Welcome to the quiz about the ‘Swinging 60s’.
The 1960s was hugely influenced by youth culture, with the rise of the Beatles, Hippy Culture and huge political and social changes. However, this was also a decade of violence with the assassinations of JFK and Martin Luther King in the America.
The Swinging 60s quiz includes 10 questions about the great decade. Some of the questions focus on mainstream popular culture like the Beatles. Later questions look at the deeper social issues of the decade.
Good luck and remember to share your results once you have completed the quiz.
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Question of
The Mothers of Invention were the backing band for which ’60s artist?
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Frank Zappa
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Don Van Vliet
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Steve Vai
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Jimi Hendrix
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Question of
What are the first names of folk-rock super group Crosby, Stills & Nash?
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David, Stephen & Graham
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Dean, Seth & Gregory
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Dick, Sonny & George
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Dominic, Simon & Gordon
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What is the name of the husband in the ’60s sitcom ‘Bewitched’?
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Darrin
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David
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Daniel
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Darryl
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Question of
What was the cost of a first class stamp in the US in 1960?
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$0.04
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$0.14
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$0.24
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$0.34
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Question of
What was the name of Darrin’s mother-in-law on Bewitched?
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Endora
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Agnes
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Samantha
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Elizabeth
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Question of
What was the name of the ranching family featured in the ’60s TV series ‘Bonanza’?
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Cartwright
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Carter
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Cartman
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Carthorse
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Question of
What was the profession of Yuri Gagarin?
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Cosmonaut
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Scientist
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Politician
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Professor
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Question of
Where did The Beatles famously play a concert in January 1969?
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A roof
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A bus
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A bathroom
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A boat
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Question of
Which European country was defeated in Vietnam in 1954?
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France
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Germany
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Norway
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Latvia
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Question of
Which of these countries supported North Vietnam during the Vietnam War?
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China
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France
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Japan
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Spain
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