The History of the Trampoline

In which year did the trampoline make its first Olympic appearance?

• 2000

• 1945

• 1986

• 1934

Who invented the trampoline?

• John Smith

• Henry Ford

• Albert Einstein

• George Nissen

What inspired George Nissen to invent the trampoline?

• A dream

• A sports competition

• A circus act

• A science experiment

What did George Nissen use to make the trampoline more springy?

• Rubber bands

• Bungee cords

• Steel springs

• Strips of rubber

What was the original purpose of the trampoline according to Nissen?

• For entertainment

• To improve tumbling and diving skills

• For military training

• For exercise

What does the word 'trampoline' originate from?

• A Spanish word meaning 'diving board'

• A French word meaning 'to jump'

• A Latin word meaning 'canvas to jump on'

• An Italian word meaning 'to bounce'