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The first Frisbees were used to cook pies!

Toys through History

In this KS1 History quiz you will discover how children’s toys changed from Roman times to today and what they tell us about life in the past.

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Fascinating Fact:

Roman children played with marbles and knucklebones. They rolled and threw them in games.

In KS1 History, children compare toys from long ago with toys used today. They find out what toys were made from, who played with them and how play has changed over time.

Key Terms

Toy: An object children play with, such as a doll, ball, cart or game piece.
Past: A time that has already happened, like when our parents, grandparents or Romans were children.
Evidence: Clues from history, such as old toys, pictures or writing, that help us learn about people’s lives.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What do children learn about toys in KS1 history?

In KS1 history, children learn that toys from the past can be different from toys today. They look at how toys were made, how they worked and who used them.

How were toys different in the past?

Toys in the past were often handmade from wood, metal, cloth or bone. Many children had fewer toys, so they played outside more and shared games with friends and family.

Why are old toys important for learning history?

Old toys are important because they show what children did for fun, what materials were available and how families lived. They are real objects that give us clear clues about everyday life.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

A blockbusting film released in the 1970s saw action figure toys sell like hot cakes. What was the film?

Star Wars

Toy Story

Monsters Inc.

The toys and figures are still very popular today

2 .

What was the first toy to be advertised on television?

Furby

Barbie

Lego

Mr Potato Head

This toy was invented in the 1950s and became even more popular after the movie 'Toy Story'

3 .

In 1767, an inventor called John Spilsbury made the first what?

Doll's pram

Jigsaw puzzle

Bat and ball

Set of marbles

He intended to teach geography by cutting maps into pieces but soon people began making jigsaws for entertainment

4 .

What was the Frisbee first used for?

Storing marbles

Feeding pets

Holding plants

Baking pies

The Frisbee was originally a metal pie tin made by the Frisbee Baking Company in America

5 .

What was the first game to use our bodies as playing pieces?

Bop-it

Monopoly

Cluedo

Twister

The game was quite controversial - people weren't sure if it was a good idea or not!

6 .

In Ancient Greece, boys played ball games with something unusual. What was it?

An inflated pig's bladder

A sheep's brain

A cow's eyeball

A rolled up squirrel

Only boys went to school in Ancient Greece, girls stayed at home to cook and clean

7 .

In 1950, a construction toy was invented which most of us have played with. What was it?

Lego

Meccano

Stickle Bricks

K'nex

To begin with, Lego was quite unpopular as people preferred wooden toys!

8 .

Where was the first doll's house made?

America

China

Italy

Germany

The first doll's houses belonged to wealthy ladies who had replicas made of their own homes

9 .

What was the original use for Play-Doh?

A pen holder

A bathing product

A wallpaper cleaner

A picture hanger

Its use as a toy was discovered accidentally!

10 .

Why is a teddy bear called a teddy bear?

It's the best name for a bear

Because Freddy bear sounds silly

So you don't mix it up with a doll

It was named after an American President

Theodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt refused to shoot a bear on a hunting trip and teddy bears are named after him

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - How have toys and games changed?

Author: Angela Smith (Primary School Teacher & KS1 Quiz Writer)

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