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Welcome, trivia enthusiasts, to a journey back in time to the exciting and eventful years of the 1950s! Get ready to test your knowledge on a wide range of topics, from historical events to pop culture moments, as we delve into the fascinating decade that brought us the birth of rock and roll, the space race, and so much more.

Do you know which two daring adventurers became the first men to conquer a towering peak that had long eluded mankind? Or perhaps you can recall the shocking news of a convicted spy who betrayed his country for another during this tumultuous period of history. And who can forget the outbreak of war between two nations, or the declaration of independence that sent shockwaves around the world?

From political scandals to scientific breakthroughs, the 1950s were a time of immense change and innovation. Can you remember which everyday item was banned in Western Germany, or which beloved children's book made its debut in the United States? And let's not forget about the iconic toy that captured the hearts of children everywhere in 1959.

So, put on your thinking caps and get ready to test your knowledge of the 1950s in this trivia quiz that covers everything from world-changing events to beloved cultural touchstones. Who will emerge as the ultimate trivia champion? Let's find out!

Question 1 of 10

Jonas Salk announces a vaccine for what disease in 1953?

Question 2 of 10

Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first men to do what?

Question 3 of 10

In which of these countries did war breakout between the North and the South in late 1955?

Question 4 of 10

Klaus Fuchs was convicted in London of spying for what country?

Question 5 of 10

What toy debuts in the United States in 1959?

Question 6 of 10

What did Western Germany ban in 1956?

Question 7 of 10

Whose book "The Cat in the Hat" was published in the United States in 1957?

Question 8 of 10

Where did the first daily operating monorail system open in the Western Hemisphere?

Question 9 of 10

Which of these countries declared independence from France in 1956?

Question 10 of 10

What US President was sworn in for his second term in January 1957?

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