The Origins of the High Five Gesture - Test
  • 1. In which decade did the high five gesture become popularized?
A) 1980s
B) 1970s
C) 1960s
D) 1990s
  • 2. Which sport is most often credited with popularizing the high five?
A) Basketball
B) Baseball
C) Football
D) Hockey
  • 3. Who is often cited as one of the first to perform a high five?
A) Michael Jordan
B) Babe Ruth
C) Magic Johnson
D) Glenn Burke
  • 4. What is the cultural significance of the high five?
A) Defeat
B) Isolation
C) Formal greeting
D) Celebration and camaraderie
  • 5. Which part of the body is primarily used in the high five?
A) Knees
B) Hands
C) Elbows
D) Feet
  • 6. What year did Glenn Burke and Dusty Baker allegedly create the high five?
A) 1975
B) 1979
C) 1980
D) 1977
  • 7. Which two teams were involved in the creation of the high five gesture?
A) Boston Red Sox
B) New York Yankees
C) Los Angeles Dodgers
D) Chicago Cubs
  • 8. Which iconic basketball player is known for using the high five in games?
A) Magic Johnson
B) Larry Bird
C) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
D) Bill Russell
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