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The 20th Century 1931-1940 Trivia Quiz

This quiz covers the decade of the 1930's. One question per year. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by sportcon. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
sportcon

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
18,270

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4117

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In 1931, Elijah Muhammed founded the Black Muslims. What was his name at birth? Hint

Elijah Porter

Elijah Poole

Elijah Smith

Elijah Washington

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1932, the son of Charles and Ann Morrow Lindbergh was kidnapped. In what state did this crime occur? Hint

New York

New Jersey

Connecticut

Pennsylvania

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who, in 1933, completed the first solo airplane flight around the world? Hint

Auguste Piccard

Charles Lindbergh

Wiley Post

Amelia Earhart

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Question 4 of 10

4. What synthetic fiber, initially called polymer 66, was developed by DuPont in 1934? Hint

rayon

orlon

polyester

nylon

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Question 5 of 10

5. What occurred on May 24, 1935 at Crosley Field in Cincinnati, between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies? Hint

first night baseball game

first perfect game

first double header

first no hitter

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1936, Civil War broke out in this European country: Hint

Portugal

Greece

Italy

Spain

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the first feature length, all color animated cartoon with sound released by Walt Disney in 1937? Hint

Pinocchio

Sleeping Beauty

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Cinderella

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Question 8 of 10

8. Introduced in 1938, toothbrush bristles were the first commercially produced nylon product.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. What airline started the first scheduled commerical trans-atlantic service in 1939? Hint

Trans World Airlines

Pan American Airways

Eastern Airlines

British Overseas Airways Corporation

10. In 1940, four boys searching for a lost dog stumbled into a cave which was found to contain prehistoric wall paintings, engravings and drawings. In what country was this startling discovery made? Hint

France

Germany

Italy

Austria

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1931, Elijah Muhammed founded the Black Muslims. What was his name at birth?

Answer: Elijah Poole

The Black Muslims were first formed in Detroit, Michigan.

2. In 1932, the son of Charles and Ann Morrow Lindbergh was kidnapped. In what state did this crime occur?

Answer: New Jersey

The Lindbergh's lived in Hopewell, NJ. The ransom demand of $50,000 was paid, but the child was later found dead. Bruno Hauptmann was convicted and executed in 1936 although many claim he was framed.

3. Who, in 1933, completed the first solo airplane flight around the world?

Answer: Wiley Post

Post, blind in one eye, completed the trip in 7 days, 18 hours, and 49 minutes.

4. What synthetic fiber, initially called polymer 66, was developed by DuPont in 1934?

Answer: nylon

5. What occurred on May 24, 1935 at Crosley Field in Cincinnati, between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies?

Answer: first night baseball game

President Roosevelt turned on the lights. The Reds won 2 to 1.

6. In 1936, Civil War broke out in this European country:

Answer: Spain

The rebel Franco forces were supported by Hitler and Mussolini.

7. What was the first feature length, all color animated cartoon with sound released by Walt Disney in 1937?

Answer: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Pinocchio was released in 1939.

8. Introduced in 1938, toothbrush bristles were the first commercially produced nylon product.

Answer: True

Nylon stockings first appeared in 1939.

9. What airline started the first scheduled commerical trans-atlantic service in 1939?

Answer: Pan American Airways

A Yankee Clipper flew from Long Island, NY to Lisbon, Portugal in 20 hours, 16 minutes.

Answer: France

The works were dated between 20,000 and 14,000BC. In 1963, the cave was closed to the public because of a fungus growth that threatened the paintings.

Source: Author sportcon

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