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General Sports II Trivia Quiz

This quiz is based on general sports.

A multiple-choice quiz by jill-geo. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
jill-geo

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
229,219

Updated
Aug 22 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
550

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which country won the Euro 1996 Soccer competition? Hint

France

England

Germany

Czech Republic

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who became the World Snooker Champion for 2005? Hint

Ronnie O'Sullivan

Mark Williams

Stephen Hendry

Shaun Murphy

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which country won the Six Nations rugby title in 2006? Hint

Ireland

France

Scotland

England

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where were the 1994 Winter Olympic Games held? Hint

Calgary, Canada

Lillehammer, Norway

Nagano, Japan

Salt Lake City, USA

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who set a 100 metres world record time of 9.77 seconds? Hint

Marlon Devonish

Asafa Powell

Patrick Johnson

Uchenna Emedolu

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which year did Sandy Lyle win the U.S. Masters in golf? Hint

1985

1987

1988

1982

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Question 7 of 10

7. In which country did badminton originate? Hint

England

Pakistan

USA

India

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Question 8 of 10

8. With which sport would you associate Willie Shoemaker? Hint

Motor Racing

Horse Racing

Bobsleighing

Athletics

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where were the 1968 Summer Olympic Games held? Hint

Rome

Munich

Mexico City

Tokyo

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many Premiership football team's home grounds were in London, England, for the season of 2005-06? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which country won the Euro 1996 Soccer competition?

Answer: Germany

Germany beat Czech Republic 2-1 in the final with Bierhoff scoring 5 minutes into extra time to win it by the Golden Goal rule.

2. Who became the World Snooker Champion for 2005?

Answer: Shaun Murphy

Shaun Murphy became the 1st qualifier since Terry Griffiths in 1979 to win the World Championship. He defeated Matthew Stevens 18 frames to 16 frames.

3. Which country won the Six Nations rugby title in 2006?

Answer: France

France won on goal difference after drawing with Ireland on 8 points each. Scotland finished with 6 points and England with 4 points.

4. Where were the 1994 Winter Olympic Games held?

Answer: Lillehammer, Norway

The Lillehammer games were the most environmentally friendly games, with their energy saving and recycling techniques. Because of this, the IOC revised their procedure for choosing future host cities.

5. Who set a 100 metres world record time of 9.77 seconds?

Answer: Asafa Powell

Asafa Powell achieved this record in July 2005 at the Athens Grand Prix.

6. In which year did Sandy Lyle win the U.S. Masters in golf?

Answer: 1988

On April 10th 1988, Sandy Lyle became the first Scotsman to win the U.S. Masters title.

7. In which country did badminton originate?

Answer: India

Modern Badminton began as "Poona" in the 1860s. The British Army took the game to England where it became known as badminton.

8. With which sport would you associate Willie Shoemaker?

Answer: Horse Racing

In 1986, Willie Shoemaker at the age of 54, became the oldest jockey to win the Kentucky Derby.

9. Where were the 1968 Summer Olympic Games held?

Answer: Mexico City

Mexico City hosted the games of the 19th Olympiad. These games were the highest at 7,349 feet above sea level.

10. How many Premiership football team's home grounds were in London, England, for the season of 2005-06?

Answer: 6

There were six teams in the Premiership who have their home grounds in London England. Arsenal, Charlton Athletic, Chelsea, Fulham, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United.

Source: Author jill-geo

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