The 1950s
Royal Rules
On the Phone
Plant Life
Odd Man Out (the one that doesn’t fit)
100

In 1950, this agency released the first 10 Most Wanted list

What is the FBI?

100

When royal women are on official engagements and wear a dress or skirt, they must wear hose or tights of one of these two colors.

What is black or nude?

100

Old-style analog phones use this feature to input the phone number.

What is a dial?

100

This is the fastest growing woody plant

What is bamboo?

100

Comb, brush, razor

What is razor?

200

Home entertainment was transformed with the introduction of this electronic

What is color TV?

200

This classic real estate board game is off limits

What is Monopoly?

200

This is the United States’ emergency phone number

What is 911?

200

During the 1600s, these bulbs were worth more than gold

What are tulips?

200

Ben Casey, Dr. Kildare, Perry Mason

What is Perry Mason?

400

This “Rebel Without a Cause” became the symbol of teenage rebellion

Who is James Dean?

400

Royals don’t give autographs for this reason.

What is the risk of forgery?

400

This invention inspired the telephone.

What is the telegraph?

400

Avocado, zucchini, and pumpkin are classified as this type of plant because they have seeds

What is fruit?

400

Salmon, crab, tuna

What is crab?

600

This movement gained momentum after the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

What is the Civil Rights Movement?

600

Married royals replace hats with these at 6 p.m.

What are tiaras?

600

 This feature on a smartphone suggests the next word you might want to type

What is a keyboard?

600

Saffron comes from this plant.

What is the crocus?

600

Peridot, ruby, sapphire

What is peridot?

800

Men’s fashion evolved to the Ivy League look, featuring these shirts and loafers.

What is a button-down?

800

While on official engagements, the royals never eat this protein from the sea.

What is shellfish?

800

 Before callers could complete calls themselves, they relied on these women to make the calls for them.

Who are switchboard operators?

800

This South American country is named after a tree.

What is Brazil?

800

Persea americana, Lepus, Rosa

Persea americana, Lepus, Rosa

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