Queer Culture
Which popular dance style and music genre is often associated with LGBTQ+ nightclubs?
Disco
What is the name of the mythical father figure who brings gifts to children on Christmas Eve?
Santa Claus
What age is commonly considered the start of being a “senior citizen” in many countries?
65
What is the traditional Scottish skirt worn by men, often seen at Canadian cultural festivals?
Kilt
What was the name of the toy made of interlocking colorful plastic bricks that many children played with for decades?
LEGO
What is the name of the colorful, flamboyant performance art often featuring lip-syncing and exaggerated costumes?
Drag/ Drag Show
On which day do most countries celebrate Father’s Day each year?
Third Sunday of June
What classic card game is often played in senior centers and involves creating sets or runs of cards?
Rummy
Which immigrant group built much of the Canadian Pacific Railway in the 19th century?
Chinese
What was the name of the popular radio show host who greeted children with “Goodnight, kids”?
Captain Kangaroo
What does the acronym “LGBTQ” stand for?
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer
Which TV dad was known for the phrase, “Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!”?
Mike Brady from The Brady Brunch
Which British monarch celebrated her Sapphire Jubilee, marking 65 years on the throne, in 2017?
Queen Elizabeth II?
The Métis people of Canada are descendants of Indigenous peoples and which European group?
French Settlers
Which famous singer is known as the “Queen of Soul” and sang hits like “Respect”?
Aretha Franklin
The first Pride parade took place in 1970 to commemorate what event?
Stonewall Riots
What is the name of the 1950s TV show featuring a wise and loving father named Ward Cleaver?
Leave it To Beaver
Which U.S. city is famous for its large retirement community called The Villages?
Florida
Which group of immigrants from Eastern Europe established large farming communities in the Canadian Prairies?
Ukranians
What type of car was famous for its “tailfins” and was popular in the 1950s?
Cadillac
Who is the iconic singer known as the “Queen of Disco” and a gay icon, famous for songs like “I Will Survive”?
Gloria Gaynor
In Greek mythology, who was the father of the gods Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades?
Cronus, Kronos
This actress starred as “Rose” on The Golden Girls, a beloved show about seniors.
Betty White
What festival in Canada celebrates cultures from around the world with music, food, and dance, often held in summer?
Canadian National Exhibition (CNE)
What was the name of the dance style popularized by teenagers in the 1950s, often danced to rock ’n’ roll music? Embraced by young people during the swing era as a fun and social dance, it was often seen in movies, dance halls, and clubs. It helped popularize swing music and was a precursor to later dances like the Lindy Hop.
Jitterbug