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Crazy Curling Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on the great game of curling. It is a lifelong sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

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

Author
Mad-Z

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
303,326

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
410

Last 3 plays: Mark2617 (3/10), Guest 193 (0/10), Guest 184 (0/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where did the game of curling originate? Hint

Canada

Scotland

Ireland

Iceland

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is another name for a curling team? Hint

Squad

Rink

Group

There is no other name

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the traditional way to name a curling team? Hint

They combine all the last names together

They pick whatever name they want

It is the Skip's last name

It is the Skip's home town

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which one of these is not a color of the house? Hint

Yellow

White

Red

Blue

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Question 5 of 10

5. Curling stones have a special type of granite found only two places in the world. One is Scotland. Where is the other? Hint

Ireland

Wales

Norway

Antarctica

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Question 6 of 10

6. What are the different parts of a curling game called? Hint

Ends

Quarters

Periods

Blanks

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Question 7 of 10

7. It is illegal to use any electrical devices in curling.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Approximately, when did the game of curling begin? Hint

14th Century

15th Century

16th Century

17th Century

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is it called when you have the last shot in a segment of the game? Hint

Nail

Last shot

Hammer

End shot

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is it called when you have a rock barely touching the edge of the house? Hint

Nailer

Biter

Toucher

There is no specific name

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where did the game of curling originate?

Answer: Scotland

This game originated in late medieval Scotland. The first record of a curling game was held in Paisley Abbey, Renfrewshire, in 1541.

2. What is another name for a curling team?

Answer: Rink

Rink has always been the traditional word to use instead of team. Curling has been able to hold on to many traditions.

3. What is the traditional way to name a curling team?

Answer: It is the Skip's last name

The traditional way to name a team is to use the Skip's last name. Recently however, there have been disputes about this rule saying that everyone on the rink is equally important, so they should be able to pick their own name.

4. Which one of these is not a color of the house?

Answer: Yellow

The house is the 12 foot circle on each end of the ice. The main colors used are red, white, and blue.

5. Curling stones have a special type of granite found only two places in the world. One is Scotland. Where is the other?

Answer: Wales

Kays of Scotland are the best makers of curling stones in the world. They have the sole right to use the granite in Wales to make their special stones. This granite has a low water absorbtion, which decreases the risk of the rock freezing to the ice.
The site in Scotland is the island of Ailsa Craig.

6. What are the different parts of a curling game called?

Answer: Ends

There are usually 8 ends in a game.

7. It is illegal to use any electrical devices in curling.

Answer: False

You are able to use stop-watches in a game, in order to be able to judge the weight of the rock better.

8. Approximately, when did the game of curling begin?

Answer: 16th Century

Curling began approximately in 1541.

9. What is it called when you have the last shot in a segment of the game?

Answer: Hammer

You always flip a coin at the beginning of the game in order to see who has hammer. It is typically better to have hammer so you have last chance to score a point.

10. What is it called when you have a rock barely touching the edge of the house?

Answer: Biter

In some areas, they also call it a FLOB: Freakin' Little Outside Biter.

Source: Author Mad-Z

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