The Late 1960s Trivia Quiz

Here are some questions about the late 1960s (1965-69) - a turbulent, but 'loving' time in the world. Good luck!

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

Author
Jendy

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
2,384

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
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Avg Score
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1. The summer of what year was given the name 'Summer of Love'? Hint

1969

1967

1964

1965

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2. During the Summer of Love, what song did the Beatles perform on the first satellite television broadcast seen around the world? Hint

Mean Mister Mustard

She Loves You

All You Need Is Love

Maxwell's Silver Hammer

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3. Dr. Timothy Leary, a professor at Harvard, said which of the following? Hint

Turn on, tune in, drop out

Jump out, jump in, drop bombs

Plug in, turn on, drop dead

Turn out, tune in, drop out

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4. Which of the following men did NOT run for president of the USA in 1968? Hint

Hubert Humphrey

Barry Goldwater

Richard Nixon

George Wallace

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5. Which California University was notable in the 1960s for its activism in areas such as civil rights, free speech, and Vietnam? Hint

UCLA

Berkeley

Kent State

USC

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6. In what year did Woodstock take place? Hint

1966

1970

1969

1967

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7. What famous musician from a popular musical group was linked to Charles Manson for a time? Hint

George Harrison of the Beatles

Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead

Roger Daltrey of the Who

Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys

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8. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi was a guru of what? Hint

Experiential Telepathy

Rebirthing

Indonesian Cooking

Transcendental Meditation

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9. Who assassinated Robert Kennedy in Los Angeles in 1968? Hint

Sirhan Bishara Sirhan

Mark David Chapman

Lee Harvey Oswald

John Wilkes Booth

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10. What 1950s rock and roll pioneer turned movie star made a famous comeback in a 1968 television special?

Answer: (first name and last name)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The summer of what year was given the name 'Summer of Love'?

Answer: 1967

The 'Summer of Love' was marked by the June 1, 1967 release of the Beatles' album 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'.

2. During the Summer of Love, what song did the Beatles perform on the first satellite television broadcast seen around the world?

Answer: All You Need Is Love

3. Dr. Timothy Leary, a professor at Harvard, said which of the following?

Answer: Turn on, tune in, drop out

Leary was referring mainly to LSD.

4. Which of the following men did NOT run for president of the USA in 1968?

Answer: Barry Goldwater

Barry Goldwater ran as the Republican candidate and as a hardline conservative in 1964.

5. Which California University was notable in the 1960s for its activism in areas such as civil rights, free speech, and Vietnam?

Answer: Berkeley

Kent State is not in California.

6. In what year did Woodstock take place?

Answer: 1969

7. What famous musician from a popular musical group was linked to Charles Manson for a time?

Answer: Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys

The Beach Boys actually recorded a couple of songs written by Manson.

8. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi was a guru of what?

Answer: Transcendental Meditation

Many celebrities studied with Maharishi including the Beatles, Mick Jagger, Mike Love, Donovan, and Mia Farrow.

9. Who assassinated Robert Kennedy in Los Angeles in 1968?

Answer: Sirhan Bishara Sirhan

As with the JFK assassination, there are people who think that the assassination of RFK was also a conspiracy.

10. What 1950s rock and roll pioneer turned movie star made a famous comeback in a 1968 television special?

Answer: Elvis Presley

Source: Author Jendy

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