Labor day
50s and 60s Pop Culture
Classic Music
Science and Nature
Literature and Arts
100
What cultural practice is frequently related to Labor Day in the US?
a) Trick-or-treating
b) Back-to-school shopping
c) Barbecues and picnics
d) Christmas carolling
c) Barbecues and picnics
Labor Day has been a national holiday in the United States since 1894. To many, it may signify picnics, parades, a day off from work, or the end of summer.
100
What U.S. state was added as the 50th state in 1959?
Hawaii
100
Who was known as the King of Rock and Roll?
Elvis Presley
100
What is the term for a scientist who studies weather?
Meteorologist
100
What is the name of the painting known for its enigmatic smile, housed in the Louvre Museum?
The Mona Lisa
200
When do Americans celebrate Labour Day in the US?
a) First Monday in September
b) July 4th
c) December 25th
d) Second Sunday in May
a) First Monday in September
Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday in September to honour and recognise the American labour movement
200
What popular dance craze, known for its hip motions, was popularized by Chubby Checker in 1960?
The Twist
200
Which Motown group had their first number one single with “My Girl?”
The Temptations
200
What is the largest living species of bird?
Ostrich
200
Which novel begins with the line “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times?”
A Tale of Two Cities
300
What colour is frequently connected to Labor Day attire, which signifies the unofficial end of summer?
a) Red
b) Green
c) Blue
d) White
d) White
Labor Day is commonly known as the unofficial end of summer and the end of certain ways of dressing with white as its official colour.
300
What famous toy was introduced in 1959 and became a cultural icon?
Barbie Doll
300
Who wrote the song “Imagine?”
John Lennon
300
How many chambers does the human heart have?
Four
300
Who painted The Last Supper?
Leonardo da Vinci
400
2. What serves as the primary objective of Labor Day in the United States?
a) Celebrate the end of summer
b) Honour the contributions of American workers
c) Commemorate a historic battle
d) Pay tribute to military veterans
b) Honour the contributions of American workers
The primary objective of US Labour Day is to achieve fair treatment and equal rights.
400
What television show introduced the phrase, “To the moon, Alice!”?
The Honeymooners
400
Which band is famous for the song “Hey Jude?”
The Beatles
400
What is the term for animals that are active at night?
Nocturnal
400
Who wrote Pride and Prejudice?
Jane Austen
500
Which president signed Labor Day into law as a national holiday?
a) Abraham Lincoln
b) Woodrow Wilson
c) Grover Cleveland
d) Theodore Roosevelt
c) Grover Cleveland
President Grover Cleveland signed the bill into law in 1894, making Labor Day a national holiday.
500
What iconic hairstyle became popular in the 1960s, often associated with the band The Beatles?
The Mop Top
500
Who first recorded the song “What a Wonderful World?”
Louis Armstrong
500
Which scientist is credited with developing the theory of evolution?
Charles Darwin
500
Who is the famous artist of the Renaissance period that sculpted David?
Michelangelo
600
In what year was the first Labor Day parade held in the United States?
a) 1776
b) 1865
c) 1882
d) 1920
c) 1882
The first Labor Day parade in the United States was held in New York City on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1882.
600
What 1942 Disney film features a fawn as the main character?
Bambi
600
What band was Freddie Mercury the lead singer of?
Queen
600
What is the largest organ of the human body?
Skin
600
What was the pen name of Samuel Clemens, author of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?
Mark Twain
700
Which leader of a labour union is frequently linked to the early labour movement and the Haymarket incident?
a) Samuel Gompers
b) August Spies and Albert Parsons
c) Mother Jones
d) Terence Powderly
b) August Spies and Albert Parsons
The most frequently linked leaders to the early labor movement and the Haymarket incident are August Spies and Albert Parsons. Both were prominent anarchist labor activists and journalists in Chicago who played a central role in organizing the May 4, 1886, rally at Haymarket Square.
700
What actress played the role of Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s?
Audrey Hepburn
700
Who first sang the song “Stand By Me,” in 1961?
Ben E. King
700
What is the scientific name for the process of plants making food using sunlight?
Photosynthesis
700
who is known as the Father of Impressionism?
Claude Monet
800
Which of the following states was the first to declare Labor Day as an official holiday?
a) New York
b) California
c) Illinois
d) Oregon
d) Oregon
New York was the first state to introduce a bill, but Oregon was the first to pass a law recognising Labor Day, on February 21, 1887.
800
Who was the lead singer of the band The Supremes during the 1960s?
Diana Ross
800
Who sang the song “American Pie?”
Don McLean
800
Which organ in the human body is responsible for filtering blood?
Kidneys
800
Who painted The Persistence of Memory, featuring melting clocks?
Salvador Dalí