Pop Culture
Name the States
Broadway and Songs
Name of the Game
Shall We Dance
100
Which iconic blonde actress, and rumored lover of President John F. Kennedy, was found dead in her bedroom August 5, 1962?
Who is Marilyn Monroe
100

Mardi Gras takes place primarily in what city?

New Orleans, Louisiana 

100
Tony and Maria were the lead actors in what broadway musical that premiered in 1957?
What is Romeo and Juliet? Or What is West Side Story?
100

The large thin plastic hoop was part of a popular fad in the 1950's. Teenagers twirled this around their waist, neck and arms. The idea was to keep it in motion for as long as possible.

What is the Hula Hoop?

100

This knock kneed, high kicking dance was introduced in 1923. Popular with the flappers apart from their partners of the roaring 20's.

What is the Charleston?

200
What was this famous boxer's name before he changed it to Muhammad Ali?
Who is Cassius Clay?
200

In what state is Mt Rushmore?

South Dakota

200
This famous song was sung by Doris Day, and introduced in the 1956 Hitchcock thriller, The Man Who Knew Too Much?
What is Que Sera Sera?
200

Young children often ruined one knee of their pants while playing this game. A circle was drawn in the dirt and players used "taws" and "cat's eyes" to play.

What are jacks? Or What are marbles?

200

This dance is done by swiveling or twisting the hips. It became popular in the 1960's. What is the name of this dance?

the Twist!

300
Which rising young star from Rebel Without a Cause died in an automobile accident in 1955?
Who is James Dean?
300

Where can you find the Liberty Bell?

Philadelphia, PA

300
A Young Woman goes to a box social with the wrong man in a horse and buggy, but later marries the one she loves. What broadway show plot is this?
What is Carousel? Or What is Oklahoma?
300
This popular party game, introduced in the 1920's, involved a form of acting. Through silent actions, players would portray movie titles, phrases, and book titles hoping their team members could guess the secret words
What is Charades
300
This popular 1920's dance had couples moving close together, which they called button shining. Coupled danced in a box step.
What is the fox trot?
400
What television game show first aired in 1956 and is still running today?
The Price is Right
400

Visitors are often greeted with a flower necklace and traditional dancers when you arrive in what state?

Hawaii

400

Based on the show business aspirations and successes of R&B acts such as The Supremes, The Shirelles, James Brown, Jackie Wilson, and other, this musical follows the story of a young female singing trio from Chicago, Illinois called "The Dreams", who become music superstars. 

Dreamgirls the Musical

400

In this popular game, players moved their red or black pieces from square to square and from one side of the board to the other. 

Checkers

400

This dance is based on traditions that originated on the island of Trinidad. The aim is to pass forwards under a low bar without falling or dislodging the bar.

What is the Limbo?

500
What aspiring Rock and Roll singer appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1956, but could only be shown from the waist up?
Who is Elvis Presley?
500

Who are two of the 4 presidents in Mt. Rushmore?

George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln

500

On March 7, 1957 this broadway musical premiered on NBC. It was the first time a Broadway Production had been show in is entirety on tv. The stage classic that starred Mary Martin.

What is Peter Pan?

500
This board game was designed with Atlantic City, New Jersey in mind. This game is won by acquiring real estate and large hotels.
What is monopoly
500
Bill "Bojangles" was a master at this type of dancing. Special shoes are worn when doing this to create a distinctive clicking sound.
What is Tap Dancing?
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