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The Black Jersey Trivia Quiz

Some of the great sports teams in the world wear a predominantly black jersey. From the clues provided, identify the classic sports team that wore the color black.

A multiple-choice quiz by 13enemyz. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
13enemyz

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
232,890

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
435

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Question 1 of 10

1. Nicknamed the All Blacks, this country is regarded as the most successful rugby team in the world. Hint

Australia

England

South Africa

New Zealand

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which soccer team wore a vertical black and white striped uniform, and was consistently amongst the top teams in Italy. Hint

Juventus

Inter Milan

AC Milan

AS Roma

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Question 3 of 10

3. Between 1999 and 2005, which basketball team in black won three NBA championships? Hint

Detroit Pistons

Chicago Bulls

Miami Heat

San Antonio Spurs

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Question 4 of 10

4. In a massive upset, which Australian Rugby League team won the 2005 NRL competition? Hint

North Queensland Cowboys

Wests Tigers

Penrith Panthers

New Zealand Warriors

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Question 5 of 10

5. Despite sometimes playing in a black uniform, which baseball team won the 2005 World Series? Hint

Chicago Cubs

Chicago White Sox

St. Louis Cardinals

Houston Astros

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which New Zealand netball franchise won their first national title in 2005? Hint

Waikato/Bay Of Plenty Magic

Northern Force

Canterbury Flames

Capital Shakers

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Australian Rules team, known as the Magpies, were one of the foundation Australian Rules clubs from Melbourne? Hint

Essendon

Collingwood

Geelong

Richmond

8. This NFL team won two Super Bowl titles before the franchise moved to Los Angeles in 1982. The team returned to their spiritual home in 1995 and reached the Super Bowl in 2003. Which team was it? Hint

Oakland Raiders

Arizona Cardinals

St. Louis Rams

Houston Texans

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which American soccer team competed in the first four MLS grand finals between 1996 and 1999, and won three titles? Hint

Chicago Fire

D.C. United

Los Angeles Galaxy

San Jose Earthquakes

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Question 10 of 10

10. This French rugby team won the European championships in 1996, 2003, and 2005. They also had an alternative red jersey as well as the traditional black. Who were they? Hint

Stade Francais

Toulouse

Biarritz Olympique

Castres

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Nicknamed the All Blacks, this country is regarded as the most successful rugby team in the world.

Answer: New Zealand

New Zealand, also known as the 'All Blacks' by the colour of their uniform, have consistently been amongst the top nations in rugby.
In 2005, New Zealand won 12 of their 13 test matches. This included a 3-0 series victory over the British Lions, retaining the Bledisloe Cup against Australia, winning the Tri-Nations against Australia and South Africa, and winning a 'grand slam' against Wales, Ireland, England, and Scotland on an end of year tour.

2. Which soccer team wore a vertical black and white striped uniform, and was consistently amongst the top teams in Italy.

Answer: Juventus

Juventus wore the traditional black and white stripes, and were Serie A champions in 2006, their 29th national title. They have also won the UEFA Champions League in 1985 and 1996.

3. Between 1999 and 2005, which basketball team in black won three NBA championships?

Answer: San Antonio Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs, led by NBA stars David Robinson, Tim Duncan, and Manu Ginobili, had won NBA titles in 1999 (vs New York Knicks), 2003 (vs New Jersey Nets), and 2005 (vs Detroit Pistons).

4. In a massive upset, which Australian Rugby League team won the 2005 NRL competition?

Answer: Wests Tigers

The Wests Tigers defied the odds in 2005 by defeating the North Queensland Cowboys 30-16 in the grand final. It was the first time that the Tigers had made the playoffs after joining the NRL in 2000 as a joint venture (between Western Suburbs Magpies and Balmain Tigers), and many people considered that the Tigers would finish last in 2005.

5. Despite sometimes playing in a black uniform, which baseball team won the 2005 World Series?

Answer: Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox won the World Series by a margin of 4-0 over the Houston Astros, their first World Series victory since 1917.

6. Which New Zealand netball franchise won their first national title in 2005?

Answer: Waikato/Bay Of Plenty Magic

The Waikato/Bay Of Plenty Magic, led by goal shoot Irene van Dyk, won the 2005 title by thrashing the six-time defending champions Southern Sting by 65-39.

7. Which Australian Rules team, known as the Magpies, were one of the foundation Australian Rules clubs from Melbourne?

Answer: Collingwood

Collingwood was founded in 1892 alongside Collingwood, Essendon, Geelong, Melbourne, St Kilda, Fitzroy, and South Melbourne. The Magpies won a rare 4 straight AFL titles between 1927 and 1930.

Answer: Oakland Raiders

The Oakland Raiders formed in 1960, and won two Super Bowl titles in 1976 and 1980. In 1982, the Raiders moved their franchise to Los Angeles, where the Los Angeles Raiders won the Super Bowl in 1983. The Raiders moved back to Oakland in 1995, and reached the Super Bowl in 2003, losing 48-21 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

9. Which American soccer team competed in the first four MLS grand finals between 1996 and 1999, and won three titles?

Answer: D.C. United

D.C. United, based in Washington D.C., won MLS soccer titles in 1996, 1997, 1999, and 2004. They were runner-ups in 1998, losing to the Chicago Fire.

10. This French rugby team won the European championships in 1996, 2003, and 2005. They also had an alternative red jersey as well as the traditional black. Who were they?

Answer: Toulouse

Toulouse were one of the most successful club teams from Europe, winning the Heineken Cup in 1996, 2003, and 2005. They were also runner-ups in 2004 against London Wasps. Toulouse had famous French rugby players such as Emile N'Tamack, Jean-Pierre Rives, and Fabien Pelous.

Source: Author 13enemyz

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