The Origin and Importance of Weekends: A Historical Perspective

The Origin and Importance of Weekends: A Historical Perspective

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business

4th - 12th Grade

Hard

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When was the term 'weekend' first used?

1900

1879

1938

1850

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary role of unions in the development of the weekend?

They introduced the concept of overtime pay.

They abolished Sunday work.

They demanded a two-day weekend.

They negotiated individual work hours.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which act was passed in 1938 that influenced the work week?

The Work Hours Regulation Act

The Labor Rights Act

The Fair Labor Standards Act

The Weekend Act

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the outcomes of the Fair Labor Standards Act?

Increased work hours

Introduction of overtime pay

Abolition of the weekend

Mandatory Sunday work

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the introduction of weekends affect people's lifestyles?

It reduced leisure activities.

It led to more work hours.

It encouraged new hobbies and leisure activities.

It had no impact on people's lifestyles.