Weird Historical Pastimes Quiz

What is the main theme introduced in the video?

• Extreme historical hobbies

• Victorian fashion

• Modern video games

• Ancient Egyptian culture

In Victorian England, what unusual event involved unwrapping mummies?

• Mummy fashion shows

• Mummy cooking contests

• Mummy art exhibitions

• Mummy unwrapping parties

What was a popular pastime in 19th century Paris involving the deceased?

• Collecting skeletons

• Participating in seances

• Attending ghost storytelling events

• Visiting morgues to see bodies

During the Battle of Bull Run, what unusual activity did spectators engage in?

• Flying kites

• Having picnics near the battlefield

• Painting landscapes

• Playing chess

What was the only rule in the brutal game of mob football?

• No running

• No shouting

• No murdering

• No passing

What unique accessory was popular in 17th century England?

• Silk scarves

• Golden crowns

• Wooden shoes

• Flaming barrels of tar

What was the main attraction of atomic tourism in Las Vegas during the 1950s?

• Nuclear-themed amusement parks

• Live atomic bomb detonations

• Atomic-themed fashion shows

• Radiation-free zones

What was a popular collectible item in Victorian England?

• Silver spoons

• Antique clocks

• Ceramic figurines of murderers

• Porcelain dolls

What was the purpose of headless photography in Victorian England?

• To scare children

• To document historical events

• To practice early photo manipulation

• To create humorous images

What unique sport involves participants contorting their faces?

• Face wrestling

• Gurning

• Mugging

• Grimacing