Tony Gemignani, Journey of a 12-time world pizza champion

Tony Gemignani, Journey of a 12-time world pizza champion

Assessment

Interactive Video

Performing Arts, Physical Ed, Other

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

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Tony Gimignani, a twelve-time world pizza champion, shares his journey and achievements in pizza acrobatics, including holding two Guinness World Records. He explains the art of pizza throwing, likening it to basketball tricks, and highlights the challenges due to the dough's changing shape. Tony discusses the World Pizza Games held annually in Las Vegas, where competitors are judged on dexterity, creativity, and difficulty. He also mentions his signature trick, the Jiminyani, and expresses his deep passion for pizza.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Tony Gimignani known for in the world of pizza?

Winning multiple pizza eating contests

Inventing a new type of pizza

Being a famous pizza chef

Holding world records in pizza acrobatics

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Tony describe pizza acrobatics?

A traditional Italian art form

A form of dance with pizza dough

Similar to basketball tricks by the Harlem Globetrotters

As a simple cooking technique

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes pizza dough different from juggling balls?

It is easier to handle

It changes shape and texture

It is more colorful

It is heavier

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where are the World Pizza Games held annually?

New York

Las Vegas

San Francisco

Chicago

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the 'Jiminyani' in pizza acrobatics?

A pizza competition

A pizza dough trick named after Tony

A type of pizza

A pizza restaurant