IT ENGLISH: Computer History - Tetris

Who created the puzzle video game Tetris in 1985?

• Shigeru Miyamoto

• Henk Rogers

• Alexey Pajitnov

• Markus Persson

What happens when players complete lines in Tetris?

• The game ends

• The screen freezes

• New pieces appear

• The lines disappear

When did the rights to Tetris revert back to Alexey Pajitnov?

• 2010

• 2000

• 1996

• 1985

How many copies of Tetris had been sold by December 2011?

• 50 million

• 100 million

• 150 million

• 202 million

What is the objective of Tetris?

• To collect coins

• To defeat enemies

• To complete lines

• To build structures

Which company published Tetris during a dispute over rights in the late 1980s?

• Microsoft

• Nintendo

• Sony

• Sega

What is the consequence of uncleared lines reaching the top of the playing field in Tetris?

• Bonus round

• New level

• Extra points

• Game over

How many platforms is Tetris available on?

• Over 50

• Over 65

• Over 100

• Over 200

What is the Tetris effect?

• A glitch in the game

• An effect on the human brain

• A research study

• An influence on popular culture

Who co-founded the Tetris Company with Alexey Pajitnov?

• Markus Persson

• Henk Rogers

• Hideo Kojima

• Shigeru Miyamoto