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The 1970's

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Based on inflation, if you had $100 US Dollars in 1970, the equivalent in todays money (2024) would equal

a)

$345.12

b)

$517.65

c)

$775.36

d)

$788.66

2.

In 1970, the average American made ____ per year.

a)

$15,200

b)

$17,550

c)

$12,325

d)

$9,350

3.

Which of these was NOT one of the top 5 toys of the 1970's?

a)

Stretch Armstrong

b)

Barbie

c)

Evel Knievel Stunt Bike

d)

Etch-A-Sketch

4.

In what year did the popular late-night sketch show, Saturday Night Live, air for the first time?

a)

1976

b)

1974

c)

1978

d)

1975

5.

In 1970, what popular bad disbanded?

a)

The Beatles

b)

The Eagles

c)

Kansas

d)

Jefferson Starship

6.

In what year did the Democratic candidate, Jimmy Carter, defeat Republican incumbent Gerald Ford, to win the U.S. Presidential race?

a)

1970

b)

1976

c)

1972

d)

1974

7.

In what year was control of the Panama Canal returned to Panama from the U.S.?

a)

1973

b)

1975

c)

1977

d)

1972

8.

In _____, The Sony Walkman was introduced.

a)

1972

b)

1974

c)

1979

d)

1971

9.

In 1976, ____ and ____ create the Apple Computer Company.

a)

Steve Jobs+

Bill Gates

b)

Steve Jobs+

Steve Wosniak

c)

Bill Gates+

Steve Wosniak

d)

Bill Gates+

Paul Allen

10.

In 1970, a gallon of gas cost $0.36 and by 1979 a gallon cost

a)

0.99

b)

1.15

c)

0.86

d)

0.56