KS1 History | Leisure Time

History Quiz - Leisure Time through History (Questions)

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.

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Fascinating Fact:

When radios became common, families sat together to listen to stories and songs. Programmes were a treat in the evening.

In KS1 History, children learn how leisure time has changed from the past to today. They explore toys, books, radio, television and modern screens to see what has stayed the same and what is different.

Key Terms

Leisure time: The time when people are not working or at school and can relax, play or follow hobbies.
Radio: A machine that lets people listen to music, news and stories that are sent as sound through the air.
Entertainment: Activities like games, shows, music or sport that people enjoy in their free time.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What did children do for fun before television?

Before television, many children played outside, read books, drew pictures, played board games, listened to radio shows and joined family singing or storytelling in the evenings.

Why was the radio important for families in the past?

The radio was important because it brought news, music and stories into the home. Families often gathered to listen together, which made it a shared and special time.

How has leisure time changed from the past to today?

Leisure time today often includes tablets, games consoles and streaming. In the past, people relied more on books, outdoor play, radio and later black-and-white television.

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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

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

In the 1800s, people often spent their free time where?

[ ]	In cinemas
[ ]	At discos
[ ]	In supermarkets
[ ]	At music halls

What gradually replaced the loud, crowded music halls?

[ ]	Busy bowling alleys
[ ]	Elegant theatres
[ ]	Crowded supermarkets
[ ]	Tall blocks of flats

How many hours a week did people work in 1900?

[ ]	450
[ ]	4
[ ]	500
[ ]	54

In the early 1900s, King Edward VII made a certain sport very popular. What was it?

[ ]	Horse racing
[ ]	Ice skating
[ ]	Pole vaulting
[ ]	Synchronised swimming

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

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

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

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After television, what's the next most popular leisure activity?

[ ]	Walking
[ ]	Shopping
[ ]	Meeting up with friends and family
[ ]	Going to the cinema

History Quiz - Leisure Time through History (Answers)

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
[x]	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

In 1784, a scientific spectacle caused a stir in London. What was it?

[ ]	The first rocket launch
[x]	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!

In the 1800s, people often spent their free time where?

[ ]	In cinemas
[ ]	At discos
[ ]	In supermarkets
[x]	At music halls

Music halls were loud, busy places to eat, drink and watch the performances on stage

What gradually replaced the loud, crowded music halls?

[ ]	Busy bowling alleys
[x]	Elegant theatres
[ ]	Crowded supermarkets
[ ]	Tall blocks of flats

Some beautiful Edwardian theatres still exist today

How many hours a week did people work in 1900?

[ ]	450
[ ]	4
[ ]	500
[x]	54

There were no paid holidays but most people did not work on a Sunday

In the early 1900s, King Edward VII made a certain sport very popular. What was it?

[x]	Horse racing
[ ]	Ice skating
[ ]	Pole vaulting
[ ]	Synchronised swimming

Only the wealthy could afford to have a day at the races at first

Which three games, invented in the middle of the 1900s, are still around today?

[ ]	Cranium, Connect 4 and Hungry Hippos
[x]	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

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
[x]	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