1960s Counterculture Words

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Instructions: Tune in to the groovy language of the 1960s hippie movement and counterculture

1.
In 1960s slang, what did 'groovy' mean?
A
Musical
B
Bumpy
C
Having grooves
D
Excellent, cool, or fashionable
2.
What was a 'sit-in' during the 1960s?
A
A babysitting job
B
A type of meditation
C
A comedy show
D
A form of protest where people occupied a place and refused to leave
3.
In 1960s counterculture, what did 'far out' express?
A
Very distant
B
Amazing, wonderful, or mind-expanding
C
Incorrect
D
Excluded
4.
What did 'The Establishment' refer to in 1960s language?
A
A military base
B
A restaurant
C
A new business
D
The dominant power structures of traditional society
5.
In 1960s slang, what did 'uptight' mean?
A
Physically fit
B
Well-dressed
C
Friendly
D
Anxious, tense, or rigidly conventional
6.
What was a 'love-in' during the 1960s?
A
A romantic movie
B
A peaceful public gathering promoting love and community
C
A wedding ceremony
D
A dating service
7.
In 1960s counterculture, what did 'flower power' represent?
A
A gardening movement
B
Solar energy
C
A type of perfume
D
The philosophy of nonviolence and peaceful protest
8.
What did 'bread' mean in 1960s slang?
A
A job
B
Food in general
C
Money
D
Baked goods
9.
In 1960s vocabulary, what was a 'crash pad'?
A
A wrestling mat
B
A car bumper
C
A place where people could sleep temporarily for free
D
A safety cushion
10.
What did 'fuzz' refer to in 1960s slang?
A
The police
B
Peach skin
C
Facial hair
D
Static on a television
11.
In 1960s language, what did 'hang loose' mean?
A
Hold on tightly
B
Relax and stay calm
C
Hang laundry
D
Wear baggy clothes
12.
What was a 'happening' in 1960s counterculture?
A
A news bulletin
B
An accident
C
A coincidence
D
A spontaneous or avant-garde artistic event or party
13.
In 1960s slang, what did 'bag' mean when someone said 'that's my bag'?
A
A problem
B
One's particular interest, passion, or specialty
C
A type of music
D
A suitcase
14.
What did 'outta sight' mean in 1960s slang?
A
Invisible
B
Blind
C
Fantastic or incredible
D
Far away
15.
In 1960s counterculture, what did 'straight' typically refer to?
A
Direct
B
A poker hand
C
Honest
D
A conventional, mainstream person who didn't use drugs

Answer Key

Question 1

D. Excellent, cool, or fashionable

Question 2

D. A form of protest where people occupied a place and refused to leave

Question 3

B. Amazing, wonderful, or mind-expanding

Question 4

D. The dominant power structures of traditional society

Question 5

D. Anxious, tense, or rigidly conventional

Question 6

B. A peaceful public gathering promoting love and community

Question 7

D. The philosophy of nonviolence and peaceful protest

Question 8

C. Money

Question 9

C. A place where people could sleep temporarily for free

Question 10

A. The police

Question 11

B. Relax and stay calm

Question 12

D. A spontaneous or avant-garde artistic event or party

Question 13

B. One's particular interest, passion, or specialty

Question 14

C. Fantastic or incredible

Question 15

D. A conventional, mainstream person who didn't use drugs

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