Quiz: Can You Name These Objects From The 1970s?
As people get older, they become more nostalgic, especially about certain decades in history. The 70s are a shining example of classic decades known for its culture, music, fashion, and language.
Even the latest series and binge-watching have been fazed out in favor of streaming shows from the past. In the 1970s, there were objects that will forever be linked with one of history’s most memorable decades ever. If you think you know the 70s, then name the objects in this quiz!
What 70s toy boasted that kids could not knock them down?
A. Weebles
B. Playskool
C. Hot Wheels
D. Matchbox
Answer: Weebles
Weebles wobbled, but they never fell for 70s kids. The Hasbro toy included a weight located at the bottom center of the toy to keep it from tipping over.
Can you name this groovy form of transportation?
A. Skateboard
B. Surf board
C. Hovercraft
D. Boogie board
Answer: Skateboard
If not for a brief resurrection in the last few years, the skateboard would be a forgotten 70s toy. Gas-powered skateboards and hoverboards have replaced this iconic childhood toy.
Which Iconic style of 70s pants are these?
A. Flares
B. Chinos
C. Hot pants
D. Chaps
Answer: Flares
Bell Bottoms quickly were modified into Flares during the 1970s. Before loose-fitting jeans, Flares became the fashion for both men and women and were popularized by their slimming features.
This toy from the 70s is called what?
A. Etch A Sketch
B. Lite-Brite
C. Slinky
D. Super Spirograph
Answer: Etch A Sketch
That thick red frame, gray screen, and two white nobs characterized the Etch-A-Sketch toy from the 70s. The toy gave kids everywhere a chance to explore their inner artists.
Truckers responded “10-4” on what 70s device?
A. CB Radio
B. Walkie-talkie
C. Cell phone
D. Transistor radio
Answer: CB Radio
Before cell phones, dispatchers used the CB radio to connect with truck drivers, taxi drivers, and emergency personnel. Drivers would respond “10-4” as confirmation that the message was received.
What type of bike was this from the 70s?
A. Banana Seat
B. Chopper
C. BMX
D. City bike
Answer: Banana Seat
Chopper motorcycles inspired the Banana seat for bikes in the 70s. The bike featured a small front wheel, a larger rear wheel, and ape handlebars for better riding posture.
What 70s object has been replaced by Bluetooth speakers?
A. Portable Record Players
B. 8-Track Players
C. Cassette Players
D. JukeBox Players
Answer: Portable Record Players
Portable record players were a way for kids and adults to be amateur disc jockeys. These music players made it possible to travel with your music anywhere you wanted.
Can you name this classic 70s toy?
A. Stretch Armstrong
B. Inspector Gadget
C. Austin Powers
D. G.I. Joe
Answer: Stretch Armstrong
Stretch Armstrong gave parents in the 70s the ultimate gift. Kids pulled, twisted, and dropped it without ever breaking or damaging it, no matter how much they tried to.
Before streaming apps, music was played on what in the 70s?
A. Cassette Recorders
B. 8-Track Tapes
C. Beta Tapes
D. VHS Tapes
Answer: Cassette Recorders
Once Cassette recorders came along in the 70s, it was only a matter of time before the 8-track became extinct. Cassettes allowed for recording music on TV and vinyl.
Farrah Fawcett caused what 70s fashion trend?
A. Tube Tops
B. Bell-bottoms
C. Flares
D. Platforms
Answer: Tube Tops
Actress Farrah Fawcett influenced Tube tops and other fashion trends in the 70s. Fawcett’s slim figure and long legs were more noticeable and impressive when she wore the tops.
What toy invented in the 70s became a fad before the 70s ended?
A. Pet Rocks
B. Fraggle Rock
C. The Flintstones
D. Tarzan
Answer: Pet Rocks
At first, Pet Rocks seemed like a brilliant idea. People could carry them around without ever needing to feed or walk them. Eventually, the rocks’ novelty wore off.
People communicated long-distances with what before wifi?
A. Airmail letters
B. Soup cans
C. Pigeons
D. Doves
Answer: Airmail letters
Imagine a time when people used Airmail letters when they wanted to get a hold of each other. Long before there was wifi and long-distance plans, people wrote letters.
What style of bed from the 70s could cause sea-sickness?
A. Waterbeds
B. Bunk beds
C. Air bed
D. Futon
Answer: Waterbeds
To our knowledge, Waterbeds have never been medically linked to sea sickness. Rolling over without disturbing each other was the fun challenge of these wacky beds during the 70s.
Can you name this style of socks that exploded in the 70s?
A. Tube socks
B. Crew socks
C. Quarter socks
D. Pull-up socks
Answer: Tube socks
One of the best fashion statements of the 70s was the Tube socks. The knee-high socks featured big bright stripes and usually accompanied another fashion statement, the short shorts.
What electronic 70s party game was this?
A. Simon
B. Gerry
C. Thomas
D. Harry
Answer: Simon
Simon was an electronic party game that tested people’s short-term memory skills. Participants of Simon would see flashing lights and hear tones in a sequence that must be repeated.
Texas Instruments invented what educational toy in the 70s?
A. Speak & Spell
B. Read & Write
C. Reading Rainbow
D. LeapFrog
Answer: Speak & Spell
Texas Instruments Speak & Spell educational toy was the first of its kind. Speak & Spell used stored words rather than words that have been pre-recorded like other toys.
Artistic creativity was unleashed by what illuminating 70s toy?
A. Lite Brite
B. Play-Doh
C. Etch-A-Sketch
D. Slinky
Answer: Lite Brite
The 70s game Lite Brite made Renaissance artists out of every child. Kids put colored pegs into specific holes in black paper, revealing their creation once it lit up.
What food-storage containers also were a 70s party theme?
A. Tupperware
B. Rubbermaid
C. Ziploc
D. Glad-lock
Answer: Tupperware
It is hard to believe that storage containers called Tupperware from the 70s were the themes for parties. Hosts would be rewarded after they pushed Tupperware sales to guests.
What was the name of this 70s kitchen tool?
A. Hand mixer
B. Blender
C. Magic Bullet
D. Nutribullet
Answer: Hand mixer
After its introduction in the 70s, the Hand mixer revolutionized the process of baking. The Hand mixer combined stirring, whisking, and beating, drastically reducing the amount of time baking.
What was this toy which kept kids busy in the 70s?
A. View-Master
B. Lite-Brite
C. Colecovision
D. Atari
Answer: View-Master
Before slide projectors were putting kids to sleep in class, there was the View-Master toy. The View-Master allowed kids to scroll through several fantastic photos of toys and cartoons.
