A King or a Queen in America? Quiz | Celebrities Mixture

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1. This iconic American singer was known as the "King of Rock and Roll".

Answer: Elvis Presley

Born in Tupelo, Mississippi in January, 1935, Elvis Presley became one of the first stars of Rock and Roll music in the USA. He also had a successful career in motion pictures, and, in his later years, was a top performer in Las Vegas. Presley died at age 42 in August, 1977, although "sightings" of him by fans began soon after his death and continue to the present day.

2. A Native American leader who led a coalition of tribes in a 17th century war against New England colonists.

Answer: King Philip

Metacom, also known as Metacomet and King Philip, was a Native American leader of the New England based Wampanoag tribe. The Wampanoags had been friendly and initially welcomed the English settlers in 1620, but by 1675 the continuing encroachment of the colonists, as well as their treatment of the native inhabitants, led to war. King Philip was killed in August, 1676, but the war went on until 1678, ending in the defeat of the natives.

3. A renowned American blues guitarist, born in Mississippi in 1925, he called his favorite guitar "Lucille".

Answer: B. B. King

American blues guitarist Riley B. King was born in Mississippi in September, 1925. Known as B. B. King, he was acknowledged as one of the preeminent blues guitarists in the world during a career lasting from the early 1940s until 2014, when health issues forced his retirement. King was famous for naming his guitars "Lucille", after an incident that occurred early in his career. King passed away on May 14, 2015.

4. This Maine native is a best-selling author of horror stories.

Answer: Stephen King

Maine-born Stephen King was a teacher before publishing his first book, "Carrie", in 1974. King went on to write novels, novellas, and short stories, many of which have been filmed as movies or TV series. King is one of the most popular American writers of the 20th and 21st centuries.

5. A pop singer, actress, and author from the state of Michigan.

Answer: Madonna

Beginning her career as a pop singer in the mid-1980s, Madonna added the roles of actress and author, finding success in all three categories. Born Madonna Louise Ciccione in Bay City, Michigan in 1958, she was one of the best selling singers of the 1980s and 1990s, and was dubbed the "Queen of Pop" by the media.

6. This man was a prolific and influential motion picture director from the silent film era into the late 1950s.

Answer: King Vidor

King Wallis Vidor, born in Galveston, Texas, in 1894, was very interested in photography as a youngster and got his first job as a ticket taker and projectionist at a local nickel theater in 1910. He then became a newsreel cameraman before moving to Hollywood in 1915. Vidor was renowned as an innovative director who successfully worked in different genres during his long career. King Vidor died in 1982.

7. Starting out as a rap artist, this New Jersey native is probably better known as an award winning actress.

Answer: Queen Latifah

New Jersey native Dana Elaine Owens, born in 1970, began her career as Queen Latifah in 1989, releasing her first rap album in that year. In 1993, she branched out into acting, starring in the sitcom "Living Single" from 1993-1998, and making her first film in 1996. Since then, Owens has received critical acclaim for her performances in both movies and television, while also still recording and releasing albums.

8. A controversial boxing promoter from Cleveland, Ohio, known for his unorthodox hairstyle.

Answer: Don King

Donald King was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1931. King was a bookmaker, and was involved in the deaths of two men in separate incidents, for which he served three years in prison. King began promoting boxing matches in the early 1970s, and he was behind some of the most famous boxing matches in the 1970s and 1980s. King is known for his unkempt hairstyle.

9. One of the best selling music artists of all time, this Indiana native started his career as part of singing group with his four brothers as a child.

Answer: Michael Jackson

Born Michael Joseph Jackson in Gary, Indiana, in 1958, he was the youngest of the five Jackson brothers who formed the group "Jackson Five" in 1964. The group was very successful until Michael went solo in 1971. His album "Thriller", released in 1982, is one of the best selling albums of all time, and he was called the "King of Pop" from the mid 1980s. Jackson was involved in controversy during his career, including charges of sexually abusing children, for which he was acquitted in court. Jackson died of an overdose of prescription drugs in August, 2009.

10. This American businesswoman was known for her alleged comments disparaging those she called "little people", i.e. those who were not wealthy.

Answer: Leona Helmsley

Born Lena Rosenthal in New York State in July, 1920, Leona Helmsley had her name changed to Leona Roberts in the 1940s. After three failed marriages, she began a career in real estate, eventually meeting her last husband, entrepreneur Harry Helmsley. While working with Helmsley, she gained a reputation as a demanding boss, and was sued by several contractors for non-payment.

She was dubbed by the American media the "Queen of Mean", after her comments regarding the poor. Leona Helmsley died in 2007.

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A King or a Queen in America? Trivia Quiz

Unlike most other parts of the world, the United States has never had a monarchy or hereditary nobility. Still, we have had our share of Kings and Queens. Can you identify these ten people, all of whom are associated with the words "King" or "Queen"?

Questions		Choices
1. This iconic American singer was known as the "King of Rock and Roll".		Stephen King
2. A Native American leader who led a coalition of tribes in a 17th century war against New England colonists.		Queen Latifah
3. A renowned American blues guitarist, born in Mississippi in 1925, he called his favorite guitar "Lucille".		Leona Helmsley
4. This Maine native is a best-selling author of horror stories.		Michael Jackson
5. A pop singer, actress, and author from the state of Michigan.		King Philip
6. This man was a prolific and influential motion picture director from the silent film era into the late 1950s.		Madonna
7. Starting out as a rap artist, this New Jersey native is probably better known as an award winning actress.		B. B. King
8. A controversial boxing promoter from Cleveland, Ohio, known for his unorthodox hairstyle.		Don King
9. One of the best selling music artists of all time, this Indiana native started his career as part of singing group with his four brothers as a child.		Elvis Presley
10. This American businesswoman was known for her alleged comments disparaging those she called "little people", i.e. those who were not wealthy.		King Vidor