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The 20th Century - 1901-1910 Trivia Quiz

This quiz covers some interesting facts during the first decade of the 20th Century. One question per year.

A multiple-choice quiz by sportcon. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
sportcon

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
17,704

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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2484

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In 1901, the first mass produced gasoline driven car appeared. What make was it? Hint

Oldsmobile

Ford

Packard

Buick

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1902, the first post-season college football game was played. What did it become known as? Hint

Rose Bowl

Sugar Bowl

Cotton Bowl

Orange Bowl

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1903, Enrico Caruso was the first singer to have a record sell over one million copies.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. What city, in 1904, was the site of the first Olympic Games to be held in the United States? Hint

Los Angeles

New York

Chicago

St. Louis

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Question 5 of 10

5. What synthetic textile yarn was first commercially produced in 1905? Hint

Nylon

Rayon

Polyester

Orlon

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1906, President Roosevelt established the first U.S. National Monument. What was it? Hint

Washington Monument

Devil's Tower

Mount Rushmore

Statue of Liberty

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1907, President Roosevelt sent the U.S. Navy's Battle Fleet on a round-the-world cruise. What did this fleet become known as? Hint

The Great White Hope

The Great American Fleet

The Bully Fleet

The Great White Fleet

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Question 8 of 10

8. On June 30, 1908, at 7:14am the most powerful natural explosion in recorded history occurred in Siberia. What caused it? Hint

a comet

a meteor shower

a natural nuclear explosion

the cause is still not agreed upon

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Question 9 of 10

9. Established in 1909, the National Negro Committee was the forerunner of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. The first policewoman was appointed by this city's police department in 1910. Hint

Los Angeles

Chicago

New York

Philadelphia

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1901, the first mass produced gasoline driven car appeared. What make was it?

Answer: Oldsmobile

433 Oldsmobiles were made in Detroit and sold for $650.00 each.

2. In 1902, the first post-season college football game was played. What did it become known as?

Answer: Rose Bowl

Actually, it was called the Tournament of Roses. Michigan beat Stanford 49-0.

3. In 1903, Enrico Caruso was the first singer to have a record sell over one million copies.

Answer: True

In case you missed it, the song was the ever popular 'Vesti la Guibba'.

4. What city, in 1904, was the site of the first Olympic Games to be held in the United States?

Answer: St. Louis

The Games were held as part of the World Exposition.

5. What synthetic textile yarn was first commercially produced in 1905?

Answer: Rayon

Rayon was the first synthetic textile yarn that could be woven and dyed.

6. In 1906, President Roosevelt established the first U.S. National Monument. What was it?

Answer: Devil's Tower

Devil's Tower is in Wyoming.

7. In 1907, President Roosevelt sent the U.S. Navy's Battle Fleet on a round-the-world cruise. What did this fleet become known as?

Answer: The Great White Fleet

The gesture announced to the world that the U.S. was a player in the sea power game with Britain and Germany. The fleet consisted of 16 battleships and the cruise took over a year to complete.

8. On June 30, 1908, at 7:14am the most powerful natural explosion in recorded history occurred in Siberia. What caused it?

Answer: the cause is still not agreed upon

It was 19 years before scientists could investigate the area. Trees were blown down within a 30-40 kilometer radius and the ground was charred within a 20 kilometer radius. The earth's magnetic field was disturbed.

9. Established in 1909, the National Negro Committee was the forerunner of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

Answer: True

W.E.B. DuBois was one of its founders. The name changed to the NAACP in 1910.

10. The first policewoman was appointed by this city's police department in 1910.

Answer: Los Angeles

Mrs. Alice Stebbins Wells was a former social worker.

Source: Author sportcon

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