What was unique about Pong that made it feel like a form of meditation?

Pong and the Evolution of Video Games

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Fun, Computers, History
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6th - 10th Grade
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Hard

Emma Peterson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Its fast-paced action
Its simple and slow-moving gameplay
Its complex storyline
Its colorful graphics
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was the co-founder of Atari responsible for creating Pong?
Steve Jobs
Nolan Bushnell
Bill Gates
Ralph Baer
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did adults initially perceive the technology behind Pong?
They found it confusing and uninteresting
They were amazed and found it mind-blowing
They thought it was too advanced for home use
They ignored it completely
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the reaction of Generation X to Pong?
They were indifferent to it
They found it difficult to understand
They preferred traditional board games
They quickly adapted and enjoyed the new medium
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What social impact did Pong have on families?
It led to family disputes over playing turns
It caused family members to ignore each other
It was only played by children
It was used as a tool for family bonding
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Pong change the way people interacted with their television screens?
It turned them into interactive experiences
It made TV screens obsolete
It made them more passive
It reduced the time spent on TV
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the unexpected outcome of having video games like Pong at home?
It was only popular among adults
It led to a decline in television viewership
It marked the first generation to use digital technology for fun
It made people less interested in technology
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What earlier digital device is compared to Pong in terms of classroom use?
Digital watches
Pocket calculators
Personal computers
Smartphones
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