The Ultimate 1930s Genre Quiz
How much can you remember from the 30s? From historical events to Fashion, TV, Music and celebrities during the decade. You’ll find 50 questions divided into 5 rounds, so gather round for some nostalgic quizzing.
Round 1 – 30s Trivia
1 – What type of biscuit was invented by Ruth Graves Wakefield in 1938?
2 – Which art movement was huge in the 30s?
3 – Which two iconic superheroes were introduced in comic books in 1938 & 1939?
4 – What did Ladislo Biro invent in 1938?
5 – In 1938, whose radio adaptation of The War of the Worlds caused panic in the United States?
6 – Which Country won the 1934 FIFA World Cup?
7 – Which Country won the 1938 FIFA World Cup?
8 – Which Country hosted the 1932 Summer & Winter Olympics?
9 – Which Country hosted the 1936 Summer & Winter Olympics?
10 – Which space opera adventure comic strip launched in 1934?
Round 2 – TV, Film & Showbiz
1 – Activists hatched a plan to kill which English comedy film star on his arrival to Japan?
2 – Which actress played Dorothy Gale in the 1939 film ‘The Wizard of Oz’?
3 – Which classic Disney princess film was released in 1937?
4 – Which filmstar died age 26 during the filming of ‘Saratoga ‘ in 1937?
5 – Which 1939 Shirley Temple film was her first to be filmed in technicolour?
6 – What are Larry, Curly and Moe better known as?
7 – Which comedy duo had a signature theme song, known as ‘The Cuckoo Song’?
8 – Which Hepburn made her film debut in 1932?
9 – Which cartoon character made her debut in ‘Dizzy Dishes’ in 1930?
10 – What are Chico, Harpo, Groucho and Zeppo better known as?
Round 3 – Music
1 – Which type of guitar was invented by Paul Tutmarc in 1936?
2 – In which year were the first ever interracial groups formed?
3 – Which 30s star is considered the greatest dancer in film history?
4 – ‘If I Didn’t Care’ was a 1939 hit by which group?
5 – What was the most popular Ben Selvin song in the 30s?
6 – Which ‘What a Wonderful World’ singer played the Trumpet?
7 – Hoagy Carmichael had which US state on his mind?
8 – ‘Ten Cents a Dance was a hit by which female singer in 1930?
9 – ‘Minnie the Moocher’ was 1931 by which artist?
10 – Who regularly performed during the 1930s in RKO’s musical films with Fred Astaire?
Round 4 – Historical Events
1 – Who was elected president of the United States in 1932?
2 – World War II started in which year?
3 – The 1931 China floods were a result of which river flooding over a 500-square-mile area?
4 – What type of natural disaster took place in the USA on labour day in 1935?
5 – Which planet was discovered in 1930 and is now declared a dwarf planet?
6 – Who replaced Ramsey MacDonald as the UK prime minister in 1935?
7 – What did King Edward VIII do in December 1936?
8 – Which landmark was constructed on May 3, 1931, in New York City?
9 – Which female aviator disappeared on a circumnavigation of the world on 2 July 1937?
10 – Which landmark opened on May 27, 1937, in San Francisco, USA?
Round 5 – True or False
1 – Birdseye launched the first frozen food in 1930 – True or False?
2 – Prohibition ended in 1939 – True or False?
3 – The pop-up toaster was invented in 1932 – True or False?
4 – Al Capone’s real name is Alphonse Gabriel Capone – True or False?
5 – The Social Security Act was created in 1935 – True or False?
6 – Joe Louis was a Welterweight boxer – True or False?
7 – The BBC began broadcasting in 1936 – True or False?
8 – During the 1930s it was illegal to kiss in public – True or False?
9 – The federal minimum wage was introduced in 1930 – True or False?
10 – Iceland was the first country to legalise abortion in 1935 – True or False?
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