Nursery Rhymes
Old Mother Hubbard was going to fetch what from a cupboard?
A bone
What happens during the autumnal equinox in September?
Day and night are equal length
What synthetic fabric became wildly popular in the 1960s due to its futuristic appeal?
Polyester
In 1970s slang, what did it mean if someone was “groovy”?
It meant they were cool or fashionable.
The Hawaiian islands were formed by which type of natural disaster?
Volcanoes
What instrument is associated with “Old King Cole”?
Fiddle
What number month is September in the Gregorian calendar?
9th. Despite its name (from “septem,” Latin for seven), it’s the 9th month.
What iconic garment became a symbol of rebellion and freedom for women in the 1960s?
Mini Skirt
What did the term “far out” express in 1970s slang?
It expressed amazement or approval, like saying “awesome” or “amazing.”
The Egyptian Sphinx’s body is based on which animal?
Lion
What is one of the oldest recorded English nursery rhymes? You might make a cake
Pat-a-cake, Pat-a-cake
What is the birthstone for September?
Sapphire
What type of pants, originally worn by sailors, became popular in the late 1960s?
Bell-bottom pants
What did “catch you on the flip side” mean?
It meant “see you later” or “see you next time.”
What year did Disneyland open?
1955
Which nursery rhyme is often thought to refer to the Black Plague?
Ring a Ring o’ Roses
What major weather event is most common in September in the Atlantic Ocean?
Hurricanes
Which type of boots, often white and knee-high, became iconic in the 1960s?
Go-Go Boots
What did the phrase “boogie” mean?
To dance, especially to disco or funk music.
What is the medical term for bad breath?
Halitosis
“Little Boy Blue” may have originally warned about what?
Slacking off on the job
Which flower is traditionally associated with September?
Aster, Symbolizes wisdom, valor, and faith.
Which band’s mop-top hairstyle and collarless suits influenced 1960s fashion worldwide?
The Beatles
If someone was called a “square” in the 1970s, what did that mean?
They were considered boring or old-fashioned.
What herb is known as coriander in some parts of the world?
Cilantro
Which nursery rhyme originally mocked American colonists?
Yankee Doodle
What famous music festival happened in September 1969 in England?
Isle of Wight Festival
What British model became a global fashion icon in the 1960s for her waif-like figure and mod look?
Twiggy
What did “jive turkey” mean?
It was a playful insult meaning someone who was dishonest or annoying.
In Romeo and Juliet, what family is Juliet from?
Capulet