General Knowledge
What famous event began on October 29, 1929, known as “Black Tuesday”?
The start of the Great Depression
Which classic TV show debuted in 1951 and starred Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz?
I Love Lucy
In the 1969 Moon landing, who was the second man to walk on the Moon, shortly after Neil Armstrong?
Buzz Aldrin
Which novel, often required reading in schools, was published by Harper Lee in 1960?
To Kill a Mockingbird
What was the name of the ship that famously sank in April 1912 after hitting an iceberg?
The Titanic
What was the name of Elvis Presley’s famous home?
Graceland
In what year did the Beatles release their influential album, “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”?
1967
Who was the United States President during the majority of the Second World War?
Franklin D. Roosevelt.
In which board game do you buy properties and charge rent, but you can also go to jail?
Monopoly
What was the original purpose of bubble wrap before it became known for packing material?
It was initially created as wallpaper
In what year did World War II end?
1945
Which movie, starring Julie Andrews and released in 1965, features the songs “Do-Re-Mi” and “Edelweiss”?
The Sound of Music.
Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, in 1932?
Amelia Earhart
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
What unusual ingredient is added to a traditional “Waldorf Salad”?
Marshmallows (though not traditionally, it’s a humorous twist some have tried).
In which city is the Golden Gate Bridge located?
San Francisco
In the classic TV show “The Flintstones,” what is the name of Fred and Wilma’s pet dinosaur?
Dino
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
Who wrote the famous novel “Pride and Prejudice”?
Jane Austen
What is the smallest planet in our solar system?
Mercury
What is the capital of Italy?
Rome
In “Mary Poppins,” what magical word does Mary use to make tidying up more fun?
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.
Who was the British Prime Minister during the majority of World War II?
Winston Churchill
In which city would you find the Louvre Museum, home to the Mona Lisa?
Paris
What is the main ingredient in guacamole?
Avocado