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100

 "Cimarron" and "Dances with Wolves" both won Best Picture Oscars. Name the only other Western which has won Best Picture.

 Unforgiven

 Shane

 Stagecoach

 Fort Apache

Answer: Unforgiven

Clint Eastwood starred and directed this film. He was also terrific in the role of gunfighter William Munny.

100

What was the name of Aaron's sister?

 Leah

 Hannah

 Rebekah

 Miriam

Answer: Miriam

100

I am the only US state to have different designs on each side of my flag. I have many "ghost towns". Two of my cities are named Brothers and Sisters, respectively. Who am I?

 Alaska

 California

 Utah

 Oregon

Answer: Oregon

100

Theodore Roosevelt became president in 1901 after the assassination of president McKinley. His policy, which was a response to the nation's problems at the time, greatly affected the international standing of the U.S. What was the name of Roosevelt's policy?

 Military Action Policy

 Big Stick Policy

 Little Rock Policy

 American Initiative Policy

Answer: Big Stick Policy

Through the policy, Roosevelt attempted to peacefully negotiate with foreign countries while at the same time threatening them with military power. Roosevelt is quoted as saying, "Speak softly, and carry a big stick".

100

Out of the clear blue of the western sky comes "Sky King". If you remember this opening line you should also remember the name of Sky King's airplane. What was it?

 Aerostar

 Silver King

 Songbird

 Tweety Bird

Answer: Songbird

"Sky King" featured Kirby Grant in the title role. Sadly, he was killed in a car accident in 1985 as he was driving to Cape Canaveral where he was to be honored by the astronauts of the Space Shuttle Challenger for his achievements in encouraging aviation and space flight.

200

lint Eastwood first hit international stardom with a trio of "spaghetti" Westerns directed by Sergio Leone. "For a Few Dollars More" and "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" were two of them. Name the third film.

 The Professionals

 The Ox-Bow Incident

 A Fistful of Dollars

 A Fistful of Dynamite

Answer: A Fistful of Dollars

Another Leone Western was "Once Upon a Time in the West" starring Henry Fonda, Jason Robards and Charles Bronson.

200

According to the King James Bible, who built Nineveh?

 Mizraim

 Naphtuhim

 Ludim

 Asshur

Answer: Asshur

200

I was named after Queen Mary, wife of Charles I. I have three nicknames: Chesapeake State, Old Line State, and Free State. I have the honor of having the first railroad in the United States. Who am I?

 New Jersey

 South Dakota

 Connecticut

 Maryland

Answer: Maryland

200

The Pure Food and Drug Act, as well as the Meat Inspection Act,were enacted in 1906 by Congress. What book by Upton Sinclair revealed information about health issues in US food production that led to the passage of these acts?

 The Warning

 The Sanitation Problem

 The Jungle

 Meat and Health

Answer: The Jungle

"The Jungle" portrays the lives of immigrants exposed to the unhealthy practices of the meat packing industry during the early 1900s. Sinclair was a journalist concerned with exposing corruption, and did many investigations for a newspaper in order to uncover the sanitary issues.

200

"Wagon Train" first rolled across the prairie in September, 1957. Who played gritty Wagonmaster Major Seth Adams?

 John McIntire

 Frank McGrath

 Robert Horton

 Ward Bond

Answer: Ward Bond

John McIntire replaced Bond as Wagonmaster Christoper Hale. Horton played scout Flint McCullough and McGrath was cook Charlie Wooster.

300

"The Magnificent Seven" is a remake of which film directed by Akira Kurosawa?

 Yojimbo

 Kagemusha

 Sanjuro

 The Seven Samurai

Answer: The Seven Samurai

Kurosawa's "Yojimbo" was the inspiration for Leone's "A Fistful of Dollars."

300

How many pieces of silver did Joseph's brothers get for selling him?

 20

 30

 10

 40

Answer: 20

300

 I was created out of the territory that later became Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. One of my cities is named Santa Claus and I was the home of Elvis Presley's last concert. Who am I?

Answer:  (seven letter state)

Answer: Indiana

300

The 17th Amendment to the US Constitution was passed in 1913. What did this amendment do?

 Prohibited the distribution of alcohol

 Grants Washington DC electoral votes

 Banned quartering of troops in private homes

 Established the direct election of US Senators

Answer: Established the direct election of US Senators

Originally, the Constitution stated that senators were elected by state legislators. The amendment also allowed he governor to make temporary appointments for vacancies in Congress until an election could be held.

300

What western town did Marshall Dan Troop protect on "Lawman"?

 Tombstone

 Laramie

 Medicine Bow

 Dodge City

Answer: Laramie

John Russell portrayed Marshall Troop. His assistant was Deputy Johnny McKay played by Peter Brown.

400

 Another very popular Western is "The Wild Bunch", starring William Holden. Who directed this movie?

 John Ford

 Steven Spielberg

 Howard Hawks

 Sam Peckinpah

Answer: Sam Peckinpah

Holden was excellent in this movie, but he was not the first choice. Among the actors who were offered this part include Lee Marvin, Burt Lancaster, James Stewart, Charleton Heston, Gregory Peck, Sterling Hayden, Richard Boone and Robert Mitchum.

400

Before becoming king, what was David's profession?

 Carpenter

 Tent maker

 Shepherd

 Fisherman

Answer: Shepherd

400

Thanks to George Washington, I was the first capital of the United States under the Constitution. There are many sites to see when you vacation here. I was named after a duke. Who am I?

 Virginia

 Ohio

 New York

 Pennsylvania

Answer: New York

400

World War One began in 1914. The United States did not enter until 1917. Which of the following powers was the United States allied with?

 Ottoman Empire

 Germany

 France

 Austria-Hungary

Answer: France

France was one of Allies along with the US, which fought against the Central Powers. The war lasted four years, proving to be one of the deadliest conflicts in history, killing over nine million.

400

Who played the title role on "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp"?

 Chuck Conners

 James Arness

 Hugh O'Brian

 Gene Barry

Answer: Hugh O'Brian

On the show, Earp carried an over-sized .45 with a long barrel called a "Buntline Special". The series lasted from 1955 until 1961.

500

John Wayne is the star of "The Sons of Katie Elder", a 1965 Western directed by Henry Hathaway. Wayne was one of the sons. Which of the following actors did not play one of the other sons?

 Dean Martin

 Ben Johnson

 Michael Anderson Jr.

 Earl Holliman

Answer: Ben Johnson

Another winner featuring John Wayne. Very exciting stuff.

500

To whom did God give 15 extra years of life?

 Jehoshaphat

 Hezekiah

 Eli

 Ahab

Answer: Hezekiah

500

 My river borders six states. I am nicknamed the Buckeye State. Who am I?

 Oregon

 Alaska

 Maine

 Ohio

Answer: Ohio

500

 As tensions of Communism (and ideologies seen as related) increased, fear grew that it would spread to the US. Two anarchists known as Sacco and Vanzetti were arrested after an armed robbery. They were executed in 1927 due to their anarchist ideas. What was the name of this time period in which the world was scared of the spread of communism?

 The Red Scare

 The Anarchist Revolution

 The Communist Crisis

 The Vanzetti Movement

Answer: The Red Scare

Sacco and Vanzetti were convicted of the robbery with little evidence that they were even involved. There was even evidence to suggest that they were miles away from the scene of the crime when it happened.

500

When it aired its final episode in 1975, this program had aired more episodes than any other western up until that point. What was the program?

 "The Big Valley"

 "Gunsmoke"

 "Wagon Train"

 "Bonanza"

Answer: "Gunsmoke"

"Gunsmoke" ran from September, 1955 until September, 1975. There were a total of 233 half-hour episodes and 400 hour long episodes.

600

In the 1948 film 'Red River', John Wayne teams up with old standby Walter Brennan and what relatively new Hollywood talent, as three ranchers who push thousands of cattle from their southern Texas land into Kansas?

 Kirk Douglas

 Montgomery Clift

 Lloyd Bridges

 Charlton Heston

Answer: Montgomery Clift

600

Who said, "It is better for me to die than to live."?

 Job

 Cain

 David

 Jonah

Answer: Jonah

600

I share the same name as one of the longest rivers in the United States, which borders me. I am the birthplace of the King of Rock and Roll. Who am I?

 Missouri

 Nebraska

 California

 Mississippi

Answer: Mississippi

600

The Great Depression started in 1929 and lasted for many years. The American economy suffered greatly during the time period and many people were affected. Which of the following did NOT happen during the Great Depression?

 Investment declined

 International trade dropped by more then 50%

 Unemployment rose to 25%

 Interest rates more than doubled

Answer: Interest rates more than doubled

President Roosevelt created many programs in the 1930s known as the New Deal that helped take the United Stated out of the Depression. One of the best known is the TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority), which allowed for the creation of many dams and power sources, strengthening the economy.

600

"Iron Horse" starred Dale Robertson as Ben Calhoun, owner of the Buffalo Pass, Scalplock and Defiance railroad line. How did Calhoun come into possession of the railroad?

 He won it betting on a horse race

 He won it in a poker game

 He inherited it from his father

 He bought it from a widow

Answer: He won it in a poker game

When Calhoun won the railroad, it was only partially finished. The program revolved around his efforts to finish laying the tracks. Gary Collins starred as construction foreman Dave Tarrant.

700

Another John Wayne film, this time the one that made him a big star...'Stagecoach'. What is the name of the character that Wayne plays in this classic John Ford adventure?

 The Ringo Kid

 Sheriff Roy Brown

 Old Laredo

 The Outlaw from Oklahoma

Answer: The Ringo Kid

700

Who was struck dead for lying about an amount of money he gave?

 Malachi

 Bartimaeus

 Ananias

 Nebuchadnezzar

Answer: Ananias

700

I am the only single syllable US state. I was named by King Charles and my nickname is the Pine Tree state. Who am I?

Answer:  (5 letter state)

Answer: Maine

700

 In 1937 a German passenger airship caught fire in New Jersey, killing at least 35 people. What was the name of this disaster, in which there is widespread debate over the cause of the explosion?

 Rosendahl

 Lakehurst

 Hindenburg

 Zeppelin

Answer: Hindenburg

The disaster marked the end of the airship era. The Hindenburg was filled with hydrogen instead of helium, proving to be a disastrous mistake.

700

The program "Annie Oakley" was an anomaly for the 1950's due to the fact that the star was female. Who played the sharp-shooting heroine?

 Amanda Blake

 Barbara Stanwyck

 Gail Davis

 Shelly Fabres

Answer: Gail Davis

Davis was a crack shot and was a skilled rider. She did many of her own stunts. The program was produced by Gene Autry's Flying A Productions.

800

1953's 'Shane' was one of the classic westerns of all-time. The title character refers to a young boy in the film.

 True

 False

Answer: False

800

Where was Abraham born?

 Antioch

 Ur

 Nebo

 Bethany

Answer: Ur

800

A mining lobbyist called me the "gem of the mountains". I am famous for a purple gem called the star garnet. People everywhere enjoy my spuds. Who am I?

 Texas

 Illinois

 Idaho

 Minnesota

Answer: Idaho

800

World War Two began in 1939 but the US remained neutral until 1941. The United States entered the war because Japan had attacked a US naval base at Pearl Harbor. Where did this disaster occur?

 Alaska

 California

 Texas

 Hawaii

Answer: Hawaii

America was unprepared for this attack and nearly 2,400 men were killed. The base and most of the naval ships were almost completely destroyed. America joined the war a day later.

800

Who portrayed Daniel Boone in the series of the same name?

 Buddy Ebsen

 Clint Walker

 Albert Salmi

 Fess Parker

Answer: Fess Parker

Fess Parker also starred in several Walt Disney movies about Davey Crockett. Buddy Ebsen co-starred as Georgie Russell in these movies. Albert Salmi co-starred on Daniel Boone as Yadkin.

900

One western film that doesn't receive enough attention is this 1985 movie featuring Kevin Costner, Kevin Kline, Scott Glenn and Danny Glover as a disparate group of westerners who are brought together by their mutual disgust over the machinations of Ethan McKendrick, a town boss, and his crony sheriff Cobb, played by Brian Dennehy. What is this Lawrence Kasdan picture called?

 Silverado

 Tombstone

 Fort Apache

 El Dorado

Answer: Silverado

900

Who did Jesus heal of blindness?

 Timaeus

 Nicodemus

 Bartimaeus

 Zacchaeus

Answer: Bartimaeus

900

I was named after an English king. The king hoped that the new state would help South Carolina from being overrun by Spanish people. Who am I?

 Alabama

 Florida

 Mississippi

 Georgia

Answer: Georgia

900

In 1945 World War Two ended when the United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan. The first was dropped on Hiroshima. Where was the second dropped?

 Tokyo

 Nagasaki

 Kuroishi

 Sakai

Answer: Nagasaki

The second bomb was dropped on August 9th killing more then 73,000. Japan surrendered on August 15, which officially became known as VJ Day (Victory Over Japan).

900

On "Bonanza", what town is the Ponderosa located nearly on top of?

 Boulder City, Nevada

 Las Vegas, Nevada

 Carson City, Nevada

 Reno, Nevada

Answer: Carson City, Nevada

You know Ben Cartwright had three sons, Adam, Hoss and Little Joe. Did you know all three had different mothers? Adam's mother Elizabeth died in childbirth. Hoss' mother Inger was killed by Indians and Little Joe's mother Marie was killed in a fall from a horse.

1000

 Last but not least we have 'The Magnificent Seven', a 1960 film based on one of the all-time greatest movies ever made. Who directed this American remake of Kurosawa's 'The Seven Samurai'?

 Martin Ritt

 Anthony Mann

 John Sturges

 John Ford

Answer: John Sturges

1000

Which king was Jonathan's father?

 Herod

 Solomon

 Saul

 Xerxes

Answer: Saul

1000

Before my name was shortened, I was known as "The US territory south of the Ohio River". I am now known as the Volunteer State because my people will come if anyone calls. My football team is named for Greek gods. Who am I?

 West Virginia

 South Carolina

 Kentucky

 Tennessee

Answer: Tennessee

1000

After World War Two the American government attempted to aid Europe in war recovery efforts. What four year plan, officially known as the European Recovery Plan, sought to rebuild areas destroyed by the war and modernize Europe's economy?

 Truman Plan

 Marshall Plan

 Taft Plan

 Pollock Plan

Answer: Marshall Plan

The Marshall plan gave Europe 13 billion dollars to help rebuild its economy and prevent the spread of Communism, which at the time was particularly strong in France and Italy.

1000

On "Big Valley", Barbra Stanwyck starred as Victoria Barkley, matron of the Barkley clan. What was the name of Victoria's sons?

 James, Nick , Heath and Eugene

 Nick, Eugene, Frank and Heath

 Jarrod, Nick and Eugene

 Eugene, Jarrod and James

Answer: Jarrod, Nick and Eugene

Jarrod was played by Richard Long. Nick was played by Peter Breck and Heath was played by Lee Majors. Heath was the illegitimate son of Victoria's late husband Tom. Eugene only appeared in the first season and was played by Charles Briles

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