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Nicknames of Teams Trivia Quiz

Very easy quiz on nicknames from North America in the world of sports. I'll give you the school or sports teams, and you give me the nickname.

A multiple-choice quiz by Laker2415. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
Laker2415

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
157,713

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
10 / 10

Plays
1530

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is the nickname of San Jose State and Michigan State? Hint

Cornhuskers

Anteaters

Spartans

Beavers

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Question 2 of 10

2. Mercyhurst, Lake Superior State and one of the two Los Angeles Basketball teams share what nickname? Hint

Devils

Lakers

Eagles

Flyers

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Question 3 of 10

3. Boston College, NFL's Philadelphia, and the old St. Louis NHL nickname was _____ . Hint

Iguanas

Greyhounds

Eagles

Highlanders

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Question 4 of 10

4. Arizona, Kentucky, Northwestern, and Northern Michigan, share what nickname? Hint

Lightning

Jackalopes

Wildcats

Kangaroos

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Question 5 of 10

5. What color is in the nickname of Duke and DePaul's Athletic Teams? Hint

Blue

Yellow

Red

Orange

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Question 6 of 10

6. The nickname of Creighton and MLB's Toronto franchise: __________ . Hint

Mohawks

Orioles

Nets

Blue Jays

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Question 7 of 10

7. Louisville and MLB's St. Louis' names are the same. What's Louisville's nickname? Hint

Purple Aces

Roughriders

Quilters

Cardinals

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Question 8 of 10

8. NHL's Ottawa and MLB's former Washington teams, shared what nickname? Hint

Senators

Travelers

Spurs

Unicorns

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Question 9 of 10

9. NHL's New Jersey team, and Mississippi Valley State are the what? Hint

Violets

Zephyrs

Wildcats

Devils

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the nickname of NBA's Washington and, prior to 2010, what was MLS's Kansas City nickname? Hint

Bullets

Metrostars

Wizards

Sandsharks

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the nickname of San Jose State and Michigan State?

Answer: Spartans

Both play in Spartan Stadium.

2. Mercyhurst, Lake Superior State and one of the two Los Angeles Basketball teams share what nickname?

Answer: Lakers

Both Lake Superior and Mercyhurst are members of the GLIAC, and are located in Sault Ste. Marie, MI and Erie, PA respectively.

3. Boston College, NFL's Philadelphia, and the old St. Louis NHL nickname was _____ .

Answer: Eagles

St. Louis lasted one season in the NHL: 1934-35.

4. Arizona, Kentucky, Northwestern, and Northern Michigan, share what nickname?

Answer: Wildcats

Northern Michigan is located in Marquette, MI.

5. What color is in the nickname of Duke and DePaul's Athletic Teams?

Answer: Blue

DePaul is the Blue Demons while Duke is the Blue Devils.

6. The nickname of Creighton and MLB's Toronto franchise: __________ .

Answer: Blue Jays

Creighton is also the host school of the College World Series.

7. Louisville and MLB's St. Louis' names are the same. What's Louisville's nickname?

Answer: Cardinals

8. NHL's Ottawa and MLB's former Washington teams, shared what nickname?

Answer: Senators

Ottawa's home arena is actually in Kanata, Ontario.

9. NHL's New Jersey team, and Mississippi Valley State are the what?

Answer: Devils

New Jersey won the Stanley Cup in 2002 in a very exciting playoff season.

10. What is the nickname of NBA's Washington and, prior to 2010, what was MLS's Kansas City nickname?

Answer: Wizards

Poor Michael Jordan, he had to finish his career there in Washington. In 2010 the Kansas City Wizards changed their name to the Sporting Kansas City,

Source: Author Laker2415

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