists had demanded that Israel release 234 Arab prisoners from Israeli jails. The terrorists dressed up in track suits and took the Israelis hostage while they were sleeping.

5. On January 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized abortion due to what decision?

Answer: Roe v. Wade

A single woman named "Jane Roe" (her real name was Norma L. McCorvey) who lived in Texas brought a class action suit challenging the Texas criminal abortion laws. Roe v. Wade is one of the most controversial and politically significant cases in U.S. Supreme Court history.

The Supreme court issued its decision on January 22, 1973, with a 7 to 2 majority voting to strike down Texas abortion laws. The Supreme Court overturned this decision in June 2022.

6. What Nuclear Power Plant had a radioactive leak on March 28, 1979, which almost led to a meltdown?

Answer: Three Mile Island, Pennsylvania

There was a malfunction in the cooling system at the valve in Unit 2 Reactor and it closed when it shouldn't have. That shut off the water supply to the system that cools the core reactor. Then a misreading by one of the engineers added to the problems. Luckily, no immediate deaths or injuries occurred.

7. In 1978 residents of what city in New York had to be evacuated due to dangerous toxic chemicals buried in the area known as the Love Canal?

Answer: Niagara Falls, NY

Love Canal is one of the most appalling environmental tragedies in American history. The Hooker Chemical plant dumped and buried chemical waste there. Later, homes were built over that dump site. The area was meant to be a dream community. The whole area had to be evacuated by 1978 and residents relocated. The area became a boarded up ghost town.

8. On November 19, 1978, what religious cult leader led 900 of his members in a mass suicide?

Answer: Jim Jones, People's Temple

Jim Jones moved his religious group from San Francisco, CA to Jonestown, Guyana, South America. A United States Congressman named Leo Ryan had gone over to investigate allegations of abuse made against the Leader, and his group and was killed. Jim Jones then had his members drink a fruit punch laced with cyanide.

The children were given the drink first. The adults then drank and Jim Jones reportedly shot himself in the head. All in all 913 people died, 276 of them children. Such a tragedy!

9. What United States Governor from a southern state was shot and paralyzed while campaigning for President of the United States in 1972?

Answer: George Wallace, Alabama

Wallace was campaigning on an anti-bussing, 'law and order' platform when he was shot on May 15, 1972. He was shot five times by Arthur Bremer who had also stalked Richard Nixon and George McGovern. Wallace was paralyzed from the waist down.

10. Who was killed on her way to meet with a reporter for the 'New York Times' to reveal evidence of unsafe and illegal practices at a nuclear power plant called Kerr-McGee?

Answer: Karen Silkwood

Silkwood's job was to make plutonium pellets for nuclear reactor fuel rods. She died in very mysterious circumstances after alleging wrongdoing at Kerr McGee. A 1983 movie called 'Silkwood' was based on this story and starred Meryl Streep as Karen Silkwood.

Source: Author HeavensArrow

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