Name That Tune
Food & Desserts
Charlotte
Around the World
The 1950s & 1960s
100

This dance became famous in the 1950s and was performed by twisting your hips and moving your feet while standing in place.

What is the Twist?

100

This classic dessert is made with apples, cinnamon, and a crumbly or pastry topping.

What is Apple Pie?

100

This famous evangelist was born and raised on a dairy farm in Charlotte.

Who was Billy Graham?

100

This country is shaped somewhat like a boot.

What is Italy?

100

This President was elected in 1960 and became the youngest person elected President of the United States at that time.

Who is John F. Kennedy?

200

This 1950s dance involved couples doing a lively series of kicks and steps and was especially popular with rock 'n' roll music.

What is the Jitterbug?

200

This frozen dessert comes in flavors such as vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry.

What is Ice Cream?

200

This precious metal was discovered near Charlotte in 1799, starting America's first gold rush.

What is Gold?

200

The Eiffel Tower is located in this European city.

What is Paris?

200

This popular toy was introduced in 1959 and became an American favorite for generations.

What is Barbie?

300

This 1960s dance craze was named after a swimming stroke and involved swinging the arms and hips as if doing this activity.

What is the Swim?

300

This Southern side dish is traditionally made with cornmeal and fried.

What is Hush puppies?

300

Charlotte is often called this royal nickname because it was named after the wife of King George III.

What is the Queen City?

300

This country is famous for the Great Wall.

What is China?

300

This Amusement Park opened in 1955 in California and is known throughout the world.

What is Disneyland?

400

This 1960s dance craze shares its name with a dance associated with the African country of Congo.

What is the Watusi?

400

This dessert has layers of bananas, vanilla pudding, cookies, and whipped cream.

What is Banana Pudding?

400

Charlotte once had a U.S. branch facility that turned locally mined gold into coins. What was it?

What is the Charlotte Mint?

400

The pyramids of Giza are located in this country.

What is Egypt?

400

What famous frog started his career on Jim Henson's Sam and Friends in 1955 and later on Sesame Street

Who is Kermit the Frog?

500

This dance had to do with potatoes.

What is the mashed potatoes?

500

This classic Southern dessert is made with pecans and a sweet, syrupy filling inside a pie crust.

What is Pecan Pie?

500

What was the population of Charlotte in 1950?

What is 132,000?

500

 This country is home to the cities of Sydney and Melbourne and is famous for kangaroos.


What is Australia?

500

Most Watched TV Show

What is Bonanza?

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