1.
The earliest amusement park started around which type of transportation?
Correct Answer
A. Trains
Explanation
Amusement parks developed in the United States in the late 1800's. One of the earliest types was the trolley park. Railways built these at the end of their lines to encourage the weekend use of trolleys.
2.
When did the first theme park open in the United States?
Correct Answer
A. 1955
Explanation
Today, theme parks have replaced many traditional amusement parks. They are organized around such themes as local historical events, pioneer life, and wildlife. The first theme park, Disneyland, opened in 1955 in Anaheim, California.
3.
What is the oldest amusement park ride still in use?
Correct Answer
A. Merry-go-round
Explanation
The merry-go-round is the oldest amusement ride still in use. The first known American merry-go-round was set up in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1799.
4.
Where were the earliest known roller coasters built?
Correct Answer
B. Russia
Explanation
The earliest known kinds of roller coasters were ice-covered wooden slides built in Russia in the 1400's. The first American roller coaster was built at Coney Island in New York City in 1884.
5.
Scary rides are often referred to as thrill rides or ______.
Correct Answer
C. White-knuckle rides
Explanation
The most exciting and scary rides are known as thrill rides or white-knuckle rides. Many rides reflect the themes of the parks.
6.
Who is the father of the African tourism industry and the Lost World theme park?
Correct Answer
C. Solomon Kerzner
Explanation
Kerzner, Sol, a South African businessman and entrepreneur, became recognized as the father of the African resort and tourism industry. In 1982, Sun International launched Sun City, a resort 100 miles (160 kilometers) from Johannesburg, South Africa, which soon became famous for its hotels and casinos, its golf course, and the Lost City theme park.
7.
What part of the world did the carnival develop in?
Correct Answer
C. Europe
Explanation
Carnivals developed from traditional festivals in Europe dating back hundreds of years. The traveling carnival in America began in the late 1800's as a result of improved transportation and technology.
8.
What is one key difference between an amusement park and a theme park?
Correct Answer
B. One offers an admission with included rides vs pay per game/ride
Explanation
In an amusement park, customers must pay for each game, ride, or other entertainment separately. In a theme park, customers usually make a single payment to enter, and then they can enjoy all the rides without further charge.
9.
Which theme park is based upon gold rush towns of the 1850's?
Correct Answer
C. Bendigo and Ballarat
Explanation
Parks based on historical themes often have museumlike exhibitions. For example, Flambards, at Helston in Cornwall, England, has an authentic life-size Victorian village with real shops, a World War II city street with all the atmosphere of an air raid, and an airpark with helicopters and airplanes on display. At Bendigo and Ballarat, both in the Australian state of Victoria, visitors can wander through the streets of gold rush towns of the 1850's and take an underground trip through a gold min
10.
Which of the following places does NOT have a Disney theme park?
Correct Answer
C. Beijing, China
Explanation
In 1971, the company opened Walt Disney World Resort, near Orlando, Florida. Near this theme park is Disney's futuristic Epcot (Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow), on Lake Buena Vista. It opened in 1982. In 1983, the Walt Disney organization opened Tokyo Disneyland, the first Disney theme park outside the United States. Disneyland Paris Theme Park (now Disneyland Resort Paris), the first Disney park in Europe, opened in 1992 in the Paris suburb of Marne-la-Vallee.