Where in the USA am I ?
General Knowledge
One fine 50’s day!
Back to School
1960s TV Shows: One- Sentence Summary
Mixed Trivia
100

I think I’ll go see a Bears game, but it sure is windy in the Windy City. Where am I ?

Chicago.

Tne Wind chill in the winter must be lethal! In addition, its local NFL team is the bears. GO BEARS!

100

Part of a ballerina‘s costume ?

What is tutu?

The word comes from the French cucu , which means “bottom”. They first appeared in 1832 at a ballet in Paris.

100

“X” marked the spot one fine 50’s day when this copy machine was introduced for the first time.

What is a Xerox machine?

Although photocopying had been invented sometime prior, this was the first time it was used commercially.

100

What is the term used to describe the person responsible for maintaining discipline and handling administrative task in a school?

Principal.

100

Laid-Back country Sheriff controls crime with no effort. Name that show !

The Andy Griffith Show 

100

Walt Disney was the creator of which popular animated cartoon character?

Mickey Mouse.

Originally the character was called Mortimer.

200

That space Needle shoots into the rainy Emerald City sky!

Seattle.

Seattle, Washington is home to the Space Needle.

200

A baby’s first word? ( typically ) 

What is mama ( or dada)?

200

In 1959, these two non-mainland U.S states joined the union.

What are Alaska and Hawaii?

200

What is the name of the traditional event in American High Schools and colleges that typically features a football game, pep rally, dance, and alumni events?

Homecoming. 

200

Family Dynasty lives here, rolling in the cash.

Bonanza 

200

What makes pink champagne pink?

The Skins of black grapes are left in the wine while aging.

300

I’m riding the cable cars and enjoying Chinatown! Where could I be?

San Francisco

300

Jokes that young kids tell?

What is knock-knock?

they are cute and timeless.

300

Kicking the space race into high gear, in 1957 the Soviet Union launched this artificial satellite into space.

What is Sputnik? 

300

The song “ Be True to Your School” was performed by what famous band?

The Beach Boys.

300

The longest running cattle drive in history.

Rawhide

300

Many Japanese celebrate Christmas with a special meal from which USA fast food chain restaurant?

Kentucky Fried Chicken

Since 1970 when KFC entered Japan, a successful marketing campaign has firmly linked chicken with Christmas. KFC offered a special Christmas dinner menu complete with a Christmas cake and Salad. Reservations must be made .

400

I mourn for those lost at Ground Zero, but I also marvel at the giant buildings that reach to the sky. I surely know why they call this city the “Big Apple!”

New York City

400

Another name for a saddle(Oxford) shoe during the 1940’s-1960’s (Hint: The name was inspired by the cheerleaders who wore them at pep rallies)

What is rah-rah?

Interestingly, rah-rah shoes are popular again today, but they’re a little different than they were back then. Today’s in demand Rah-Ray’s are limited edition Italian high top sneakers designed by Sherard Sharpe.

400

He was elected president of the U.S. in 1952, the same year Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne in Britain. 

Who is Dwight Eisenhower?

400

What type of schoolhouse was typically found in rural areas from the early 1800’s to the mid-20th century? 

One- room schoolhouse.

a single teacher would teach children of different ages basic skills.

400

Kirk got into trouble and Spock got him out of it.

Star Trek

400

Which country that obtained its independence from France in 1960 produces most of the world‘s vanilla?

Madagascar 

500

Disney Workd Magic Kingdom here I come! This is just one of the many amusement parks that are in or near this Sunshine State city. 

Orlando 

500

What is the world’s largest inhabited island?

Australia.

It is also the world‘s smallest continent.

500

A 1956 conflict named for this canal was fought between Israeli and Egyptian forces and was a pivotal part of the Cold War.

What is the Suez Canal?

500

What 1985 coming-of-age movie tells the story of five high school teens serving Saturday detention together?

The Breakfast Club 

500

Country bumpkins transplanted.

The Beverly Hillbillies

500

At what event would you most likely hear a “Dirge”?

A funeral, a dirge is a slow, somber, melancholy piece of music that is usually played at a funeral. Sadly, Most commonly heard dirges are played at the funeral of a police officer .

600

I am enjoying the World of Coke Museum, the Olympic Park, and the Underground. Where could I be ?

Atlanta

600

What entertainer from the 50’s and 60’s was born as Walden Robert Cassotto in the Bronx?

Bobby Darin

600

What kind of hat in the 1950s was inspired by actor Fess Parker’s portrayal of Davy Crockett?

The coonskin cap. 

600

What is the name of the dance wheee the girl invites the boy to be their date?

Sadie Hawkins Dance.

the dance was created based in a comic strip by Al Capp in 1937, where a young woman would chase bachelors and marry the one she caught. After its release, Time magazine recorded over 200 colleges holding Sadie Hawkins Days, which evolved into dances. 

600

Western Marshal deals with gangster after gangster with his gun.

Gunsmoke.

600

While I know it’s a long way to Tipperary, to which country should I plan to travel if I want to take this trip? 

Ireland 

Tipperary is a quaint picturesque village in the south of Ireland.

700

Bright lights, poker & more! It’s a good thing what happens here stays here. If I’m in the town they call “Sin City”, what state am I in ?

Nevada. 

700

Which country produces around 85 percent of the World’s supply of maple syrup?

Canada.

The major syrup-producing regions of Canada are in Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.

700

Who was not in the movie “Rebel Without a Cause” ?

Sal Mineo , James Dean, Natalie Wood or Elizabeth Taylor? 

Elizabeth Taylor.

700

Which 1972 rock anthem by Alice Cooper became a quintessential end of the school year anthem? 

” Schools Out” 

700

Feminine family loves their train.

Petticoat Junction.

700

Which American actor is best known for his role in the movies “ Young Frankenstein” 1974 and “Joe” 1970 and ask Frank Barone in the TV series “ Everybody Loves Raymon” 1996-2005?

Who is Peter Boyle?

800

See Rock City, Ruby Falls, the Choo Choo, the Tennessee Aquarium, the Riverbend Festival, and more! Where could I possibly have ended up? 

Chattanooga! 

800

In what city are the Spanish Steps located?

Rome.

The steps were built between 1723-1726 and are still a popular tourist destination. 

800

What was the name of the dog the Russians sent into space in Sputnik II?

Laika.


800

Which U.S. President was known as an advocate for physical education classes?

John F. Kennedy

he made is a goal to improve health and fitness across the country. One e ample of his efforts is the creation of the annual Youth Fitness Congress. 

800

Fumbling former Deputy goes to the Halls of Montezuma.

Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C

800

Where did Marlboro cigarettes get their name?

Marlborough Street in London.

The Story of Marlboro cigarettes began in 1847 England. 

900

Wow, Niagra Falls sure is beautifu! I could be in Canada, but this is a United States quiz! On that note, what state am I In? 

New York.

Niagarea Falls is in Canada and the United States. It is the second largest waterfall in the world. It is found in Ontario, Canada and northwestern New York.

900

Name the island which is shaped like a fish hook.

Bermuda.

Bermuda is approximately twenty square miles in area and was named after a Spanish explorer called Juan de Bermudez who first sighted the uninhabited islands in 1503. The shape of the main islands resemble a fish hook. 

900

Thurgood Marshall argued and won this case before the Supreme Court in 1954, a major step forward in the American Civil rights movement?

What is Brown v. Board of Education? This landmark paved the way for the integration of schools.

900

What item did students in the 1800’s write on before the widespread use of paper and notebooks in school?

A slate and chalk.

students would be forced to learn though memorization, as there was no way to save the information from the day. 

900

A modern Robin Hood who shoots a gun and drives a Volvo.

The Saint

900

What breed of dog was Toto in the 1939 cinema classic “ The Wizard of Oz”

Cairn Terrier

The Cairn is one of the oldest of the terrier breeds.