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About 1960s Epic Movies
1960s Epic Movies is a free nostalgia trivia quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. Sweeping landscapes, cast-of-thousands spectacles, and legendary scores -- test your knowledge of the great epic films of the 1960s! A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. Which 1962 epic starring Peter O'Toole tells the story of a British officer in the Arabian desert during World War I?
Answer: Lawrence of Arabia
2. Who directed 'Lawrence of Arabia' and 'Doctor Zhivago'?
Answer: David Lean
3. Which 1960 epic film tells the story of a slave revolt in ancient Rome, directed by Stanley Kubrick?
Answer: Spartacus
4. Elizabeth Taylor starred as the Egyptian queen in which notoriously expensive 1963 film?
Answer: Cleopatra
5. Which 1965 epic musical set in Austria won the Academy Award for Best Picture?
Answer: The Sound of Music
Frequently asked questions
What's a good follow-up after 1960s Epic Movies?
If you enjoyed this nostalgia trivia quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
Can I print 1960s Epic Movies?
Yes — use the Print button at the top of the page for a clean question sheet, or "Print with Answers" to make an answer key. Printed sheets work well for group play at home, in a classroom, or at a senior center.
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, 1960s Epic Movies fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in 1960s Epic Movies?
1960s Epic Movies has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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