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From Saturday morning cartoons to primetime animation — test your knowledge of beloved animated shows and characters!

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The Flintstones, which premiered in 1960, made TV history as the first animated series to do what?

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About Classic Cartoons & Animation

From Saturday morning cartoons to primetime animation — test your knowledge of beloved animated shows and characters! Classic Cartoons & Animation packs 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 6 medium, 5 easy, 4 hard questions into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.

A few sample questions

  1. 1. The Flintstones, which premiered in 1960, made TV history as the first animated series to do what?

    Answer: Air in a primetime slot

    The Flintstones was the first animated series to air in a primetime evening slot on a major network. It ran on ABC from 1960 to 1966 and was originally sponsored by Winston cigarettes.

  2. 2. The Jetsons was set in what year in the future?

    Answer: 2062

    The Jetsons was set in the year 2062, exactly 100 years from its 1962 premiere. Despite being iconic, the original run was only one season of 24 episodes before being revived in the 1980s.

  3. 3. In Looney Tunes, what was Bugs Bunny's famous catchphrase when greeting his adversaries?

    Answer: 'What's up, Doc?'

    Bugs Bunny first said 'What's up, Doc?' in the 1940 cartoon 'A Wild Hare,' directed by Tex Avery. Voice actor Mel Blanc gave Bugs his distinctive Brooklyn-Bronx accent.

  4. 4. Tom and Jerry, the cat-and-mouse duo, were created by which animation team at MGM?

    Answer: William Hanna and Joseph Barbera

    William Hanna and Joseph Barbera created Tom and Jerry at MGM in 1940. The series won seven Academy Awards for Best Animated Short Film, more than any other theatrical animated series.

  5. 5. What was the name of the Great Dane in 'Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!' who was always hungry and easily frightened?

    Answer: Scooby-Doo

    Scooby-Doo's full name is Scoobert Doo. The show premiered on CBS in 1969, and the character was originally going to be a sheepdog named 'Too Much' before being redesigned as a Great Dane.

Things you'll learn along the way

  • Boris Badenov and Natasha Fatale were the bumbling Cold War-era villains. The show (1959-1964) was known for its clever wordplay and satirical humor that entertained both children and adults.
  • Popeye's spinach-eating habit boosted real spinach sales by 33% in the 1930s. The character first appeared in a comic strip in 1929 before becoming an animated cartoon star.
  • The animated Pink Panther was created by Friz Freleng for the opening credits of the 1963 Peter Sellers film. The character became so popular that he got his own animated TV series in 1969.

Frequently asked questions

Can I print Classic Cartoons & Animation?

Yes — use the Print button at the top of the page for a clean question sheet, or "Print with Answers" to make an answer key. Printed sheets work well for group play at home, in a classroom, or at a senior center.

Will I lose my progress if I close the page?

Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Classic Cartoons & Animation fits comfortably in one sitting.

How many questions are in Classic Cartoons & Animation?

Classic Cartoons & Animation has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.

Is Classic Cartoons & Animation free to play?

Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Classic Cartoons & Animation — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.

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