How well do you know the history of Eurovision? In our EuroRevision series, we aim to put the spotlight back on the early years of Eurovision, journeying through until we reach the current contest.
Today our quiz revolves around the 1970 Eurovision Song Contest, so test your knowledge below! Catch up on our EuroRevision post all about Eurovision 1970, here.
Luxembourg achieved what for the first time in this edition of the contest?
Nul Points
Last Place
Second Place
Who opened and closed the show?
Netherlands and Ireland
Belgium and Germany
Spain and Italy
How many returning artists competed in this edition of the contest?
None
1
3
Who was the host of the show?
Willy Dobbe
Dolf van der Linden
Warner van Kampen
If there was a tie for first place, what was the new process to determine the winner?
The tied artists would perform again, and national juries would vote again
The nation with points from the most nations would win
The nation receiving the highest value score from a single jury would win
How many nations participated with the French language?
5
3
2
Which popular Spanish artist represented Spain at Eurovision in 1970, and with which song?
Julio Iglesias, Gwendolyne
Karina, En un mundo nuevo
Raphael, Hablemos del Amor
What was added to the format of the show to extend the broadcast?
Postcards
Two opening acts
An extra interval act
The 1970 contest was held in which city?
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Maastricht
Which of the withdrawing nations still held a national selection?
Portugal
Finland
Sweden