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American Pop Culture Trivia Quiz |
American History Pop Culture Trivia Quiz(answers) 1. This founding Father is often considered a Philadelphian but was born in Boston in 1706. Name him. 2. The Hollywood Sign is an iconic Los Angeles Landmark. What did the sign initially say? 3. Where did Martin Luther King give his “I Have A Dream Speech”? 4. Who refused to give up her bus seat on December 1, 1955, sparking national civil rights protests? 5. This style of music was also a fashion choice, with loose-fitting jeans, T-shirts, and a “thrift store” style. Name that lifestyle. 6. Although first described as music by Nirvana and Pearl Jam, who is considered the “Godfather of Grunge”? 7. Name the first US President who was born an American citizen… 8. Which of these terms are not associated with the 1920s? 9. Which state joined the Union first – California or Texas? 10. What are the first 10 Amendments to the US Constitution called? 11. What year were American women granted the right to vote? 12. Name the substance involved in the 19th and 21st Amendments… 13. What was the first United States national monument? 14. A deal between France and the United States doubled the size of the US in 1803. What was it called? 15. Before the Battle of Lexington and Concord, who rode a horse under cover of night run to warn the militia of the approaching British forces? 16. Many people know that Alaska (#49) and Hawaii (#50) were the last to join the Union. Which state was #48? 17. What city was the first capital of the United States? 18. Two other cities have been the official Capitol of the United States. You get one point for each, which you can name. 19. Bonus Points! The US also had several “temporary” capitols before 1800. You get one point for each, which you can name. 20. In 1983, President Reagan introduced a program that was proposed to protect the United States from ballistic strategic nuclear weapons. What was it called? 21. The Gulf War consisted of two phases of this armed conflict between Iraq and a 42-country coalition led by the United States. You get one point for the name of each phase. 22. Name the English colony that, in 1607, became the first permanent colony in the US… 23. Can you name the oldest institute of higher education in the United States? 24. At the age of 90, William Shatner was the oldest person to go into space on board the Blue Origin NS-18. What nationality was he at the time? 25. There are nearly 50 Springfields in the United States, but only one is a state capitol. Name it. 26. Who was the most popular singer in the first half of the 20th century? 27. Who was the most popular singer in the second half of the 20th century? 28. As of 2024, who is the most popular musical artist of the 21st century? 29. Today, the Secret Service’s job is to protect U.S. political leaders, their families, and visiting heads of state or government. What was their purpose when founded in 1865? 30. Name the longest river in the US… 31. This 20-teens phenomenon raised over $115 million for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Name that social contest. 32. What were the first public buildings to have air conditioning? 33. By 1934, half of all American households had one of these in their homes. Name that electronic product. 34. Name the Presidents carved into Mount Rushmore. In order, left to right. 35. Introduced on Game Boy in 1996, this might be the highest-grossing media franchise ever. Name it. 36. Pokémon had a massively popular resurgence in 2016. What is it called? 37. What state is closest to the continent of Africa? 38. Name the American called “The Godfather of Soul”… 39. Which of these were NOT introduced in the 1990s? 40. Which of these terms are NOT associated with the 1930s? 41. What was the treaty’s name that ended the Revolutionary War? 42. What was the treaty’s name that ended The Spanish-American War on December 10, 1898? 43. The Confederacy was formed on February 8, 1861, by seven slave states. You get one point for each you can correctly name. 44. Barbie and Oppenheimer premiered over the same weekend in 2023. What was the singular term used to describe the two films? 45. This American composer has been called ‘the Father of American Music.” Name him. 46. What country gifted the United States with the Statue of Liberty? 47. Name the singer who was not a member of the Supremes: Florence Ballard, Mary Wells, Mary Wilson, Diana Ross, or Cindy Birdsong. 48. By 1980, half of all American homes had air conditioning. When was AC added to The White House? 49. Johnathan Chapman (September 26, 1774 – March 18, 1845) was better known by what name? 50. When did The Second Continental Congress adopt the Declaration of Independence? 51. When was the first Fourth of July Fireworks celebration held? 52. Which of these terms are not associated with the 1980s? 53. When did The Star Spangled Banner become the United States national anthem? 54. President Franklin Roosevelt enacted a series of public work projects, social programs, and regulations between 1933 and 1939. What was his plan called? 55. Who was the first president to live in the White House? 56. By 1955, half of all American Households had one of these in their homes. What device? 57. Which of these are NOT associated with the 1950s? 58. What was the career path of the following people? 59. The first woman who served on the Supreme Court retired from the court in 2006. Name her. 60. Name the man who received a royal charter from King Charles II to establish Pennsylvania. 61. The First Spooner Act of 1902 made this major construction project possible. Name that project. 62. How many people signed the original Declaration of Independence? 63. Which of these are NOT associated with the 1960s? 64. Lasting between 1945 and 1991, there was a period of tension between The United States and The Soviet Union. What was that period called? 65. Lasting between 1955 and 1975, there was another competition period between The United States and The Soviet Union. What was that period called? 70. Name the most popular food item eaten on The Fourth of July in the United States. 71. What is the theater’s name where John Wilkes Booth assassinated President Abraham Lincoln? 72. What was the name of the play President Lincoln was watching when he was assassinated 73. What’s the call sign of the president’s airplane? 74. What’s the call sign of the president’s helicopter? 75. What has been the Presidential car’s nickname since 2001? 76. Who was the most popular “Singing Cowboy”? Trivia Team Bonus Questions 1. What was the name of Gene Autry’s horse? 2. Who was Roy Rogers married to? 3. This state was once part of Massachusetts. Name it! 4. Name the First State to join the Union… 5. Name the first color 3D feature film from a major American studio. 6. Since Plans 1-8 didn’t pan out, this film, often called “the worst movie ever made,” was released. Name that stinker 7. Who wrote, Produced, and Directed Plan 9 from Outer Space? 8. William Levitt built these areas, symbols of suburban life in America. What were they collectively called? 9. Name the Television show that had 207 songs crack Billboard’s Top 100 Chart… 10. Name the most decorated American combat soldier of World War II 11. This sound has been heard in hundreds of films, including Star Wars, Toy Story, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Beauty and The Beast. What’s that sound? 12. In what film was the Wilhelm Scream first heard? 13. Final Bonus Round! You get one point for naming each of the 13 original United States… |
1. This founding Father is often considered a Philadelphian but was born in Boston in 1706. Name him. 2. The Hollywood Sign is an iconic Los Angeles Landmark. What did the sign initially say? 3. Where did Martin Luther King give his “I Have A Dream Speech”? 4. Who refused to give up her bus seat on December 1, 1955, sparking national civil rights protests? 5. This style of music was also a fashion choice, with loose-fitting jeans, T-shirts, and a “thrift store” style. Name that lifestyle. 6. Although first described as music by Nirvana and Pearl Jam, who is considered the “Godfather of Grunge”? 7. Name the first UDS President who was born an American citizen… 8. Which of these terms are not associated with the 1920s? 9. Which state joined the Union first – California or Texas? 10. What are the first 10 Amendments to the US Constitution called? 11. What year were American women granted the right to vote? 12. Name the substance involved in the 19th and 21st Amendments… 13. What was the first United States national monument? 14. A deal between France and the United States doubled the size of the US in 1803. What was it called? 15. Before the Battle of Lexington and Concord, who rode a horse under cover of night run to warn the militia of the approaching British forces? 16. Many people know that Alaska (#49) and Hawaii (#50) were the last to join the Union. Which state was #48? 17. What city was the first capital of the United States? 18. Two other cities have been the official Capitol of the United States. You get one point for each, which you can name. 19. Bonus Points! The US also had several “temporary” capitols before 1800. You get one point for each, which you can name. 20. In 1983, President Reagan introduced a program that was proposed to protect the United States from ballistic strategic nuclear weapons. What was it called? 21. The Gulf War consisted of two phases of this armed conflict between Iraq and a 42-country coalition led by the United States. You get one point for the name of each phase. 22. Name the English colony that, in 1607, became the first permanent colony in the US… 23. Can you name the oldest institute of higher education in the United States? 24. At the age of 90, William Shatner was the oldest person to go into space on board the Blue Origin NS-18. What nationality was he at the time? 25. There are nearly 50 Springfields in the United States, but only one is a state capitol. Name it. 26. Who was the most popular singer in the first half of the 20th century? 27. Who was the most popular singer in the second half of the 20th century? 28. As of 2024, who is the most popular musical artist of the 21st century? 29. Today, the Secret Service’s job is to protect U.S. political leaders, their families, and visiting heads of state or government. What was their purpose when founded in 1865? 30. Name the longest river in the US… 31. This 20-teens phenomenon raised over $115 million for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Name that social contest. 32. What were the first public buildings to have air conditioning? 33. By 1934, half of all American households had one of these in their homes. Name that electronic product. 34. Name the Presidents carved into Mount Rushmore. In order, left to right. 35. Introduced on Game Boy in 1996, this might be the highest-grossing media franchise ever. Name it. 36. Pokémon had a massively popular resurgence in 2016. What is it called? 37. What state is closest to the continent of Africa? 38. Name the American called “The Godfather of Soul”… 39. Which of these were NOT introduced in the 1990s? 40. Which of these terms are NOT associated with the 1930s? 41. What was the treaty’s name that ended the Revolutionary War? 42. What was the treaty’s name that ended The Spanish-American War on December 10, 1898? 43. The Confederacy was formed on February 8, 1861, by seven slave states. You get one point for each you can correctly name. 44. Barbie and Oppenheimer premiered over the same weekend in 2023. What was the singular term used to describe the two films? 45. This American composer has been called ‘the father of American Music.” Name him. 46. What country gifted the United States with the Statue of Liberty? 47. Name the singer who was not a member of the Supremes: Florence Ballard, Mary Wells, Mary Wilson, Diana Ross, or Cindy Birdsong. 48. By 1980, half of all American homes had air conditioning. When was AC added to The White House? 49. Johnathan Chapman (September 26, 1774 – March 18, 1845) was better known by what name? 50. When did The Second Continental Congress adopt the Declaration of Independence? 51. When was the first Fourth of July Fireworks celebration held? 52. Which of these terms are not associated with the 1980s? 53. When did The Star Spangled Banner become the United States national anthem? 54. President Franklin Roosevelt enacted a series of public work projects, social programs, and regulations between 1933 and 1939. What was his plan called? 55. Who was the first president to live in the White House? 56. By 1955, half of all American Households had one of these in their homes. What device? 57. Which of these are NOT associated with the 1950s? 58. What was the career path of the following people? 59. The first woman who served on the Supreme Court retired from the court in 1986. Name her. 60. Name the man who received a royal charter from King Charles II to establish Pennsylvania. 61. The First Spooner Act of 1902 made this major construction project possible. Name that project. 62. How many people signed the original Declaration of Independence? 63. Which of these are NOT associated with the 1960s? 64. Lasting between 1945 and 1991, there was a period of tension between The United States and The Soviet Union. What was that period called? 65. Lasting between 1955 and 1975, there was another competition period between The United States and The Soviet Union. What was that period called? 70. Name the most popular food item eaten on The Fourth of July in the United States. 71. What is the theater’s name where John Wilkes Booth assassinated President Abraham Lincoln? 72. What was the name of the play President Lincoln was watching when he was assassinated? 73. What’s the call sign of the president’s airplane? 74. What’s the call sign of the president’s helicopter? 75. What has been the Presidential car’s nickname since 2001? 76. Who was the most popular “Singing Cowboy”? Trivia Team Bonus Questions 1. What was the name of Gene Autry’s horse? 2. Who was Roy Rogers married to? 3. This state was once part of Massachusetts. Name it! 4. Name the First State to join the Union… 5. Name the first color 3D feature film from a major American studio. 6. Since Plans 1-8 didn’t pan out, this film, often called “the worst movie ever made,” was released. Name that stinker. 7. Who wrote, Produced, and Directed Plan 9 from Outer Space? 8. William Levitt built these areas, symbols of suburban life in America. What were they collectively called? 9. Name the Television show that had 207 songs crack Billboard’s Top 100 Chart… 10. Name the most decorated American combat soldier of World War II 11. This sound has been heard in hundreds of films, including Star Wars, Toy Story, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Beauty and The Beast. What’s that sound? 12. In what film was the Wilhelm Scream first heard? 13. Final Bonus Round! You get one point for naming each of the 13 original United States… |
