1960s
In 1969, this American astronaut became the first person to walk on the moon.
Who was Neil Armstrong.
This large state onthe southeast coast of the U.S. is famous for theme parks and sunshine.
What is Florida.
This yellow fruit grows in bunches, must be peeled before eating, and is a favorite snack for monkeys.
What is a banana.
This violent rotating column of air touches both the ground and a thunderstorm cloud above.
What is a tornado.
Constructed in 1961, this physical barrier divided a major German city for nearly three decades during the Cold War.
What was the Berlin Wall.
This iconic British band took America by storm after appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964.
Who are The Beatles.
This iconic statue was given to the United States by France and stands in New York Harbor.
What is the Statue of Liberty.
This breakfast food is laid by chickens and can be prepared scrambled, fried, poached, or boiled.
What is an egg.
This process allows plants to convert sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into oxygen and water.
What is photosynthesis.
Triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, this conflict was originally known as "The Great War."
What was World War I.
This massive 1969 music festival in upstate New York became the definitive symbol of counterculture.
What was Woodstock.
This large country shares a southern border with the U.S. and is known for its Aztec ruins.
What is Mexico.
This creamy, green fruit is the primary ingredient in traditional Mexican guacamole.
What is avocado.
These majestic, ancient trees native to California are the largest living organisms on Earth by volume.
What are giant sequoias.
These massive, triangular stone structures were built by ancient Egyptians as tombs for their pharaohs.
What are the pyramids.
President John F. Kennedy established this volunteer program in 1961 to provide international social and economic aid.
What is the Peace Corps.
This country in Asia has the second-largest population in the world and is famous for the Taj Mahal.
What is India.
This grain is grown in flooded paddies and is a major part of the daily diet for billions of people, especially in Asia.
What is rice.
This is the only insect species known to undergo a massive, multigenerational migration across North America each year.
What is the monarch butterfly.
In 1928, Scottish scientist Alexander Fleming accidentally discovered this first true antibiotic growing on a petri dish of mold.
What is penicillin.
This Civil Rights leader delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech during the 1963 March on Washington.
Who was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This island nation in Asia is called "The Land of the Rising Sun" and is famous for Mt. Fuji and sushi.
What is Japan.
This sweet substance is made from roasted and ground cacao seeds and is a major ingredient in candy bars.
What is chocolate.
Straddling the border of Nepal and China, this peak is the highest mountain above sea level.
What is Mount Everest.
This German goldsmith invented the first mechanical, moveable-type printing press.
Who was Johannes Gutenberg.