Famous Books from the 20th Century
This 1937 novel by John Steinbeck tells the story of migrant workers during the Great Depression.
What is Of Mice and Men?
This U.S. national park in Wyoming is known for its geysers, including the famous Old Faithful.
What is Yellowstone National Park?
This sweet treat, often served in a cone, became a staple of American diners in the 1950s.
What is ice cream?
This small, nocturnal mammal is known for its ability to fly and is often seen as a symbol of Halloween.
What is a bat?
This animal is known for being the fastest land mammal, reaching speeds up to 70 miles per hour.
What is a cheetah?
This 1960 Harper Lee novel explores racial injustice in the Deep South.
What is To Kill a Mockingbird?
This famous statue, gifted to the U.S. by France, stands at the entrance of New York Harbor.
What is the Statue of Liberty?
This 1950s convenience food was a popular pre-packaged meal, often served in TV dinners.
What is a frozen dinner?
This large African herbivore, with a horn on its nose, is often seen as a symbol of strength and resilience.
What is a rhinoceros?
This fruit, commonly associated with keeping doctors away, is known for its crisp texture and bright red or green color.
What is an apple?
This 1985 novel by Stephen King, set in the fictional town of Derry, is about a group of kids confronting an evil entity
What is It?
This towering granite monument in South Dakota features the faces of four U.S. presidents.
What is Mount Rushmore?
This 1960s snack food, invented by Lay’s, is known for its thin, crispy texture and comes in a variety of flavors
What are potato chips?
This aquatic animal is famous for its ability to change color and blend into its surroundings.
What is an octopus?
This element, with the symbol "Au" on the periodic table, is highly valued and often used in jewelry and coins.
What is gold?
This 1925 novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald is often considered a classic of American literature and explores the Jazz Age.
What is The Great Gatsby?
This Arizona landmark, carved by the Colorado River, is known for its vast size and red rock formations.
What is the Grand Canyon?
This canned soup, introduced in the 1950s, became famous for its "pop-top" lid and convenience.
What is Campbell’s Soup?
This large carnivorous mammal is found in both the Arctic and Antarctic regions and is known for its white fur and powerful swimming.
What is a polar bear?
This country is home to the world's largest desert, the Sahara, and is known for its rich history of ancient civilizations.
What is Egypt?
This 1949 novel by George Orwell introduces a dystopian society under constant surveillance and control by the Party.
What is 1984?
This national park in California is home to giant sequoia trees, including the famous General Sherman Tree.
What is Sequoia National Park?
This 1960s dish, often served at family gatherings, consists of marshmallows, jello, and fruit salad, sometimes with nuts or coconut.
What is ambrosia salad?
This bird, known for its bright red feathers and ability to mimic human speech, is often kept as a pet.
What is a parrot?
This island nation, known for its kangaroos and koalas, is both a country and a continent.
What is Australia?