Music
Who was known as The King of Rock and Roll?
a. Andy Williams
b. Elvis Presley
c. Johnny Cash
Elvis Presley
At the start of the 50s, how much did a gallon of gas cost?
a. $0.27
b. $0.75
c. $0.58
a. $0.27
Who was the first African American to play Major League Baseball in the Modern Era, becoming a leading figure in the 1950s?
Jackie Robinson
In the 1950s, what type of skirt became a symbol of teenage rebellion, often adorned with bold prints and appliques?
The circle skirt
What was the color was Elvis' Suede shoes?
a. Black
b. Red
c. Blue
c. Blue Suede shoes
Who were the two Presidents in the 50s?
1. Dwight D. Eisenhower
2. Harry S. Truman
What was the name of the toy that was invented by Richard Knerr and Arthur Melin in 1958?
a. The barbie doll
b. Hula Hoop
c. The scooter
b. The Hula Hoop
What influential hairstyle for women gained popularity in the 1950s, characterized by voluminous curls and waves?
a. The Poodle Cut
b. The Bob
c. The Pixie
a. The Poodle Cut
Who sings Fly Me to the Moon?
Frank Sinatra
What television game show first aired in 1956 and is still running today?
The Price is Right
What was the name of the musical film, released in 1952, that starred Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Donald O’Connor, and featured the song Singin’ in the Rain?
a. Jailhouse Rock
b. Singin' in the rain
c. Pretty in Pink
b. Singin' in the Rain
Which type of jacket, often associated with rebellious youth culture, gained popularity in the 1950s and was epitomized by Marlon Brando in “The Wild One”?
The Motorcycle Jacket
"I Walk the Line" is sang by which artist?
a. Chuck Berry
b. Johnny Cash
c. Frank Sinatra
b. Johnny Cash
Which American Fast-Food Chain, now a global food franchise, was founded by Ray Kroc in 1955?
a. KFC
b. Whataburger
c. Mcdonalds
c. Mcdonalds in Des Plaines, IL
Who was the rock and roll singer and pianist who was known for his flamboyant and androgynous stage persona and his hits such as Tutti Frutti, Long Tall Sally, and Good Golly Miss Molly in the 1950s and 1960s?
Little Richard
Which fabric, often associated with poodle skirts, became a staple in 1950s fashion?
a. Sequence
b. Felt
c. Silk
b. Felt
Mr. Sandman, Bring me a what?
Bring me a Dream, make him the cutest I've ever seen.
What year did Alaska become apart of the United States?
a. 1952
b. 1950
c. 1959
c. 1959
What was the name of the popular TV sitcom that debuted in 1951 and depicted the domestic life of a middle-class couple and their baby son?
I Love Lucy
What undergarment, designed to create a slim and defined waistline, was commonly worn by women in the 1950s?
a. The girdle
b. Spandex
c. Brassiere
a. The girdle