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

The Championship Game #1 Trivia Quiz

Questions over the championship game or series from the World Series to the World Cup.

A multiple-choice quiz by rob_909. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
rob_909

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
201,308

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
13 / 20

Plays
533

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 20

1. In the 2001-02 NBA Finals, the third successive NBA Finals win for the Lakers, who did they defeat? Hint

Orlando Magic

Philadelphia 76ers

New Jersey Nets

Utah Jazz

NEXT>

Question 2 of 20

2. In the 2000 World Series, the New York Yankees played the New York Mets. What was the result? Hint

Yankees 4 Mets 2

Mets 4 Yankees 2

Mets 4 Yankees 1

Yankees 4 Mets 1

NEXT>

Question 3 of 20

3. Who missed the crucial fifth penalty for Italy that sailed over the crossbar in the 1994 final against Brazil?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname)

NEXT>

Question 4 of 20

4. Who won three of the four Grand Slams in the tennis tour during the 2004 men's season? Hint

Andy Roddick

Roger Federer

Andre Agassi

Tim Henman

NEXT>

Question 5 of 20

5. Super Bowl XXXV: What was the final score? Hint

Baltimore Ravens 20- 17 New York Giants

Baltimore Ravens 48 - 24 New York Giants

Baltimore Ravens 23-16 New York Giants

Baltimore Ravens 34 - 7 New York Giants

NEXT>

Question 6 of 20

6. In an eight year span, the Chicago Bulls won six NBA titles. Who did they defeat in each of the last two of them, in 1996-97 and 1997-98? Hint

Portland Trailblazers

Phoenix Suns

Seattle Supersonics

Utah Jazz

NEXT>

Question 7 of 20

7. Which two teams shared between them, the first four FIFA World Cup titles? Hint

Czechoslovakia and Germany

Brazil and Italy

Uruguay and Italy

Germany and Hungary

NEXT>

Question 8 of 20

8. The 1991 World Series saw the Minnesota Twins defeat the Atlanta Braves in game seven by what scoreline? Hint

11-0

14-13

1-0

5-3

NEXT>

Question 9 of 20

9. In Super Bowl XXXIV, who was one yard short from scoring the game-tying touchdown as time expired? Hint

Steve McNair

Kevin Dyson

Eddie George

Derrick Mason

NEXT>

Question 10 of 20

10. Which of these correctly depicts the scoreline of one of the first 16 finals of the FIFA World Cup? Hint

Brazil 4 - 1 Italy

Argentina 3 - 2 England

Italy 2 - 1 Germany

Uruguay 4 - 3 Czechoslovakia

NEXT>

Question 11 of 20

11. In which of the following years did England win the FIFA World Cup? Hint

1966

1982

1974

1958

NEXT>

Question 12 of 20

12. 1986 World Series, NY Mets vs. Boston Red Sox: whose infamous game six error led to the NY Mets winning the series?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

NEXT>

Question 13 of 20

13. Which of the following NBA Finals matchup represents six of the nine NBA Finals played from 1961 to 1969. Hint

Los Angeles Lakers def. St. Louis Hawks

Los Angelels Lakers def. Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics def. Los Angeles Lakers

Boston Celtics def. San Francisco Warriors

NEXT>

Question 14 of 20

14. Who won the 2003 NHL Finals in seven games? Hint

Anaheim Mighty Ducks

New Jersey Devils

Chicago Blackhawks

Detroit Red Wings

NEXT>

Question 15 of 20

15. Super Bowl XXIV set a new record for the largest victory margin in Super Bowl history. What was the score? Hint

San Francisco 49ers 56 - 7 Denver Broncos

San Francisco 49ers 55 - 10 Denver Broncos

San Francisco 49ers 38 - 0 Denver Broncos

San Francisco 49ers 37- 3 Denver Broncos

NEXT>

Question 16 of 20

16. Which team won the 1908 World Series?

Answer: ( Two Words .. or just team name)

NEXT>

Question 17 of 20

17. The 1998 FIFA World Cup in France saw the French defeat Brazil in the final by the score of 3-0. Who scored two goals for France in this game? Hint

Thierry Henry

Emmanuel Petit

Sylvain Wiltord

Zinedine Zidane

NEXT>

Question 18 of 20

18. American Football: In a 1986 playoff game, who executed "The Drive" that ended with a game-winning touchdown, starting from their own two yard line. Hint

Brett Favre

Troy Aikman

Steve Young

John Elway

NEXT>

Question 19 of 20

19. Which team won the 1997 and 2003 World Series? Hint

Arizona Diamondbacks

New York Yankees

Florida Marlins

Atlanta Braves

NEXT>

Question 20 of 20

20. Magic Johnson was the MVP of the NBA Finals more than once.

True

False

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

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the 2001-02 NBA Finals, the third successive NBA Finals win for the Lakers, who did they defeat?

Answer: New Jersey Nets

The Lakers won the series 4-0, and Shaquille O'Neal was the MVP for the third straight time.

2. In the 2000 World Series, the New York Yankees played the New York Mets. What was the result?

Answer: Yankees 4 Mets 1

It was the third consecutive World Series title for the Yankees, after victories over Atlanta and San Diego the previous years.

3. Who missed the crucial fifth penalty for Italy that sailed over the crossbar in the 1994 final against Brazil?

Answer: Roberto Baggio

Roberto Baggio, despite finishing second in the World Cup in scoring, missed a most crucial kick in the history of soccer, and Brazil won 3-2 in penalties after a 0-0 draw.

4. Who won three of the four Grand Slams in the tennis tour during the 2004 men's season?

Answer: Roger Federer

The Swiss won the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open.

5. Super Bowl XXXV: What was the final score?

Answer: Baltimore Ravens 34 - 7 New York Giants

Baltimore, who had the best defense in the league that season, held the Giants to no offensive points. The lone Giants touchdown came on a 97 yard kickoff return by Ron Dixon, but it was too much as Ray Lewis, Super Bowl MVP, accompanied with Chris McAllister took Kerry Collins out.

6. In an eight year span, the Chicago Bulls won six NBA titles. Who did they defeat in each of the last two of them, in 1996-97 and 1997-98?

Answer: Utah Jazz

Michael Jordan won all six of the MVPs from these six NBA championships, and the Bulls won both over Utah by the score of 4-2.
In their previous four championships, The Bulls defeated the SuperSonics, Suns, Trail Blazers, and Lakers respectively.

7. Which two teams shared between them, the first four FIFA World Cup titles?

Answer: Uruguay and Italy

Uruguay won in 1930 and 1950, while Italy won the 1934 and 1938 World Cups. The 1942 and 1946 Cups were postponed because of the war.

8. The 1991 World Series saw the Minnesota Twins defeat the Atlanta Braves in game seven by what scoreline?

Answer: 1-0

It was October 27 at the Hubert H Humprhey Metrodome. Jack Morris threw a complete game, a 10 inning shutout for the Twins. In the bottom of the 10th, Dan Gladden led off the inning with a double. He was sacrificed to third by Chuck Knoblauch, and scored on a Gene Larkin single over the infield to give the Twins their fourth home win of the series, becoming only the second time to win all four series games at home.

9. In Super Bowl XXXIV, who was one yard short from scoring the game-tying touchdown as time expired?

Answer: Kevin Dyson

McNair's 11 yard pass to Kevin Dyson got Tennessee to the one yard line, but time expired and the St. Louis Rams defeated the Tennessee Titans, 23-16.

10. Which of these correctly depicts the scoreline of one of the first 16 finals of the FIFA World Cup?

Answer: Brazil 4 - 1 Italy

Brazil, behind Pele and Jairzinho, won their third World Cup title, and set Italy packing in the 1970 Final.

11. In which of the following years did England win the FIFA World Cup?

Answer: 1966

While hosting, England was victorious in the final by the score of 4-2 over West Germany before a capacity crowd of 96, 924. Hurst scored a hat-trick, including two goals in injury time in the 100 and 119th minute. Weber had sent the game into overtime for Germany with an 89th minute shot.

12. 1986 World Series, NY Mets vs. Boston Red Sox: whose infamous game six error led to the NY Mets winning the series?

Answer: Bill Buckner

Bill Buckner didn't hold the ground ball that went through his legs down the first base line, allowing the Mets to comeback and win.

13. Which of the following NBA Finals matchup represents six of the nine NBA Finals played from 1961 to 1969.

Answer: Boston Celtics def. Los Angeles Lakers

The Boston Celtics defeated Los Angeles six times, enroute to winning 10 of 11 NBA championships. Meanwhile, the Lakers were in the finals seven of nine years, and were defeated all seven times.

14. Who won the 2003 NHL Finals in seven games?

Answer: New Jersey Devils

The Devils established themselves as a dynasty and held on for a 3-0 win, after the elimination of the heavily favored Red Wings.

15. Super Bowl XXIV set a new record for the largest victory margin in Super Bowl history. What was the score?

Answer: San Francisco 49ers 55 - 10 Denver Broncos

It was San Francisco's fourth Super Bowl title, and their second consecutive after a 1989 victory of Cincinnati.

16. Which team won the 1908 World Series?

Answer: Chicago Cubs

The Cubs and the Red Sox shared the longest drought through the 20th century, until the Red Sox triumphed in 2004. The Cubs never won the series for the remainder of the century.

17. The 1998 FIFA World Cup in France saw the French defeat Brazil in the final by the score of 3-0. Who scored two goals for France in this game?

Answer: Zinedine Zidane

Zidane, who played for Juventus at the time, headed in two first half corners for his only goals of the tournament.

18. American Football: In a 1986 playoff game, who executed "The Drive" that ended with a game-winning touchdown, starting from their own two yard line.

Answer: John Elway

Out of all those great names, it was Elway who led Denver to tie the game, which they went on to win against over the Cleveland Browns in the AFC Championship. Elway had lost the previous three Super Bowls coming in, and finished his career as the only quarterback to have appeared in five Super Bowls. Elway lost the previous three to San Francisco, Washington, and the New York Giants, the team they lost to in this Super Bowl.

19. Which team won the 1997 and 2003 World Series?

Answer: Florida Marlins

The Marlins first two victories in franchise history were these two that were surrounded by New York Yankees triumphs. However, they did beat New York in 2002, and it was really tight.

20. Magic Johnson was the MVP of the NBA Finals more than once.

Answer: True

Magic Johnson was the NBA Finals MVP three times, in 1979-80, 1981-82, and 86-87. Magic Johnson did this for the Lakers, the only team he played for.

Source: Author rob_909

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