1946-1964
Things you wear
Hong Kong and China
Toys
History
100

Set in post-Civil War Texas, this film about a boy and a dog has a bittersweet ending. 

Old Yeller

100

These skirts are adorned with imagery, often a kind of dog....

Poodle Skirts

100

What language is the dominant spoken tongue in Hong Kong?

Cantonese 

100

This doll was introduced so he could be friends with Barbie, in 1961....

Ken

100

Ending a polarizing chapter in American History, the US withdrew from this conflict in 1973

The Vietnam War

200

What territory because the 49th state in 1959?

Alaska

200

First created in 1960 by a stylist in Chicago, this hairstyle was intended to neatly fit under the pillbox hats that were fashionable at the time. Bringing hair on top of the head, backcombing it and pinning it there, the aim was to offer height and volume that was accentuated by a hair-free neckline. What was this tall hairstyle called?

The Beehive

200

The Ping An International Finance Centre is a 115-story-tall skyscraper located in what mainland Chinese city located just over the border with Hong Kong?

Shenzhen 

200

On April 30, 1952 this toy became the first ever to be advertised on Television.

Mr Potato Head

200

Which civil rights icon famously refused to give up her seat on a bus?

Rosa Parks

300

A coveted present for one of the chipmunk boys {From Alvin and the Chipmunks} what popular toy was invented in the 1950's?

Hula Hoop

300

With hair gel and leather jackets, this style defined 50's rock and roll....

Greaser

300

For 99 years, who had a lease agreement with the government of China, for the 200+ islands that comprise Hong Kong?

Great Britain 

300

This brand of colorful clay comes in a can.

Play-Doh

300

What did the US Postal service introduce in 1963?

Zip Codes

400

Released in 1971, this Marvin Gaye song was initially held back from being released because of its political tone.

What's Going On?

400

Named after a character in a popular 1980's TV show, these very short pants that end just below the hip, made from jeans that have been cut short, were called what?

Daisy Dukes

400

What body of water does Hong Kong lie on?

 South China Sea

400

This toy soldier was introduced to kids in the early 60's, later spawning a toy franchise.

G.I. Joe

400

The civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery occurred in what state?

Alabama

500

The horse won the Triple Crown in 1973....

Secretariat

500

Ray-Ban and Oakley are both brands of what?

Sunglasses

500

What is the name of the tallest building in Hong Kong?

International Commerce Centre

500

This toy answers all your most pressing questions....

Magic 8 Ball

500

What iconic immigration office was closed in 1954?

Ellis Island

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