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1975 - This Year in History Trivia Quiz

I came up with this quiz because I wanted to learn more about what was going on around the world in the year of my birth. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by jrmorgan56. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
jrmorgan56

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
196,090

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2037

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (5/10), Guest 74 (6/10), Guest 109 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. This American TV writer/producer dies. Hint

Rod Serling

Francine Larrimore

Jack Benny

Richard Conte

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Question 2 of 10

2. This U.S. spacecraft sets off on a journey to Mars to seek signs of life. Hint

Apollo

Columbus

Discovery

Viking

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Question 3 of 10

3. This man gave up the world chess championship because he disliked the terms set for his next defense. Hint

Anatoly Karpov

Boris Spassky

Samuel Reshevsky

Bobby Fischer

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Question 4 of 10

4. This city suffered its worst subway crash, leaving 43 dead and more than 90 injured. Hint

Los Angeles

New York

London

Paris

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Greek cabinet commutes the death sentence of what former President to life imprisonment? Hint

Alexandros Zaimis

Michail Stasinopoulos

George Papadopoulos

Constantine Karamanlis

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Question 6 of 10

6. Three assassination attempts are made on President Ford in California.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Emperor Haile Selassie dies. He was the ruler of what country from 1916 to 1974? Hint

Sudan

Ethiopia

Kenya

Tanzania

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Pittsburgh Steelers defeat what team to win the Super Bowl? Hint

Green Bay Packers

Minnesota Vikings

Dallas Cowboys

New York Giants

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Question 9 of 10

9. This man won Best Actor at the Academy Awards this year (for the previous year of 1974). Hint

Dustin Hoffman

Jack Nicholson

Art Carney

Al Pacino

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Question 10 of 10

10. King Faisal of Saudi Arabia is assasinated by a relative, who is later beheaded. Who was this relative? Hint

Khalid bin Abdul Aziz

Faisali bin Musad

Fahd bin Abdul Aziz

Saud bin Abdul Aziz

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Apr 10 2024 : Guest 174: 5/10
Mar 23 2024 : Guest 74: 6/10
Mar 20 2024 : Guest 109: 4/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This American TV writer/producer dies.

Answer: Rod Serling

Rod Serling, creator of "The Twilight Zone", was born in Syracuse, NY, in 1925. He died June 28, 1975. Jack Benny, comedian and actor was born in 1894 and died in 1974. Francine Larrimore was an actress, (John Meade's Woman) born in 1897...though she did die in March of 1975. Richard Conte was an actor and director who also died in 1975 (Don Barzini in the Godfather Trilogy).

2. This U.S. spacecraft sets off on a journey to Mars to seek signs of life.

Answer: Viking

NASA's Viking Mission to Mars was composed of two spacecraft, Viking 1 and Viking 2. The objectives were to images of the Martian surface, analyze the composition of the atmosphere and surface, and search for signs of life. Viking 1 was launched on August 20, 1975 and arrived at Mars on June 19, 1976. Viking 2 was launched September 9, 1975 and entered Mars orbit on August 7, 1976.

3. This man gave up the world chess championship because he disliked the terms set for his next defense.

Answer: Bobby Fischer

Robert James Fischer was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 9th, 1943. He became an 8-time U.S. Chess champion. In 1972 he defeated Boris Spassky for the world championship, but could not agree to terms for a defense against opponent Anatoly Karpov.

4. This city suffered its worst subway crash, leaving 43 dead and more than 90 injured.

Answer: London

In February of 1975, a London Underground train, filled with rush hour commuters, crashes into a dead end of a tunnel at Moorgate station.

5. The Greek cabinet commutes the death sentence of what former President to life imprisonment?

Answer: George Papadopoulos

It was George Papadopoulos who led the military coup in 1967, taking advantage of the unsteady political situation resulting from a conflict between King Constantine II and the prime minister, Georgios Papandreou.

He was overthrown in 1973 by members of his own staff. Papadopoulos was tried for treason. He died at age 80 of cancer.

6. Three assassination attempts are made on President Ford in California.

Answer: False

There were only two assassination attempts on Ford's life. Both were committed by women, one of whom was a follower of cult leader Charles Manson (Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme). The other woman was Sara Jane Moore.

7. Emperor Haile Selassie dies. He was the ruler of what country from 1916 to 1974?

Answer: Ethiopia

In Africa, Selassie was regarded as the greatest of modern-day monarchs and a true hero. He is sometimes referred to as "The Lion". He also led troops in combat himself, against the Italian army.

8. The Pittsburgh Steelers defeat what team to win the Super Bowl?

Answer: Minnesota Vikings

The Steelers defeat the Vikings 16-6 in Super Bowl IX at New Orleans.

9. This man won Best Actor at the Academy Awards this year (for the previous year of 1974).

Answer: Art Carney

Art Carney won for Harry and Tonto.

Jack Nicholson was nominated for Chinatown. Al Pacino was nominated for Godfather II (which did win Best Picture). Dustin Hoffman was nominated for Lenny.

10. King Faisal of Saudi Arabia is assasinated by a relative, who is later beheaded. Who was this relative?

Answer: Faisali bin Musad

Faisal bin Abdul Aziz was shot and killed by his nephew, Faisali bin Musad, on March 25. The nephew is caught and beheaded. The new king is Khalid, Faisal's brother.

Source: Author jrmorgan56

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