World Book Trivia Quiz For Kids--2/20-amusement Parks
Questions and Answers
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What was the earliest type of amusement park?
- A.
Trolley park
- B.
Slide park
- C.
Wheel park
Correct Answer
A. Trolley parkExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What was the first theme park to open in the United States.
- A.
Disney World
- B.
Disneyland
- C.
Dollywood
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B. DisneylandExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is the oldest amusement park ride still in use?
- A.
Merry-go-round
- B.
Teacups
- C.
Ferris wheel
Correct Answer
A. Merry-go-roundExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Where were the earliest known roller coasters built?
- A.
China
- B.
Russia
- C.
United States
Correct Answer
B. RussiaExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Scary rides are often referred to as thrill rides or ______.
- A.
Scream rides
- B.
White-face rides
- C.
White-knuckle rides
Correct Answer
C. White-knuckle ridesExplanation
The most exciting and scary rides are known as thrill rides or white-knuckle rides. Many rides reflect the themes of the parks.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What were ferris wheels orginally called?
- A.
Around the wheels
- B.
Going circle
- C.
Pleasure wheels
Correct Answer
C. Pleasure wheelsExplanation
Ferris wheels were originally called pleasure wheels. The first wheel was built by George W. Gale Ferris, a mechanical engineer in Galesburg, Illinois. Ferris built it for the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What part of the world did the carnival develop in?
- A.
South America
- B.
Asia
- C.
Europe
Correct Answer
C. EuropeExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What is one key difference between an amusement park and a theme park?
- A.
One offers free parking vs paying for parking
- B.
One offers an admission with included rides vs pay per game/ride
- C.
One offers characters to interact with vs none
Correct Answer
B. One offers an admission with included rides vs pay per game/rideExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which theme park is based upon gold rush towns of the 1850's
- A.
Flambards
- B.
Magical Kingdom of Camelot
- C.
Bendigo and Ballarat
Correct Answer
C. Bendigo and BallaratExplanation
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 minRate this question:
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- 10.
Which of the following places does NOT have a Disney theme park?
- A.
Paris, France
- B.
Tokyo, Japan
- C.
Beijing, China
Correct Answer
C. Beijing, ChinaExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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