Podcast
Questions and Answers
What made roller skating more accessible to people in the late 1800s?
What made roller skating more accessible to people in the late 1800s?
- The availability of smoother outdoor surfaces
- The construction of large roller skating rinks (correct)
- The introduction of new types of skates
- The popularity of disco music
Why did roller hockey become popular and played all over the nation?
Why did roller hockey become popular and played all over the nation?
- It was easier to play than other sports
- It was associated with famous athletes
- It was cheaper to play roller hockey than other sports
- It could be played year-round and all over the nation (correct)
In the 20th century, what caused a decline in interest in roller skating?
In the 20th century, what caused a decline in interest in roller skating?
- The association with disco music
- The popularity of cars (correct)
- The introduction of new types of skates
- The decline in roller skating rinks
What innovation in the 1980s made roller skating easier and faster?
What innovation in the 1980s made roller skating easier and faster?
Why do some people still prefer quad skates over inline skates?
Why do some people still prefer quad skates over inline skates?