Tops - from Toys! Amazing Stories Behind Some Great Inventions

Where were the oldest tops discovered?

• Greece

• India

• Babylonia

• Russia

What were the tops made of in Babylonia?

• Wood

• Clay

• Metal

• Plastic

Which country saw the art of top making blossom?

• Russia

• Greece

• India

• Japan

What innovation did the Japanese introduce in top making?

• Painting intricate images

• Making tops out of clay

• Putting holes in the tops

• Adding tiny lanterns

What was the name of the top invented by the Maori people?

• Apopka

• Pakka Curry

• Pakka Takari

• Maui

What was the special use of the Maori tops called Pakka Curry?

• Used in funerals

• Used for entertainment

• Used for decoration

• Used in battles

What is the purpose of a gyroscope top?

• To keep ships and planes level

• To make loud noises

• To spin in reverse

• To create intricate designs