Printable 1970s Trivia

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Having a printable 1970s trivia contest is a great game to play at any retro party celebrating this decade. Once the disco-dancing ends and the cheese fondue and Chex mix have been eaten, sit back with a Tab or Old Time Lemonade, or maybe even some Sangria, and test your 1970s knowledge with these trivia questions.

About 1970s Trivia

While the 1970s was known as "The 'Me' Decade, it was also the time that saw great societal change: The Beatles split, President Richard Nixon resigned and the Vietnam War finally ended. The period was also known for the birth of disco and punk rock, Sea Monkeys, Rubik's cube and yes, even streaking. In terms of fashion, the 1970s gave way to platform shoes, micro and mini skirts and bell-bottomed pants.

Popular trivia and quiz games, both online and board-style, focus on this generation, citing both the good and bad events that happened during this time frame. A quick Internet search returns thousands of popular 1970s quizzes that focus on:

Pop culture
Movies
Television shows
Books
History
Current events
Songs
Entertainers
Nostalgia
Board Games
Toys
Video games
Sports
Growing up during this time
Science and technology
Politics
Retro candy

Creating Your Own Quiz

If you want to write your own 1970s quiz, make sure you:

Make sure your facts are accurate
Keep a dictionary or the Internet near-by to answers those questions that are challenged by others
Make the questions as challenging as possible
Keep it age appropriate

Some sample questions include:

Question: What rock 'n roll legend died in August 1977 from a drug overdose?
Answer: Elvis Presley

Question: What 1970s television show had the theme song, Love Is All Around?
Answer: Mary Tyler Moore

LoveToKnow Printable 1970s Trivia

Print LoveToKnow's 1970s trivia questions for use at home or your next party. These questions are for adults, but do not contain inappropriate questions. After you print it out, try answering a few of the questions first. You may be surprised at how much you remember -- or don't remember -- about the 1970s.