Fashion
What were fashionable young women in the 1920s called?
A) Hippies B) Flappers
C) Rebels D) Divas
B) Flappers
Flappers wore short dresses, bobbed hair, and loved to dance — symbols of freedom.
What did “bee’s knees” mean?
A) Boring B) Awesome C) Ugly D) Silly
Awesome
It meant something was really cool or amazing.
Which toy made a big comeback in the 1920s?
A) Lego B) Yo-yo C) Rubik’s Cube D) Barbie
Yo-yo
The yo-yo became one of the decade’s most popular toys.
What kind of music defined the 1920s?
A) Rock B) Jazz C) Country D) Pop
Jazz
That’s why the 1920s are called The Jazz Age.
What type of movie existed before sound?
A) 3D B) Silent films
C) Animated D) Color films
Silent films
They used words on screen and dramatic acting to tell stories.
What kind of hat did many women wear in the 1920s?
A) Cowboy hat B) Cloche hat
C) Beanie D) Cap
B) Cloche hat
A tight, bell-shaped hat that perfectly matched short 1920s hairstyles.
What did “cat’s pajamas” mean?
A) Someone sleepy B) Someone stylish C) Someone mean D) Someone shy
Someone stylish
People used it to describe someone fashionable or impressive.
Which stuffed animal was loved by children?
A) Teddy bear B) Doll C) Puppy plush D) Monkey toy
Teddy bear
It became a classic and comforting toy for kids everywhere.
Who was one of the most famous jazz musicians?
A) Elvis Presley B) Louis Armstrong
C) Drake D) Ray Charles
Louis Armstrong
His trumpet and voice made him an icon of the Jazz Age.
Who was the most famous silent film comedian?
A) Charlie Chaplin B) Will Smith
C) Jim Carrey D) Tom Cruise
Charlie Chaplin
His character “The Tramp” became world-famous.
What hairstyle became the biggest fashion trend for women?
A) Long curls B) Bob cut C) Ponytail D) Braids
B) Bob cut
The bob cut showed independence and a modern lifestyle for women.
What did “giggle water” mean?
A) Soda B) Alcohol C) Juice D) Coffee
Alcohol
It was funny slang used during Prohibition when alcohol was banned.
What building toy was popular for creative kids?
A) LEGO B) Erector Set C) Jenga D) Play-Doh
Erector Set
It taught kids how to build things with small metal pieces.
What dance matched the energy of the jazz music?
A) Tango B) Charleston
C) Waltz D) Ballet
Charleston
Everyone was dancing it at parties — it was wild and joyful.
What was the first talking movie called?
A) The Jazz Singer B) Singing in the Rain C) Wizard of Oz D) Casablanca
The Jazz Singer
It came out in 1927 and was the first movie with sound.
What did men often wear to look classy?
A) T-shirts B) Suits and fedoras
C) Jeans D) Hoodies
B) Suits and fedoras
Men always dressed sharp — it was part of 1920s style and manners.
What did “the Big Cheese” mean?
A) A snack B) An important person
C) A joke D) A lazy person
An important person
People used it to describe someone rich or powerful.
Which famous board game started in the 1920s?
A) Monopoly B) Scrabble
C) Life D) Clue
Monopoly
It became one of the most famous games ever created.
What invention helped spread music to homes?
A) TV B) Radio
C) Gramophone D) Record player
Radio
People could listen to music, news, and shows for the first time.
What were fancy movie theaters called?
A) Picture Houses B) Dream Palaces
C) Big Screens D) Sound Halls
Dream Palaces
They were decorated beautifully and made movie-going feel magical.
What were the super-wide pants called that men wore?
A) Bell bottoms B) Oxford bags
C) Slacks D) Cargo pants
B) Oxford bags
They started at Oxford University and became a fun men’s fashion trend.
What did “flivver” mean?
A) Car B) Dress C) Dance D) Radio
Car
It was a nickname for small, cheap cars like the Ford Model T.
What outdoor game used small glass balls?
A) Dice B) Marbles
C) Pebbles D) Skipping rocks
Marbles
Kids played marbles in the streets for fun and prizes.
Who was known as the “Queen of Jazz”?
A) Bessie Smith B) Ella Fitzgerald
C) Aretha Franklin D) Tina Turner
Bessie Smith
Her powerful voice made her one of the first jazz queens in history.
Which cartoon character was born in 1928?
A) Mickey Mouse B) Bugs Bunny
C) Snoopy D) Tom & Jerry
Mickey Mouse
He first appeared in Steamboat Willie — the start of Disney’s success.