Here, Pyggy Pyggy Quiz

Why were dishes, pots, and bowls made of clay during the Middle Ages in England?

• Because clay was more expensive than metal

• Because clay was harder to shape than wood

• Because clay was an ideal substance for such objects as it was cheaper than metal and easier to shape than wood

• Because clay was only available in orange color

What is the term "pygg" associated with?

• A type of pig that was used to guard money

• The name of the clay used to make common household objects

• The original name of the first piggy bank

• A special type of wood used to make piggy banks

How did piggy banks get their name?

• From the animal chosen to guard the money

• From the clay called "pygg" used to make them

• From the person who invented them

• From the shape of the dishes and pots used before their invention

What was a significant change in the design of piggy banks in the 1800s?

• They were made to be unbreakable

• They were made in the form of a pig with a slot in the back

• They were made from glass instead of clay

• They were made without any opening to retrieve money

Why do contemporary piggy banks have a hole in the bottom?

• To make it easier to take out the money without breaking the bank

• To make the piggy banks lighter and cheaper

• To prevent theft by making it harder to access the money

• To allow the piggy bank to be used as a decorative item as well

What material is traditionally used to make piggy banks in many cultures?

• Plastic

• Metal

• Clay

• Wood

How are modern piggy banks different from the earliest versions?

• They are only made in the shape of pigs

• They are equipped with electronic counters

• They no longer have slots for inserting money

• They often have a way to open them without breaking

What is the primary purpose of a piggy bank?

• To serve as a decorative item in homes

• To teach children about saving money

• To collect spare change for laundry

• To fund community projects

How do electronic piggy banks differ from traditional piggy banks?

• They can automatically count the coins inserted

• They are made exclusively from recycled materials

• They require a password to access the savings

• They can only hold digital currency

Why might someone choose a piggy bank made of clay over one made of plastic?

• Because it is more durable

• Because it is less expensive

• Because it has a more traditional appearance

• Because it can hold more money