Famous First
1. Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
A. Amelia Earhart
B. Bessie Coleman
C. Sally Ride
A. Amelia Earhart
In 1955, about how much did a loaf of white bread cost?
A. 18 cents
B. 10 cents
C. 20 cents
A. 18 cents
In 1872, what famous ship was found drifting in the Atlantic with no one aboard?
A. The Mary Celeste
B. The Titanic
C. The Mayflower
A. The Mary Celeste
What was the main reason the American colonists held the Boston Tea Party in 1773?
A. They wanted to protest taxes on tea
B. They wanted to support the British king
C. They were protesting the closing of Boston Harbor
A. They wanted to protest taxes on tea
Which of these foods can stay edible for an extremely long time when stored properly?
A. Peanut butter
B. Honey
C. White rice
B. Honey
Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?
A. Buzz Aldrin
B. Neil Armstrong
C. John Glenn
B. Neil Armstrong
In 1965, about how much did a gallon of gasoline cost?
A. 19 cents
B. 31 cents
C. 47 cents
B. 31 cents
Which explorer disappeared in 1937 while attempting to fly around the world?
A. Amelia Earhart
B. Charles Lindbergh
C. Orville Wright
A. Amelia Earhart
Which document officially ended the American Revolutionary War?
A. The Declaration of Independence
B. The Treaty of Paris
C. The Articles of Confederation
B. The Treaty of Paris
Which animal can sleep while standing up?
A. Horse
B. Dog
C. Rabbit
A. Horse
Which U.S. president was the first to live in the White House?
A. Thomas Jefferson
B. George Washington
C. John Adams
C. John Adams
In 1955, about how much was an adult movie ticket?
A. 25 cents
B. 50 cents
C. 73 cents
C. 73 cents
What was the name of the legendary lost city said to have sunk beneath the sea?
A. Pompeii
B. Atlantis
C. Troy
B. Atlantis
What was the name of the first successful English settlement in America, founded in 1607?
A. Plymouth
B. Roanoke
C. Jamestown
C. Jamestown
Which animal’s teeth are sometimes called “ivory,” even though they are not made from the same material as elephant tusks?
A. Walrus
B. Beaver
C. Hippopotamus
A. Walrus
What was the first feature-length animated film released by Disney?
A. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
B. Pinocchio
C. Fantasia
A. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
In 1965, about how much did a dozen eggs cost?
A. 53 cents
B. 78 cents
C. 95 cents
A. 53 cents
What famous queen’s tomb has never been definitively located?
A. Queen Victoria
B. Cleopatra
C. Marie Antoinette
B. Cleopatra
Which president issued the Emancipation Proclamation?
A. Abraham Lincoln
B. Ulysses S. Grant
C. Andrew Johnson
A. Abraham Lincoln
Which planet has a day that is longer than its year?
A. Mars
B. Venus
C. Jupiter
B. Venus
Who was the first African American woman to travel in space?
A. Mae Jemison
B. Sally Ride
C. Katherine Johnson
A. Mae Jemison
In 1953, about how much did a new Chevrolet Bel Air cost?
A. $985
B. $1,885
C. $2,850
B. $1,885
What ancient treasure is described in a mysterious copper scroll found near the Dead Sea?
A. A hidden treasure of gold and silver
B. A lost royal crown
C. A collection of ancient weapons
A. A hidden treasure of gold and silver
What was the purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
A. To find gold in California
B. To explore the newly acquired western territory
C. To establish a trade route to Mexico
B. To explore the newly acquired western territory
Which common kitchen ingredient was once used as currency in parts of the ancient world?
A. Cinnamon
B. Salt
C. Sugar
B. Salt