Black Friday/Cyber Monday Trivia
Authored by Janette Smith
9th Grade - University
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This quiz focuses on the history, economics, and cultural impact of Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping phenomena in the United States. The content is appropriate for grades 9-12, as it requires students to understand complex economic concepts, historical context, and consumer behavior patterns. Students need foundational knowledge of American history, particularly presidential actions and their economic implications, as well as basic understanding of retail economics, financial terminology like "getting into the black," and modern e-commerce trends. The questions assess students' ability to recall specific historical facts, analyze cause-and-effect relationships between government decisions and economic outcomes, and understand statistical data related to consumer spending patterns and online retail metrics. Created by Janette Smith, a teacher in the US who teaches grades 9-13. This quiz serves as an excellent tool for engaging students in discussions about American consumer culture, economic history, and the intersection of technology with retail commerce. Teachers can use this as a fun warmup activity before Thanksgiving break, as a review exercise for units covering 20th-century American economic development, or as homework to spark family discussions about holiday shopping traditions. The quiz works particularly well for formative assessment in social studies, economics, or business courses, allowing educators to gauge student understanding of how historical events shape modern commercial practices. This content aligns with social studies standards NCSS.D2.His.1.9-12 and NCSS.D2.Eco.1.9-12, which emphasize analyzing historical context and understanding economic decision-making processes.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What city did the term Black Friday originate in?
Los Angeles
Nashville
Philadelphia
New York
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What decade did the term Black Friday originate?
'70s
'80s
'90s
'60s
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Why is it called "Black Friday"?
Because the weather is usually dark during this time of year
It's when companies would get into the black from a financial standpoint.
White Friday didn't stick
Because of the stock market crash
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What President designated Thanksgiving as a holiday?
Washington
Lincoln
Jefferson
Rosevelt
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Why was Thanksgiving moved to the fourth Thursday in November?
So people could eat more turkey
No reason in particular
Retailers would have more time to make money before Christmas
To make the Turkey farmers happy
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is the highest online spending day of the year in the U.S.?
Black Friday
Cyber Monday
Christmas Eve
Thanksgiving Day
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What year did the term Cyber Monday originate?
2005
2001
2009
2011
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