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All About the Bengals Trivia Quiz

Although the Bengals are the Cleveland Browns' state rival, I like them, just a little of course! Hope you learn a tidbit or two about them. Enjoy!

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

Author
jaknginger

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
287,721

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1223

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 74 (10/10), Guest 199 (10/10), Guest 98 (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the first season of the Cincinnati Bengals as a professional team? Hint

1958

1968

1978

1948

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the original owner/head coach of the Bengals? Hint

Dave Shula

Art Modell

Paul Brown

Dick LeBeau

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of the stadium the Bengals shared with the Reds for three decades? Hint

Riverfront Stadium

Nippert Stadium

Paul Brown Stadium

Three Rivers Stadium

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Question 4 of 10

4. What new stadium did the Bengals call home in 2000? Hint

Great American Ball Park

Paul Brown Stadium

Bengals Stadium

Crosley Field

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Question 5 of 10

5. What are the main colors of the Bengals? Hint

Orange and Brown

Orange and Blue

Orange and Black

Orange and Yellow

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of the celebratory dance that started during the Bengals run to the Super Bowl in the 1988 season? Hint

Brown Shuffle

Boomer Banzai

Ickey Shuffle

Collinsworth Cadence

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Question 7 of 10

7. What Bengals coach first made the no-huddle offense a standard for his team? Hint

Marvin Lewis

Sam Wyche

Dave Shula

Paul Brown

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the first Bengals player to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame? Hint

Ken Anderson

Boomer Esiason

Anthony Munoz

Cris Collinsworth

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Question 9 of 10

9. What opponent did the Bengals face twice in a Super Bowl? Hint

Oakland Raiders

San Francisco 49ers

New England Patriots

Green Bay Packers

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which Bengal was the 1988 NFL MVP? Hint

Boomer Esiason

Anthony Munoz

Ickey Woods

Ken Anderson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the first season of the Cincinnati Bengals as a professional team?

Answer: 1968

The Bengals joined the American Football League in 1968, then when the AFL-NFL merger happened in 1970, they joined the NFL.

2. Who was the original owner/head coach of the Bengals?

Answer: Paul Brown

Ironically, Paul Brown was also the founder/owner of the state rivals Cleveland Browns. His time with Cleveland ended after selling his share of the team to Art Modell, and then was fired 2 years later. Art Modell never worked with the Bengals. Dave Shula coached the Bengals 1992-1996. Dick LeBeau coached the team from 2000-2002.

3. What was the name of the stadium the Bengals shared with the Reds for three decades?

Answer: Riverfront Stadium

In the Bengals first season in the AFL, they played at Nippert Stadium, but then moved to Riverfront from 1970-1999. Riverfront Stadium was also known as Cinergy Field in 1996.

4. What new stadium did the Bengals call home in 2000?

Answer: Paul Brown Stadium

The Bengals moved to their own stadium in 2000, leaving the Reds to play at Riverfront until their new stadium, Great American Ball Park, was completed for the 2003 season. Obviously, the new home of the Bengals was named for their founder, Paul Brown. His son Mike Brown was the owner at the time of the new stadium opening.

5. What are the main colors of the Bengals?

Answer: Orange and Black

Its funny to me that the Bengals' orange was indeed very similar to the Cleveland Browns' orange. The uniforms have changed over the years to include more black, and to add a little flair with tiger stripes.

6. What was the name of the celebratory dance that started during the Bengals run to the Super Bowl in the 1988 season?

Answer: Ickey Shuffle

Ickey Woods was a rookie running back in 1988, and did his little dance after scoring touchdowns. This was to be the start of NFL penalties for excessive celebrations.

7. What Bengals coach first made the no-huddle offense a standard for his team?

Answer: Sam Wyche

Although all four choices coached for the Bengals at some point in their history, Sam Wyche made this a regular way of life on the offensive side of the ball. Most teams only used this offense when time was running low. Several NFL rule changes developed from this offensive strategy, giving defense time to substitute. Stopping the clock for injury means that injured player is required to sit out one play. Further, they could penalize a team if they have a clock-stopping injury when a limited amount of time is left in the game. Wyche coached the Bengals.

8. Who was the first Bengals player to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

Answer: Anthony Munoz

Anthony Munoz was an offensive tackle from USC and was the first round, third pick of the 1980 draft. He played 13 seasons for the Bengals and was an 11-time Pro Bowl selection.

9. What opponent did the Bengals face twice in a Super Bowl?

Answer: San Francisco 49ers

The Bengals faced the 49ers twice in the big game. In Super Bowl XVI, they lost 26-21, and in Super Bowl XXIII, they lost 20-16.

10. Which Bengal was the 1988 NFL MVP?

Answer: Boomer Esiason

Boomer was the quarterback of the 1988 Bengals team that lost to the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl. He threw for 3572 yards with 28 TDs against 14 interceptions in the season.

Source: Author jaknginger

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