History of Fun

What is the origin of the first known board game?

• Mesopotamia

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Egypt

• China

When was the first roller coaster built?

• 17th century

• 12th century

• 19th century

• 5th century

Who is credited with inventing the modern circus?

• Philip Astley

• Barnum Bailey

• Cirque du Soleil

• Ringling Brothers

What year was the first crossword puzzle published?

• 1925

• 1913

• 1940

• 1899

What is the history behind the invention of the yo-yo?

• Ancient Greece

• Renaissance Italy

• Victorian England

• Medieval China

When was the first known joke book published?

• 15th century AD

• 4th century BCE

• 10th century BCE

• 18th century AD

Who is considered the father of modern puppetry?

• Shari Lewis

• Jean-Gaspard Deburau

• Charlie McCarthy

• Jim Henson

What is the history behind the creation of the first known video game?

• Mark Zuckerberg

• William Higinbotham

• Steve Jobs

• Elon Musk