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Worldwide Sports Mixed Trivia Quiz

A mix of sports in the worldwide market. Good luck.

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

Author
Helo_King

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
303,232

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
411

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Question 1 of 10

1. In amateur wrestling, how many points is an escape worth? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 2008, what was the name of the National Basketball Association (NBA) Detroit Pistons' mascot? Hint

Hooper

Valve Push

Sleeve

Piston Wall

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the first Serbian to win a Tennis Grand Slam event? Hint

Jelena Jankovic

Novak Djokovic

Nikolay Davydenko

Gilles Simon

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, what were the finals qualifying results to make it to the semi-finals against Australia? Hint

Fiji beat Ireland 28-7

Ireland beat Fiji 20-2

Ireland beat Fiji 30-0

Fiji beat Ireland 30-14

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the 2008 NCAA colleges, which was the only team nicknamed 'Gorillas'? Hint

Hillsdale College

North Alabama University

Pittsburgh State University

Kansas State

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Question 6 of 10

6. How did the 2002 National Rugby League Finals great match end? Hint

Roosters 30-0 over the Dragons

Broncos 30-0 over the Roosters

Warriors 30-8 over the Broncos

Roosters 30-8 over the Warriors

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Question 7 of 10

7. This person unfortunately became famous for a horrible skiing accident at the Nagano Olympics in 1998. Who is this that won the Alpine skiing World Cup four times? Hint

Stephan Eberharter

Andreas Schifferer

Christian Mayer

Hermann Maier

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Question 8 of 10

8. From Scotland's ancient capital, which Scottish football team is known as "The Pars"? Hint

Dunfermline

Celtic

Dundee

East Stirling

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Question 9 of 10

9. Some race cars have two openings with covers on top of their roof. What are these called? Hint

Scoops

Fire vents

Escape hatches

Roof flaps

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who won the 2006 FIFA World Cup? Hint

Italy

United States

France

Germany

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In amateur wrestling, how many points is an escape worth?

Answer: 1

When your opponent has taken you down to the mat and is in full control of you and you stand up and get out of his reach, it is called an escape, and is worth one point. Also, if you start your second, or third round on bottom, and you stand up and break free, you will get one point for an escape.

2. In 2008, what was the name of the National Basketball Association (NBA) Detroit Pistons' mascot?

Answer: Hooper

The Pistons first showed Hooper in 1996. He is one of the most well-known mascots in the NBA.

3. Who was the first Serbian to win a Tennis Grand Slam event?

Answer: Novak Djokovic

He defeated Frenchman Jo Wilfried Tsonga 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 in the Australian Open in 2008.

4. In the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, what were the finals qualifying results to make it to the semi-finals against Australia?

Answer: Fiji beat Ireland 30-14

Fiji smashed Ireland 30-14 to make it to the semi-final against the tough opponents Australia. New Zealand defeated Australia 34-20 in the Finals game.

5. In the 2008 NCAA colleges, which was the only team nicknamed 'Gorillas'?

Answer: Pittsburgh State University

PSUs first-ever National Championship came in 1901. They defeated the Jacksonville Gamecocks 23-6.

6. How did the 2002 National Rugby League Finals great match end?

Answer: Roosters 30-8 over the Warriors

The Warriors who had many fans at the game, saw the match end up being a disappointing match with the Roosters running away 30-8 winners, ending a superb year by both teams. This was the New Zealand Warriors' first-ever Grand Final.

7. This person unfortunately became famous for a horrible skiing accident at the Nagano Olympics in 1998. Who is this that won the Alpine skiing World Cup four times?

Answer: Hermann Maier

Hermann is one of the most successful athletes in the history of the Alpine skiing World Cup. He became famous when won two gold medals only a few days after the crash in the downhill competition. In summer 2001, he had a motorcycle accident which almost meant the end of his career, but he returned to the World Cup again and even won it a fourth time in 2004.

8. From Scotland's ancient capital, which Scottish football team is known as "The Pars"?

Answer: Dunfermline

Dunfermline won the Scottish Cup in 1961 and 1968. The team's colors are black and white.

9. Some race cars have two openings with covers on top of their roof. What are these called?

Answer: Roof flaps

Nascar was the first motorsport to mandate roof flaps. These roof flaps hinge upward and keep the car on the ground when the car spins around backwards while at speed. Many cars in the past have gone airborn.

10. Who won the 2006 FIFA World Cup?

Answer: Italy

Italy beat France in the infamous championship game in which a France star player, Zinedine Zidane, was ejected for head-butting an Italian player.

Source: Author Helo_King

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