History Quiz

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History Quiz

Date Posted: July 27, 2003

Points Possible: 25

BONUS Points Possible: 9

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Sections: 1 2 3 4 ALL

Section 1 - US History & Facts

Part 1: Air Force One

1. Air Force One belongs to with military branch?

2. On the side of Air Force One is the seal for which U.S. Office?

Part 2: Former Presidents & White House

3. President George Washington was born in 1732 in which state?

Washington Pennsylvania Virginia Washington, D.C.

4. Jimmie Carter served as president from 1977 - 1981. He also received which award?

5. John Wilkes Booth assassinated who on Friday, April 14, 1865?

BONUS: Which religious day was Friday, April 14, 1865?

6. The White House, housed its first president in what year?

1773 1800 1775 1805 1810

BONUS: Which President was the first to live in the White House

Part 3: Flags

7. On the United States Flag, the three colors stand for what?

Red:

White:

Blue:

BONUS: Flags with gold trim symbolize what?

8. The 50 stars (which symbolize the 50 states) are in the blue square to symbolize what?

9. The words around the seal of the state of Washington say what?

Part 4: Constitution

10. The preamble of the U.S. Constitution starts out how?

BONUS: How many people signed the U.S. Constitution?

Section 2: Movies

Part 1 - The Wizard of OZ

1. In the movie, "The Wizard of Oz" Dorothy followed what out of Munchkin land?

2. In the movie, "The Wizard of Oz" there were three witches (1 good, 2 bad). What were there names?

BONUS: Which witch was crushed by the house?

3. How did the city name of OZ come about?

Actual City O-Z File Cabinet Author's Initials

Part 2 - It's a Wonderful Life

4. The angel in the movie "It's a Wonderful Life" is named what?

5. The main character George Bailey has what kind of Business?

BONUS: What was the name of the business?

6. It's a Wonderful Life was released in what year?

1957 1947 1937 1945

Section 3: Cartoons

Part 1 - Gumby

1. Gumby's best friend was who?

2. Gumby was what color?

3. Poky was what color?

Part 2 - Care Bears

4. How many Care Bears are there?

BONUS: What are the names of ALL the Care Bears?

NO ANSWER

5. Which Care Bear is green with a sham rock on his belly?

6. Fun-shine bear is what color?

Section 4: Miscl.

1. What city did the Golden Girls take place in?

2. What is the difference between the following years?

2008 & 1999

3. February has how many days in leap year?

BONUS: How many months have 30 days?

BONUS: How many months have 31 days?