The Lego History
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- Q1Lego comes from a Danish word. What does it mean in English?QualityBricksFunPlay well300s
- Q2Who is the founder of the Lego Company?Ole and his wifeGodtfredOle's four sonsOle Christiansen300s
- Q3Ole had to close his first workshop because of a recession.FalseTrue300s
- Q4What sad events forced Ole to build his first wooden toy?He was too old and very sick.Closing his workshop and the death of his wife.The death of his wife and the responsibilty for his sons.300s
- Q5What was the first toy Ole made?A wooden trainA plastic brickWooden blocksA wooden duck300s
- Q6How did the visit of this business man change Ole's future?He ordered many toys to sell but filed for bankcruptcy forcing Ole to sell his toys himself.He was impressed by Ole's toys and put in a good word for Ole.He set Ole's workshop on fire.300s
- Q7Godtfred starts helping his dad with the company.TrueFalse300s
- Q8Ole had many qualities. Which one allowed him to make his business grow?He liked to talk about how good his toys were.He had an eye for quality.He was a goos salesman.300s
- Q9Ole experienced two fires: his first and second workshop.FalseTrue300s
- Q10In 1954, Godtfred went on a business trip and met another businessman. How did this discussion become important to the future of the Lego Company?This is where Godtfred gets the idea to put a system into the Lego toys.The man bought a lot of toys to sell at his shopping mall.300s
- Q11The first Lego bricks appreared as we know them today in 1954.TrueFalse300s
- Q12Godtfred became a great businessman. What qualities did he get from his dad?Never giving up.Being a good salesman.300s
- Q13Why did Godtfred want to build an airport?He wanted to travel to LegoLand.It would be easier to sell his toys to the whole world.He wanted to go on more business trips.300s
- Q14Why did Godtfred build LEGOLAND?He needed a bigger place to display the Lego models.He wanted an amusement park for his kids to play in.To make more money.300s
- Q15LEGOLAND is in Denmark.TrueFalse300s