20th Century Timeline
President Kennedy was assassinated during this decade.
1960s
The assassination took place on November 22, 1963
Who originally portrayed Eliza Doolittle in the Broadway show, from 1956 to 1958?
Julie Andrews
They symbolize purity and are often white; what flower is used in religious ceremonies?
Lily
Which fabric is made from flax plant fibers?
Linen
What is the most commonly eaten insect?
The grasshopper
The worst U.S. stock market crash took place during this decade.
1920s
True or false? The original Broadway cast’s album was the best-selling LP for two years running.
True. Released by Columbia at a cost of $5, it outsold the likes of Frank Sinatra and Patti Page in 1957 and 1958.
They are bright and cheerful; what flower is the birth flower for August?
Gladiolus
What embroidery technique uses uniform x-shaped stitches?
Cross Stitch
What is the difference between an insect and an arachnid?
Arachnids have eight legs and insects have six
This “unsinkable” ship sank during the 1910s.
RMS Titanic?
What is Eliza’s profession in the play and film?
Flower seller. When Henry Higgins first encounters Eliza, she is selling flowers to passersby.
How long does it typically take for a sunflower to grow to maturity?
A. 50-80 days
B. About 80-120 days
C. 120-150 days
B
Which creature’s silk is known as the strongest natural fiber?
Spider
What is the world’s fastest flying insect?
The dragonfly, with speeds of up to 35 miles per hour
The Wright Brothers took their first flights during this decade
1900s
They began experimenting in 1899, and their first successful flight occurred in 1903.
Where does the film’s final scene occur, between Professor Higgins and Eliza Doolittle?
Professor Higgins’ study.
After an argument, the pair reunite in the study, where Professor Higgins is listening to tapes of their speaking lessons.
If you plant a hydrangea in acidic soil, what color are the blooms likely to be?
Blue
What sewing technique is used to prevent fraying at fabric edges
Overlocking or serging
How many times can a dragonfly flap its wings per second?
A. 500 times per second
B. 200 times per second
C. 50 times per second
D. 30 times per second
D. 30 times per second
The United States’ involvement in the Vietnam War began during this decade.
The 1950s
U.S. military advisers were in Vietnam during the 1950s, and their number grew beginning in 1961. U.S. combat troops entered in 1965. The last American troops returned home in 1973.
How much money did the movie cost to produce: $10 million, $17 million, or $5 million?
$17 million. It was Warner Bros.’ most expensive movie to date, but it was also one of the most profitable films of the year.
How many petals does a typical buttercup have?
Five petals
Which country had the first patented sewing machine?
England
What is the most common type of insect in the world?
Ants