General Pop Culture
This type of media can influence political opinions and social movements.
What are movies, music, or television?
This political fear influenced many Cold War movies and television shows.
What is fear of communism?
This modern platform changed how people experience current events and politics.
What is social media?
This singer was known as the “King of Rock and Roll.”
Who is Elvis Presley?
This decade is remembered for big hair, rock music, MTV, arcade games and Cold War tensions under Regan.
What are the 1980s?
Extra 300: What event signified the end of the Cold War?
This decade is often associated with diners, suburbia, and the “American Dream.”
What are the 1950s?
This style of music became controversial among many adults in the 1950s.
What is rock and roll?
Extra 200: Name one rock & roll artist from this time period.
This technology allows information and trends to spread instantly worldwide.
What is the internet?
Extra 200: when did the internet become accessible to the public? (Hint: Closer than you think)
This civil rights leader delivered the “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
This decade included World War II, rationing, and Rosie the Riveter.
What are the 1940s?
This invention helped Americans watch major historical events from home.
What is television?
This phrase described the ideal lifestyle promoted in many 1950s advertisements.
What is the American Dream?
This invention dramatically changed political communication in the 21st century.
What is the smartphone?
This pop star became famous in the 1980s with hits like “Thriller” and “Billie Jean.”
Who is Michael Jackson?
Extra 200: Who plays Michael in the new movie?
This decade included disco music, Watergate, and the end of the Vietnam War.
What are the 1970s?
These famous people often use their platforms to discuss political or social issues.
Who are celebrities?
Extra 200: If you can correctly pronounce Ms. B's last name.
This group became a powerful cultural force after World War II.
Who are teenagers?
This generation grew up with smartphones and social media.
Who is Generation Z?
This athlete broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
Extra 100: What number Jersey did he wear?
This decade is known for flappers, jazz music, and the Harlem Renaissance.
What are the 1920s?
This music genre, popularized by artists like Elvis Presley, shocked many adults in the 1950s and became closely associated with teenagers.
What is rock and roll?
Extra 100: Name the best genre of music, according to Ms. M.
These fears appeared in many Cold War era science fiction movies.
What are nuclear fears?
Extra 100: Name the largest bomb ever to be detonated.
These online trends often spread rapidly through apps and websites.
What are viral trends?
This basketball player was known as “His Airness” and starred in the movie Space Jam.
Who is Michael Jordan?
This decade is associated with suburbia, Elvis Presley, and the baby boom.
What are the 1950s?