Pop Culture
Who was the host of the 1950s variety show The Ed Sullivan Show?
Ed Sullivan
What movie features the quote, “There’s no place like home?”
The Wizard of Oz
Who was known as the King of Rock and Roll?
Elvis Presley
What is the chemical symbol for the element gold?
Au
What is the name of the painting known for its enigmatic smile, housed in the Louvre Museum?
Mona Lisa
What famous toy was introduced in 1959 and became a cultural icon?
Barbie
What actress played the role of Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s?
Audrey Hepburn
Which band is famous for the song “Hey Jude?”
The Beatles
What is the term for a scientist who studies weather?
Meteorologist
Who painted The Last Supper?
Leonardo da Vinci
What U.S. state was added as the 50th state in 1959?
Hawaii
What year did The Wizard of Oz first premiere in theaters?
1939
Who first recorded the song “What a Wonderful World?”
Louis Armstrong
What is the largest living species of bird?
Ostrich
Which artist painted The Starry Night?
Vincent van Gogh
What popular dance craze, known for its hip motions, was popularized by Chubby Checker in 1960?
The Twist
Which 1960s TV show featured a talking horse?
Mister Ed
Which Motown group had their first number one single with “My Girl?”
The Temptations
What is the term for animals that are active at night?
Nocturnal
What was the pen name of Samuel Clemens, author of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?
Mark Twain
What type of skirt, known for being short and often worn with go-go boots, was a fashion trend in the 1960s?
Mini Skirt
What famous comedian starred in the show I Love Lucy?
Lucille Ball
Elton John and Bernie Taupin wrote the song “Candle In The Wind” about which famous actress?
Marilyn Monroe
Which scientist is credited with developing the theory of evolution?
Charles Darwin
Who is the famous artist of the Renaissance period that sculpted David?
Michelangelo