Types of Leisure
Board/Card Games
Food Hacks
Let’s Get Physical
Movies by Tagline
World Cuisine
Bonus
100

Define "social leisure" and give an example of social leisure activities

Definition: activities done with other people 


Examples: going out to eat, concerts, sports, book clubs, making music etc.

100

Chinese checkers was actually created in what country?

Germany.


It was created in 1892 and was called Sternhalma

100

Add this part of the egg to cornstarch to make a mask to tighten facial pores.

whites

Whisking one egg white with some cornstarch forms the paste people use for this cosmetic trick.

100

This free daily activity is one of the best forms of 30-minute exercise.

walking 

Physical activity does not necessarily mean working out. Walking is easy and effective for improving heart health, lowering blood sugar, and improving well-being.

100

“A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…”

Star Wars

In spite of its later success, creator George Lucas was so sure the 1977 film would flop that he went on vacation in Hawaii in lieu of attending the film’s premiere.

100

This Mexican street food consists of a large shell stuffed with meat, chopped lettuce and tomatoes, shredded cheese, and/or guacamole.

taco

 Mexican tacos originally used fish as the protein. Today, tacos have gone worldwide, with each region adding a local flair to the dish.

100

This traditional Italian pizza features mozzarella cheese, tomato slices, and basil leaves.

Margherita

It was named in honor of Queen Margherita of Savoy upon her visit to Naples in 1889, but the pizza was made as early as 1866.

200

Define "Relaxation or Restorative Leisure" and give an  example of Relaxation or Restorative Leisure

Activities where a person does something to feel calm or relaxed.

Examples: yoga, Tai-chi, meditation, journaling, listening to music, breathing techniques

200

What is the matching card game where the objective is to form sets or runs of cards and be the first to get rid of all your cards?

Rummy

Rummy is a card game with more than 60 variations. Rising in popularity even today, an online rummy platform recently broke the world record for hosting the largest online rummy tournament to date with a staggering 215,000 players in March of 2023

200

You can substitute this guacamole ingredient for butter in recipes.

Avocado

The avocado should be ripe and creamy. To speed up the ripening process, place it near an apple.

200

Adding this class keeps you moving to the beat and allows you to mingle with people

dance

Many community centers offer ballroom dance classes and additional classes

200

Sylvester Stallone starred in a movie with this tagline: “His whole life was a million-to-one shot.”

Rocky

Rocky was the highest-grossing film in 1976, and it is considered Stallone’s breakout role.

200

This all-American popular sandwich is served on a bun rather than bread

hamburger

 Global hamburger consumption is highest in the United States.

200

In the 1970s, McDonald’s introduced this jolly menu item that is still going strong today

Happy Meal

The original packaging resembled a cereal box with games, comics, and jokes on it

300

Define "physical leisure" and give an examples of physical leisure

Activities that require body movement 

Examples: Running, sports, dance, exercising

300

The Game of Life was the first creation of what toymaker?

Milton Bradley

In the game, players travel the board in a small, plastic car as they make decisions about early adulthood, college, marriage, and retirement. However, it wasn’t until 1960 (the game’s 100th anniversary) that the plastic automobile, a spinner, and starting cash were introduced.

300

DIY toothpaste contains this white, powdery substance used in baking and as a cleaning agent.?

baking soda 

You can flavor it with essential oils such as peppermint or clove and add liquid stevia for sweetness

300

This summertime (or indoors in the winter), low-impact exercise places no pressure on the spine, knees, or hips.


swimming

Some of its benefits include increased stability, flexibility, and range of motion.

300

“See it before you go swimming.

Jaws

Other taglines for the film included, “You’ll never go in the water again!”

300

French in origin, this fluffy sweet or savory dish, with its foundation of custard and egg whites, is renowned for flopping.

soufflé

The word is derived from the French verb meaning “to puff up.” Overmixing the egg whites into the custard will prohibit the soufflé from rising properly. It begins to deflate as soon as you remove it from the oven, so it must be served immediately.

300

For a little more than $20, you can achieve the same results using these stretchy products for strength training as you would with expensive exercise machines.

resistance bands

Resistance exercises build strength in the upper and lower body.

400

Define "cognitive leisure" and give an examples of cognitive leisure

Cognitive leisure are activities that require a mental/ information processing response when engaging in the activity.

Examples: games, puzzles, cross words, sudoku, trivia, reading

400

What trick-taking game is played with a standard deck of cards and involves two teams of two players each, who communicate through bidding to win tricks and score points?

Bridge 

The world championships of bridge began in 1950

400

This citrus fruit will make light work of cleaning a microwave by softening dried food and grease.

lemon 

Add lemon slices to a bowl of water and microwave on high until the water boils. Leave the lemon water in the microwave until the steam is gone. Then clean as you normally would.

400

Before your primary exercise, performing this type of exercise prepares you for the main event

warm-up

After exercise, perform cool-down routines. Both are low-impact exercises with smooth movements.

400

Some pet care advice from this film: “Don’t get him wet, keep him out of bright light, and never feed him after midnight.”

Gremlins

Gremlins was released on the same day in 1984 as another iconic ’80s film, Ghostbusters.

400

This Indian flatbread is made with dairy and is softer than pita bread

naan

Smaller naan can look like pita, which is made without dairy and is a firmer flat bread with a hollow interior. Naan is made with dairy and sometimes eggs

400

One in two million lobsters is this color.

blue

 In fact, they’re bright blue. But that’s not the rarest lobster. The orange lobster is a one-in-30-million find.

500

Define "creative arts leisure" and give an example of creative arts leisure

Creative arts refers to a range of activities that allow for creative and imaginative expression such as music, art, movement, cooking, and drama. Creative arts is utilized to improve and enhance physical, mental, and emotional well being. 

Examples: photography, painting, scrap booking, comedy, plays or theater, film making

500

What board game depicts a political map of the world divided into 42 territories, grouped into six continents, where players attempt to capture the other players’ territories?

Risk 

It is said that Jimi Hendrix was an enormous fan of Risk. With his military background, several of his close friends reported that he was unbeatable at the game 

500

Freshen your breath after eating garlic by chewing on one of these two fresh herbs.

mint or parsley

Green tea and cinnamon tea also work to remove the garlic smell.

500

In 1975, Tennis magazine published an article about this “newest racquet sport,” which shares its name with a deli snack

pickleball

The sport was invented by Joel Pritchard, Barney McCallum, and Bill Bell, who were seeking to create a family game

500

"Who you gonna call?"

Ghostbusters

500

This dish features sliced roasted duck served with a piece of skin and green onion wrapped in a crepe slathered with hoisin sauce.

Peking (or Beijing) duck

 If that sounds like a lot of work, that’s because it is. Preparing the duck before it’s roasted is half the process. You won’t find many home cooks preparing this exquisite dish.

500

In 1979, Sony released this device for playing cassette tapes.

Walkman

At last, we had a personal and portable device for playing favorite tunes.