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Sports For Kids Trivia Quiz

OK kids let's test your sports knowledge. Have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by jmoskow. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
jmoskow

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
178,524

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
9203

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: realmccoy72 (10/10), PSDC22 (6/10), Guest 108 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What sport is a lot like softball? Hint

Football

Hardball

Baseball

Squash

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following is not an extreme sport? Hint

Skateboarding

Gymnastics

Rock Climbing

Dirt Biking

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following athletes is incorrectly matched with his sport? Hint

Wayne Gretzky - Ice Hockey

Michael Jordan - Basketball

Muhammad Ali - Football

Babe Ruth - Baseball

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which sport uses a net, a racket, and a shuttlecock? Hint

Cricket

Tennis

Badminton

Volleyball

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the football player called in American football that receives the ball at the start of the play and can throw the ball? Hint

Fullback

Quarterback

Center

Pitcher

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Question 6 of 10

6. Based on the number of people who play it, what is the most popular sport in the world? Hint

Basketball

Soccer

Golf

Bowling

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following sports does not use a ball? Hint

Golf

Ice Hockey

Polo

Tennis

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Question 8 of 10

8. What professional golfer was considered the best in the world from 1999-2003? Hint

Arnold Palmer

Vijay Singh

Tiger Woods

Jack Nicklaus

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Question 9 of 10

9. What are the buildings called that honor the greatest players of each sport? Hint

Different name for each sport

Hall of Fame

Coliseum

Museum of Sports

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Question 10 of 10

10. What world-wide sporting competition is held every four years for athletes from every country to compete in summer and winter sports? Hint

The Sports Championship

The World Series

The Olympics

The Super Bowl

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What sport is a lot like softball?

Answer: Baseball

The rules of softball are almost identical to baseball. A softball is bigger, the field usually smaller, and pitching is usually underhanded.

2. Which of the following is not an extreme sport?

Answer: Gymnastics

Extreme sports can be very dangerous without proper equipment, training and supervision.

3. Which of the following athletes is incorrectly matched with his sport?

Answer: Muhammad Ali - Football

Muhammad Ali was a boxer. All of these athletes are considered by many as the greatest ever in their sport.

4. Which sport uses a net, a racket, and a shuttlecock?

Answer: Badminton

The shuttlecock is also called a birdie by many people. Badminton is fun to play even in your yard.

5. What is the football player called in American football that receives the ball at the start of the play and can throw the ball?

Answer: Quarterback

The quarterback is usually the star of the team because he runs the offense and makes the most exciting plays. Famous quarterbacks include Johnny Unitas, John Elway, and Dan Marino.

6. Based on the number of people who play it, what is the most popular sport in the world?

Answer: Soccer

Soccer is played by millions of people in almost every country in the world. Famous soccer players are Pele and David Beckham.

7. Which of the following sports does not use a ball?

Answer: Ice Hockey

In ice hockey, a small round rubber disc called a puck is pushed around the ice by a stick. A point is awarded when the puck is hit into a net protected by a player on the other team.

8. What professional golfer was considered the best in the world from 1999-2003?

Answer: Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods has established himself as one of the greatest golfers of all time. He was ranked number one for 5 straight years. Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer were the top players in the 1960's.

9. What are the buildings called that honor the greatest players of each sport?

Answer: Hall of Fame

The Baseball Hall of Fame is in Cooperstown, New York. The Football Hall of Fame is in Canton, Ohio. The Basketball Hall of Fame is in Springfield, Massachusetts. These are very popular tourist attractions.

10. What world-wide sporting competition is held every four years for athletes from every country to compete in summer and winter sports?

Answer: The Olympics

The Summer Olympics were held in 2004 in Athens, Greece which is considered the original home of the Olympic Games. The first modern Olympics were held in Athens in 1896.

Source: Author jmoskow

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