1950s Trivia
What am I ?
Famous People
True or False Quiz
Holiday Quiz
100

 What was the most popular name for a baby girl?

Mary. For a boy, it was James.

100

What am I?

  • Native to China, I’m cherished for my cuddly appearance.
  • My distinctive black and white fur adds to my charm.
  • I’m known for being an endangered treasure.

(Answer: Panda)


100

Which legendary king had a court in Camelot?

  • (A) Arthur

100

Elizabeth Taylor married seven times.

(A) FALSE Elizabeth married 8 times, including marrying Richard Burton twice.

100

When is Boxing Day?

26th December

oxing Day is a holiday celebrated after Christmas Day, occurring on the second day of Christmastide (26 December).[1] Boxing Day was once a day to donate gifts to those in need, but it has evolved to become a part of Christmas festivities, with many people choosing to shop for deals on Boxing Day. It originated in the United Kingdom 


200

What was the average annual salary in 1950?

$3,210.

200

What am I?

  • I’m the ultimate master of disguise.
  • My skin color transforms like magic.
  • Rainforests are where I make my appearance.

(Answer: Chameleon)


200

Who said “Let them Eat Cake " ?

Marie Antoinette 


200

Madonna the pop singer’s real name is Madonna.

(A) TRUE Her real name is Madonna

200

Which popular Christmas beverage is also called “milk punch?”

Egg Nog


300

 At the start of the 50s, how much did gas cost per gallon?

18 cents.

300

What am I?

  • I hold the title of the world’s fastest land creature.
  • Distinctive spots grace my coat.
  • The African savannah is my playground.

(Answer: Cheetah)


300
  1. Mahatma Gandhi was a leader in which country?
  • (A) India

300

Elvis Presley was a twin.

(A)True-Elvis had a twin brother named Jesse who died at birth.

300

The National Thanksgiving Proclamation was delivered by which president?

George Washington 

 

400

What iconic toy, inspired by a German doll, was introduced in March 1959?

Barbie.

400

What am I?

  • A trunk and tusks are my defining features.
  • I’m a gentle giant of the savannah.
  • Leaves are my preferred cuisine.

(Answer: Elephant)


400
  1. What was the profession of Mother Teresa?
  • (A) Nun

400

The Mona Lisa portrait painting has very distinct dark eyebrows.

(A) FALSE The Mona Lisa painting has no eyebrows.


400

Who is the unofficial patron saint of love?


St. Valentine


500

What opened in Anaheim, California, on 17 July 1955, starting a global empire?

Disneyland.

500

 What am I?

  • I’m a big cat with spots.
  • I’m agile in trees and water.
  • Rainforests are my natural habitat.

(Answer: Leopard)


500
  1. What nickname did Al Capone have after having a knife fight and being injured?

Scarface


500

Only male mosquitoes bite.

(A) FALSE Females bite, not males.


500

2. Every Independence Day, how many times does the Liberty Bell ring?

13


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