History of Hammocks

Who were the first people to create hammocks?

• European explorers

• The sailors

• The Taino

• Christopher Columbus

What word does "hammock" come from?

• The English word "hang"

• The Taino word "hamaca"

• The Spanish word "cama"

• The Latin word "lectus"

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What was a significant advantage of hammocks according to Christopher Columbus?

• They were decorative

• They kept sleepers safe from ground elements and animals

• They were used for dining

• They were a symbol of status

Why did the adapted version of hammocks used by sailors lack comfort?

• They were too small

• They were made of rough materials

• They lacked the airflow of the woven versions

• They were too colorful

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Which explorer is known to have written about hammocks in his journals?

• Gonzalo Fernández de Oviedo y Valdés

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernán Cortés

What year were hammocks exposed to the rest of the world?

• 1887

• 1888

• 1889

• 1890

Who created a different type of hammock in 1889?

• A South Carolina farmer

• A South Carolina riverboat captain

• A South Carolina fisherman

• A South Carolina merchant

What material were the hammocks created by Joshua John Ward made out of?

• Silk

• Cotton rope

• Nylon

• Polyester

What is the name of the sport that involves thrill-seeking activities with hammocks?

• Hammock racing

• Extreme hammocking

• Hammock diving

• Aerial hammocking

Where is Andy Lewis, the extreme-hammocking expert, from?

• Utah

• Colorado

• California

• Nevada