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Polo Trivia Quiz

This quiz is made by a polo player for polo players or people wishing to play polo.

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

Author
nasarr

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
117,520

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
414

Last 3 plays: Guest 35 (1/10), Guest 152 (0/10), Guest 87 (2/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many players are on a team? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. What are the time periods called? Hint

Semesters

Quarters

Chukkas

Periods

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Question 3 of 10

3. What are the players mounts called? Hint

Polo Ponies

Polo Horses

Sport Horses

Mounts

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the term, Penalty 1? Hint

Saftey

Line up

Knock in

Automatic goal

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Question 5 of 10

5. How long is a chukka? Hint

4 minutes

7 minutes

10 minutes

12 minutes

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Question 6 of 10

6. What sort of bridle do most players use? Hint

Gag

Double Bridle

Hackamore

Snaffle

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is a surcingle used for in polo? Hint

Back up girth

Stop a galloping pony

Hold on a rug

To hit the ball

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Question 8 of 10

8. Are you allowed to go directly in front of the ball?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many umpires are there? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. What safety equipment do players need? Hint

Nothing.

Gloves, Kneepads, Faceguards.

Helmet, Kneepads, boots.

Helmet, Gloves, Faceguards.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many players are on a team?

Answer: 4

There are four positions on a polo team, named No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4.

2. What are the time periods called?

Answer: Chukkas

In New Zealand, normally 4 chukkas are played. A chukka is normally 7 minutes long, with 30 seconds added to finish a play.

3. What are the players mounts called?

Answer: Polo Ponies

Polo pony is the traditional name for the riders mounts.

4. What is the term, Penalty 1?

Answer: Automatic goal

There are 6 penalties, with #1 being an automatic goal, given for a severe offence.

5. How long is a chukka?

Answer: 7 minutes

A chukka is 7 minutes long, with an addition of 30 seconds to finish the play.

6. What sort of bridle do most players use?

Answer: Gag

7. What is a surcingle used for in polo?

Answer: Back up girth

If a girth breaks, the surcingle keeps the saddle there so you can go and get a new one.

8. Are you allowed to go directly in front of the ball?

Answer: No

You can't go in front off the ball, because of the speed of the game, there could be a big accident.

9. How many umpires are there?

Answer: 3

There is only three umpires in a polo game, two of which are mounted. There is the third umpire that sits in the crowd, and decides on hard calls.

10. What safety equipment do players need?

Answer: Helmet, Kneepads, boots.

These are the three basic saftey requirements. They protect you from falls, knocks and bangs and crashes.

Source: Author nasarr

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