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100

The Beatles were a popular music group from 1960 to 1970. What were the members names? 

John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr

100

In December of 1989, the first episode of the longest running sitcom in America aired. What is the name of this sitcom? 

The Simpsons

100

What is another term used to describe the 1920s other than the "Roaring Twenties?"

The Jazz Age

100

What is the name of this popular 1960s counter culture group known for long hair, rock n' roll, and peace & love?

Hippies

200

This dance move was invented in 1923 by the Broadway musical, "Runnin' Wild," and quickly became the most popular dance of the Roaring Twenties. What is this dance called?

The Charleston

200

What film & series director had his silhouette filling a line drawing of his profile?

Alfred Hitchcock

200

This hip swiveling toy was invented in 1963 and 25 million of them were sold in its first four months of production. What is this toy?

Hula Hoop

200

In 1981, Charles, Prince of Wales married his bride. What was her first and last name?

Diana Spencer

300

Between January of 1950 and August of 1958, the same pop artist remained at the top of Billboard's number-one singles chart. What is that artist's name?

Elvis Presley

300

What 1927 musical was the first, "talkie?"

The Jazz Singer

300

What invention enabled people to watch movies in their own homes in 1971?

VCR (video cassette recorder)

300

In what year did the US pull out of Vietnam?

1973

400

By 1960, this city had turned country music into a multimillion dollar industry by booking artists like Patsy Cline and Jim Reeves. What is the name of this city?

Nashville, Tennessee

400

This 1966-1971 soap opera about vampires, witches, & werewolves was spooktacular. What is the name of this soap opera?

Dark Shadows

400

What computer software company was formed in 1975?

Microsoft

400

On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union successfully launched their first space shuttle. What was this shuttle named?

Sputnik

500

In the early 1970s, New York City DJs began isolating the percussion breaks of funk, soul, and disco songs and extending them. This technique brought on what new music genre?

Rap Music

500

The first Academy Award ceremony took place in 1929. What was the first film to ever win an Academy award? 

Wings, 1927

500

Throughout the 1940s, this toy maintained the title of "Most Wanted Christmas Toy," and it is still quite popular today. What is the name of this popular toy(s)?

Lego(s)

500

On March 3, 1923, the first issue of "Time," magazine was published. Who was on the cover?

Joseph G. Cannon, former speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives