About this Study Set
This study set covers Video Game History through
18 practice questions.
Test your knowledge of significant events, influential consoles, and groundbreaking games in the evolution 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 18 questions from the
Milestones in Video Game History study set below.
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1
Which company released the first commercially successful home video game console?
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A
Atari
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B
Magnavox
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C
Nintendo
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D
Sega
2
What was the name of the groundbreaking arcade game released by Atari in 1972 that is often credited with popularizing the medium?
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A
Space Invaders
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B
Galaxian
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C
Pong
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D
Pac-Man
3
The video game crash of 1983 primarily impacted which region's market?
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A
Japan
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B
Europe
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C
North America
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D
South America
4
Which console is widely recognized for reviving the home video game market after the 1983 crash?
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A
Atari 2600
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B
Sega Master System
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C
Nintendo Entertainment System
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D
ColecoVision
5
What iconic character, created by Shigeru Miyamoto, debuted in the 1981 arcade game 'Donkey Kong'?
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A
Link
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B
Samus Aran
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C
Mario
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D
Zelda
6
The first 'Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game' (MMORPG) is generally considered to be:
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A
World of Warcraft
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B
EverQuest
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C
Ultima Online
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D
Meridian 59
7
Which company developed the revolutionary 'Doom' engine, which significantly advanced 3D graphics in video games?
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A
id Software
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B
Epic Games
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C
Valve
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D
Blizzard Entertainment
8
The Sega Genesis (known as Mega Drive outside North America) was a direct competitor to which Nintendo console?
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A
Nintendo 64
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B
Super Nintendo Entertainment System
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C
GameCube
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D
NES
9
What was the first video game console to feature a built-in CD-ROM drive?
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A
Sega CD
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B
Philips CD-i
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C
PC Engine CD-ROM²
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D
3DO Interactive Multiplayer
10
The release of 'Grand Theft Auto III' in 2001 is widely credited with popularizing which genre in 3D?
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A
First-person shooter
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B
Real-time strategy
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C
Open-world sandbox
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D
Survival horror
11
What technology was first introduced to consoles with the launch of the Nintendo 64?
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A
Analog stick control
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B
Motion controls
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C
Wireless controllers
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D
Online multiplayer
12
Which Japanese company released the PlayStation console in 1994, entering the console market and becoming a major competitor?
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A
Nintendo
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B
Sega
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C
Sony
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D
Panasonic
13
The game 'Myst' (1993) was a landmark title for its use of what type of technology and presentation?
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A
3D polygon graphics
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B
Pre-rendered 3D environments and full-motion video
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C
Procedural generation
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D
Virtual reality
14
What was the name of the first commercially successful handheld video game console, released by Nintendo in 1989?
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A
Game Boy
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B
Game Gear
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C
Atari Lynx
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D
Neo Geo Pocket
15
The ' ESRB' (Entertainment Software Rating Board) was established in 1994 primarily in response to controversies surrounding which game?
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A
Mortal Kombat
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B
Doom
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C
Night Trap
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D
Wolfenstein 3D
16
Which game, released in 1998, is often cited as a major influence on the stealth genre and introduced innovative AI?
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A
Metal Gear Solid
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B
Tenchu: Stealth Assassins
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C
Thief: The Dark Project
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D
Splinter Cell
17
The 'Wii Remote', introduced with the Nintendo Wii in 2006, revolutionized gaming by popularizing:
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A
Touchscreen input
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B
Motion controls
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C
Virtual reality headsets
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D
Augmented reality overlays
18
What was the first widely successful game that utilized a 'free-to-play' business model with in-game purchases?
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A
League of Legends
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B
Fortnite
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C
Dota 2
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D
Hearthstone
