World Book Trivia Quiz For Kids--12/31-circus
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Who is the circus leader?
- A.
Acrobat
- B.
Ringmaster
- C.
Elephant
Correct Answer
B. RingmasterExplanation
Circuses are colourful and exciting shows. Acrobats do daring gymnastic stunts. The ringmaster, who is the circus leader, and the band, and the dancers add to the excitementRate this question:
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- 2.
The first modern circus was performed in which country?
- A.
England
- B.
France
- C.
Spain
Correct Answer
A. EnglandExplanation
The first modern circus was put on in England in 1768. It featured trick horseback riding and lots of music.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The Ringling Brothers and Barnem and Bailey Circus used to be called ________.
- A.
The Best tThing Ever.
- B.
The Greatest Show on Earth.
- C.
Daring, Dazzling, and Dizzying Acts
Correct Answer
B. The Greatest Show on Earth.Explanation
Barnum also helped start the most famous circus in history. He opened the circus in 1871. He later called it The Greatest Show on Earth. Today, that circus is called the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus. He often made up stories about his shows in order to get people to come to see them.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Buffoons, jesters, and fools became more commonly known as clowns in __________?
- A.
The 1700's
- B.
The 1800's
- C.
The 1900's
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B. The 1800'sExplanation
Clowns have been making people laugh for hundreds of years. They have been called such names as jester, fool, and buffoon. The word clown became more common in the early 1800's.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Elephants were probably difficult animals keep in the circus because the eat about ________ pounds of plants each day.
- A.
50
- B.
300
- C.
600
Correct Answer
B. 300Explanation
Wild elephants spend most of the day eating. They eat about 300 pounds (140 kilograms) of plants a day.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The Circus World Museum, which has the largest collection of circus wagons, is located where?
- A.
Wisconsin
- B.
Texas
- C.
Oklahoma
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A. WisconsinExplanation
Other kinds of museums display only one kind of object or subject. For example, the Circus World Museum in Baraboo, Wisconsin, has the world's largest collection of circus wagons.Rate this question:
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- 7.
With what trick does the parade that closes a circus end?
- A.
Distance leap
- B.
Horse flip
- C.
Long mount
Correct Answer
C. Long mountExplanation
The circus usually opens and closes with a colorful parade. The band plays, and the ringmaster sings. Performers dressed in fancy costumes walk around the circus. Animals also join in—bears, camels, elephants, and horses. The parade usually ends with a trick called a long mount. In this trick, elephants stand in a row with their front legs resting on each other's backs.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What modern day circus orginated in Quebec City?
- A.
Cirque de Soliel
- B.
Blue Man Group
- C.
The Canadian Ballet
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A. Cirque de SolielExplanation
Cirque du Soleil originated in Quebec City, Canada, in 1984, and now has headquarters in Montreal. Beginning as a single touring company, today Cirque du Soleil produces numerous traveling shows that perform throughout the world.Rate this question:
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- 9.
How many brothers actually made up Ringling Brothers?
- A.
3
- B.
4
- C.
5
Correct Answer
C. 5Explanation
Ringling brothers were five brothers who founded the most famous circus in American entertainment history. The brothers were Albert (1852-1916), Otto (1858-1911), Alfred (1861-1919), Charles (1864-1926), and John (1866-1936). Their dedication and organizational skills helped build a small group of performers into one of the greatest circuses in the world.Rate this question:
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The International Circus Festival of Monte Carlo in Monaco gives away awards and the highest honor is the _________.
- A.
Gold Clown
- B.
Magic Elephant
- C.
Big Top
Correct Answer
A. Gold ClownExplanation
The International Circus Festival of Monte Carlo in Monaco ranks as perhaps the most important circus festival in the world. The festival presents awards to outstanding circus acts that are considered the Academy Awards of circus performance. The highest award is the Gold Clown.Rate this question:
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