Ready to relive the groovy 70s? These 1970s trivia questions are a fun and nostalgic way to take a trip back to a decade filled with bell-bottom trousers, boho-style jewellery made from wood, stones, and feathers, and unforgettable moments in history.
From iconic fashion trends to major global events, the 1970s were a time of bold expression and cultural change. Test your knowledge and see how well you remember the decade that defined a generation!
1970s Trivia Quiz Round 1
What song did ABBA win the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest with?
The winning song was Waterloo
On 12th January 1970, the first Boeing 747 Jumbo jet left New York. Where did it fly to?
London Heathrow
What’s the name of the 70s British TV show that centred around the characters Stan Butler and Jack Harper?
The series was On The Busses
Who are the five Pink Ladies from the 70s movie Grease?
The Pink Ladies are Rizzo, Jan, Marty, Frenchy and Sandy
What was the name of the popular 70s video game where the aim was to defeat aliens with a horizontally moving laser to earn as many points as possible?
Space Invaders
1970s Trivia Quiz Round 2
What’s the name of the 1973 hit by Elton John which is a reference to The Wizard Of Oz?
Elton John released Goodbye Yellow Brick Road in 1973
What was the name of the scandal that saw President Nixon resign from office in 1974?
The Watergate Scandal
Who directed the 1975 movie Jaws?
Steven Spielberg directed Jaws
The MRI scanner was first tested in 1977 – what does MRI stand for?
MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging
What news did the Beatles announce in 1970?
The Beatles announced they were separating in 1970
1970s Trivia Quiz Round 3
Who played Richie Cunningham in the 70s US sitcom Happy Days?
Richie Cunningham was played by Ron Howard
What month in 1971 did Walt Disney World open its first park?
Disney World opened Magic Kingdom in October 1971
What colour was the famous racehorse Secretariat who won the Triple Crown in horse racing in 1973?
Secretariat was a chestnut coloured horse
1978 saw this lasagna loving cartoon character introduced in US newspapers – what’s his name?
Garfield
Which 70s rock band released Hey You from their album The Wall in 1979?
Pink Floyd released Hey You in 1979
1970s Trivia Quiz Round 4
Which female actress played Laurie Strode in the 1978 horror film Halloween?
Jamie Lee Curtis
Which band formed in 1970 is made up of Steven Tyler, Tom Hamilton, Joey Kramer, Joe Perry and Brad Whitford?
Aerosmith
Who starred as Willy Wonka in the 1971 Roald Dahl film Charlie and The Chocolate Factory?
Gene Wilder starred as Willy Wonka in the 1971 Charlie and The Chocolate Factory
Who introduced the Betamax video tape system in 1975?
Sony introduced the Betamax video tape system in 1975
What was the make of the car in the hit 70s show Stasky & Hutch?
The car was a Ford Gran Torino
1970s Trivia Quiz Round 5
What political party did President Richard Nixon represent in the early 1970s?
President Richard Nixon was a member of the Republican Party
In which US state did the band Blondie originate in the mid 1970s?
Blondie originated in New York
Name the title of the song with the following opening lyrics – When you’re weary, feeling small. When tears are in your eyes, I’ll dry them all
Bridge Over Troubled Water
In which US state were the Waltons from?
The Waltons were from Virginia
Which 70s TV show abbreviates to SNL
SNL stands for Saturday Night Live
