50s/60s Music
Which singer from New Jersey became famous for “Big Girls Don’t Cry” with The Four Seasons?
Frankie Valli
Which country do people call “the Land Down Under”?
Australia
This was a really popular show in the 50s.
It was based on two Mexican gentlemen who wore large sombreros.
One of the men the sidekick was named Poncho.
The Cisco Kid
What do you call an animal that eats a variety of other organisms, including plants, animals and fungi?
An omnivore
What was the first mass-produced car in the United States?
Ford Model T
Which American folk singer wrote “Blowin’ in the Wind” in the 1960s?
Bob Dylan
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean
Can you guess the name of this very funny show which started in the 50s? A young couple lived in an apartment and had neighbors Fred & Ethel Mertz. The wife was a very clumsy accident-prone woman.
I love Lucy Starring Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz
What do you call the study of weather, climate and the atmosphere?
Meteorology
Which classic car is famously known for its distinct tail fins?
Cadillac
Which group recorded the hit song “California Dreamin’” in 1965?
The Mamas and the Papas
Which planet do people call the Red Planet?
Mars
In 1951, an actor George Reeves starred in this show.
He worked at the Daily Planet as a reporter and had a girlfriend Lois Lane.
The adventures of Superman
How do you determine the age of a tree?
Count its growth rings
What model is widely regarded as Porsche’s first sports car?
356
Which early rock and roll star sang “Johnny B. Goode”?
Chuck Berry
Which mammal ranks as the largest animal on Earth?
The blue whale
This was also a western TV show starting in 1951
The main actor had a golden palomino horse called Trigger and a German shepherd named Bullet.
He also had a girlfriend Dale Evans.
Roy Rogers
What country has the most tornadoes?
The United States
Which luxury manufacturer is noted for its Silver Ghost model?
Rolls-Royce
Which band recorded “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction” in 1965?
The Rolling Stones
Which conflict ended in 1945 and involved many countries around the world?
World War II
This show starred a dog a German Shepherd.
The story was based around a fort named Fort Apache.
The Adventure of Rin Tin Tin
Who is credited with coming up with the theory of evolution?
Charles Darwin
What car brand is known for its "Rocket V8" engine from the late 1940s?
Oldsmobile