History
Which president of the United States was in office from Jan. 20, 1953 to Jan. 20, 1961?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
- Which famous song sung by Doris Day was introduced in the 1956 Hitchcock thriller, The Man Who Knew Too Much?
- Que Sera Sera
TRUE or FALSE - Nova Scotia is on the east coast of Canada.
True
At what gate of the temple did Peter heal the lame man?
Beautiful
Explanation: With the power of Christ, Peter began to heal.
Reference: Acts 3:2
In which century did the phrase “it’s raining cats and dogs” emerge?
The 17th Century in England.
- Which disease did Dr. Jonas Salk successfully create a vaccine for in 1952?
- Polio
What singer had a hit with Sixteen Tons in 1955?
- Tennessee Ernie Ford
What is the capital of Scotland?
Edinburgh
Which apostle was with Peter when he healed the lame man at the temple?
John
Explanation: Peter and John went together to pray at the temple.
Reference: Acts 3:1
Which bird is unable to move their eyes?
Although they can rotate their head nearly 180 degrees, owls cannot move their eyes.
What was the name of the first satellite launched into orbit by Russia in 1957?
- Sputnik
- Which group had a hit with Twilight Time in 1958?
The Platters
What year is on the flag of the US state Wisconsin?
1848
Who was the high priest when Peter and John were arrested at the temple?
Annas
Explanation: Annas was the high priest at the temple and was responsible for keeping order.
Reference: Acts 4:6
What popular sea creature has the ability to clone itself?
ellyfish; Jellyfish, when cut in half, have the ability to regenerate their cells and create other jellyfish.
- Who overthrew Fulgencio Batista in 1959 and became dictator of Cuba?
- Fidel Castro
Which smoky-voiced singer sang Too Young in 1951?
- Nat King Cole
Which state is the closest to Africa?
Maine.
According to Peter, what stone became the head of the corner?
Jesus
Explanation: Peter proclaimed Jesus as the most important person of all time.
Reference: Acts Chapter 4
How many noses is a slug known to have?
4
What year did Disneyland open?
1955
What Cleveland disc jockey first used the term “Rock N Roll” in 1951?
Alan Freed
What’s the capital of South Carolina?
Columbia.
What did Barnabas sell so he could give money to the apostles?
Land
Explanation: Barnabas helped the apostles by contributing to their care.
Reference: Acts 4:37
In a pride, which animal does the majority of the hunting?
Female Lion; Lioness
What famous explorer first climbed Mount Everest in 1953?
Sir Edmund Hillary
- Tony and Maria were the lead characters in what Broadway musical that premiered in 1957?
West Side Story
Which state has the most water within it?
Alaska.
Where in the Bible does it talk about Cain and Abel?
Genesis 4
Reference: Genesis Chapter 4
Which animal call is known to have no echo?
A duck’s ‘quack’.
Who became Premier of the Soviet Union in 1958?
Nikita Khrushchev
- Who recorded Rock Around the Clock in 1955?
- Bill Haley and the Comets
What’s the least populated state?
Wyoming.
What relative did Abraham try to sacrifice on an altar?
Son
Reference: Genesis Chapter 22
Which sense can an octopus activate through its arms?
Taste
- Senator Joseph McCarthy, who conducted a nationally televised hearing in 1954 to root out Communists in the government, represented what state?
Wisconsin
Who originally sang That’ll Be the Day? in 1957?
- Buddy Holly and the Crickets
Which US state has the longest coastline?
Alaska.
Who are the two people in the Bible that never died?
Elijah & Enoch
Explanation: Elijah and Enoch were both carried up to heaven before they died. Although Jesus is alive, he did physically die on the cross.
Reference: Genesis 5:24
How many facial expressions is a horse able to make?
17
- What is the name of the woman who refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955?
- Rosa Parks
- 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
Which two states share borders with eight other states each?
Missouri and Tennessee.
What did Jacob's Hebrew name mean?
Supplanter
Explanation: Jacob's name in Hebrew means supplanter, or more literally, heel holder (Genesis 25:26).
Reference: Genesis 25:26
Which animal’s stripes are known to be on their skin as well as their fur?
Tiger
Which member of the royal family became head of state in Great Britain in 1953?
- Queen Elizabeth II
B.J. Thomas sang “I Can’t Help It If I’m Still In Love With You” in 1967. Who first recorded it in 1951?
- Hank Williams
What is the capital city of Delaware?
Dover is the capital city of Delaware.
When Joseph sends his brothers back to Canaan to get Benjamin, who is left in prison?
Simeon
Explanation: He binds Simeon and keeps him in prison until they return with Benjamin.
Reference: Genesis 42:19
Approximately, how many bones comprise a turtle’s shell?
50