Geology
This is the name of the outer layer of the Earth.
*hint: think about the outer layer of bread
What is the crust?
Jailhouse Rock and Heartbreak Hotel were both sung by this famous artist.
Who is Elvis Presley?
This event in Hawaii triggered the U.S. entry into WW II.
What is Pearl Harbor?
This scientist studies astronomy.
What is an astronomer?
The Declaration of Independence was signed on this date.
What is July 4th, 1776?
This volcano in Washington State erupted in 1980.
What is Mount St. Helens?
This country singer was known as "The Man in Black." His last name is synonymous with money.
Who is Johnny Cash?
This is the name of the Disney film released in 1940 featuring a wooden puppet.
What is Pinocchio?
What is Pluto?
This trail was traveled by pioneers making their way west to California and Oregon.
What is the Oregon Trail?
These scientists study geology.
Dolly Parton was born in Pittman Center, Tennessee. When she was born, the population was:
a) 1500 b) 500 c) 10000
This major sporting event was cancelled in 1940 and 1944 due to World War II.
What is the Olympics?
This planet is the hottest in our solar system.
*hint, it's not the closest one to the sun.
This war featured the "Christmas Truce," where British and German soldiers participated in unofficial ceasefires on Christmas Eve.
What is World War I?
Paleontology is a branch of geology. Paleontologists study these prehistoric animal and plant remains.
What are fossils?
This musician played the trumpet and was one of the most influential figures in jazz music. He performed "What a Wonderful World."
This superhero first appeared in the 1940's.
a) Captain America b) Batman c) Superman d)Iron Man
What is a) Captain America?
Neil Armstrong uttered this famous sentence when he stepped onto the moon.
What is "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind"?
The largest empire the world has seen.
This is the largest super volcano in the world. It is found in a national park.
What is the Yellowstone Supervolcano?
Nicknamed "Ol' Blue Eyes," this classic singer of the 40's sang "My Way."
Who is Frank Sinatra?
This article of women's swim wear was introduced in the 1940's. The designer named it after one of the testing locations for the atomic bomb.
What is the bikini?
The age of the earth is estimated to be:
a) 4.54 billion years b) 10 trillion years c) 10,000 years
Thanksgiving commemorates this event in early American history.
What is the 1621 Pilgrims Harvest Meal?