Introduction to Circus Arts

Circus Arts

This set of questions covers fundamental knowledge about various circus arts disciplines, suitable for a high school curriculum.

Circus Skills Performance History Apparatus

15 Questions Easy Ages 14+ Aug 5, 2026

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1 Which of the following circus disciplines involves balancing and manipulating staffs or clubs?

A Juggling
B Acrobatics
C Diabolo
D Object Manipulation

2 What is the primary apparatus used in aerial silks, where performers climb, wrap, and descend?

A Trapeze
B Lyra
C Rope
D Fabric

3 Which circus art form requires performers to balance on a large inflatable ball?

A Rola Bola
B Tightwire
C Unicycling
D Cyr Wheel

4 The art of manipulating a spinning top on a string or by hand is known as:

A Devil Sticks
B Poi
C Diabolo
D Contact Juggling

5 In which circus discipline do performers often use large hoops that they spin around their body?

A Hula Hooping
B Aerial Hoop
C Cyr Wheel
D Juggling

6 What is the term for circus performers who are trained to perform flips, twists, and tumbles?

A Clowns
B Acrobats
C Jugglers
D Aerialists

7 Which of these is a circus act that involves balancing on a wire strung high above the ground?

A Slacklining
B Tightwire Walking
C Rope Climbing
D Trapeze

8 The circus discipline of 'clowning' primarily focuses on:

A Physical feats of strength
B Humour and comedic performance
C Animal training
D Illusion and magic

9 What is the main equipment used in 'trapeze' acts?

A A stationary bar
B A swinging bar suspended by ropes
C A large spinning wheel
D A set of aerial silks

10 Which of the following is a circus discipline that often involves fire or LED lights on the ends of sticks?

A Devil Sticks
B Juggling
C Poi
D Contact Juggling

11 The 'Cyr Wheel' is a large, circular metal apparatus that performers spin and rotate within. This discipline is a form of:

A Aerial Acrobatics
B Ground Acrobatics
C Object Manipulation
D Rhythmic Gymnastics

12 Which circus skill involves throwing and catching multiple objects simultaneously?

A Balancing
B Contortion
C Juggling
D Stilt Walking

13 A performer who is skilled in manipulating their body into extreme and unusual positions is known as a:

A Strongman
B Acrobat
C Contortionist
D Juggler

14 What type of circus act involves performing on a single-wheeled vehicle?

A Roller Skating
B Scootering
C Unicycling
D BMX

15 The 'Lyra', also known as an aerial hoop, is a circular apparatus that is typically:

A Held by the performer
B Hung from the ceiling
C Supported by two stands
D Rolled on the ground

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