Games
When did computer and video games become popular?
1970's.
What sport was common in Japan and China?
Martial arts
Who was able to go for holidays during ancient times?
Rich people
What are other forms of storytelling?
Drama and theatre
What two ancient children's games are still played today?
1. Snakes and Ladders
2. Ludo
How long has horse racing been popular?
Thousands of years.
When did airplanes first carry passengers?
1919 between London and Paris.
1950's
To pass on information and ideas.
Who spread early games around the world?
Merchants and soldiers
In the Shang Dynasty of China, what did the soldiers play?
A version of football with a stone ball.
What created new opportunities for travel in the 19th century?
Railways and steam ships.
When were the first films made and shown?
Late 1800's. The first public screening of a film was in December 1895.
What popular board games (non-Indian) developed from ancient games? List at least 2.
1. Draughts
2. Chess
3. Backgammon
In Europe, what sports did poor people play? Name at least 3.
1. Stool Ball, similar to baseball
2. Archery
3. Skittles
4 Mob football
Why are people able to easily travel now?
Fast air travel reduced travelling time making travel abroad a possibility for more people. Also, more people now have the time and money to go on holidays.
When was the world's oldest museum built?
530 BCE
What is leisure time? What is recreation?
Leisure time is free time. Recreation is the activities we enjoy during our leisure time.
In Europe, who was allowed to compete in tournaments? What kind of sports did they compete in? Name at least 2 sports.
1. Jousting
2. Sword fighting
3. Horse-riding
What do people need to go on holiday?
Leisure time, money, and transportation
What is a museum? What is an exhibition?
An exhibition is a presentation and display of a collection of items.