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Guess the Decade Trivia Quiz

Let's take a little trip down memory lane, it should be fun! Pick the right decade for the following historical events.

A multiple-choice quiz by brandysmom1. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
brandysmom1

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
166,969

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What decade was the Heimlich maneuver developed? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. The first countertop microwave oven was introduced in this decade. Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Construction of the Sears Tower and the World Trade Center is completed. Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the 70s, the killer known as the Son of Sam was arrested and convicted on six counts of murder. What was his name?

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Question 5 of 10

5. During this decade, Chuck Yeager becomes the first person to break the sound barrier. Hint

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6. During this decade, Josef Stalin died. Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. In which decade did World War II end? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. During this decade, the wreckage of the Titanic was located. Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. The National Guard opened fire on students demonstrating at Kent State University. Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the 90s, this person is convicted of bombing the Federal Building at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What decade was the Heimlich maneuver developed?

Answer: 70s

Dr. Henry Heimlich first explained the procedure for expelling food and other foriegn items from the trachea in 1974. Dr Heimlich is the President of the Heimlich Institute in Cincinnati, Ohio.

2. The first countertop microwave oven was introduced in this decade.

Answer: 60s

Amana introduced the "Radarange" in Chicago, Illinois in 1967. It was to change for ever the way America cooks. They also introduced push-button settings on microwaves (1975) and had also been the first to receive a patent for self defrosting refrigerators (1954).

3. Construction of the Sears Tower and the World Trade Center is completed.

Answer: 70s

The World Trade Center was completed in 1973, making this the tallest building until the Sears Tower was competed the following year, 1974. In 1993, 6 people were killed when terrorist planted a bomb in a parking garage of the World Trade Center and in 2001, it was destroyed by terrorists in the 9-11 attack.

4. In the 70s, the killer known as the Son of Sam was arrested and convicted on six counts of murder. What was his name?

Answer: David Berkowitz

David Berkowitz, a postal worker, referred to himself as the 'Son of Sam' in a letter he wrote to police in which he described the abuse he had received from his father, Sam. He received 6-25 year sentences.

5. During this decade, Chuck Yeager becomes the first person to break the sound barrier.

Answer: 40s

Yeager flew at Mach 1 speeds to break the sound barrier. This took place on October 14, 1947 in California. Then, more that 50 years later, Yeager broke air speed records by traveling at Mach 2.44

6. During this decade, Josef Stalin died.

Answer: 50s

Stalin died in 1953. Even though he was responsible for the deaths of millions of his own people through famine and purges, many in the Soviet Union wept when the news of his death was announced.

7. In which decade did World War II end?

Answer: 1940s

The war ended on September 2, 1945 when Japan surrendered. WWII started (in Europe) in September 1939. The USA remained neutral until December 7, 1941, when Japan bombed the U.S. base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. On December 12, 1941 Germany declared war on the USA.

8. During this decade, the wreckage of the Titanic was located.

Answer: 80s

The Titanic sank on her maiden voyage in April, 1912. On September 1, 1985, the wreckage of the Titanic was found in 2 upright pieces on the ocean floor about 13,000 feet underwater.

9. The National Guard opened fire on students demonstrating at Kent State University.

Answer: 70s

This happened on May 4, 1970. This incident was responsible for killing four students and injuring nine and sparked off nationwide student protests all over the country.

10. In the 90s, this person is convicted of bombing the Federal Building at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Answer: Timothy McVeigh

The bombing took place on April 19, 1995. McVeigh was given the death penalty for killing 168 people and was executed by lethal injection.

Source: Author brandysmom1

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