Disco Era and Cultural Shifts Quiz

What was a significant factor in making disco music mainstream globally?

• The rise of rock and roll

• The invention of the electric guitar

• The popularity of jazz music

• The release of 'Saturday Night Fever' soundtrack

What iconic movie soundtrack helped propel disco into the mainstream?

• Footloose

• Grease

• Dirty Dancing

• Saturday Night Fever

What event symbolized the backlash against disco music?

• Disco Demolition Night

• Live Aid Concert

• Woodstock Festival

• The Beatles' breakup

What was the public reaction at Comiskey Park during Disco Demolition Night?

• A strong anti-disco sentiment

• Indifference towards the event

• A celebration of disco music

• Enthusiastic support for disco

Which of the following was NOT a challenge faced by the US in the 1970s?

• Gasoline shortages

• The Vietnam War ending successfully

• Inflation

• High unemployment rates

Which decade is described as having a 'malaise' due to economic and social issues?

• 1980s

• 1970s

• 1960s

• 1990s

Why was disco music particularly important to marginalized communities?

• It was cheaper than other music genres

• It was promoted by the government

• It provided a safe space for expression

• It was the only music genre available

What role did nightclubs play for the LGBTQ community during the disco era?

• They were exclusive to celebrities

• They served as safe social spaces

• They were only for listening to music

• They were places of discrimination

What was a key feature of the underground gay culture in the 1960s?

• Hidden subcultures and enclaves

• Government support

• Public parades

• Mainstream acceptance

What was the significance of the Gay Activists Alliance's firehouse in Soho?

• It was the first club owned by the government

• It was a symbol of ownership and freedom for the gay community

• It was a government-funded project

• It was a popular rock and roll venue