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Clothing
Celebrities
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Disney
100
Hula Hoops was traditionally made out of willow, stiff grasses, or rattan. True or False?
True
100
True or False: The Beatniks were people who wore lots of leather and were often rebellious.
False
100
Marilyn Monroe was an American film actress who became a major sex symbol. True or False?
True
100
True or False: Game shows were popular during the 1950s.
True
100
Where was Disneyland opened?
Anaheim, California
200
Which of the following was originally created as a war material? a) Letterman Jackets b) Hula Hoops c) Silly Putty d) a Slinky
c) Silly Putty
200
Which group is most likely to wear the Poodle Skirt? a) Teen boys b) Teen girls c) Adult men d) Adult women
b) Teen girls
200
Which of the following was NOT one of Elvis' hits? a) Love Me Tender b) Hey Porter c) Hound Dog d) Jailhouse Rock
b) Hey Porter
200
Which of the following TV network DID NOT exist in the 1950s? a) ABC b) NBC c) Fox d) CBS
Fox
200
Which Disney movie was the first live-action film in the 50s? a) Treasure Island b) Cinderella c) Peter Pan d) Alice and Wonderland
a) Treasure Island
300
_______ _____ ________ was a book that dealt with people doing extreme stunts to gain fame.
Guinness World Records
300
_____ _____ was a soft silhouette with fitted long clothing, popular in the early 1950's.
New Look
300
Lucille Ball was most know as a popular television actor know for her show __ ____ ____
I Love Lucy
300
Name one of the three ways that revolutionized the film industry.
Cinerama, 3-D Movies, Cinemascope
300
______ _______ ____ debuted on TV in 1955.
Mickey Mouse Club
400
James Dean, and other celebrities, wore these in movies, which led to a rise in their popularity.
Letterman Jackets
400
What were some of the new fabrics introduced in the 1950's?
Nylon, Polyester, Spandex and Pleats
400
Which of the following celebrity starred in East of Eden? a) Marilyn Monroe b) Elvis Presley c) Lucille Ball d) James Dean
d) James Dean
400
Name two of the five popular music styles of the 1950s
Swing, Rock and Roll, Rhythm and Blues, Doo-wop, Jazz.
400
Mary Poppins was a Disney movie released in the 1950s. True or False?
False, this movie was released in 1964
500
What mistake led to the invention of the slinky?
An engineer who was creating ship springs dropped it and saw what it did, leading to this toy's invention.
500
Besides the elegant clothing that came into style what other casual fashion become popular?
Sportswear
500
Jonny Cash was a country star that was known for his _____ ____-______ _____
low bass-baritone voice
500
Although it was filmed in the 1940s, ______ ___ ____ was the first film to be broadcasted on primetime television.
Wizard of Oz
500
Who were the first kids to be invited to Disneyland when it opened?
Kristine Vess and Michael Schwartner
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