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General Sports III Trivia Quiz

Wide world of mixed sports. Good luck.

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

Author
jill-geo

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
229,582

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. With which sport do you associate the Calcutta Cup? Hint

Rugby

Baseball

Soccer

Snooker

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Question 2 of 10

2. With which sport is the Ryder Cup associated? Hint

Golf

Tennis

Ice hockey

Tug of War

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which sport would you find the James Norris Trophy? Hint

Lawn Bowls

Swimming

Ice Hockey

Basketball

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which country won the FIFA World Cup in 1966? Hint

USA

West Germany

England

Brazil

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which game is divided in to Chukkas? Hint

Rugby Sevens

Ice Hockey

Polo

Bowls

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which sporting event would a competitor wear the Maillot Jaune? Hint

The Boat Race

Tour de France

Grand National

Open Golf Championship

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who won the 1996 Wimbledon men's single tennis championship? Hint

Pete Sampras

Richard Krajicek

Malivai Washington

Boris Becker

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who won the 1988 World Snooker Championship? Hint

Terry Griffiths

Joe Johnson

Steve Davis

Dennis Taylor

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which athlete was referred to as "The Flying Finn"? Hint

Erik Vilen

Ville Ritola

Paavo Nurmi

Albin Stenroos

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Question 10 of 10

10. In which Olympic event did Abebe Bikila gain a medal? Hint

10,000 metres

400 metres

Marathon

5000 metres

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. With which sport do you associate the Calcutta Cup?

Answer: Rugby

The match between Scotland and England in the 6 nations is known as the Calcutta Cup game. The trophy is made from silver rupees. The first match played in 1879 ended in a 3-3 draw.

2. With which sport is the Ryder Cup associated?

Answer: Golf

The Ryder Cup has been a golf competition between Europe and the USA since 1979. Before 1979, it was Great Britain and Ireland vs USA. It was then changed to the European Team vs USA to increase interest in the competition.

3. In which sport would you find the James Norris Trophy?

Answer: Ice Hockey

This trophy is presented to the best NHL defenceman. The first James Norris trophy was awarded in 1954.

4. Which country won the FIFA World Cup in 1966?

Answer: England

England won the trophy in 1966 beating West Germany 4-2 after extra-time. After 90 minutes it was 2 goals each.

5. Which game is divided in to Chukkas?

Answer: Polo

Polo is believed to be one of the oldest sports in the world reputed to be over 2,500 years old. The game consists of 6 seven-minute periods which are called Chukkas.

6. In which sporting event would a competitor wear the Maillot Jaune?

Answer: Tour de France

The Tour de France had been held annually since 1903, only to have missed the years during the wars. The Maillot Jaune is the yellow jersey awarded to the leader of each stage and the eventual winner.

7. Who won the 1996 Wimbledon men's single tennis championship?

Answer: Richard Krajicek

Richard Krajicek beat Malivai Washington in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, and 6-3. If not for injury to 7th seed Thomas Muster who pulled out, Krajicek would not have been at the championship.

8. Who won the 1988 World Snooker Championship?

Answer: Steve Davis

Steve Davis beat Terry Griffiths 18 frames to 11 frames for his fifth world title.

9. Which athlete was referred to as "The Flying Finn"?

Answer: Paavo Nurmi

Paavo Nurmi held world records in three prestigious track events, the mile, 5000 metres, and 10,000 metres.

10. In which Olympic event did Abebe Bikila gain a medal?

Answer: Marathon

Abebe Bikila became the first black African to win a gold medal (1960 Rome Olympics). He won it again in 1964 at Japan, making him the first runner to win consecutive marathons.

Source: Author jill-geo

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