About this Study Set
This study set covers Video Game History through
25 practice questions.
An exploration of how animals, nature, and environmental themes have shaped the history of video games. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 25 questions from the
Nature and Animals in Video Game History study set below.
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1
Which 1981 arcade game features a giant gorilla who kidnaps a woman, marking one of the earliest prominent animal antagonists in gaming?
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A
Donkey Kong
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B
Gorilla King
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C
Ape Escape
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D
Jungle Hunt
2
In the original 1980 game Pac-Man, what is the species of the animal depicted as the main character's primary enemies, though often stylized?
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A
Spiders
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B
Ghosts
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C
Insects
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D
Rodents
3
What animal is the iconic protagonist of the 1991 Sega Genesis game Sonic the Hedgehog?
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A
Red Fox
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B
Hedgehog
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C
Blue Jay
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D
Groundhog
4
The 1996 game 'Ecco the Dolphin' focuses on which specific marine mammal species?
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A
Bottlenose Dolphin
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B
Common Dolphin
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C
Orca
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D
Porpoise
5
In 'Duck Hunt' (1984), what type of dog character is responsible for retrieving the birds and mocking the player?
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A
Golden Retriever
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B
Labrador Retriever
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C
Pointer
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D
Beagle
6
Which game series, debuting in 2001, allows players to build a community populated entirely by anthropomorphic animals?
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A
Harvest Moon
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B
Animal Crossing
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C
SimCity
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D
The Sims
7
The 1994 game 'Donkey Kong Country' was famous for introducing which animal companion that the player can ride?
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A
Rambi the Rhino
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B
Expresso the Ostrich
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C
Enguarde the Swordfish
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D
All of the above
8
In the 'Pokémon' series, which began in 1996, the mascot Pikachu is based on which real-world animal?
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A
Mouse
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B
Rabbit
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C
Hamster
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D
Squirrel
9
What species of animal is Crash Bandicoot, the titular character of the 1996 PlayStation platformer?
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A
Opossum
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B
Bandicoot
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C
Tasmanian Devil
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D
Wombat
10
The 1997 game 'Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee' features a species called Mudokons, but the primary hostile predators are based on what?
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A
Reptiles
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B
Amphibians
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C
Birds
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D
Crustaceans
11
In 'Tomb Raider' (1996), which animal was famously the first hostile creature Lara Croft encountered in the Peru levels?
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A
Wolf
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B
Tiger
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C
Bear
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D
Snake
12
Which 1990s game series revolves entirely around a lizard protagonist known for breathing fire?
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A
Spyro the Dragon
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B
Gex
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C
Croc: Legend of the Gobbos
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D
Bubsy
13
What real-world environment is the setting for the 1999 game 'Pokémon Snap', where players take photos of wildlife?
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A
Pokemon Island
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B
Safari Zone
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C
Kanto Region
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D
Johto Forest
14
In 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time' (1998), which animal does Link ride to traverse the vast fields of Hyrule?
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A
Cow
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B
Horse
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C
Donkey
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D
Ostrich
15
What kind of animal is the character Fox McCloud from the 'Star Fox' series, which debuted in 1993?
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A
Wolf
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B
Red Fox
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C
Dog
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D
Badger
16
Which 2006 Wii game focuses on the life of a domesticated dog and allows players to train and interact with them?
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A
Nintendogs
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B
Dogz
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C
Petz
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D
Puppy World
17
The character 'Sly Cooper' (2002) is anthropomorphic, representing which animal species known for its 'mask' markings?
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A
Raccoon
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B
Badger
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C
Fox
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D
Cat
18
In 'Far Cry 3' (2012), which wild predator species is famously used as an environmental hazard that can be lured to attack enemies?
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A
Lion
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B
Tiger
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C
Bear
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D
Crocodile
19
What type of bird is the main character in the 1998 game 'Banjo-Kazooie'?
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A
Red-tailed Hawk
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B
Peregrine Falcon
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C
Red-crested Bird
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D
Blue Jay
20
The game 'Okami' (2006) features a protagonist that takes the form of which animal from Japanese mythology?
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A
White Wolf
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B
Red Fox
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C
Tiger
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D
Crane
21
In the 1990 game 'Super Mario World', what animal is Yoshi described as, capable of eating enemies?
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A
Dinosaur
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B
Dragon
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C
Lizard
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D
Turtle
22
Which 2013 game features a massive, eagle-like creature that accompanies the protagonist through a mystical environment?
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A
The Last Guardian
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B
Ico
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C
Shadow of the Colossus
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D
Journey
23
The character 'Conker' from the 2001 game 'Conker's Bad Fur Day' is what type of animal?
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A
Squirrel
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B
Chipmunk
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C
Mouse
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D
Hamster
24
In 'Red Dead Redemption' (2010), what animal species was specifically added as a huntable predator to enhance the wilderness realism?
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A
Grizzly Bear
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B
Coyote
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C
Mountain Lion
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D
All of the above
25
What is the primary animal inhabitant of the 'Pikmin' planet (2001), which are neither plants nor animals but share traits with both?
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A
Pikmin
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B
Bulborbs
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C
Sheargrubs
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D
Water Dumples
