The idea of asking questions and testing knowledge originated in Ancient Egypt and Greece. For example, Socrates used the method of dialogue and questioning to stimulate thought and learning.
In the 19th century, various public quizzes and knowledge competitions were held. At this time they became famous forms of leisure and education. One example is Barnum’s Quiz. It was organized by circus entrepreneur F.T. Barnum.
In the middle of the 20th century, with the development of television, television quizzes began to appear. This format has become very popular among viewers. The program “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” and others attracted a wide audience and became cult-like. Now that a lot of attention has shifted to the online sphere, the Internet and online quizzes have appeared. This has made them more accessible, leading to increased diversity. With the advent of the Internet and social media, such games have become in demand online, including in free form. Popular platforms such as BuzzFeed offer a wide range of interesting and varied online options that users can explore and share with friends.
For educational purposes, quizzes have proven to be effective. They are used to monitor students’ knowledge and stimulate active learning. Over time, quizzes have become an integral part of education, leisure, and even quiz marketing. Due to their diversity, games can be used for different purposes – from entertaining to educational.