WorksheetsPop Culture Quiz
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 16mins
What is pop culture?
Niche interest that only a few people follow.
Refers to ancient traditions and customs.
Set of ideas and trends that are popular in mainstream society.
Solely about high art and classical music.
Type at least THREE examples of what would be included in Pop Culture
What is a common characteristic of fads?
They last for many years
They are intense and widely shared
They are unpopular
They are permanent
What is a trend?
A trend is a long term pattern or interest.
What is the main difference between a fad and a trend?
Fads are more permanent
Trends are short-lived
Fads are short-lived
Trends are less popular
What is NOT Pop Culture? (Select two)
Religion
Sports
Technology
Politics
Movies
What was the earliest form of Pop Culture?
Published novels
What decade saw a "renewed explosion" of pop culture?
The Roaring Twenties
1960s America
Post-WWII America
1930s America
Modern America
What were TWO events that caused the 1930s-1940s to not see much in terms of pop culture?
World War I
World War II
Great Depression
Vietnam War
Industrialization
What were THREE reasons why Post-World War II (late 1940s-19450s) era saw an explosion of pop culture?
More money available for entertainment
People wanted to relax after struggles of war & Great Depression
Introduction of TV
Introduction of the Apple computer
Americans wanted to forget that they were in a Great Recession again
Which music genre rose to prominence in the 1950s and 1960s?
Jazz
Rock 'n' roll
Classical
Hip hop
Who were two iconic figures in rock 'n' roll during this era?
The Rolling Stones and The Who
Elvis Presley and The Beatles
Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix
The Beach Boys and The Doors
What show did The Beatles appear on in 1964 that drew over 73 million viewers?
(Read the slide if you don't know)
The Tonight Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
American Bandstand
Soul Train
What everyday objects did Andy Warhol make iconic?
(Read slide if you don't know)
Coca-Cola bottles
Campbell's soup cans
Pepsi cans
McDonald's packaging
Lay's Potato Chip Bags
What was a common trend among teenagers in the 1960s?
Embracing traditional values
Challenging mainstream values
Avoiding cultural movements
Focusing on academic achievements
What is the name for challenging mainstream culture called?
Socialism
Pop Realism Culture
Modest Society
Gibson Rock Culture
Which music channel was launched in 1981, revolutionizing how music was consumed?
VH1
MTV
BET
CMT
Who was referred to as the "King of Pop" in the 1980s?
Elvis Presley
Prince
Michael Jackson
Madonna
What is the biggest change to pop culture in recent years (1990s-now)
Introduction of CGI
Video games and new consoles
Development of the home phone landline
Introduction of social media
What technology makes it very easy to spread pop culture in recent years (1990s-now)
Home landline phones
Cell phones
Desktop computers
Video games
Select TWO growing concerns about pop culture
Having one culture could lead to less cultural diversity
Helps to end gender and minority stereotypes
Minority groups are still sometimes represented with stereotypes
Causes people to have a decrease standard of beauty and not care about looks
Creates MANY very diverse cultures throughout the country
