1900's Slang
This slang term from the 1920s meant something was excellent, fashionable, or impressive.
What is “the bee’s knees”? / What is "the cat's pajamas"?
This man built the ark before the great flood.
Who is Noah?
This U.S. president issued the Emancipation Proclamation during the Civil War.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This 1939 musical follows Dorothy on her journey to the Emerald City.
What is "The Wizard of Oz"?
This famous Chicago baseball team plays its home games at Wrigley Field, one of the oldest ballparks in America.
Who are the Chicago Cubs?
This 1950s slang word described a rebellious young person, famously used in connection with James Dean’s image.
What is a “greaser”?
God told this man to leave his homeland and become the father of many nations.
This beloved British princess was known for her humanitarian work, her support for charities, and her marriage to King Charles III before her tragic death in 1997.
Who is Princess Diana?
This 1946 holiday film stars James Stewart as George Bailey.
What is "It's a Wonderful Life"?
This 108-story skyscraper in Chicago was the tallest building in the world when it opened in 1973.
What is the Willis Tower (Sears Tower)?
In the 1960s, this word meant a person who was considered unconventional or outside mainstream society.
What is a “hippie”?
This queen risked her life to save the Jewish people from Haman's plot.
Who is Esther?
This Egyptian queen allied herself with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.
Who is Cleopatra?
Audrey Hepburn stars as Holly Golightly in this 1961 classic.
What is "Breakfast at Tiffany's"?
This legendary Chicago basketball player led the Bulls to six NBA championships in the 1990s.
Who is Michael Jordan?
This 1990s slang term described a person’s close friend or companion.
What is “homie”?
This Roman governor sentenced Jesus to be crucified.
Who is Pontius Pilate?
This Mongol ruler united the Mongol tribes and founded the largest contiguous land empire in history.
Who is Genghis Khan?
This 1937 Disney film was the first feature-length animated movie ever released by the studio.
What is "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"?
This Chicago gangster became one of the most infamous figures of the Prohibition era.
Who is Al Capone?
1910s phrase meaning to leave quickly or get away.
What is “23 skidoo”?
This king wrote many of the Proverbs and asked God for wisdom instead of riches.
Who is Solomon?
This Indian leader championed nonviolent resistance against British rule and became known as the "Father of the Nation."
Who is Mahatma Gandhi?
This 1942 film is set in Morocco during World War II and follows nightclub owner Rick Blaine as he reunites with his former love, Ilsa.
What is "Casablanca"?
This legend claims a cow belonging to Catherine O’Leary started the Great Chicago Fire, though historians debate its accuracy.
What is Mrs. O’Leary’s cow?