Marbles
Glass marbles first became widely produced during this century
What is the 19th century?
A modern jack typically has this many prongs
What is six?
This common game often includes the rhyme "Cinderella, dressed in yellow..."
What is jump rope?
A dreidel, teetotum, and whip-top are all examples of this toy
What is a spinning top?
This ancient civilization played with clay balls that served as marbles
Who were the Romans?
Unlike chess or checkers, this item is not used when playing jacks
What is a game board?
This jump-rope variation uses two ropes turning simultaneously
What is Double Dutch?
This spinning toy was popularized in America by Donald Duncan
What is a yo-yo?
In spray paint cans, a marble serves this purpose
What is a mixing ball?
Ancient artwork from this civilization depicts people playing a game similar to jacks
Who were the Ancient Greeks?
The French hopscotch variation called escargot is named after this creature
What is a snail?
This oak seed can be used as a natural spinning top because of its shape
What is an acorn?
This marble variety is made from agate stone
What are aggies?
Traditional versions of this game were sometimes played with these.
What are seeds and animal bones
In traditional English hopscotch, this part of the diagram is called the "scotch"
What are the lines?
A yo-yo was used aboard Space Shuttle Discovery in 1985 for these
What are scientific experiments?
Of these marble names—aggie, cat's eye, sheep's wool, and clam broth—this one is not actually a marble type?
What is sheep's wool?
In this region of the world, versions of jacks are played with bags of rice, sand, or beans
What is East Asia?
Some historians believe jump rope originated in this country, where it was played during New Year festivities
What is China?
Pedro Flores introduced the yo-yo to the United States from this country
What is the Philippines?