WONDER #67: When Were Ice Skates Invented?

Question 1 of 3

Which people invented wooden platform skates with iron runners on the bottom in the 14th century?

1. Dutch
2. French
3. Spanish
4. Australian

Question 2 of 3

Until the 17th century, ice skating was mostly used for what?

1. sport
2. recreation
3. battle
4. transportation

Question 3 of 3

Historians give credit to which American for making figuring skating what it is today?

1. Benjamin Franklin
2. Greg Louganis
3. Jackson Haines
4. Mary Lou Retton

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