Most Extreme Hobbies in History

Most Extreme Hobbies in History

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History, Physical Ed, Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video explores bizarre historical hobbies, from mummy unwrapping parties in Victorian England to morgue tourism in 19th-century Paris. It covers Civil War picnics, mob football, and flaming tar barrels in England. The revival of shin kicking, atomic tourism in 1950s Las Vegas, and Victorian collectibles are discussed. The video also delves into headless photography, cheetahs as pets in ancient Egypt, gurning competitions, and water jousting.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main attraction at mummy unwrapping parties in Victorian England?

Hosting elaborate dinner parties

Performing ancient Egyptian rituals

Unwrapping and displaying mummies

Viewing ancient artifacts

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did people picnic during the Battle of Bull Run?

To support the troops

To enjoy the scenery

To witness the battle firsthand

To celebrate a holiday

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the only rule in the game of mob football?

No murdering

No running

No tackling

No passing

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the flaming barrels of tar symbolize in England's Ottery St. Mary?

A tribute to the monarchy

The start of a new year

The barrels of gunpowder used in the Gunpowder Plot

A celebration of harvest

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is considered the father of Olympic shin kicking?

Robert Dover

James Bloomfield Rush

Guy Fawkes

Thomas Pettigrew

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a popular activity in Las Vegas during the atomic tourism fad?

Attending atomic-themed parties

Collecting atomic-themed souvenirs

Watching atomic bomb detonations

Visiting atomic museums

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of figurines were popular collectibles in Victorian England?

Famous explorers

Royal family members

Infamous murderers

Ancient gods

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