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Do You Remember 1947 Trivia Quiz

Not too many of you will remember 1947. It was quite a momentous year, so see what you do know about that time.

A multiple-choice quiz by minch. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
minch

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
37,230

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The former country of India obtained its independence in 1947. It was divided into two different countries. One was India, what was the other?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 2 of 10

2. What speed barrier was broken for the first time? Hint

sound barrier

fastest water speed

fastest underwater speed

4 minute mile

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who made an historic trip across the Pacific in a balsa wood craft? Hint

Thor Heyerdahl

Richard Branson

Jacques Cousteau

Francis Chichester

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Question 4 of 10

4. Putting aside players from the 19th century, who was the first African-American to play for a major league baseball team in the 20th century?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname)

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1947 what artifacts of religious importance were discovered in some caves? Hint

Holy Grail

King Tut's tomb

Remains of Noah's ark

Dead Sea Scrolls

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Question 6 of 10

6. This famous diary written by a teenager in WWII was first published in the Netherlands. Who was it about?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname )

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Tennessee Williams play had its first performance, with Jessica Tandy playing Blanche? Hint

A Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

The Glass Menagerie

The Rose Tattoo

A Streetcar Named Desire

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Question 8 of 10

8. The USSR forced King Michael to abdicate, paving the way for this country to become a communist republic. Of which country was he King? Hint

Romania

Bulgaria

Hungary

Czechoslavakia

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Question 9 of 10

9. What fashion designer produced the 'New Look'? Hint

Claiborne

Chanel

Dior

Armani

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which noted gangster of the depression era died in January 1947?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The former country of India obtained its independence in 1947. It was divided into two different countries. One was India, what was the other?

Answer: Pakistan

Pakistan was in two sections - West Pakistan and East Pakistan. In 1971 East Pakistan became the country of Bangladesh.

2. What speed barrier was broken for the first time?

Answer: sound barrier

It was broken by Chuck Yeager.

3. Who made an historic trip across the Pacific in a balsa wood craft?

Answer: Thor Heyerdahl

He did this to prove his theory that the South Pacific islands could have been settled by people from South America.

4. Putting aside players from the 19th century, who was the first African-American to play for a major league baseball team in the 20th century?

Answer: Jackie Robinson

He joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.

5. In 1947 what artifacts of religious importance were discovered in some caves?

Answer: Dead Sea Scrolls

These leather and papyrus scrolls covered every book of the Old Testament except for one.

6. This famous diary written by a teenager in WWII was first published in the Netherlands. Who was it about?

Answer: Anne Frank

"Anne Frank, the Diary of a Young Girl" was first published in Dutch. It was not published in English until 1952. Anne wrote of her experiences while hiding from the Nazis in Amsterdam.

7. Which Tennessee Williams play had its first performance, with Jessica Tandy playing Blanche?

Answer: A Streetcar Named Desire

'A Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' 1952 'Rose Tattoo' 1950 'Glass Menagerie' 1945

8. The USSR forced King Michael to abdicate, paving the way for this country to become a communist republic. Of which country was he King?

Answer: Romania

9. What fashion designer produced the 'New Look'?

Answer: Dior

The New Look's dresses had long full skirts. A contrast to the utilitarian looks of the first part of the forties, during WWII and the immediate years after.

10. Which noted gangster of the depression era died in January 1947?

Answer: Al Capone

Source: Author minch

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