Patriotic Trivia
1950's
Geography
In the Garden
Before & After
100

True or False: A flag should never touch the ground?

True

100

Which famous song sung by Doris Day was introduced in the 1956 Hitchcock thriller, The Man Who Knew Too Much?

Que Sera Sera

100

In what US state would you find the Army post "Fort Knox"?

Kentucky

100

What plant is known for its ability to catch insects?

Venus flytrap

100

The group assigned to protect the president proceeds through this door meant for delivery people & other help

Secret Service Entrance

200

The original U.S. flag had how many stars and how many stripes?

13 of each

200

In 1950 President Truman approved the construction of what type of bomb?

Hydrogen Bomb

200

The Nile is the world's longest river. Do you know what the second longest river in the world is?

Amazon

200

What is the national flower of Japan?

Cherry Blossom

200

Middle Eastern entertainment with rapid gyrations of the hips that's a reality TV show judged by Len Bruno & Carrie Ann

Belly Dancing with the Stars

300

What president was famous for playing golf on the Fourth of July?

Dwight D. Eisenhower

300

In 1950, which of these became the first independent credit card company in the world? 


Master Card       Diners Club       Visa

Diners Club

300

What European country is the most sparsely populated country in Europe?

Iceland

300

Which vegetable can be used as a natural dye for fabrics?

Beets

300

A landmark Louisiana area featuring Bourbon Street gets a classic burger from McDonald's

French Quarter Pounder

400

Which two presidents died on the same day?

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson

400

What famous cowboy of the 1950s was really named Leonard Slye?

Roy Rogers

400

How many oceans does the Equator run through?

3 oceans! 

400

Which country is the world’s largest producer of roses?

China

400

Period of rest in Genesis where working parents leave toddlers

Seventh day Care Center

500

How many U.S. flags have made it to the moon?

6 flags!

500

The Coasters recorded a song in 1959 with the line "You're gonna need an ocean of Calamine lotion." What is the name of the song?

Poison Ivy

500

Which country (and it's territories) cover the most time zones?

France

500

What is the most expensive spice in the world, obtained from the stigmas of a flower?

Saffron

500

Margaret Mitchell's magnum opus soars with a Bette Midler smash

Gone with the Wind Beneath My Wings

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