Knights Knowledge
Long Island and Local
History and Civics
POP CULTURE — OLD SCHOOL EDITION
Odds and Ends
100

The Knights of Columbus was originally founded in this U.S. state.

What is Connecticut?

100

This big shopping destination was once known as the Sunrise Mall but later rebranded to this official name.

What is Westfield Sunrise?

100

In 1864, this man became a lieutenant general and assumed command of all U.S. armies?

Who is Ulysses S. Grant? 

100

This early gaming system featured cartridges and a joystick.

What is Atari?

100

It’s the only continent with no active volcanoes.

What is Australia?

200

The Knights of Columbus was founded partly to counter this anti-Catholic fraternal organization popular in the 19th century.

What is Freemasonry?

200

This Long Island road was originally built as a military supply route during World War II.

What is Sunrise Highway?

Bonus Question: This Long Island town was where many World War Two fighter planes were built. 

200

In 1817, Congress divided a territory that became these two states that are practically mirror images of each other.

What are Alabama and Mississippi?

200

This iconic invention that came out in 1979, paved the way you listened to music while on the go.

What is the Walkman?

200

In 1984, in the first of the films featuring this character, he only has 21 lines, for a total of 133 words.

Who is The Terminator?

300

Father McGivney was formerly referred to as “Venerable.” What is his current official title after 2020?

Who is Blessed Michael McGivney?

300

This figure, who was quite involved in projects across Long Island, passed away in 1981. 

Who is Robert Moses?

300

This act formally ended Prohibition in 1933.

What is the 21st Amendment?

300

This defunct electronics retailer was known for loud commercials and price promises.

What is Crazy Eddie?

300

In this movie, Audrey Hepburn had a cat with no name.

What is Breakfast at Tiffany's?

400

What are the four core principles (pillars) of the Knights of Columbus?

C.U.F.P.

What are, Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism?

400

This former department store chain was a Long Island mall staple before disappearing in the early 2000s.

What is Caldor?

400

This act of 1944 helped millions of returning WWII veterans attend college and buy homes.

What is the Gi Bill?

400

Who were the original three American Idol judges?

Who is Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, and Paula Abdul

400

This singer and song writer has written OVER 3000 songs in her 60 plus year career and she is still around today.

Who is Dolly Parton?

500

The Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus was officially established in this year.

What is 1900?

500

This Long Island river is the longest on the island, stretching over 15 miles.

What is the Nissequogue River?

500

"Equal Justice Under Law" is engraved on what famous building?

What is the United States Supreme Court Building?

500

What color was Sesame Street character Oscar the Grouch originally?

What is Orange?


Bonus Question: This Sesame Street character has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

500

A player who can legally catch a pass is this type of receiver; some are bachelors too.

What is Eligible?