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Horse racing did not become a popular sport until the early 1900s.
Leisure Time through History
How did people relax before tablets and TV? This KS1 History quiz compares games, hobbies and family fun from long ago with the leisure time you enjoy today.
1 .
In the 1700s, many people worked long hours for little pay. A very popular leisure time activity was what?
A visit to the zoo
A visit to the capital city
A visit to a local fair
A visit to a theme park
Some fairs lasted for a week and everyone enjoyed them, from rich to poor
2 .
In 1784, a scientific spectacle caused a stir in London. What was it?
The first rocket launch
The first manned hot air balloon
The first mobile telephone
The first television show
People had never seen such a thing and it was talked about for months!
3 .
In the 1800s, people often spent their free time where?
In cinemas
At discos
In supermarkets
At music halls
Music halls were loud, busy places to eat, drink and watch the performances on stage
4 .
What gradually replaced the loud, crowded music halls?
Busy bowling alleys
Elegant theatres
Crowded supermarkets
Tall blocks of flats
Some beautiful Edwardian theatres still exist today
5 .
How many hours a week did people work in 1900?
450
4
500
54
There were no paid holidays but most people did not work on a Sunday
6 .
In the early 1900s, King Edward VII made a certain sport very popular. What was it?
Horse racing
Ice skating
Pole vaulting
Synchronised swimming
Only the wealthy could afford to have a day at the races at first
7 .
Which three games, invented in the middle of the 1900s, are still around today?
Cranium, Connect 4 and Hungry Hippos
Monopoly, Cluedo and Scrabble
Operation, Boggle and Hungry Hippos
Twister, Guess Who and Operation
Before people had television in their homes, board games and listening to the radio would have filled their evenings
8 .
In 1927, something amazing happened in the world of cinema. What was it?
Seats were put into theatres
Cinema screens got much bigger
Children were allowed to visit
The first talking movie was released
In the 30s, most people went to the cinema at least once a week. Before 'talkies' music was played to accompany the film
9 .
Nowadays we spend a lot of our leisure time watching TV. What's the average amount we spend doing this each day?
40 minutes
6 hours
30 minutes
4 hours
Some people might spend considerably more than this
10 .
After television, what's the next most popular leisure activity?
Walking
Shopping
Meeting up with friends and family
Going to the cinema
A lot of people socialise with others at least once a week
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