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What type of performers can be found in modern circuses?
What type of performers can be found in modern circuses?
- Acrobats, dancers, trapeze artists, and clowns (correct)
- Fire breathers, animal tamers, trapeze artists, and jugglers
- Magicians, illusionists, acrobats, and contortionists
- Mimes, stilt walkers, jugglers, and fire dancers
What caused a surge in popularity for the new circuses in the 1980s?
What caused a surge in popularity for the new circuses in the 1980s?
- Inclusion of interesting music
- Expansion to different countries
- Presence of large crowds at every performance (correct)
- Introduction of animal acts
What led to the evolution of circuses into larger and more elaborate shows?
What led to the evolution of circuses into larger and more elaborate shows?
- Shift towards more simplistic and minimalist shows
- Growing demand for captivating and talented performers (correct)
- Increased emphasis on traditional acts like juggling and magic
- Introduction of new types of animals in performances
Why are modern circuses described as 'very talented and beautiful to watch'?
Why are modern circuses described as 'very talented and beautiful to watch'?
Which Italian astronomer was the first to observe the moon's craters and mountains with a telescope?
Which Italian astronomer was the first to observe the moon's craters and mountains with a telescope?
What was a significant feature of circuses that emerged in the 1980s?
What was a significant feature of circuses that emerged in the 1980s?
Who were some of the performers typically found in modern circuses?
Who were some of the performers typically found in modern circuses?
What significant discovery did Galileo make about the planets?
What significant discovery did Galileo make about the planets?
What made the shows of modern circuses so popular?
What made the shows of modern circuses so popular?
What distinguished Galileo as an astronomer?
What distinguished Galileo as an astronomer?
What characteristic describes the costumes in modern circuses?
What characteristic describes the costumes in modern circuses?
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