Worksheets1960's
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 26mins
The Woodstock Music Festival took place in what state during August of 1969?
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
California
New York
Blowin' in the Wind became one of the most famous folk songs of the decade and was originally written and performed by _____.
Bob Dylan
Peter Paul and Mary
Joan Baez
Janis Joplin
Aretha Franklin's nickname was_____.
The Queen of Gospel
The First Lady of Music
The Queen of Soul
Jimi Hendrix was primarily known as a ____.
drummer
vocalist
guitar player
bass player
This 1960 hit by Cubby Checker started a dance craze and was one of the biggest hit songs of the decade.
Mashed Potato Time
The Twist
The Watussi
Do the Freddie
The Beatles first #1 hit in the US was ______ which they performed on Ed Sullivan in early 1964.
I Want to Hold Your Hand
Hey Jude
Twist and Shout
With a Little Help from My Friends
The lead singer of the girl group the Supremes was ____.
Aretha Franklin
Janis Joplin
Diana Ross
Dee Dee Sharp
The "golden age" of classic rock was in the
60's
70's
80's
90's
Which of the following is NOT hippy fashion?
Tie-Dye
Flower Crowns
Leather Jacket
Long hair
Which band wrote the song "I can't get no satisfaction
The Doors
The Rolling Stones
The Who
The Mama's & The Papas
What band recorded the song "Born to be wild"
The Animals
The Byrds
Steppenwolf
The Zombies
What band recorded the song "Pinball Wizard"
The Who
The Kinks
The Archies
The Supremes
Who recorded the song "Respect"
Elvis Pressley
Jimi Hendrix
Nancy Sinatra
Aretha Franklin
Who recorded the song "Suspicious Minds"
Jimi Hendriz
Elvis Presley
Frankie Valli
Marvin Gaye
Who recorded the song "Suspicious Minds"
Jimi Hendriz
Elvis Presley
Frankie Valli
Marvin Gaye
Who recorded the song "You've Lost that Lovin' Feeling"
The Temptations
The Turtles
The Supremes
The Righteous Brothers
Who recorded the song "Fortunate Son"
Beach Boys
The Kinks
Creedence Clearwater Revival
The Beatles
Who recorded the song "Ain't too proud to beg"
The Temptations
The Turtles
The Supremes
The Righteous Brothers
What did Hippies value?
Peace
Love
Nature
All of the above
When is Halloween?
October 30
October 31
November 1
November 2
200,000 years ago
What Celtic festival did Halloween originate from?
Day of the Dead
All Saints Day
Why did the ancient Celts leave food and wine out on Halloween?
To keep werewolves away.
to keep Zombies away
What popular fall festival activity did the Romans bring to Britain when they invaded?
pumpkin carving
bobbing for apples
trick or treating
telling ghost stories
What does Halloween mean?
all saints' day
ghouls party
evening before all saints' day
end of summer
How much do Americans generally spend on Halloween (decor, costume, candy)?
$25
$50
$75
$100
Halloween is an ancient Celtic festival in which people______________.
gave thanks for a good harvest
looked at the Autumn moon
marked the end of Summer
none of the above
Traditionally, people wear costumes at Halloween to __________.
disguise themselves and so avoid evil spirits.
take part in a special dance.
scare their family, friends and neighbors.
to win prizes
Which of the following is a holiday similar to Halloween?
Diwali
Boxing Day
Cinco de Mayo
Día de los Muertos
In the past, on Hallow's Eve poor children would go about "souling." What was this?
Offering prayers for the souls of the dead in return for cakes.
Waving wands to drive evil spirits out of homes.
Collecting left-over food from all the wealthy.
Hunting for goblins in the graveyard.
Approximately how much money did Americans spend on Halloween in 2019?
8.8 billion.
1 trillion
533 million
750 million
According to superstition, a person born on Halloween has what particular ability?
The ability to read minds
The ability to talk to spirits
The ability to disappear
The ability to rise from the dead
How many pounds of candy are sold in America each Halloween
600 million
200 million
1 billion
500 thousand
Approximately how many calories are in 10 bite or snack sized candy bars
200
400
600
800
Halloween is the __________ largest commercial holiday in the United States
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
