Color Matters | Baamboozle - Baamboozle | The Most Fun Classroom Games!

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What does the color orange get its name from?

the fruit

When did orange become the name of a color?

by the sixteenth century (the 1500s)

How does the color green make people feel? Why?

(peaceful/associated with nature)

Why is the color yellow used for taxis and school buses?

(most visible color on the road)

What percent of the population is red-green colorblind?

(8 percent)

How old are the violet cave paintings in France?

around 25,000 years old

What is indigo dye used for nowadays?

dye for blue jeans

According to the text, what does it mean to be red-green colorblind?

(can't clearly distinguish red and green)

Why is yellow used for highlighter pens?

(activates parts of the brain/helps us to remember)

Red symbolizes _____________ in many cultures, but some cultures also associate red with ___________.

good luck; danger

Why was indigo a sign of luxury in the past?

(dye came from a rare plant; it was expensive)

Why do many businesses use the color blue in their logos and advertisements?

(feeling of trustworthiness)

Is green associated with danger or safety? Give one example to support your answer.

safety (green traffic lights)

What two countries associate the color violet with death?

(Thailand and Brazil)