History
The year the modern circus first used animals
a. 2009
b. 1865
c. 1768
d. 1992
What is c.) 1768
13m (42 ft) in diameter
What is the dimension of the ring designed to allow an acrobatic horse rider to stand upright on a trotting horse to perform tricks?
As of January 4, 2019 horses, zebras, camels and elephants are still being put in cages, chained in captivity and used in performances in this well known circus with a large number of people of color.
What is the UniverSoul Circus?
A change to officially prohibit the use of animals in circuses is called a ______________
What is a ''ban"?
As of 2017 many countries had banned the use of animals in circuses. However, there is not yet a federal law in this country where we are citizens.
What is the United States of the America?
The location of the first circus with animals
a. London, England
b. Laurel, Maryland
c. LaPax, Mexico
d. Los Angeles, California
What is a) London, England.
The first modern day city to host a circus with animals was London, England.
Contemporary circuses now perform in different venues such as tents, theaters and this venue most commonly known for gambling
What are casinos?
The circuses travel hundreds of miles and the big cats are cramped (some say "imprisoned") in dirty metal holding cells known as ________.
What are cages?
There have been ____ partial or full bans on performing animals in 32 states and jurisdictions.
a) 95
b) 99
c) 23
What is a)95?
In 2017 Baltimore County was considering banning circus animals. However, a councilwoman withdrew the legislation.
a) True
b) False
What is a)true?
The councilwoman said the time was not right to ban the animals.
The first circus in the United States opened in this city known as the City of Brotherly Love.
What is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
Already in the world ____ countries including Belgium, Denmark, Greece and El Salvador have banned the use of animals in circuses.
a) 3
b) 45
c) 54
What is b) 45?
Animals have emotions. As a result, some become rebellious and attack. When this happens, the trainers can't ______ themselves or the public.
What is "protect"?
Started in 1990, ADI (_____________) is now an adult and youth group who lobby internationally on issues such as: animals in circuses, saving of endangered species, vegetarian/vegan diet, factory farming and pollution.
A) ANIMALS DIDN'T INQUIRE
B) AGENCY DESOLVING INJURIES
C)ANIMALS DEFENDERS INTERNATIONAL
What is C) Animals Defenders International
* This group has rescued animals all over the world. Their biggest accomplishment was after Bolivia banned circus animals. They went to rescue animals from every circus in the country that failed to comply. They rescued horses, monkeys, lions and a deer. As a result, 8 circuses were CLOSED.
As of September 2019, more than 90 jurisdictions in 32 states have begun to _______ wild animals from traveling circuses.
a) arrest
b) restrict
c) ban
What is b) restrict?
*This is different from a complete ban. This just means that certain animals are not allowed. For example, one jurisdiction might RESTRICT elephants and other animals may be allowed. It also could mean that certain areas (jurisdictions) don't allow animals to be used in certain ways in a circus. For example, there could be a restriction on circuses allowing people to ride elephants.
The title given to Phillip Astley (a skilled equestrian) in 1778 when he began performing trick horse riding.
a) tricky rider
b) father of equestrian
c) father of the modern circusWhat is c) father of the modern circus
Hawthorne Corporation is an animal contractor who supplies tigers various traveling shows. In 2017, in one month, two tigers died after developing health problems. This happened even after citations from this governmental agency known as the USDA.
What is the United States Department of Agriculture?
According to this organization (known as PETA), "Animals are not ours to experiment on, eat, wear, use for entertainment, or abuse in any other way"
What is People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals?
As of October 2019, only ____ US states have statewide bans against the use of circus animals.
a) 3 c) 2
b) 12 d) 20
What is a) 3?
* The only US states to have STATEWIDE bans against the use of circus animals are New Jersey, Hawaii and now California.
According to Wikopedia, this term refers to the right of all non-human animals to the "possession of their own existence and their most basic interest - such as the need to avoid suffering - should be afftorded the same consideration a
According to Wikopedia, this term refers to the idea in which non-human animals have the right to "their own existence and their most basic interests - such as the need to avoid suffering- should be afforded the same consideration as similar interests of human beings"
a. animal responsibilities c. animal power group
b. animal rights d. PETA
What is b) animal rights?
In the 18th century, circuses were held in custom buildings (usually made of wood)with different types of seating, a center ring or a stage. It was later in the mid- 19th century when another type of structure (one that we are more familiar with) was used because touring circuses became more popular.
What is "big tops" -the traditional large tents?
Four years ago in _______, Canada started bans on the use of animals in jurisdictions throughout the country.
a) 2019
b) 2015
c) 2006
d) 2019
What is b) 2015?
In 2017, this circus put on 37 shows at Security Mall (Baltimore County) and drew 54,000 audience members. Activists believe the circus wouldn't be so popular if people knew the unhealthy conditions animals were forced to train and perform in,
What is the UniverSoul circus?
In 2016, this west coast state passed a law to outlaw breeding (mating and production of offspring) of orcas and holding them in captivity. This affected the Seaworld location in San Diego.
a. Florida c. California
b. Minnesota d. Washington
What is c) California?
Since the February 24, 2010 killing of a trainer at Sea World by Tilicum, an __________, there has been a decline in ticket sales.
People have been learning more and more about the mistreatment of these animals at Sea World through research and a documentary movie called "Blackfish".
What is an orca whale?