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Big Bad Bears Trivia Quiz

All of the questions in the quiz have a "bear" theme (in a few cases, this is quite a tenuous link!). I hope you enjoy...

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

Author
ClarkyB

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
382,787

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
494

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which city do the "Bears" NFL team call home? Hint

Minnesota

Detroit

Chicago

Green Bay

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which fictional bear was created by Michael Bond in 1958? Hint

Little Bear

Rupert

Paddington

Winnie-the-Pooh

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which bear, generally considered to be the largest bear on Earth, has the scientific name Ursus Maritimus? Hint

Kodiak Bear

Polar Bear

Giant Panda

American Black Bear

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which European country did the small fruit gum candies, now commonly known as Gummy Bears, originate? Hint

Spain

Italy

Germany

France

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which golfing legend has the nickname "The Golden Bear"? Hint

Jack Nicklaus

Craig Stadler

Greg Norman

Gary Player

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following is NOT a meaning of the word "bear"? Hint

Support

Turn and proceed in a specified direction

Endure

Devoid of

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Question 7 of 10

7. Written by Kal Mann and Bernie Lowe, "(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear" was the US number-one for seven weeks during the summer of 1957 for which artist? Hint

Elvis Presley

Ricky Nelson

Johnny Cash

Johnny Mathis

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Question 8 of 10

8. Bear Grylls is a wilderness survival expert, but what is his birth name? Hint

Bear Grylls Smith

Edward Michael Grylls

Shara Cannings Knight

Michael Grylls Ford

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which US state would you find Bear Mountain State Park? Hint

New Mexico

New York

New Jersey

New Hampshire

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which 2003 animated movie features the voices of Joaquin Phoenix, Jeremy Suarez, Rick Moranis, and Greg Proops? Hint

Bear Country

Bear

Brother Bear

Spirit Bear

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which city do the "Bears" NFL team call home?

Answer: Chicago

Established as a club in 1919 by the A. E. Staley company, and based in Decatur, Illinois, the team was originally called the Decatur Staleys.

Having relocated to Chicago in 1921, the team became the Chicago Bears in 1922.

The Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, and Minnesota Vikings are the other teams that make up the NFC North Division, along with the Chicago Bears.

2. Which fictional bear was created by Michael Bond in 1958?

Answer: Paddington

Named after the London railway station at which the Brown family found him, Paddington has featured in numerous books, and a handful of TV shows since his introduction in 1958.

3. Which bear, generally considered to be the largest bear on Earth, has the scientific name Ursus Maritimus?

Answer: Polar Bear

Literally meaning "sea bear", the Ursus Maritimus (Polar Bear) is an excellent swimmer, and has a thick layer of blubber that provides it with insulation against the extreme cold of the Arctic.

4. In which European country did the small fruit gum candies, now commonly known as Gummy Bears, originate?

Answer: Germany

The first gummi candy, "Gummibarchen" (little gummy bears) was created in 1922 by Haribo founder Hans Riegel Sr.

5. Which golfing legend has the nickname "The Golden Bear"?

Answer: Jack Nicklaus

Jack Nicklaus has won the Masters six times, the US Open four times, the Open Championship three times, and the PGA Championship five times - a total of 18 major championships, leading many to regard him as the greatest golfer of all time.

Greg Norman is known as The (Great White) Shark.
Craig Stadler is known as The Walrus.
Gary Player is known as The Black Knight.

6. Which of the following is NOT a meaning of the word "bear"?

Answer: Devoid of

Support (e.g. "the bridge could not bear the weight of the people crossing it").
Endure (e.g. "she could not bear the pain any longer").
Turn and proceed in a specified direction (e.g. "bear right and go to the end of the road").

Devoid of is a meaning of the word "bare" (e.g. "the room was bare of decoration").

7. Written by Kal Mann and Bernie Lowe, "(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear" was the US number-one for seven weeks during the summer of 1957 for which artist?

Answer: Elvis Presley

Cover versions have subsequently been released by the likes of Pat Boone (1963), Mud (1982), Cliff Richard (1983), and ZZ Top (1999).

8. Bear Grylls is a wilderness survival expert, but what is his birth name?

Answer: Edward Michael Grylls

As well as being a wilderness survival expert, Bear Grylls (born Edward Michael Grylls on 7th June 1974 in Northern Ireland) also holds the honour of being the youngest-ever Chief Scout in the UK, when he was appointed the position in July 2009, aged 35.

Shara Cannings Knight is Bear Grylls' wife.

9. In which US state would you find Bear Mountain State Park?

Answer: New York

With an area of 5,205 acres, Bear Mountain State Park is located on the west side of the Hudson River in the state of New York.

The park features a large play field, shaded picnic groves, lake and river fishing access, a swimming pool, Trailside Museums and Zoo, hiking, biking and cross-country ski trails.

10. Which 2003 animated movie features the voices of Joaquin Phoenix, Jeremy Suarez, Rick Moranis, and Greg Proops?

Answer: Brother Bear

When young Inuit hunter Kenai (Joaquin Phoenix) needlessly kills a bear, he is magically changed into a bear himself as punishment. He encounters chatterbox bear cub Koda (Jeremy Suarez) who turns out to be Kenai's only guide to changing back into a human.

Source: Author ClarkyB

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