Song Titles Through The Decades
Which lady's name completes the title to this Little Richard classic tune "Good Golly, Miss _____"?Hint
Molly
Polly
Dolly
Jolly
Answer: Molly
Little Richard sang "Good Golly Miss Molly" in 1958. It reached number eight on the UK chart and number ten on the US pop chart.
Which ship caused a disaster in the U.S. in 1989?Hint
Mariano II
Exxon Valdez
Cape Angelina
Highlander
Answer: Exxon Valdez
The Exxon Valdez hit an undersea reef, and cut loose 10 million gallons of oil. This occurred in Prince William Sound, Alaska, on March 24th.
How many of the 50 United States begin with the letter "M"?
Five
Seven
Eight
Six
Answer: Eight
Eight - Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri and Montana.
On what mountain did Noah's Ark come to rest at after the flood?Hint
Hermon
Ararat
Moriah
Carmel
Answer: Ararat
Genesis 8:4 After the flood God put a rainbow in the sky to show that he would never destroy the earth with water again.
Which two U.S. presidents were successfully impeached before the end of the 20th century?Hint
Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton
George Washington and Thomas Jefferson
Andrew Jackson and Richard Nixon
Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy
Answer: Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton
Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton were both successfully impeached. Andrew Johnson was impeached due to vetoing many bills and removing political figures. Bill Clinton was impeached with charges of obstruction of justice and perjury. He was acquitted in February 1999.
Richard Nixon was the only U.S. president to resign. Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865, and John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963. George Washington was the first U.S. president (under the U.S. Constitution), and Thomas Jefferson was the third U.S. president.
Which famous battle during The War of 1812 was Johnny Horton singing about in "The Battle Of New _____"?Hint
York
Hampshire
Jersey
Orleans
Answer: Orleans
Johnny Horton sang "The Battle Of New Orleans" in 1959. It reached number 16 on the UK chart and number one on the US pop chart.
What did San Francisco experience in 1906, that killed 3,000 people?Hint
Disease
Flood
Earthquake
A serial killer
Answer: Earthquake
The great quake of San Francisco created fires that razed more than 4 square miles on April 18th.
This state's bird is the cardinal. Its flower is the dogwood. Its tree is the pine. James K. Polk and Andrew Johnson were born here. What state is it?
North Carolina
Missouri
Georgia
Oklahoma
Answer: North Carolina
At 6,684 ft, Mount Mitchell is the highest point in North Carolina and the highest point in the United States east of the Mississippi River.
What was Belteshazzar's other name?Hint
Azariah
Hananiah
Daniel
Mishael
Answer: Daniel
Daniel 1:7 Daniel's name was changed when Nebuchadnezzar took him to Babylon. Daniel was later thrown into a lions' den and survived (see question 10).
How many U.S. states have one of the cardinal directions in their name?Hint
10
4
5
2
Answer: 5
The cardinal directions are north, south, east, and west. The five states with a cardinal direction in their name are North Carolina, South Carolina, North Dakota, South Dakota, and West Virginia.
Which guy was Del Shannon taking his hat off to in his second hit record "Hats Off To _____"?Hint
Garry
Barry
Larry
Harry
Answer: Larry
Del Shannon sang "Hats Off To Larry" in 1961. It reached number six on the UK chart and number five on the US pop chart.
Texas City, Texas, experienced which disaster in 1947?Hint
Earthquake
Explosion
Dam breakage
Tornado
Answer: Explosion
For three days beginning on April 16, the French freighter "Grandcamp" burned and and then exploded, killing 516 people and destroying most of the city.
This state's motto is "Eureka". The lowest point in the United States is in this state.
Texas
California
Alaska
Montana
Answer: California
At 282 feet below sea level, Death Valley is the lowest point in the U.S.
What was Andrew's profession before following Jesus?Hint
shepherd
tax collector
tent maker
fisherman
Answer: fisherman
Matthew 4:18 Andrew was the brother of Peter, who was also a fisherman who left his job to follow Jesus.
Theodor Geisel was the author of the classic children's book 'Green Eggs and Ham'.
True
False
Answer: True
Theodor Geisel was a classic American author who wrote many popular children's books such as 'Green Eggs and Ham', 'The Foot Book' and 'One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish'. He was better known by his pen name, Dr. Seuss.
Who did The Rolling Stones say goodbye to in this song "Ruby _____"?Hint
Tuesday
Thursday
Monday
Wednesday
Answer: Tuesday
The Rolling Stones sang "Ruby Tuesday" in 1967. It reached number three on the UK chart and number one on the US pop chart.
What occurred in 1957 to Cameron, Louisiana?Hint
Volcano
Tornado
Hurricane
Fires
Answer: Hurricane
Hurricane 'Audrey' crippled Cameron in southeast Lousiana and north Texas, killing 390 people.
How many of the 50 United States have two-word names, commonly speaking?
Five
Eight
Ten
Seven
Answer: Ten
Ten - New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota and West Virginia.
What city heard Jonah's preaching and turned to God?Hint
Babylon
Nineveh
Jericho
Sodom
Answer: Nineveh
Jonah 3:3-5 Jonah didn't go to Nineveh willingly though - he tried to get away by boat and got swallowed by a whale.
What 1997 film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet won 11 of the 14 Academy Awards it was nominated for?Hint
My Best Friend's Wedding
Men in Black
Titanic
Liar Liar
Answer: Titanic
'Titanic' was one of the biggest movies of 1997. The movie grossed over $1.8 billion dollars. The movie 'Titanic' took place in 1912. Two people aboard a cruise ship fell in love, but were torn apart when the ship hit an iceberg and sank, killing many people who were aboard.
What place did Gladys Knight and The Pips have to get to on the "Midnight Train To _____" in this song?Hint
Georgia
Ohio
Alabama
Kansas
Answer: Georgia
Gladys Knight and The Pips sang "Midnight Train To Georgia" in 1973. It reached number ten on the UK chart in 1976 and number one on the US pop chart in 1973.
In which year did the infamous "Tri-State Tornado", hit Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana?Hint
1925
1962
1998
2001
Answer: 1925
This was one of the most violent twisters in U.S. history, killing 689 and injuring over 2,000. March 18th is a memorial day in those 3 states.
This state has the only state flag with a picture of a president. Nicknamed "The Evergreen State", its state tree is the Western Hemlock.
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Oregon
Washington
Answer: Washington
This state was named for the first U.S. President, George Washington.
Which group of people did the giant Goliath come from?Hint
Philistines
Saddusees
Canaanites
Philippians
Answer: Philistines
1st Samuel 17:23 Goliath was slain by David with a sling and a stone.
What is the most common first letter in the names of the U.S. states?Hint
M
Both M and N
N
A
Answer: Both M and N
There are eight U.S. states that start with M, and eight U.S. states that start with N. The eight states with M are Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, and Montana. The eight states with N are Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, and North Dakota.
Could Paul McCartney and Wings get by "With A Little _____" in this song?Hint
Muck
Luck
Duck
Tuck
Could Paul McCartney and Wings get by "With A Little _____" in this song?
Answer: Luck
Paul McCartney and Wings sang "With A Little Luck" in 1978. It reached number five on the UK chart and number one on the US pop chart.
In 1979, which airline crashed at O'Hare airport in Chicago?Hint
Continental
Qantas
American
Federal Express
Answer: American
The American DC-10 crashed only seconds after takeoff killing everyone on board, and three on the ground. The total fatality count was 275 in this May 25th disaster.
The cactus wren is this state's bird. Nicknamed "The Grand Canyon State", it was admitted to statehood on February 14th, 1912.
New Mexico
California
Arizona
Nevada
Answer: Arizona
The name "Arizona" comes from "arizuma," an Aztec Indian word meaning "silver-bearing."
Who was Moses' sister?Hint
Miriam
Sarah
Rebekah
Leah
Answer: Miriam
Exodus 2:4-7: Miriam watched to see what happened to Moses after his mother put him in the river, and she saw Pharaoh's daughter take him. Her name is given in Exodus 15:20.
The first number one on the Billboard Hot 100 was by singer Ricky Nelson.
True
False
Answer: True
Ricky Nelson's "Poor Little Fool" was the first number one song on the Billboard Hot 100. The Billboard charts were started back in 1934. Other artists and bands that have had their songs top the Billboard Hot 100 were Green Day, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mariah Carey and many more.
Did The Police think there was an "Invisible _____" in this song?Hint
Sun
Fun
Gun
Nun
Answer: Sun
The Police sang - "Invisible Sun" in 1981. It reached number two on the UK chart but it never charted in the US.
Over 100 people were killed in Tennessee in 1918, due to which disaster?Hint
Tornado
Train collision
Cyclone
Floods
Answer: Train collision
On July 9, 101 people were killed when two trains collided just outside of Nashville.
Alphabetically, what is the last of the 50 states?
Answer: (One word)
Answer: Wyoming
The first state, alphabetically, is Alabama.
How many male siblings did Joseph have?
10
12
9
11
Answer: 11
Genesis 35:22-26 His brothers sold him into slavery to get rid of him because their father, Jacob, loved him the most. Jacob had twelve sons, including Joseph, by his two wives and two concubines. The youngest, Benjamin, was Joseph's only full brother, and their mother died when he was born. Joseph also had a sister, Dinah.
The United States became a part of World War I when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
True
False
Answer: False
Pearl Harbor was bombed by Japan on Sunday, December 7, 1941. But this was not during World War I. This occurred during World War II. To date World War II was the most destructive war in history, with over 60 million people dead. The two sides were the Allied Powers and Axis Powers.
Was Bruce Springsteen "Dancing In The _____" or was he blinded by the light with these lyrics?Hint
Dark
Hall
Park
Mall
Answer: Dark
Bruce Springsteen sang "Dancing In The Dark" in 1984. It reached number four on the UK chart and number two on the US pop chart.
Which disaster hit New Orleans in 1853?Hint
Delta Airlines Crash
Disease
Earthquake
Floods
Answer: Disease
In New Orleans in 1832, cholera killed over 4,000 people. In 1853, it was yellow fever killing 7790. In 1867, another 3,000 were killed due to another yellow fever outbreak.
On this state's flag, within the picture of the state seal are thirty-four stars representing the order of statehood. The sunflower is the state flower and the state song is "Home On the Range".Hint
Oklahoma
Texas
Missouri
Kansas
Answer: Kansas
Famous Kansans include: Walter P. Chrysler-auto manufacturer, Amelia Earhart-aviator, poet Edgar Lee Masters and Barry Sanders-football player.
How many outer doors were on Noah's Ark?
2
1
3
4
Answer: 1
In Genesis 6:16, God told Noah how to build the ark, specifying "a door in the side of the ark". Then - after he built it and after he had got the animals on board - it rained for forty days and forty nights.
In 1954, Dr. Jonas Salk created a successful vaccine to cure the measles.
True
False
Answer: False
In 1954, Jonas Salk created a successful vaccine for Polio. In the early and mid-nineteenth century, there was a Polio epidemic that infected many people. Fast Fact: U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt was one of the many people stricken by Polio.
Did Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen need passports to play "Midnight In _____" without lyrics?Hint
Cairo
Benghazi
Washington
Moscow
Answer: Moscow
Kenny Ball and His Jazzman played "Midnight In Moscow" in 1961. It reached number two on the UK chart and number two on the US pop chart in 1962.
In 1972, South Dakota experienced which disaster?Hint
Floods
Hurricane
Fire
747 Crash
Answer: Floods
237 died in Rapid City, when two days of massive flash flooding hit the city.
Presidents Eisenhower and L.B. Johnson were born in this state. The state became the 28th state of the Union in 1845.Hint
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Texas
Illinois
Answer: Texas
Texas is the second largest state in land mass, second only to Alaska. Eisenhower's family moved to Kansas when he was an infant.
Whose clothes were made of camel hair?
Adam
Jesus
John the Baptist
David
Answer: John the Baptist
Matthew 3:4 John the Baptist baptised Jesus in the Jordan river. He ate locusts and wild honey.
During the Civil War, Robert E. Lee was President of the Confederate States of America.
True
False
Answer: False
Robert E. Lee was a general for the Confederate Army during the Civil War. Jefferson Davis was the President of the Confederate States of America. During the Civil War, several U.S. states seceded from the Union. Slavery was being abolished, and Southern states weren't as involved in the Government politically, economically and socially. The Civil War took place from 1861 to 1865.
Did Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men need a special time or place to sing "One Sweet _____" with these lyrics?Hint
May
Day
Way
Bay
Answer: Day
Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men sang "One Sweet Day" in 1995. It reached number six on the UK chart and number one on the US pop chart.
September of 1955 saw Los Angeles have which disaster strike?Hint
Riots
Drought
Flooding
Tornado
Answer: Drought
An eight day run of 100+ plus temperatures killed 946 people.
Directly bordering six other states, the motto of this state is "Esto perpetua", meaning "It is Forever". The western white pine is its state tree.Hint
Idaho
Missouri
Wyoming
Colorado
Answer: Idaho
The name "Idaho" is an invented word and is not derived from any previous meaning.
Which king put Daniel in the lions' den?
Nebuchadnezzar
Herod
Darius
Xerxes
Answer: Darius
Daniel 6:25-27 Darius was a friend of Daniel's, but Daniel broke the law by praying and the punishment was to be thrown in the lions' den.
Which of these sports teams is a baseball team?Hint
Miami Heat
Los Angeles Lakers
New York Yankees
Green Bay Packers
Answer: New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a MLB baseball team. The club was originally founded in 1901. The Green Bay Packers play NFL football, and both the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat play NBA basketball. Fast Fact: The Green Bay Packers won the first Super Bowl, and the New York Yankees have been dubbed "the winningest franchise".