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Bandy Basics Trivia Quiz

Bandy? Haven't you heard of it? Come on! You must have. OK, maybe not. It's played in Scandinavia mainly, but the Russians are good as well and some other eastern European countries. The U.S. is going up. This is a general quiz about the basic stuff.

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

Author
spadertre

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
221,731

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
185

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Question 1 of 10

1. Bandy is played on which type of surface? Hint

Grass

Ice

Dirt

Concrete

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many players are allowed from each team to play at one time? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Do all the players use a stick?

Yes

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many periods/halves are there in a game? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. How long time is each period/half? Hint

30 minutes

40 minutes

20 minutes

45 minutes

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Question 6 of 10

6. How often is the World Championship in bandy played? Hint

Every second year

Every third year

Every fourth year

Every year

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Question 7 of 10

7. In which year was the first World Championship played? Hint

1932

1971

1957

1994

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Question 8 of 10

8. Bandy is played with what type of ball? Hint

Leather and plastic

Wood and leather

Feathers and metal

Cork and rubber

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Question 9 of 10

9. What color is a bandy ball? Hint

Orange

Purple

Blue

Green

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Question 10 of 10

10. In which country did bandy originate? Hint

Russia

England

Finland

Netherlands

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Bandy is played on which type of surface?

Answer: Ice

That's why Africa was slow to catch on to the sport. It is also played while wearing skates.

2. How many players are allowed from each team to play at one time?

Answer: 11

Bandy used only one goalkeeper. Youth league can play with as little as 7 players.

3. Do all the players use a stick?

Answer: No

The goalkeeper doesn't use a stick. They are supposed to catch the ball and throw it to a player on their team.

4. How many periods/halves are there in a game?

Answer: 2

Two halves, just like soccer or NCAA basketball.

5. How long time is each period/half?

Answer: 45 minutes

Like most soccer games, it consists of two halves which are 45 minutes each. Organized youth leagues are shorter.

6. How often is the World Championship in bandy played?

Answer: Every year

Between 1957 and 2003 it was held every second year. In 2004, it was changed to an annual format.

7. In which year was the first World Championship played?

Answer: 1957

It was held in Finland. The Soviet Union won. Three countries competed, Soviets, Finland, and Sweden.

8. Bandy is played with what type of ball?

Answer: Cork and rubber

The center is of cork, covered with hard rubber. It's the size of a tennis ball and is really fast moving.

9. What color is a bandy ball?

Answer: Orange

It's easier to see an orange ball on the white ice. In the past, neither the fans or goalkeeper could see the white ball until it was changed to orange.

10. In which country did bandy originate?

Answer: England

Bury Fen is considered the home of bandy. The National Bandy Association was established in 1891.

Source: Author spadertre

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