Teddy Bear trivia

They're loveable and huggable, but how much do your guests really know about their favorite plush friend? You'll find out when you play Teddy Bear Trivia!

This BabyShowers.net original game has guests pitting their knowledge on everyone's favorite toy - the Teddy Bear!

Guests can play individually or as teams. If noone guesses the correct answer for a question, give a point to the closest guess! Here's 15 questions and answers to get you started:

1. What toy did the National Geographic Society proclaim the most popular in the world?
The Teddy Bear, of course!

2. What is an arctophile?
One that collects Teddy Bears!

3. When were the first Teddy Bears created?
The first Teddy Bears appeared in 1902.

4. Which 3 countries claim to have created the first Teddy Bear?
The United States, England and Germany.

5. The Teddy Bear is said to be named for which US President?
President Theodore Roosevelt. An cartoonist captured Roosevelt's refusal to shoot a bear while on a hunting trip in Mississippi. The bear was cute and inspired people to create plush toys named 'Teddy Bears.'

6. What German plush toy manufacturer claims to have made the first Teddy Bear?
The Steiff Company created a Teddy Bear in 1903.

7. In whose honor do the English believe the Teddy Bear was created?
The English believe Teddies were based on King Edward VII's nickname which was 'Teddy.'

8. What were Morris and Rose Michtom the first Americans to do?
They created the first Teddy Bear which were sold in their New York City toy store.

9. What material was used to make the outer surface of the first Teddy Bears?
They were made from real bear fur.

10. What Teddy Bear holiday occurs on July 10th?
July 10th is 'National Teddy Bear Picnic Day!'

11. In 1926, 'Winnie the Pooh' is first published. Who is the author?
A.A. Milne

12. What year did the 'Berenstain Bears' first appear?
1964

13. What year did the 'Care Bears' first appear?
1982

14. What German city is home to the first Teddy Bear Museum
Berlin, first opening in 1986

15. What year marked the 100th anniversary of the Teddy Bear?
2002

Great for the following themes:
This game is a natural fit for the bear baby shower theme or the teddy bear baby shower.