Toys and Games: A Journey Through History for Reception Students

Question 1

Which toy was popular in the 1980s and had colourful squares that you could twist and turn?

Accepted Answer

Rubik's Cube

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Teddy bear

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Doll

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Action figure

Question 2

What was the first type of toy ever played with?

Accepted Answer

Things from nature like leaves or stones

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Dolls

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Action figures

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Video games

Question 3

Which of these materials is NOT commonly used to make toys?

Accepted Answer

Glass

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Plastic

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Metal

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Wood

Question 4

Which toy was first created in the 1950s?

Accepted Answer

Barbie doll

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Teddy bear

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Action figure

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Toy car

Question 5

In the past, what toys did children play with that had wheels?

Accepted Answer

Toy cars

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Stuffed animals

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Dolls

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Action figures

Question 6

In Queen Victoria's time, which toy did children NOT play with?

Accepted Answer

Video games

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Dolls

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Teddy bears

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Wooden trains

Question 7

Which toy was invented in the 1950s?

Accepted Answer

Hula hoops

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Teddy bears

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Yo-yos

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Building blocks

Question 8

In the past, which of these materials were used to create toys?

Accepted Answer

Wood

Accepted Answer

Metal

Accepted Answer

Rubber

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Plastic

Question 9

Which toy can you use to create music?

Accepted Answer

Musical instrument

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Toy car

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Teddy bear

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Book

Question 10

What did people use to make toys a long time ago?

Accepted Answer

Wood, cloth, and clay

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Plastic and metal

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Glass and paper

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Rubber and foam

Question 11

Long ago, what were toys often made of?

Accepted Answer

Wood

Accepted Answer

Cloth

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Plastic

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Metal

Question 12

What material were the earliest toys made from?

Accepted Answer

Wood

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Plastic

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Metal

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Fabric

Question 13

Which material is most often used to make soft toys?

Accepted Answer

Cotton

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Cardboard

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Wood

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Metal

Question 14

Which of these is not a toy?

Accepted Answer

Vegetable

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Doll

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Car

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Building Block

Question 15

Which of these is not a toy?

Accepted Answer

Banana

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Doll

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Car

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Train

Question 16

What keeps the special ideas of toy inventors safe?

Accepted Answer

A toy patent

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A toy museum

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A toy store

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A toy library

Question 17

What material were the earliest toys made from?

Accepted Answer

Wood

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Plastic

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Metal

Question 18

What kind of thing do people play with?

Accepted Answer

A doll

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A tree

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A book

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A cloud

Question 19

In the past, many children played with toy weapons like wooden swords. What material were these swords often made of?

Accepted Answer

Strong, durable wood

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Soft, cuddly materials

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Shiny, metal materials

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Colorful, silky fabric

Question 20

Why do companies sometimes sell their toys to children in other countries?

Accepted Answer

So more children around the world can enjoy playing with them.

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To get rid of their old toys.

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To watch how children play in those countries.

Question 21

Long ago, what did children use toy tools to do?

Accepted Answer

Make and build things

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Play music

Question 22

When toys are found to be unsafe, what usually happens to them?

Accepted Answer

They are thrown away so no one can play with them anymore.

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They are fixed and made safe to play with again.

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They are kept in a special place until they can be used again.

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The company gives them to people who need toys but cannot afford them.

Question 23

In the past, what was a common type of doll that children often played with?

Accepted Answer

A doll made from pieces of fabric

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A doll that looked like a well-known person

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A doll that could speak

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A doll that could move its arms and legs

Question 24

Why might children in different places have different favorite toys?

Accepted Answer

The weather in different places affects what toys children like to play with.

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All children around the world have the same favorite toys.

Question 25

Which of these is a type of toy that has been played with for a long time?

Accepted Answer

Teddy bears

Answer

Video games

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Robots

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Computers

Question 26

Which of these is NOT a reason why people play games?

Accepted Answer

To make money.

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To have fun.

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To learn.

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To get fit.

Question 27

What were old teddy bears made of?

Accepted Answer

Mohair

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Plastic

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Wood

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Metal

Question 28

Which game has pieces that you move on a board?

Accepted Answer

Chess

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Hide-and-seek

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Tag

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Skipping

Question 29

What is the name of the board game created long ago in Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Backgammon

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Monopoly

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Scrabble

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Jenga

Question 30

Which game did children play a lot in the time of Queen Victoria?

Accepted Answer

Hoop and stick

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Toy train

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Video game

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Computer

Question 31

Which one of these is not a toy?

Accepted Answer

A pencil

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A teddy bear

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Building blocks

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A ball

Question 32

Which of these is NOT a way that playing games can be good for you?

Accepted Answer

It can give you more screen time

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It can help you make friends

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It can help you learn

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It can make you smarter

Question 33

When choosing toys for children, why is it important to consider their age?

Accepted Answer

Older children need more challenging toys, while younger children need simpler ones.

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Toys should only be given to children on their birthdays.

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Children don't care what kind of toys they play with.

Question 34

What was the main reason why the first board games were created?

Accepted Answer

Education

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Entertainment

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Decoration

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Communication

Question 35

Which of these toys uses special forces to make pieces stick together?

Accepted Answer

Magnetic building blocks

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Kite

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Marbles

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Frisbee

Question 36

What was the name of the first video game console you could carry in your hand?

Accepted Answer

Game Boy

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Atari 2600

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Nintendo Entertainment System

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PlayStation

Question 37

Which of these toys is mostly meant to be played with outside?

Accepted Answer

Scooter

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Doll

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Building blocks

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Board game

Question 38

What is the most important purpose of a toy?

Accepted Answer

To make you laugh and have fun

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To help you learn new things

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To make your room look pretty

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To send messages to your friends

Question 39

Which of these materials is not commonly used to make modern toys?

Accepted Answer

Glass

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Plastic

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Wood

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Cloth

Question 40

What makes a rocking horse different from other toys?

Accepted Answer

Curved bottom

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Round wheels

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Long hair

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Soft saddle

Question 41

How can we make sure our toys are kind to our planet?

Accepted Answer

Buy toys made from recycled materials.

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Keep playing with our toys until they break.

Question 42

How do toys and games help us move our bodies?

Accepted Answer

They make us run, jump, and play

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They make us sit still and read

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They make us feel happy and excited

Question 43

Which toy is known to have been played with during the Victorian era?

Accepted Answer

Teddy bear

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Yo-yo

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Action figure

Question 44

Which of these games was NOT a favorite among kids in the past?

Accepted Answer

Playing video games

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Hide-and-seek

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Tag

Question 45

Which of these is NOT a good thing that comes from playing with toys?

Accepted Answer

It makes you less active

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It helps you use your imagination

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It helps you play better with others

Question 46

In the Victorian era, which of these was a favorite toy?

Accepted Answer

Teddy bears

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Action figures

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Video games

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Smartphones

Question 47

How did toys show the culture of the time when they were made?

Accepted Answer

They reflected the values and beliefs of society

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They showed off new technology

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They encouraged people to stay active

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They were fun for everyone

Question 48

What were rag dolls mainly used for?

Accepted Answer

Toys for children

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Fashion accessories

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Learning tools

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Religious objects

Question 49

Some toys help us learn to share and play together. How do they do this?

Accepted Answer

By teaching us to take turns and follow rules

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By making us feel happy and excited

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By helping us use our imaginations

Question 50

What was a beloved toy during the Victorian era?

Accepted Answer

Teddy bear

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Action figure

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Barbie

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Video game console

Question 51

What was a common design element found in Renaissance-era toys?

Accepted Answer

Religious motifs

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Advanced technology

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Superhero themes

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Animal figures

Question 52

Which of these is NOT a potential benefit of playing with toys?

Accepted Answer

Increased aggression

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Imaginative development

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Improved social skills

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Enhanced problem-solving

Question 53

Which type of toy serves as a reflection of a particular society's cultural values?

Accepted Answer

A doll dressed in traditional attire

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A toy car

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A teddy bear

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A video game character

Question 54

What characteristic is typical of toys from the 18th century?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical parts

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Electronic components

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Digital displays

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Virtual reality features

Question 55

How can toys contribute to a child's development?

Accepted Answer

Providing opportunities for creative and imaginative play

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Keeping children occupied and entertained

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Promoting healthy eating habits

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Teaching specific academic skills

Question 56

Which toy became popular during the time of Queen Victoria?

Accepted Answer

Teddy bear

Answer

Video game consoles

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Barbie dolls

Question 57

Spinning tops are often made of wood. What is the main purpose of a spinning top?

Accepted Answer

To spin for as long as possible

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To toss at a target

Question 58

Which of these is NOT a way we can learn about the history of toys and games?

Accepted Answer

Playing with the newest toys only

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Visiting a museum

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Reading books

Question 59

Which type of game involves a board with squares and pieces that move around?

Accepted Answer

Board game

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Teetotum

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Card game

Question 60

In the past, toys and games often reflected the stories and beliefs of the time. Why is this?

Accepted Answer

Because they were a way for people to express their culture

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Because they were only available to wealthy children

Question 61

The Slinky was invented in the 20th century. What makes it unique?

Accepted Answer

It is a spring-like toy that can walk down stairs

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It is made of very old materials

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It was the first toy to be advertised on TV

Question 62

Playing games can help us develop skills. Which skill can we learn from playing games?

Accepted Answer

Problem-solving

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Singing

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Cooking

Question 63

How have video games changed over time?

Accepted Answer

They have become more advanced with better graphics and gameplay

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They have not changed much at all

Question 64

Why is it important to study the history of toys and games?

Accepted Answer

It helps us see how people throughout history have played and interacted with each other

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It can help us choose the best toys to play with