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History of Circus Arts

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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?

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?

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'?

Presence of highly skilled and aesthetically pleasing performers Signup and view all the answers

Which Italian astronomer was the first to observe the moon's craters and mountains with a telescope?

Galileo Galilei Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant feature of circuses that emerged in the 1980s?

Increased attendance at every performance Signup and view all the answers

Who were some of the performers typically found in modern circuses?

Acrobats and trapeze artists Signup and view all the answers

What significant discovery did Galileo make about the planets?

They orbit the sun Signup and view all the answers

What made the shows of modern circuses so popular?

The exceptional talent of the performers Signup and view all the answers

What distinguished Galileo as an astronomer?

His invention of the telescope Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic describes the costumes in modern circuses?

Colorful and elaborate Signup and view all the answers