The 1960s were a time of radical change in America. Whether you remember the 60s or want to test your knowledge of history's facts, these trivia questions have you covered. Use these printable trivia questions and the included answers as a solo activity, with friends, or at a family gathering to see who's an expert on this gripping time in American history.
60s Trivia Questions & Answers
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The printable has questions about a wide range of 1960s topics, including:
- History
- Politics
- Inventions
- Sports
- Pop culture
- Movies
Question & Answer Samples
If you're curious exactly what type of questions the PDF contains, here are a few examples:
- Q: In 1964, Jack Ruby was convicted of murdering which other accused assassin? A: Lee Harvey Oswald
- Q: Which actor won the Oscar for Best Actor for his role in the 1962 film To Kill a Mockingbird? A: Gregory Peck
- Q: In which year did the Woodstock Festival take place? A: 1969
Playing Tips
If you were a teenager or young adult in the 1960s, it's fun to answer the trivia questions on your own. It's even more fun to turn it into a game with friends and family. Some places to play are:
- Your local senior center
- Family gatherings
- A dinner or a party with friends
- A church potluck or small group gathering
Basic Trivia Game
You've gathered the gang together; now here's how you play:
- Give a copy of the questions and a pen or pencil to each participant.
- Read each question out loud and instruct participants to write the answer.
- You can either share the correct answer after you ask each question or after you've asked all the questions.
- The person who answers the most questions correctly wins.
True-False Game
You can easily turn the basic trivia game into a true-false game. Simply incorporate the correct answer or an incorrect answer into the question and ask if it's true or false. For example, you might say, "True or False? The Woodstock Festival took place in 1969," or "True or False? The rotary was a new type of telephone invented in 1963."
Play in Teams
If you have a larger group, consider playing in teams. Since it's not unusual for the game to end in a tie, this may reduce your need for multiple prizes.
If you're looking to add more trivia questions to your Q&A, consider mixing in some 50s trivia!
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Keeping History Alive
Although it may not seem obvious, trivia questions about decades past help keep history alive. Trivia can remind older adults of long-forgotten times and introduce younger generations to facts they may not know.
For a generational twist, pair baby boomers with a teenager or young adult and play the game. Interaction among the generations can benefit both the young and the young at heart, and a simple trivia game is a fun way to foster any intergenerational relationship.
60s Trivia for a Decade Worth Remembering
No matter your age, the 1960s were full of rich history. Going through the trivia is a great way to acknowledge the decade, keep your brain sharp, and have some fun.
