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Italy: World Cup 1934 Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about Italy 1934.

A multiple-choice quiz by ff501998. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
ff501998

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
89,725

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. Was there a group system in this edition of the World Cup?

Yes

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Question 2 of 10

2. All first round matches in the 1934 World Cup were held on the same day?

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the score in the first round match Italy vs USA? Hint

7-1

8-0

3-0

5-2

4. Italy and Spain had to play each other twice in the quarter-finals since their first match ended in a draw. What was the combined score of the two matches, which resulted in Italy's favour? Hint

3-1

4-3

1-0

2-1

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Question 5 of 10

5. In which stadium was the quarter-final between Czechoslovakia and Switzerland played? Hint

San Siro

Littorio

Benito Mussolini

Luigi Ferraris

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the semi-final between Czechoslovakia and Germany, Czechoslovakia won 3-1. What was the half-time score? Hint

0-1

3-1

2-1

1-0

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the full time score in the semi-final between Italy and Austria? Hint

1-0

3-1

2-0

4-0

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who won the third-place match between Austria and Germany?

Answer: ( Germany or Austria, G or A)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who scored the extra-time match winner for Italy in the Final? Hint

Raimondo Orsi

Giovanni Ferrari

Giuseppe Meazza

Angelo Schiavio

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Question 10 of 10

10. Were Italy successful as defending champions in 1938?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Was there a group system in this edition of the World Cup?

Answer: no

There was no group system in this edition of the Cup. The entire World Cup was a knockout tournament. The first round (sometimes aka the preliminary round) was contested between 16 teams, the winners of which progressed to the second round (quarter-finals).

As the 1934 World Cup attracted 32 entries, qualifiers were introduced for the first time, to determine the 16 countries playing-off in the finals tournament. All entrants had to play in the qualifiers, including the hosts Italy! Uruguay, became the first title holders who did not defend their title, when they refused to participate.

2. All first round matches in the 1934 World Cup were held on the same day?

Answer: true

All 8 preliminary matches (first round) were held on the same day, 27th May 1934.

3. What was the score in the first round match Italy vs USA?

Answer: 7-1

The hosts Italy easily won their preliminary match (first round) to advance to the quarterfinals, defeating USA 7 goals to 1. This was the highest scoring match in the first round. All eight teams which progressed to the next round were from Europe.

4. Italy and Spain had to play each other twice in the quarter-finals since their first match ended in a draw. What was the combined score of the two matches, which resulted in Italy's favour?

Answer: 2-1

The first match ended 1-1 aet on 31st May 31 1934. The second match ended 1-0 in Italy's favour on 1st June 1 1934.

5. In which stadium was the quarter-final between Czechoslovakia and Switzerland played?

Answer: Benito Mussolini

Czechoslovakia defeated Switzerland 3:2 in Stadio Benito Mussolini (named after Italy's fascist ruler) in Turin on 31st May 1934.

6. In the semi-final between Czechoslovakia and Germany, Czechoslovakia won 3-1. What was the half-time score?

Answer: 1-0

Czechoslovakia beat Germany to play the final against hosts Italy.

7. What was the full time score in the semi-final between Italy and Austria?

Answer: 1-0

Italy beat Austria 1-0 in the semi-final played in Milan's San Siro stadium.

8. Who won the third-place match between Austria and Germany?

Answer: Germany

Germany defeated Austria 3-2 in Naples on 7th June 1934 to clinch third place at the World Cup.

9. Who scored the extra-time match winner for Italy in the Final?

Answer: Angelo Schiavio

Angelo Schiavio scored the winner for Italy. Italy won 2-1 after extra time. Raimondo Orsi scored the equaliser for Italy with 8 minutes of normal time remaining, to take the Final into extra time.

10. Were Italy successful as defending champions in 1938?

Answer: yes

Italy became the first country to defend their title successfully, in France 1938, by beating Hungary 4-2 in the final.

Source: Author ff501998

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