1950s
What rock and roll star became famous in the 1950s with hits like "Hound Dog" and "Jailhouse Rock"?
Elvis Presley
How many players are on a standard soccer team on the field at one time?
11
Which country is the origin of the dish sushi?
Japan
Which country is famous for the pyramids of Giza?
Egypt
What is the only mammal capable of true flight?
Bat
Who became president of the United States in 1953?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Who has won the most Olympic gold medals in history?
Michael Phelps
What type of pasta is shaped like small rice grains and is often used in soups?
Orzo
In which city would you ride a gondola through canals to see historic architecture?
Venice, Italy
Honey never spoils. How old are the oldest pots of honey found?
Over 3000 years old, found in ancient Egyptian tombs
What was the most popular dance craze of the 1950s?
The Twist
In tennis, what piece of fruit is on top of the Wimbledon trophy?
Pineapple
What type of bean is traditionally used to make hummus?
Chickpeas
The Galapagos Islands belong to what country?
Ecuador
Which planet spins backward on its axis?
Venus
Which war began in 1950 and lasted until 1953?
Korean War
In chess, what is it called when a player puts the opponent's king under immediate threat?
Check
What spice, derived from the stigma of a flower, is known as the most expensive spice in the world by weight?
Saffron
Which U.S. city is known for its cable cars and the Golden Gate Bridge?
San Francisco
Bananas are berries, but which common fruit is technically not a berry?
Strawberry
What toy, first sold in 1959, became a classic for children in the United States?
Barbie
In Settlers of Catan board game, what is the maximum number of victory points a player can have without building the Longest Road or Largest Army?
9- achieved through settlements and cities alone
Which fermented Korean dish is made from napa cabbage, radishes, and a spicy red pepper paste?
Kimchi
Which city is home to the tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa?
Dubai
What is the only letter that doesn't appear in any U.S. state name?
Q