Abraham Lincoln
In which state was Abraham Lincoln born?
Kentucky
When was Muhammad Ali born?
a. January 17, 1942
b. February 15, 1934
c. January 19, 1960
d. March 10, 1953
a. January 17, 1942
Well, it’s hard to be a gambler, bettin’ on the number…
Moody Blue
Born in 1911 in Jamestown, New York
Lucille Ball
What has a face and two hands but no arms or legs?
Clock
I go out walking after midnight,
Out in the moonlight, just like we used to do.
I go out walking after midnight,
Searching for you.
Patsy Cline, Walkin' After Midnight (1957)
True or False: Abraham Lincoln was born into a wealth family
False. He was born into a modest, hardworking family in Kentucky
In which city was Muhammad Ali born?
a. Orlando, Florida
b. Louisville, Kentucky
c. Nashville, Tennessee
d. Montgomery, Alabama
b. Louisville, Kentucky
I gave a letter to the postman, he put it in his sack
Return to Sender
Muhammad Ali
I give milk and I have a horn, but I’m not a cow. What am I?
A Milk Truck
Well, it’s one for the money, two for the show,
Three to get ready, now go, cat, go.
But don’t you step on my blue suede shoes!
Elvis Presley, Blue Suede Shoes (1956)
True or False: Abraham Lincoln graduated from college.
False. Lincoln was largely self-taught. He had about one year of formal schooling and did not graduate from high school or college.
What was Muhammad Ali's height?
a. 5'10"
b. 6'0"
c. 6'3"
d. 6'5"
c. 6'3"
It’s Now or Never
It’s Now or Never
Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, in 1935
Known as the “King of Rock and Roll”
Had both a music and acting career
Famous for hits like Hound Dog and Jailhouse Rock
Often wore flashy jumpsuits in his later performances
Elvis Presley
I have hundreds of wheels, but move I do not. Call me what I am; call me a lot. What am I?
A parking lot
How lucky can one guy be?
I kissed her, and she kissed me.
Like one fella said,
“Ain’t that a kick in the head!”
Dean Martin, Ain't That a Kick in the Head (1960)
In which state did Abraham Lincoln start his political career?
Illinois. He began in 1832 with a campaign for the Illinois General Assembly and was elected in 1834 as a member of the Whig Party.
True or False: Muhammad Ali was Muslim
True: Muhammad Ali converted to Islam in 1964, although he was initially raised as a Baptist Christian.
You know, the landlord rang my front door bell. I let it ring for a long, long …
Money Honey
Born in Arkansas in 1932
Known for his deep, calm bass-baritone voice
Performed for inmates at Folsom and San Quentin prisons
Often dressed in black
Famous for songs like Ring of Fire and I Walk the Line
Johnny Cash
How does a bee get to school?
On a buzz!
We can’t go on together with suspicious minds,
And we can’t build our dreams on suspicious minds.
Elvis Presley, Suspicious Minds (1969)
True or False: Abraham Lincoln was a Lawyer
True. He was a self-taught lawyer who practiced law in Illinois and rode the 8th Judicial Circuit.
What age did Muhammad Ali start boxing?
a. 25
b. 12
c. 18
d. 27
b. 12
When Muhammad Ali was 12, his bike was stolen. Ali went to the police and met Officer, Joe E. Martin, and told him that he wanted to beat up whoever stole it. Martin, who was also a boxing trainer, suggested to Ali that he learn how to fight, and trained him as an amateur boxer
Well, it’s one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready…
Blue Suede Shoes
Born in 1922 in Illinois
Career spanned more than 70 years
Loved animals and was an advocate for their welfare
Starred in The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Golden Girls
Known as “America’s sweetheart”
Betty White
What is orange and sounds like a parrot?
A carrot
Love is like a dying ember,
Only memories remain.
Through the ages, I’ll remember
Blue eyes crying in the rain.
Elton Britt, Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain (1946)
What was Abraham Lincoln's height?
a. 5'9"
b. 4'11"
c. 6'0"
d. 6'4"
d. 6'4"
What was the name of the boxing match where Muhammad Ali faced Joe Frazier for the first time in 1971?
a. The Fight of the Century
b. The Rumble in the Jungle
c. The Thrilla in Manila
d. The Battle of the Century
a. The Fight of the Century
You know I can be found, sitting home all alone…
Don’t Be Cruel
Born in Ohio in 1930
Was a naval aviator before joining NASA
Flew the Gemini 8 mission
In 1969, became the first human to walk on the moon
Said the famous words: “That’s one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind”
Neil Armstrong
A farmer has twenty sheep, ten pigs, and ten cows. If we call the pigs cows, how many cows will he have?
Ten cows. We can call the pigs cows, but it doesn’t make them cows.
When I want you in my arms,
When I want you and all your charms,
Whenever I want you,
All I have to do is dream.
The Everly Brothers, All I Have to Do is Dream (1958)
What was the name of Lincoln's wife?
a. Mary Todd
b. Ella
c. Julia
d. Abigail Harlan
a. Mary Todd Lincoln
Which Olympics did Muhammad Ali win a gold medal?
a. Tokyo, 1964
b. Rome, 1960
c. London, 2012
d. Atlanta, 1996
b. Rome, 1960
When I walk through the door, baby be polite, you’re gonna make me…
Treat Me Nice
Born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1901
Began as a cartoonist
Created the character Mickey Mouse
Founded a world-famous entertainment company
Opened Disneyland in 1955
Walt Disney
I make a loud sound when I’m changing. When I do change, I get bigger but weigh less. What am I?
Popcorn
Help, I need somebody,
Help, not just anybody…
The Beatles, Help! (1965)
True or False: Abraham Lincoln was the first president born in the United States
True. He was the first president born after the United States became an independent nation.
How many times has Muhammad Ali been married?
a. Once
b. Four times
c. He never married
d. Two times
b. Four times
You ain’t nothing but a hound dog…
Hound Dog
Born in 1847 in Ohio
Held over 1,000 patents during his lifetime
Invented the phonograph and the motion picture camera
Improved and popularized the electric light bulb
Known as “America’s greatest inventor”
Thomas Edison
During what month do people sleep the least?
February - Only 28 days to sleep
When I want you in my arms,
When I want you and all your charms,
Whenever I want you,
All I have to do is dream
The Everly Brothers, All I Have to Do is Dream (1958)
How many children did Lincoln have?
a. 1
b. 3
c. 4
d. He never had children
c. 4, all boys
How many children did Muhammad Ali have?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 5
d. 9
d. 9
We’re caught in a trap, I can’t walk out…
Suspicious Mind
Born in 1809 in Kentucky
Largely self-educated and became a lawyer
Served as the 16th U.S. President during the Civil War
Issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863
Famous for the Gettysburg Address
Abraham Lincoln
I have a neck but no head, and I wear a cap. What am I?
I am Bottle
Put your glad rags on and join me, hon,
We’ll have some fun when the clock strikes one.
We’re gonna rock around the clock tonight,
We’re gonna rock, rock, rock, ’til broad daylight.
We’re gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight.
Bill Haley and His Comets, Rock Around the Clock (1955)
Which political party was Lincoln a part of?
a. Republican
b. Democrat
c. Libertarian
d. Green
a. Republican
What was Muhammad Ali's boxing record at the time of his retirement?
a. 56 wins, 5 losses
b. 50 wins, 6 losses
c. 61 wins, 3 losses
d. 55 wins, 4 losses
a. 56 wins, 5 losses
Well, since my baby left me, I found a new place to dwell…
Heartbreak Hotel
Born in 1899 in Maryland
Known as “The Sultan of Swat”
Played 22 seasons of Major League Baseball
Famous for his home run-hitting power with the New York Yankees
Still considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time
Babe Ruth
I am a room with no windows or door. Who am I?
I am a mush-room
Why do birds sing so gay,
And lovers await the break of day?
Why do they fall in love?
Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers, Why do Fools Fall in Love (1956)