American History
What was the year of the Boston Tea Party?
1773
How long is an elephant pregnant before it gives birth?
22 months
For what movie did Tom Hanks score his first Academy Award nomination?
Big
What’s the name of the song that George and Mary sing in the movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life”?
Buffalo Gals
In which city was Coca Cola invented?
Atlanta, GA
What city was the first capital of the United States?
New York City
How many compartments are in a cow’s stomach?
Four
In what 1950 drama does Bette Davis say, "Fasten your seatbelts; it's going to be a bumpy night"?
All About Eve
Which article of clothing makes Frosty the Snowman come to life?
Hat
Which city has the Space Needle?
Seattle
When was the first American currency created? The Continental Congress began issuing paper money called Continentals after the Revolutionary War began in 1775.
The Continental Congress began issuing paper money called Continentals after the Revolutionary War began in 1775.
What is the name of the fastest land animal?
Cheetah
What famous L.A. landmark is heavily featured in Rebel Without a Cause?
Griffith Observatory
Who originally sang “Santa Baby?”
Eartha Kitt
Which U.S. city is nicknamed Sin City?
Las Vegas
What was the name of the treaty that ended the Revolutionary war?
The Treaty of Paris
A drey is the tree nest made by which nut-loving critter?
Squirrel
For which 1964 musical blockbuster did Julie Andrews win the Academy Award for Best Actress?
Mary Poppins
What year did Santa Claus first appear in a Coca Cola ad?
1931
Which one of the state's capitals got its name from a man who introduced tobacco to Europe?
Raleigh
What was the first American state?
Delaware
The largest living lizard can't breathe fire but it does have a venomous bite that inhibits blood clotting. What creature is this?
Komodo dragon
What 1994 crime film revitalized John Travolta's career?
Pulp Fiction
What are the names of all eight Reindeer in “Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer?”
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen
Which U.S. city was named for a British prime minister?
Pittsburgh
What founding father was credited with inventing bifocals?
Benjamin Franklin
How many fingers does a raccoon have on each front paw?
Five
Which 1948 Alfred Hitchcock movie starred James Stewart and was shot to look like one continuous take?
Rope
During Christmas of 1965, astronauts broadcast which holiday song from space?
Jingle Bells
What city is the home of Alamo?
San Antonio
Who was the shortest-serving United States president?
William Henry Harrison got sick and died 31 days into his term after being elected in 1841.
What two-word herbivorous burrowing rodents of North America, of the family Sciuridae, are known to kiss, by the touching of their front teeth together?
Prairie Dogs
"Well, nobody's perfect" is the final line (and punchline) from what classic 1959 comedy starring Marilyn Monroe?
Some Like it Hot
In the movie It's A Wonderful Life, what happened every time a bell rang?
An angel got his wings
What city in the US is the second most populated?
Los Angeles
Which US state has the most active volcanoes?
Alaska