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Cowboys and Engines Trivia Quiz

I took the challenge and figured what could be easier than a quiz about Cowboys and Indians. Oh, I guess I should have paid more attention when reading the title.

A multiple-choice quiz by steelman86. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
steelman86

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
354,346

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Charles Goodnight was a cattleman who was one of the pioneers driving cattle herds out of Texas after the Civil War. He is credited with inventing something that made cowboy life a little easier during the long cattle drives. What is it that he invented? Hint

Saddle

Chuck Wagon

Umbrella

Bedroll

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Question 2 of 10

2. In preparation for the Apollo Space Program it was recognized that a massive rocket engine was needed in order to launch the spacecraft. What is the name of the family of rocket engines used to launch man to the moon? Hint

Mars

Saturn

Venus

Pluto

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Question 3 of 10

3. Will Rogers was an American cowboy who went on to become a humorist, author, newspaper columnist and all around entertainer. He dropped out of school in the 10th grade to become a cowboy and went on to perform rope tricks in Wild West shows in the US and overseas. Where and when did he die? Hint

California in 1948

Florida in 1930

Argentina in 1956

Alaska in 1935

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Question 4 of 10

4. Iron Horse was a name given to railroad locomotives during the 19th century. What type of engines powered the railroads of that era? Hint

Nuclear

Internal Combustion

Steam

Electric

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the first coach of the Dallas Cowboys? Hint

Vince Lombardi

Tom Landry

Chuck Noll

Don Shula

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Question 6 of 10

6. "The World's Fastest Indian" is a 2005 movie based on New Zealand motorcycle racer Burt Munro's 1967 attempt to set a land speed record, with an engine under 1000cc on his 1920 Indian motorcycle. What Oscar-winning Welsh actor portrayed Burt Munro? Hint

Anthony Hopkins

Donald Sutherland

Jon Voight

Daniel Craig

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Question 7 of 10

7. This TV Western series was centered on a group of cowboys driving cattle to market and the trials and tribulations they encounter along the way. It starred Eric Fleming and Clint Eastwood. What was the name of this series? Hint

Rawhide

Bonanza

Wagon Train

Gunsmoke

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Question 8 of 10

8. Engines aren't just used for powering machines or vehicles. What type of engines do people who surf the internet use? Hint

Search engine

Hydraulic engine

Internal combustion engine

Rocket engine

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Question 9 of 10

9. This 2000 movie stars Clint Eastwood, James Garner, Tommy Lee Jones and Donald Sutherland, as aging former test pilots tabbed by NASA to recover a Soviet cold war era satellite. What is the title of this movie? Hint

The Cowboys

Urban Cowboy

Midnight Cowboy

Space Cowboys

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Question 10 of 10

10. If a cowboy walked into a Ford dealership in 1972 looking for something more than his accustomed one horsepower, what model wouldn't he find? Hint

Clydesdale

Pinto

Mustang

Bronco

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Chuck Wagon

In 1866 Goodnight converted an army surplus Studebaker wagon by adding a wooden hinged box with numerous compartments to the back of the wagon. The wagon not only carried foodstuffs and water it was also used to carry the cowboys bedrolls, feed for the horses and other supplies needed on the trail. In 2005 the chuck wagon was designated the official vehicle of Texas.

Answer: Saturn

The Saturn V heavy-lift rocket engine was used to launch Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins in Apollo 11 on July 16, 1969. The Saturn rocket engines consisted of the Saturn 1, Saturn 1B and the Saturn V. The first Saturn launched on October 27, 1961 and the last on July 15, 1975.

Answer: Alaska in 1935

Will Rogers and aviator Wiley Post died when they crashed on take-off near Point Barrow, Alaska on August 15, 1935. Rogers was placed in the "Guinness Book of World Records" for throwing three lassos at once. One circled the legs of the horse, the second went around the horse's neck and the third caught the rider.

4. Iron Horse was a name given to railroad locomotives during the 19th century. What type of engines powered the railroads of that era?

Answer: Steam

The steam locomotives were usually powered by burning coal, wood or oil. Steam engines were used to haul freight in the USA until after World War II. Most rail companies today use diesel or electric locomotives.

5. Who was the first coach of the Dallas Cowboys?

Answer: Tom Landry

The Cowboys hired Landry in 1960 and he stayed the Head Coach for the next 29 years. Over that time he amassed 20 winning seasons, 250 regular season wins, five Super Bowl appearances and two Super Bowl wins. Tom Landry died on February 12, 2000.

Answer: Anthony Hopkins

Munro worked for many years modifying the engine on his Indian. He fabricated many of the parts and tools he needed himself and bored the cylinder out from 600cc to 950cc. The top speed of the motorcycle was 55 mph stock and after all the modifications he achieved an official speed of over 190 mph in 1967. Burt Munro died at the age of 78 on January 6, 1978.

Answer: Rawhide

"Rawhide" ran on CBS from 1959-1965. Frankie Lane sang the theme song that was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin. Sheb Wooley who appeared as trail scout Pete Nolan was also a singer with several albums and singles, his single "The Purple People Eater" was #1 on the U.S. pop charts in 1958.

8. Engines aren't just used for powering machines or vehicles. What type of engines do people who surf the internet use?

Answer: Search engine

The internet has a vast amount of information and with the introduction of "Archie" in 1990 which is considered the first internet search engine; it has gotten easier for the average person to access that information. Since 1990 there have been dozens of search engines introduced, some last and others become obsolete and are shut down.

It has even become part of our vocabulary to "Google" something which means to look it up on the internet.

Answer: Space Cowboys

"Space Cowboys" is a good movie with a great cast. Clint Eastwood also produced and directed this movie. NASA allowed the crew to film at the Kennedy Space Center, the Johnson Space Center and Cape Canaveral. The film grossed almost $129 million worldwide.

10. If a cowboy walked into a Ford dealership in 1972 looking for something more than his accustomed one horsepower, what model wouldn't he find?

Answer: Clydesdale

The Mustang has been in production since 1964, the Pinto was produced between 1971-1980 and the Bronco was built from 1966-1990. The Clydesdale breeds of draught horses from Scotland are the most recognizable symbol of Budweiser Brewing. Anyone who ever rode in a Pinto could question whether or not the engines actually produced more than one HP.

Source: Author steelman86

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