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"Cimarron" and "Dances with Wolves" both won Best Picture Oscars. Name the only other Western which has won Best Picture.
Unforgiven
Shane
Stagecoach
Fort Apache
Answer: Unforgiven
Clint Eastwood starred and directed this film. He was also terrific in the role of gunfighter William Munny.
What was the name of Aaron's sister?
Leah
Hannah
Rebekah
Miriam
Answer: Miriam
I am the only US state to have different designs on each side of my flag. I have many "ghost towns". Two of my cities are named Brothers and Sisters, respectively. Who am I?
Alaska
California
Utah
Oregon
Answer: Oregon
Theodore Roosevelt became president in 1901 after the assassination of president McKinley. His policy, which was a response to the nation's problems at the time, greatly affected the international standing of the U.S. What was the name of Roosevelt's policy?
Military Action Policy
Big Stick Policy
Little Rock Policy
American Initiative Policy
Answer: Big Stick Policy
Through the policy, Roosevelt attempted to peacefully negotiate with foreign countries while at the same time threatening them with military power. Roosevelt is quoted as saying, "Speak softly, and carry a big stick".
Out of the clear blue of the western sky comes "Sky King". If you remember this opening line you should also remember the name of Sky King's airplane. What was it?
Aerostar
Silver King
Songbird
Tweety Bird
Answer: Songbird
"Sky King" featured Kirby Grant in the title role. Sadly, he was killed in a car accident in 1985 as he was driving to Cape Canaveral where he was to be honored by the astronauts of the Space Shuttle Challenger for his achievements in encouraging aviation and space flight.
lint Eastwood first hit international stardom with a trio of "spaghetti" Westerns directed by Sergio Leone. "For a Few Dollars More" and "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" were two of them. Name the third film.
The Professionals
The Ox-Bow Incident
A Fistful of Dollars
A Fistful of Dynamite
Answer: A Fistful of Dollars
Another Leone Western was "Once Upon a Time in the West" starring Henry Fonda, Jason Robards and Charles Bronson.
According to the King James Bible, who built Nineveh?
Mizraim
Naphtuhim
Ludim
Asshur
Answer: Asshur
I was named after Queen Mary, wife of Charles I. I have three nicknames: Chesapeake State, Old Line State, and Free State. I have the honor of having the first railroad in the United States. Who am I?
New Jersey
South Dakota
Connecticut
Maryland
Answer: Maryland
The Pure Food and Drug Act, as well as the Meat Inspection Act,were enacted in 1906 by Congress. What book by Upton Sinclair revealed information about health issues in US food production that led to the passage of these acts?
The Warning
The Sanitation Problem
The Jungle
Meat and Health
Answer: The Jungle
"The Jungle" portrays the lives of immigrants exposed to the unhealthy practices of the meat packing industry during the early 1900s. Sinclair was a journalist concerned with exposing corruption, and did many investigations for a newspaper in order to uncover the sanitary issues.
"Wagon Train" first rolled across the prairie in September, 1957. Who played gritty Wagonmaster Major Seth Adams?
John McIntire
Frank McGrath
Robert Horton
Ward Bond
Answer: Ward Bond
John McIntire replaced Bond as Wagonmaster Christoper Hale. Horton played scout Flint McCullough and McGrath was cook Charlie Wooster.
"The Magnificent Seven" is a remake of which film directed by Akira Kurosawa?
Yojimbo
Kagemusha
Sanjuro
The Seven Samurai
Answer: The Seven Samurai
Kurosawa's "Yojimbo" was the inspiration for Leone's "A Fistful of Dollars."
How many pieces of silver did Joseph's brothers get for selling him?
20
30
10
40
Answer: 20
I was created out of the territory that later became Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. One of my cities is named Santa Claus and I was the home of Elvis Presley's last concert. Who am I?
Answer: (seven letter state)
Answer: Indiana
The 17th Amendment to the US Constitution was passed in 1913. What did this amendment do?
Prohibited the distribution of alcohol
Grants Washington DC electoral votes
Banned quartering of troops in private homes
Established the direct election of US Senators
Answer: Established the direct election of US Senators
Originally, the Constitution stated that senators were elected by state legislators. The amendment also allowed he governor to make temporary appointments for vacancies in Congress until an election could be held.
What western town did Marshall Dan Troop protect on "Lawman"?
Tombstone
Laramie
Medicine Bow
Dodge City
Answer: Laramie
John Russell portrayed Marshall Troop. His assistant was Deputy Johnny McKay played by Peter Brown.
Another very popular Western is "The Wild Bunch", starring William Holden. Who directed this movie?
John Ford
Steven Spielberg
Howard Hawks
Sam Peckinpah
Answer: Sam Peckinpah
Holden was excellent in this movie, but he was not the first choice. Among the actors who were offered this part include Lee Marvin, Burt Lancaster, James Stewart, Charleton Heston, Gregory Peck, Sterling Hayden, Richard Boone and Robert Mitchum.
Before becoming king, what was David's profession?
Carpenter
Tent maker
Shepherd
Fisherman
Answer: Shepherd
Thanks to George Washington, I was the first capital of the United States under the Constitution. There are many sites to see when you vacation here. I was named after a duke. Who am I?
Virginia
Ohio
New York
Pennsylvania
Answer: New York
World War One began in 1914. The United States did not enter until 1917. Which of the following powers was the United States allied with?
Ottoman Empire
Germany
France
Austria-Hungary
Answer: France
France was one of Allies along with the US, which fought against the Central Powers. The war lasted four years, proving to be one of the deadliest conflicts in history, killing over nine million.
Who played the title role on "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp"?
Chuck Conners
James Arness
Hugh O'Brian
Gene Barry
Answer: Hugh O'Brian
On the show, Earp carried an over-sized .45 with a long barrel called a "Buntline Special". The series lasted from 1955 until 1961.
John Wayne is the star of "The Sons of Katie Elder", a 1965 Western directed by Henry Hathaway. Wayne was one of the sons. Which of the following actors did not play one of the other sons?
Dean Martin
Ben Johnson
Michael Anderson Jr.
Earl Holliman
Answer: Ben Johnson
Another winner featuring John Wayne. Very exciting stuff.
To whom did God give 15 extra years of life?
Jehoshaphat
Hezekiah
Eli
Ahab
Answer: Hezekiah
My river borders six states. I am nicknamed the Buckeye State. Who am I?
Oregon
Alaska
Maine
Ohio
Answer: Ohio
As tensions of Communism (and ideologies seen as related) increased, fear grew that it would spread to the US. Two anarchists known as Sacco and Vanzetti were arrested after an armed robbery. They were executed in 1927 due to their anarchist ideas. What was the name of this time period in which the world was scared of the spread of communism?
The Red Scare
The Anarchist Revolution
The Communist Crisis
The Vanzetti Movement
Answer: The Red Scare
Sacco and Vanzetti were convicted of the robbery with little evidence that they were even involved. There was even evidence to suggest that they were miles away from the scene of the crime when it happened.
When it aired its final episode in 1975, this program had aired more episodes than any other western up until that point. What was the program?
"The Big Valley"
"Gunsmoke"
"Wagon Train"
"Bonanza"
Answer: "Gunsmoke"
"Gunsmoke" ran from September, 1955 until September, 1975. There were a total of 233 half-hour episodes and 400 hour long episodes.
In the 1948 film 'Red River', John Wayne teams up with old standby Walter Brennan and what relatively new Hollywood talent, as three ranchers who push thousands of cattle from their southern Texas land into Kansas?
Kirk Douglas
Montgomery Clift
Lloyd Bridges
Charlton Heston
Answer: Montgomery Clift
Who said, "It is better for me to die than to live."?
Job
Cain
David
Jonah
Answer: Jonah
I share the same name as one of the longest rivers in the United States, which borders me. I am the birthplace of the King of Rock and Roll. Who am I?
Missouri
Nebraska
California
Mississippi
Answer: Mississippi
The Great Depression started in 1929 and lasted for many years. The American economy suffered greatly during the time period and many people were affected. Which of the following did NOT happen during the Great Depression?
Investment declined
International trade dropped by more then 50%
Unemployment rose to 25%
Interest rates more than doubled
Answer: Interest rates more than doubled
President Roosevelt created many programs in the 1930s known as the New Deal that helped take the United Stated out of the Depression. One of the best known is the TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority), which allowed for the creation of many dams and power sources, strengthening the economy.
"Iron Horse" starred Dale Robertson as Ben Calhoun, owner of the Buffalo Pass, Scalplock and Defiance railroad line. How did Calhoun come into possession of the railroad?
He won it betting on a horse race
He won it in a poker game
He inherited it from his father
He bought it from a widow
Answer: He won it in a poker game
When Calhoun won the railroad, it was only partially finished. The program revolved around his efforts to finish laying the tracks. Gary Collins starred as construction foreman Dave Tarrant.
Another John Wayne film, this time the one that made him a big star...'Stagecoach'. What is the name of the character that Wayne plays in this classic John Ford adventure?
The Ringo Kid
Sheriff Roy Brown
Old Laredo
The Outlaw from Oklahoma
Answer: The Ringo Kid
Who was struck dead for lying about an amount of money he gave?
Malachi
Bartimaeus
Ananias
Nebuchadnezzar
Answer: Ananias
I am the only single syllable US state. I was named by King Charles and my nickname is the Pine Tree state. Who am I?
Answer: (5 letter state)
Answer: Maine
In 1937 a German passenger airship caught fire in New Jersey, killing at least 35 people. What was the name of this disaster, in which there is widespread debate over the cause of the explosion?
Rosendahl
Lakehurst
Hindenburg
Zeppelin
Answer: Hindenburg
The disaster marked the end of the airship era. The Hindenburg was filled with hydrogen instead of helium, proving to be a disastrous mistake.
The program "Annie Oakley" was an anomaly for the 1950's due to the fact that the star was female. Who played the sharp-shooting heroine?
Amanda Blake
Barbara Stanwyck
Gail Davis
Shelly Fabres
Answer: Gail Davis
Davis was a crack shot and was a skilled rider. She did many of her own stunts. The program was produced by Gene Autry's Flying A Productions.
1953's 'Shane' was one of the classic westerns of all-time. The title character refers to a young boy in the film.
True
False
Answer: False
Where was Abraham born?
Antioch
Ur
Nebo
Bethany
Answer: Ur
A mining lobbyist called me the "gem of the mountains". I am famous for a purple gem called the star garnet. People everywhere enjoy my spuds. Who am I?
Texas
Illinois
Idaho
Minnesota
Answer: Idaho
World War Two began in 1939 but the US remained neutral until 1941. The United States entered the war because Japan had attacked a US naval base at Pearl Harbor. Where did this disaster occur?
Alaska
California
Texas
Hawaii
Answer: Hawaii
America was unprepared for this attack and nearly 2,400 men were killed. The base and most of the naval ships were almost completely destroyed. America joined the war a day later.
Who portrayed Daniel Boone in the series of the same name?
Buddy Ebsen
Clint Walker
Albert Salmi
Fess Parker
Answer: Fess Parker
Fess Parker also starred in several Walt Disney movies about Davey Crockett. Buddy Ebsen co-starred as Georgie Russell in these movies. Albert Salmi co-starred on Daniel Boone as Yadkin.
One western film that doesn't receive enough attention is this 1985 movie featuring Kevin Costner, Kevin Kline, Scott Glenn and Danny Glover as a disparate group of westerners who are brought together by their mutual disgust over the machinations of Ethan McKendrick, a town boss, and his crony sheriff Cobb, played by Brian Dennehy. What is this Lawrence Kasdan picture called?
Silverado
Tombstone
Fort Apache
El Dorado
Answer: Silverado
Who did Jesus heal of blindness?
Timaeus
Nicodemus
Bartimaeus
Zacchaeus
Answer: Bartimaeus
I was named after an English king. The king hoped that the new state would help South Carolina from being overrun by Spanish people. Who am I?
Alabama
Florida
Mississippi
Georgia
Answer: Georgia
In 1945 World War Two ended when the United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan. The first was dropped on Hiroshima. Where was the second dropped?
Tokyo
Nagasaki
Kuroishi
Sakai
Answer: Nagasaki
The second bomb was dropped on August 9th killing more then 73,000. Japan surrendered on August 15, which officially became known as VJ Day (Victory Over Japan).
On "Bonanza", what town is the Ponderosa located nearly on top of?
Boulder City, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Carson City, Nevada
Reno, Nevada
Answer: Carson City, Nevada
You know Ben Cartwright had three sons, Adam, Hoss and Little Joe. Did you know all three had different mothers? Adam's mother Elizabeth died in childbirth. Hoss' mother Inger was killed by Indians and Little Joe's mother Marie was killed in a fall from a horse.
Last but not least we have 'The Magnificent Seven', a 1960 film based on one of the all-time greatest movies ever made. Who directed this American remake of Kurosawa's 'The Seven Samurai'?
Martin Ritt
Anthony Mann
John Sturges
John Ford
Answer: John Sturges
Which king was Jonathan's father?
Herod
Solomon
Saul
Xerxes
Answer: Saul
Before my name was shortened, I was known as "The US territory south of the Ohio River". I am now known as the Volunteer State because my people will come if anyone calls. My football team is named for Greek gods. Who am I?
West Virginia
South Carolina
Kentucky
Tennessee
Answer: Tennessee
After World War Two the American government attempted to aid Europe in war recovery efforts. What four year plan, officially known as the European Recovery Plan, sought to rebuild areas destroyed by the war and modernize Europe's economy?
Truman Plan
Marshall Plan
Taft Plan
Pollock Plan
Answer: Marshall Plan
The Marshall plan gave Europe 13 billion dollars to help rebuild its economy and prevent the spread of Communism, which at the time was particularly strong in France and Italy.
On "Big Valley", Barbra Stanwyck starred as Victoria Barkley, matron of the Barkley clan. What was the name of Victoria's sons?
James, Nick , Heath and Eugene
Nick, Eugene, Frank and Heath
Jarrod, Nick and Eugene
Eugene, Jarrod and James
Answer: Jarrod, Nick and Eugene
Jarrod was played by Richard Long. Nick was played by Peter Breck and Heath was played by Lee Majors. Heath was the illegitimate son of Victoria's late husband Tom. Eugene only appeared in the first season and was played by Charles Briles