FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Indiana Sports Trivia Quiz

Indiana is my home state. I'm a nut :)

A multiple-choice quiz by Kendren. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Kendren

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
387

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
906

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (7/10), garydart (8/10), Guest 70 (6/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. How many NCAA basketball tournament championships have the Indiana Hoosiers won? Hint

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. In what year did the Hoosiers win their fifth basketball championship? Hint

1971

1987

1950

1980

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. Who is the Purdue University career leader in football passing yards and attempts? Hint

Brian Cardinal

Antuwaan Randle-El

Drew Brees

Joe Theismann

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. Name the fiery, famous head coach of Notre Dame university who has had many a quote, and had a few movies made for him.

Answer: (Two Words, Watch the Spelling)

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. What famous gold medal winning Olympian attended Indiana University, setting most school records in the sport? Hint

Bob Kennedy

Mark Spitz

Mary Lou Retton

Carl Lewis

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. How many league championships have the Indiana Pacers won? Hint

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. How many Division I NCAA basketball teams are there in the State of Indiana in 2003? Hint

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. In what year was the first Indianapolis 500 race held? Hint

1911

1918

1903

1900

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. What is the nickname of the minor league hockey team based in Indianapolis? Hint

Fury

Racers

Bears

Ice

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. The State of Illinois disputes this, but what two-word phrase did Indiana coin describing its annual state basketball tournament?

Answer: (Two Words)

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Most Recent Scores

Dec 04 2024 : Guest 174: 7/10
Nov 09 2024 : garydart: 8/10
Oct 23 2024 : Guest 70: 6/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many NCAA basketball tournament championships have the Indiana Hoosiers won?

Answer: 5

3 out of 5 with Mr. Robert Montgomery Knight.

2. In what year did the Hoosiers win their fifth basketball championship?

Answer: 1987

Keith Smart, 4 seconds left, Syracuse... oh, rapture :)
Their first four were: 1940, 1953, 1976 and 1981.

3. Who is the Purdue University career leader in football passing yards and attempts?

Answer: Drew Brees

Pros, you gotta wait a year for this kid.

4. Name the fiery, famous head coach of Notre Dame university who has had many a quote, and had a few movies made for him.

Answer: Knute Rockne

He IS college football.

5. What famous gold medal winning Olympian attended Indiana University, setting most school records in the sport?

Answer: Mark Spitz

Amazing what this guy did. Bob Kennedy also attended IU, but he hasn't won an Olympic gold yet.

6. How many league championships have the Indiana Pacers won?

Answer: 3

None in the NBA, but 3 in the ABA.

7. How many Division I NCAA basketball teams are there in the State of Indiana in 2003?

Answer: 9

8. In what year was the first Indianapolis 500 race held?

Answer: 1911

The greatest spectacle in racing :)

9. What is the nickname of the minor league hockey team based in Indianapolis?

Answer: Ice

Good team :)

10. The State of Illinois disputes this, but what two-word phrase did Indiana coin describing its annual state basketball tournament?

Answer: March Madness

Stolen early and often :)

Source: Author Kendren

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor gtho4 before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.