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Test your knowledge on some basic and obscure known facts about the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ishtari11. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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Ishtari11

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326,698

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Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the host country of the 2010 World Cup? Hint

South Africa

Australia

Brazil

Nigeria

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of the mascot at 2010 World Cup? Hint

Ciao

Pique

Footix

Zakumi

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Question 3 of 10

3. What brand was responsible for producing the 2010 World Cup ball? Hint

Adidas

Puma

Nike

Slazenger

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the official 2010 World Cup song? Hint

Boom

Soul Makossa

Allez! Ola! Ole!

Waka Waka

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many stadiums were used in the 2010 World Cup? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. There was at least one country from every confederation at the 2010 World Cup finals tournament.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the official FIFA slogan for the 2010 World Cup? Hint

For the Game, For the world

Come celebrate South Africa

A Time to make friends.

Ke Nako, Celebrate Africa's humanity

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many countries played in the 2010 World Cup finals tournament? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Heard throughout the finals tournament, what is the South African name for the plastic horn that emits a loud buzzing sound? Hint

Makarapa

Vuvuzela

Didgeridoo

Bazooka

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who played in the first match at the 2010 World Cup finals? Hint

Uruguay v France

South Africa v Mexico

Germany v Australia

England v USA

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the host country of the 2010 World Cup?

Answer: South Africa

South Africa was the first African nation to host the World Cup. It was the 19th FIFA World Cup, and was played between 11th June and 11th July 2010.

2. What was the name of the mascot at 2010 World Cup?

Answer: Zakumi

Zakumi is a leopard with green hair. It is described as energetic, spontaneous, adventurous and self-confident. Also, its name was derived from a combination of the acronym for South Africa 'ZA', and 'kumi', which is the number 10 in several African languages.

3. What brand was responsible for producing the 2010 World Cup ball?

Answer: Adidas

Adidas made the first official FIFA World Cup ball in 1970. "Jabulani" was the official match ball for the 2010 World Cup. Also, "Jo'bulani" was the gold official match ball for the final.

4. What was the official 2010 World Cup song?

Answer: Waka Waka

Shakira collaborated with Freshlyground to sing this song at the kick off concert. The song contains a sample from 1980s African band, Zangalewa. The song was sampled without permission, and Shakira was sued along with her record company.

5. How many stadiums were used in the 2010 World Cup?

Answer: 10

The largest stadium was Soccer City, Johannesburg, which hosted the opening ceremony and the first match. The smallest was Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg, named after the indigenous population.

6. There was at least one country from every confederation at the 2010 World Cup finals tournament.

Answer: True

Europe had the greatest number of countries with 13 in total. Oceania was the smallest with one country.

7. What was the official FIFA slogan for the 2010 World Cup?

Answer: Ke Nako, Celebrate Africa's humanity

"Ke Nako" means "It's Time". The slogan was revealed by South African chairman of the 2010 World Cup organizing committee. In this slogan, the people of South Africa hoped to bring inspiration, and change the perception of Africa.

8. How many countries played in the 2010 World Cup finals tournament?

Answer: 32

Japan was the first country to qualify for the 2010 World Cup, and Uruguay was last. The first stage contained eight groups of four countries. The first and second placed nation in each group, progressed to the knockout phase.

9. Heard throughout the finals tournament, what is the South African name for the plastic horn that emits a loud buzzing sound?

Answer: Vuvuzela

The horn had caused so much controversy because of its deafening sound. The Vuvuzela was measured at 127 decibels, which is louder than a lawn mower, air horn, and chain saw.

10. Who played in the first match at the 2010 World Cup finals?

Answer: South Africa v Mexico

The end result of the match was 1-1, and it was played at Soccer City, Johannesburg. Fittingly, the first scorer of the 2010 World Cup was South African Siphiwe Tshabalala in the 55th minute.

Source: Author Ishtari11

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