Famous First Lines
“A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…”
Star wars
This 1950s term meant something was “cool,” like a leather jacket or a classic car. It's also a body part
Hip
July 4, 1776
Declaration of Independence
Where were the first two oldest civilizations located?
The fertile crescent
This annual New York parade, first held in 1924, is now best known for its giant character balloons.
Macy's thanksgiving day parade
“Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?”
Bohemian Rhapsody
A groovy way to say “great job” in the 1960s, but also describe something not very close.
Far out
November 22, 1963
JFK assasinated
What rivers originated the civilizations in India?
the Indus and the Ganges
The sitcom that made "friendsgiving" popular
Friends
“Winter is coming.”
Game of Thrones
In the 1980s, you might say something was totally... potato shaped?
Tubular
December 7, 1941
Pearl Harbor
What is a city-state?
Bonus: There are 3 modern city-states. What are they?
A city-state is a small, independently governed country with only one city center.
Modern city states: The Vatican, Monaco, Singapore.
Make a backup turkey, just in case
“In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.”
In the 1970s, this classic thanksgiving dish was a a way to insult someone.
Turkey
July 20, 1969
Moon landing
Paper, Gunpowder, the Compass, and Silk.
What U.S. state raises the most turkeys?
Minnesota
To the red country and part of the gray country of Oklahoma, the last rains came gently, and they did not cut the scarred earth
Grapes of Wrath
In the 2010s, this was a way of saying someone killed it (_____ all day)
April 15, 1912
What event marked the transition from Roman Republic to Empire?
Which president made thanksgiving a national holiday?