Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened In 1971?

71 Trivia Questions for 1971 History

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1. Who was the President of the United States in 1971?

2. On January 12, 1971, this landmark television show debuted on CBS…

3. Name the 64-page children’s book about a main character who “speaks for the trees”…

4. Can you tell us Dr. Seuss’ real name?

5. Which Amendment to the United States Constitution, signed by Richard Nixon, lowered the voting age from 21 to 18?

6. Who won the SuperBowl V?

7. What is the unverified name of the unidentified man who hijacked Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 305, a Boeing 727 aircraft, after gaining a $200,000 ransom?

8. Can you name the biggest film of 1971?

9. Can you name the first Negro League player to become voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame?

10. An Apollo mission, which carried astronauts Alan Shepard, Stuart Roosa, and Edgar Mitchell, was the third successful lunar landing. Which Apollo spacecraft made the journey?

11. A film released in 1971 gave Michael Jackson his first solo number-one song. Name that song!

12. Name the film “Ben” was featured in…

13. Tom Laughlin directed, wrote, and produced the second biggest film of 1971. Can you name that film?

14. Who played the role of Billy Jack?

15. Can you name the song from Billy Jack that cracked Billboard Magazine’s Top 30 in 1971?

16. Gene Hackman, a detective in 1971’s The French Connection. Can you name his character?

17. What police department did Jimmy “Popeye” Doyle work for?

18. This very popular entertainment resort opened in the US on October 1, 1971. Name it.

19. Where is Walt Disney World Located?

20. In 1971, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?

21. Name the bullfrog mentioned in the biggest song hit of 1971…

22. Name the biggest song, with the artist, of 1971.

23. What was the Top-Rated TV Show in the 1970/1971 season?

24. Name the country that replaced Taiwan in the United Nations…

25. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1971: Noah Wylie, Heidi Klum, Tupac Shakur, or Lance Armstrong?

26. In 1971, a popular movie based on Roald Dahl’s 1964 children’s novel was released. Name that film.

27. What was Led Zeppelin’s fourth studio album named?

28. This McDonald’s staple product was introduced in 1971. Name it.

29. Can you name the seventh James Bond Film, released in 1971?

30. Who played the Bond Girl, Plenty O’Toole, in Diamonds Are Forever?

31. This black comedy film featured a young teenage boy, Harold Chasen (Bud Cort), who has a close friendship with 79-year-old Maude (Ruth Gordon). Name the film.

32. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1971?

33. This daredevil set a world record and jumped 19 cars on a motorcycle in Ontario, California. Name him.

34. Bausch & Lomb introduced what product for all the world to see?

35. Who won the 1971 World Series?

36. General Mills offered two “monster” themed cereals. You get one point for each, which you can name.

37. Name the film starring Richard Roundtree that marked a significant moment in the development of the Blaxploitation genre in American cinema…

38. Founded in 1971, this organization’s goal is to “ensure the ability of the Earth to nurture life in all its diversity”. Name the group.

39. Name the toys that may “wobble, but they don’t fall down.”

40. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1971?

41. How many people lived in the World in 1971?

42. How many people lived in the United States in 1971?

43. What did he do After Mr. Rogers took his jacket off at the start of each episode?

44. Ray Tomlinson sent the first (fill in the blank) on the ARPANET system.
HINT: Most of us use it every day.

45. The original cast included Morgan Freeman, Rita Moreno, and Bill Cosby. Name that children’s show.

46. Can you name the American rock star who joined the “27 Club” on July 3, 1971, in Paris, France?

47. This political party, founded in 1971, advocates for minimal government and maximum individual freedom. Name that party!

48. Can you name the nationwide coffee chain founded in Seattle, Washington?

49. Who or what was the inspiration for the Starbucks name?

50. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1971?

51. “The History of U.S. Decision-Making in Vietnam, 1945–1968” is a United States Department of Defense history of the United States’ political and military involvement in Vietnam from 1945 to 1968. What was it commonly called?

52. Frank Zappa was performing at this SWiss casino when it burned down. Name that famous location.

53. The Montreux Casino Fire was the inspiration for a song. Name the artist and/or song.

54. What made the Hamilton Watch Company’s Pulsar special?

55. Who won the boxing “Fight of the Century” in a 15-round unanimous decision at Madison Square Garden?

56. A controversial dystopian crime directed by Stanley Kubrick was released in 1971; name that film.

57. This IBM product, introduced in 1971, revolutionized data storage and transfer. Name it!

58. This William Peter Blatty’s novel was later a major horror film.

59. Can you name the film that featured SFPD Inspector “Dirty” Harry Callahan?

60. What did Harry Callahan call “the most powerful handgun in the world”?

61. Where is the Aswan High Dam located?

62. The Soviet Union launched the world’s first space station in 1971. What was it called?

63. On February 4, 1971, this stock exchange was founded in NYC. Name it.

64. Frederick Smith submitted his business plan as a term paper and received a low grade, with the caution that it would never work. Name is that successful company.

65. Single servings of this product are packaged in foam, plastic, or paper cups and are prepared by adding boiling water.
HINT: It’s produced by Nissin Foods.

67. What was the Sharp EL-8, also known as the Sharp QT-8B?
HINT: Hewlett-Packard offered its own, the HP-35.

68. Can you name George Lucas’ first full-length film, which premiered in theaters on March 11, 1971?

69. This commuter rail service, founded in 1971, operates intercity rail service in 46 of the 48 contiguous U.S. states and three Canadian provinces. Can you name it?

70. Clairol introduced this brand of hair products in 1971…

71. You can get one point for naming each member of The Brady Bunch…

Team Trivia Bonus Questions

1. Alice (Nelson) was the amid for The Brady Bunch. Can you name her boyfriend?
HINT: He was a butcher.

2. Who was the Vice-President of the United States in 1971?

3. Name the popular Barbie that debuted in 1971…

4. Who was the Pope in 1971?

5. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1971?

6. There was a famous car chase in the French Connection. Can you name the car that Jimmy “Popeye” Doyle drove?

7. The UAE was formed in 1971, grouping seven kingdoms. What is the official name?

8. Intel released the world’s first microprocessor in 1971. What was it called?

9. This Soviet spacecraft landed on Mars, transmitted for a few seconds, and then went silent. It was the first spacecraft to reach the planet. Name it!

10. Can you name the first character in the British series of children’s books written and illustrated by English author Roger Hargreaves?

The Answers:

71 Trivia Answers for 1971 History

1. Who was the President of the United States in 1971?
Richard Nixon (January 20, 1969 – August 9, 1974)

2. On January 12, 1971, this landmark television show debuted on CBS…
All In The Family

3. Name the 64-page children’s book about a main character who “speaks for the trees”…
The Lorax by Dr. Seuss

4. Can you tell us Dr. Seuss’ real name?
Theodor Seuss Geisel. In 1955, Dartmouth awarded Geisel an honorary doctorate of Humane Letters.

5. Which Amendment to the United States Constitution, signed by Richard Nixon, lowered the voting age from 21 to 18?
The 26th Amendment

6. Who won the SuperBowl V?
Baltimore Colts

7. What is the unverified name of the unidentified man who hijacked Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 305, a Boeing 727 aircraft, after gaining a $200,000 ransom?
D.B. Cooper. He was never sound, and the marked money was never spent.

8. Can you name the biggest film of 1971?
Fiddler on the Roof

9. Can you name the first Negro League player to become voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame?
Satchel Paige

10. An Apollo mission, which carried astronauts Alan Shepard, Stuart Roosa, and Edgar Mitchell, was the third successful lunar landing. Which Apollo spacecraft made the journey?
Apollo 14

11. A film released in 1971 gave Michael Jackson his first solo number-one song. Name that song!
Ben—Ben the Rat also won a PATSY Award for best animal performance in a feature film in 1971.

12. Name the film “Ben” was featured in…
Willard

13. Tom Laughlin directed, wrote, and produced the second biggest film of 1971. Can you name that film?
Billy Jack

14. Who played the role of Billy Jack?
Tom Laughlin

15. Can you name the song from Billy Jack that cracked Billboard Magazine’s Top 30 in 1971?
One Tin Soldier by Coven

16. Gene Hackman, a detective in 1971’s The French Connection. Can you name his character?
Jimmy “Popeye” Doyle

17. What police department did Jimmy “Popeye” Doyle work for?
NYPD

18. This very popular entertainment resort opened in the US on October 1, 1971. Name it.
Walt Disney World

19. Where is Walt Disney World Located?
Orlando, Florida

20. In 1971, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?
Men – 67.4 years, Women – 74.9 years

21. Name the bullfrog mentioned in the biggest song hit of 1971…
Jeremiah

22. Name the biggest song, with the artist, of 1971.
Joy To The World by Three Dog Night

23. What was the Top-Rated TV Show in the 1970/1971 season?
Marcus Welby, M.D.

24. Name the country that replaced Taiwan in the United Nations…
China

25. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1971: Noah Wylie, Heidi Klum, Tupac Shakur, or Lance Armstrong?
Heidi Klum was born on June 1, 1973

26. In 1971, a popular movie based on Roald Dahl’s 1964 children’s novel was released. Name that film.
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, based on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

27. What was Led Zeppelin’s fourth studio album named?
Led Zeppelin IV

28. This McDonald’s staple product was introduced in 1971. Name it.
The Quarter Pounder.

29. Can you name the seventh James Bond Film, released in 1971?
Diamonds Are Forever

30. Who played the Bond Girl, Plenty O’Toole, in Diamonds Are Forever?
Lana Wood

31. This black comedy film featured a young teenage boy, Harold Chasen (Bud Cort), who has a close friendship with 79-year-old Maude (Ruth Gordon). Name the film.
Harold and Maude

32. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1971?
Wheels by Arthur Hailey

33. This daredevil set a world record and jumped 19 cars on a motorcycle in Ontario, California. Name him.
Evel Knievel

34. Bausch & Lomb introduced what product for all the world to see?
Contact lenses.

35. Who won the 1971 World Series?
Pittsburgh Pirates

36. General Mills offered two “monster” themed cereals. You get one point for each, which you can name.
Count Chocula and Franken Berry. Boo Berry was introduced in 1972. (and on a limited basis later, Frute Brute, Yummy Mummy, and Carmella Creeper)

37. Name the film starring Richard Roundtree that marked a significant moment in the development of the Blaxploitation genre in American cinema…
Shaft

38. Founded in 1971, this organization’s goal is to “ensure the ability of the Earth to nurture life in all its diversity”. Name the group.
Greenpeace

39. Name the toys that may “wobble, but they don’t fall down.”
Weebles

40. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1971?
Wheels by Arthur Hailey

41. How many people lived in the World in 1971?
3,770,163,092

42. How many people lived in the United States in 1971?
207,660,677

43. What did he do After Mr. Rogers took his jacket off at the start of each episode?
He put a cardigan zipper sweater on, then replaced his shoes with sneakers.

44. Ray Tomlinson sent the first (fill in the blank) on the ARPANET system.
HINT: Most of us use it every day.
E-mail

45. The original cast included Morgan Freeman, Rita Moreno, and Bill Cosby. Name that children’s show.
The Electric Company

46. Can you name the American rock star who joined the “27 Club” on July 3, 1971, in Paris, France?
Jim Morrison (December 8, 1943 – July 3, 1971, age 27)

47. This political party, founded in 1971, advocates for minimal government and maximum individual freedom. Name that party!
The Libertarian Party.

48. Can you name the nationwide coffee chain founded in Seattle, Washington?
Starbucks

49. Who or what was the inspiration for the Starbucks name?
Starbuck was the name of the first mate on the Pequod in Moby-Dick, a novel by Herman Melville

50. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1971?
Montreal Canadiens

52. Frank Zappa was performing at this SWiss casino when it burned down. Name that famous location.
Montreux Casino (rebuilt in 1975)

53. The Montreux Casino Fire was the inspiration for a song. Name the artist and/or song.
Smoke on the Water by Deep Purple

54. What made the Hamilton Watch Company’s Pulsar special?
It was the first digital electronic watch

55. Who won the boxing “Fight of the Century” in a 15-round unanimous decision at Madison Square Garden?
Joe Frazier defeated Muhammad Ali

56. A controversial dystopian crime directed by Stanley Kubrick was released in 1971; name that film.
A Clockwork Orange

57. This IBM product, introduced in 1971, revolutionized data storage and transfer. Name it!
8-inch floppy disk

58. This William Peter Blatty’s novel was later a major horror film.
The Exorcist

59. Can you name the film that featured SFPD Inspector “Dirty” Harry Callahan?
Dirty Harry

60. What did Harry Callahan call “the most powerful handgun in the world”?
The Magnum 44

61. Where is the Aswan High Dam located?
Egypt

62. The Soviet Union launched the world’s first space station in 1971. What was it called?
Salyut 1

63. On February 4, 1971, this stock exchange was founded in NYC. Name it.
The Nasdaq

64. Frederick Smith submitted his business plan as a term paper and received a low grade, with a warning that it would never work. Name is that successful company.
FedEx

65. Single servings of this product are packaged in foam, plastic, or paper cups and are prepared by adding boiling water.
HINT: It’s produced by Nissin Foods.
Cup Noodles

67. What was the Sharp EL-8, also known as the Sharp QT-8B?
HINT: Hewlett-Packard offered its own, the HP-35.
They were among the first mass-produced hand-held electronic calculators.

68. Can you name George Lucas’ first full-length film, which premiered in theaters on March 11, 1971?
THX 1138

69. This commuter rail service, founded in 1971, operates intercity rail service in 46 of the 48 contiguous U.S. states and three Canadian provinces. Can you name it?
Amtrak (aka National Railroad Passenger Corporation)

70. Clairol introduced this brand of hair products in 1971…
Herbal Essences

71. You can get one point for naming each member of The Brady Bunch…
Mike, Carol, Marcia, Jan, Cindy, Greg, Peter and Bobby Brady. Tiger was the dog.

Team Trivia Bonus Questions

1. Alice (Nelson) was the amid for The Brady Bunch. Can you name her boyfriend?
HINT: He was a butcher.
Sam (Frankin)

2. Who was the Vice-President of the United States in 1971?
Spiro Agnew (January 20, 1969 – October 10, 1973)

3. Name the popular Barbie that debuted in 1971…
Malibu Barbie

4. Who was the Pope in 1971?
Paul VI (June 21, 1963 – August 6, 1978)

5. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1971?
Canonero II

6. There was a famous car chase in the French Connection. Can you name the car that Jimmy “Popeye” Doyle drove?
1971 Pontiac LeMans

7. The UAE was formed in 1971, grouping seven kingdoms. What is the official name?
United Arab Emirates

8. Intel released the world’s first microprocessor in 1971. What was it called?
Intel 4004

9. This Soviet spacecraft landed on Mars, transmitted for a few seconds, and then went silent. It was the first spacecraft to reach the planet. Name it!
Mars 3 lander

10. Can you name the first character in the British series of children’s books written and illustrated by English author Roger Hargreaves?
Mr. Tickle