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WHO AM I
1950S
1940S
100

Who was the famous nurse during the Crimean War and is known as the founder of modern nursing?

Who is  Florence Nightingale?

100

In which movie did Audrey Hepburn play the character Holly Golightly?

What is Breakfast at Tiffany’s?

100

I was a famous physicist known for my theory of relativity. I developed the equation E=mc^2. Who am I?  

I am Albert Einstein.

100

In 1956, Elvis Presley had a hit song with a cover of a blues song originally recorded by Arthur Crudup. What is the title of the song?

What is Heartbreak Hotel?

100

Who was the President of the United States during most of the 1940s?

Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?

200

Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean? Who is Amelia Earhart?Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?

Who is Amelia Earhart?

200

In the film “Gone with the Wind,” who played the role of Scarlett O’Hara?

Who is Vivien Leigh?

200

I was a legendary martial artist and actor, known for my roles in martial arts films. Who am I?

I am Bruce Lee.

200

What famous novel by J.D. Salinger was published in 1951?  

What is The Catcher in the Rye?

200

What was the famous dance craze that became popular in the 1940s?

What is The Jitterbug?

300

Who was the famous queen of ancient Egypt known for her relationship with Mark Antony and Julius Caesar?

Who is Cleopatra?

300

In the movie “Casa Blanca,” what famous line does Rick say to Ilsa at the end of the film?

What is “Here’s looking at you kid”?

300

I was an American first lady and a champion of literacy and education. Who am I?

I am Barbara Bush.

300

What popular board game, introduced in 1952, involves players trying to avoid various hazards as they navigate a path to success?  

 What is The Game of Life?

300

Which famous comic book superhero made his first appearance in 1938 and became especially popular during the 1940s?

What is Superman?

400

What historical event is often referred to as “D-Day”?  

What is The Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II?

400

Which actress starred as Elle Woods in the comedy film “Legally Blonde”?

Who is Reese Witherspoon?

400

I was a British naturalist and geologist, best known for my theory of evolution by natural selection. Who am I?

I am Charles Darwin.

400

Which legendary actress starred in the film “Roman Holiday” in 1953, winning an Academy Award for her performance?

Who is Audrey Hepburn?

400

What groundbreaking musical, composed by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, premiered on Broadway in 1943 and became a major hit?

What is “Oklahoma!”?

500

What event marked the end of the Cold War?

What is the fall of the Berlin Wall?

500

In the film “The Shawshank Redemption,” who played the character Andy Dufresne?  

Who is Tim Robbins?

500

I was an American baseball player and the first African American to play in Major League Baseball. Who am I?

I am Jackie Robinson.

500

Who was the famous French fashion designer known for popularizing the “New Look” in the 1950s?  

Who is Christian Dior?

500

What product was introduced in 1949 and revolutionized the way instant meals were prepared?

What is Instant Ramen?

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