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1980’s Web Quest

Find the answer to each piece of 80’s knowledge. There is no specific website. You will have to
search. Good Luck!

Movies & TV

1. What American “Slasher” movie opened May 9, 1980? Watch the movie trailer.

2. The social-activist filmed created to bring awareness for woman’s rights in the work place in
1980? Who is the famous Country singer that plays a star role?

3. This 24-hour news cycle television program was created in the 1980s.

4. In 1979, this sports filled show was debuted. Founder: Bill Rasmussen.

5. Born June 9, 1961, this actor went “Back to the Future”. Who was the Director?

6. Watch one of the Back to the Future clips. What brand of shoes does the main actor have?

Music

1. This famous singer took a while for her popularity to rise. Her hit singles include: “Like a Virgin”
and “Material Girl”.

2. This singer has produced 10 platinum albums and 30 top singles during his career. His born
name is Roger. What did Rolling Stones say about him?

3. British rock band formed in London in 1971. What is this song?” Another one ____________”,
from 1980.

4. She was originally a husband-wife duo. She has been labeled the “goddess of pop”. Who?
5. A.K.A. the “Bad Boys from Boston”, five members of the band, formed in 1970. Listen to the
song from 1986. What group did they perform with?

Culture & Society

1. Physical exercise that includes rhythmic music and moves became popular in the 1980s. What
famous actress promoted this fitness craze?

2. Born February 12, 1938, this author has had over 80 million copies and 31 language translations
in her children’s books.

3. More research was discovered about this new disease that changed history forever. This disease
struck much controversy and hype about social norms as well. What famous Actor died from
this disease in 1985?

News & Events

1. Economic policies that were enacted by then current 1980s president. What were the four
pillars of his plan?

2. This event made athletic history. In the Winter Olympics of 1980’s, the American’s pulled out a
victory.

3. This man shot John Lennon on December 8, 1980. What was his excuse for shooting him?

4. Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990. She had a close relationship with Ronald Reagan. Listen to
her speech about the Falkland Island Invasion. Who?

Science and Technology

1. This form of precipitation contains elevated hydrogen ions. What is it?


2. Distributing TV to subscribers via radio frequency (RF) signals transmitted through coaxial cables
or light pulses through fiber-optic cables. What is this called?

3. This man was VP and President of Pepsi and soon became President of Apple.

4. Portable cassette or radio with two very large speakers.

5. Sony’s original brand of portable cassette players or CD players. What do we use today to
replace the old technology?

Style & Fashion

1. This business man originally sold and marketed women’s jeans but then soon turned to men’s
jeans and men’s underwear.

2. These were put in shirts to give the illusion of broader shoulders. Watch the video-What TV
series showed-off the new style?

3. Hairstyle was popular in the 1980s and this easily created more volume and shine.

4. These were originally used by dancers to keep the leg muscles warm. Watch the commercial-
How much did they cost?

Food

1. This popular squishy snack is still popular today. First distributed in 1979 and research began on
it in 1975.

2. The beverage is originated from France and is naturally carbonated. Explain the process in
creating this beverage.

3. This candy had a “fruity outside and even fruiter inside”. What were the common flavors?

4. This fulfilling food originated from Japan and is usually made with raw fish. What’s the rice
called?
Fun & Games

1. This game is mostly popular in arcades. Originally popular in Japan and brought in more than
$2.5 billion in quarters.

2. Nicknamed “The Birdman”, this man is widely known as the most influential skater of all time.
What is his impact today?

3. Invented by Ralph H. Baer and Howard J. Morrison, this game took mental skill and memory.

4. Designed by Tomohiro Nishikado and released in 1978, this was another popular arcade game of
the 80s.

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