The Big 5-0 Trivia Quiz

Answer: Jimmie Foxx and Hank Greenberg

1938 would be the only year in which Detroit Tiger Hank Greenberg would hit 50 or more home runs in his career. Greenberg would hit 58 home runs that season. Jimmy Foxx would hit 50 home runs twice during his major league career. In 1932, Foxx would hit 58 home runs as a member of the Philadelphia Athletics, and then in 1938, Foxx would hit 50 home runs as a member of the Boston Red Sox.

Answer: Gold

The 50th wedding anniversary is also known as the "Gold Wedding Anniversary". The incorrect answers are all traditional gifts that should be given during other wedding anniversaries. These gifts are as follows:

Sapphire - this gift should be given on your 45th wedding anniversary.
Emerald - this gift should be given on your 55th wedding anniversary.
Diamond - this gift should be given on your 60th wedding anniversary.

Answer: Pentecost

Pentecost is considered one of the most important religious feasts among the Jewish population. This term was derived from Greek speaking Jewish people and alludes to the Shavuot feast that fell on the 50th day after the Resurrection of Christ.

http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15614b.htm

Answer: Ulysses S. Grant

Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th president of the United States. He served as president from March 4, 1869 until March 4, 1877. Grant was the 18th President of the United States. Grant was famous for his involvement in the reconstruction process following the Civil War.

He was involved in the second and third phases of this process that lasted from 1866-1877. During these phases, an emphasis on civil rights and voting rights for the Freedmen (former slaves that were emancipated) were what Grant focussed on.

He tried to reduce the violence of the Ku Klux Klan during his time in office. Grant would tragically pass away in 1885 following a lengthy battle with throat cancer.

Answer: Tin

Tin is a unique element that is not easily oxidized in air. It is often used to coat other metals so that rust and corrosion can be avoided. The other three answers all precede or follow tin on the periodic table of elements. Indium has atomic number 49, Antimony has atomic number 51, and Tellurium has atomic number 52.

Answer: Century

A century is equivalent to one hundred consecutive years. If we divide a century in half, it would equal fifty years, which is one "jubilee". The term "century" is not only used for calendar or dating purposes. Many uses of the term "century" is used in our present world.

For example, a "Century" in the game of cricket is used to denote 100 runs. Another example is used in poetry. For example, a "Century" is a collection of 100 sonnets ("little song" poems).

Answer: L

50 is represented by the letter L in the Roman numeral system. The other answers are also Roman numerals:

I = 1
V = 5
X = 10
C = 100
M = 1000

This form of numerals originated in Rome, Italy and was adapted from the Etruscan numerical system. The Roman numerical system is commonly used in the Western world for various purposes including numbers on a clockface, sporting events (e.g. Super Bowl XIV), or index pages of a book.

Answer: February 19th

February 19th is the 50th day according to the Gregorian Calendar. Following this date, there are 315 days remaining in the year (316 days if it is a leap year). A few important historical events have happened on this date. On February 19th, 1881, the state of Kansas became the first US state to officially prohibit all alcoholic beverages. On February 19th, 1915, the Battle of Gallipoli officially began. On February 19th, 1980, Bon Scott, the lead singer of AC/DC passed away after a heavy night of drinking.

Answer: Cai Lun

Cai Lun (Ts'ai Lun) lived from ca. 50-121 AD. He is often an unsung hero whose name is usually not recognized by most of the modern world. It was to Cai Lun, however, that most historians attribute the creation of the papermaking process. His exact formula has never been found by modern historians, however, it is documented that he used various materials such as bark, hemp, and silk to create paper.

His life, however, ended tragically. Following the mysterious death of Empress Deng Sui, Cai Lun was ordered to report to prison. Before he was to report, however, Cai Lun committed suicide after drinking poison following his daily bath.

Answer: light

The first fifty words of the King James Version of the Bible come from the Book of Genesis. This following are the first fifty words from the Book of Genesis:

"1: In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
2: And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep.
And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.
3: And God said, Let there be light: and there was light."