General Knowledge
Which long-running American soap opera that started in 1963 is still on the air and is known for dramatic hospital storylines?
General Hospital
When you’re having a bad hair day, you might say, “My hair is as flat as [this].
pancake
Which mountain range separates British Columbia from Alberta?
The Canadian Rockies
This Canadian singer had a hit with "Diana" in 1957.
Paul Anka
This paddle-shaped board was a common form of discipline in many schools.
strap (or ruler)
New Zealand was the first country in the world to give what group of people the right to vote?
Women
The end of The Jeffersons theme song says, “We finally got a piece of [this].”
pie
Which river connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean?
St. Lawrence River
This Toronto-born folk singer sang “If You Could Read My Mind.”
Gordon Lightfoot
Many used this brand of spiral notebook with a red cover.
Hilroy
Which film used Henry Mancini’s jazzy theme for a bumbling detective?
The Pink Panther
Israel is referred to as the land of milk and this
honey
What famous Canadian train ride goes through the Rockies?
The Rocky Mountaineer
This Canadian band wrote "American Woman" in 1970.
The Guess Who
What tool did students use to draw perfect circles in math class?
a compass
Which animal can go without food and water for long periods
camel
According to legend, this ruler once scoffed, “Let them eat cake,” but scholars have found no evidence that she said this.
Marie-Antoinette
his, the worlds tallest mountain, was known as Peak XV before it was renamed in 1865
Mount Everest
This Nova Scotian artist was known as "Canada’s Songbird" in the 70s.
Anne Murray
This subject was commonly taught using Cuisenaire rods.
mathematics
He said, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself” after the Great Depression, urging a levelheaded and pragmatic approach to reversing the economic downturn.
Franklin Roosevelt
If you treat someone to an extravagant dinner and drinks, you are doing this rhyming activity for them.
wine and dine
Which Manitoba river is known for a major flood in 1950?
The Red River
This singer was known as "The Voice" and released Songs for Swingin’ Lovers! in 1956.
Frank Sinatra
Before photocopiers, this machine produced purple-smelling class handouts.
mimeograph (or spirit duplicator/hectographs)