50’s Fashion
What fashion item became a symbol of rebellion in the 1950s, often associated with youth and rock 'n' roll?
A) Poodle Skirt
B) Leather Jacket
C) Bow Tie
D) Cardigan
B) Leather Jacket
What event is often considered the catalyst for the Great Depression?
A) Stock Market Crash of 1929
B) World War I
C) Prohibition
D) Roaring Twenties
Answer: A) Stock Market Crash of 1929
True or False: The Great Wall of China is visible from the moon.
Answer: False.
What iconic hand gesture symbolizes peace and love?
Answer: The peace sign (✌️).
Before the widespread use of computers, what was the occupation of someone who manually calculated and processed numerical data?
Answer: Human Calculator or Computer Operator.
Which style of sunglasses gained popularity in the 1950s, characterized by a distinctive shape with pointed corners?
A) Aviators
B) Wayfarers
C) Cat-eye
D) Round
C) Cat-eye
Which U.S. president was in office when the Great Depression began?
A) Herbert Hoover
B) Franklin D. Roosevelt
C) Calvin Coolidge
D) Woodrow Wilson
Answer: A) Herbert Hoover
True or False: The Eiffel Tower was originally intended to be a temporary structure.
Answer: True.
Who famously performed the song "Give Peace a Chance" in 1969?
Answer: John Lennon
In the era of film photography, what profession involved developing and printing photographs in a darkroom?
Darkroom Technician or Photo Developer.
What type of collars were commonly featured on women's dresses in the 1950s, creating a flattering frame for the face?
A) Peter Pan Collar
B) Mandarin Collar
C) Shawl Collar
D) Sabrina Collar
A) Peter Pan Collar
What term is used to describe the makeshift communities of homeless people during the Great Depression?
A) Boomtowns
B) Shantytowns
C) Suburbs
D) Gated Communities
Answer: B) Shantytowns
True or False: The Atlantic Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.
Answer: False
Which event in 1969 became a symbol of the peace and love movement, featuring music and art in upstate New York?
Woodstock Festival
What job title was given to individuals who delivered messages and important documents before the advent of instant messaging and email?
Messenger or Courier
Which fabric became a popular choice for casual men's shirts in the 1950s, often featuring bold and colorful patterns?
A) Linen
B) Denim
C) Plaid
D) Corduroy
C) Plaid
4. Which New Deal program was designed to provide jobs for unemployed individuals during the Great Depression?
A) Social Security Act
B) Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
C) Works Progress Administration (WPA)
D) Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Answer: C) Works Progress Administration (WPA)
True or False: Cleopatra was Egyptian, not Greek.
Answer: True
What international day is dedicated to promoting world peace and is observed annually on September 21st?
International Day of Peace
Before the invention of modern laundry appliances, what was the occupation of someone who washed and ironed clothes for others?
Answer: Laundry Washer or Ironer
5. What type of shoes were popularized by Elvis Presley and other rock 'n' roll icons in the 1950s?
A) Loafers
B) Saddle Shoes
C) Brogues
D) Blue Suede Shoes
D) Blue Suede Shoes
What region of the United States was severely affected by the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression?
A) Midwest
B) Northeast
C) Southwest
D) Southeast
Answer: A) Midwest
True or False: The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest single structure made by living organisms.
Answer: True
What slogan associated with the peace movement was popularized during the 1960s and 1970s?
"Make love, not war."
Trivia: In the age of print media, what job involved manually setting type for printing presses?
Answer: Typesetter