Understanding Handshakes and Their History

Understanding Handshakes and Their History

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main reasons Dr. Anthony Fauci suggested ending handshakes?

To introduce new greeting methods

To encourage fist bumps

To reduce the spread of germs

To promote social distancing

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two primary reasons people shake hands?

To show dominance and power

For greetings and to make agreements

To demonstrate cultural superiority

To express love and affection

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ancient civilization is known to have practiced handshakes as early as the 5th Century BC?

Babylonians

Greeks

Assyrians

Romans

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original purpose of handshakes according to some historians?

To show peace by demonstrating no weapons

To mark territorial boundaries

To establish trade agreements

To signify friendship

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group is credited with influencing the modern handshake?

The Babylonians

The Quakers

The Greeks

The Romans

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common greeting alternative in Japan?

High five

Fist bump

Bow

Handshake

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What greeting method has gained popularity during the pandemic?

High five

Handshake

Fist bump

Elbow bump

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