Hits of the 1950s & 1960s
What song made Chuck Berry famous in 1958?
Johnny B. Goode
Which country first colonized much of eastern Canada?
France
Who was Canada’s first Prime Minister?
Sir John A. Macdonald
Who sang “Respect” in 1967?
Aretha Franklin
Who hosted The Price Is Right during most of the 1970s?
Bob Barker
Who sang “Peggy Sue”?
Buddy Holly
Which company controlled much of the fur trade?
Hudson’s Bay Company
How many times did Sir John A. Macdonald serve as Prime Minister?
Two
What country singer died in a plane crash in 1963?
Patsy Cline
Which game show featured the Big Board?
The Price Is Right
Who recorded “Great Balls of Fire”?
Jerry Lee Lewis
What river was essential to early exploration and trade?
The St. Lawrence River
How long did Kim Campbell serve as Prime Minister?
Less than one year
Who sang “Stop! In the Name of Love”?
The Supremes
Who was the longtime host of Family Feud in the 1970s?
Richard Dawson
Who recorded “The Twist”?
Chubby Checker
In what year was the Hudson’s Bay Company founded?
1670
Which Prime Minister introduced universal healthcare at the federal level?
Lester B. Pearson
Which British singer was famous for her big blonde hair and soulful voice?
Dusty Springfield
Which show asked contestants to match celebrities with answers?
Match Game
What song includes the lyric “Oh, my love, my darling”?
Unchained Melody
Which war ended French rule in Canada?
The Seven Years’ War
Which Prime Minister served during the Great Depression?
R.B. Bennett
Which singer had a hit with “I Will Follow Him”?
Little Peggy March
What game show paired ordinary contestants with celebrities?
Hollywood Squares