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Sports in South Korea Trivia Quiz

This quiz covers some traditional and popular sports enjoyed in South Korea.

A multiple-choice quiz by christopherm. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
christopherm

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
356,730

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

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407

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Even though this sport is considered the "national pastime" in the United States, it is also very popular in South Korea. Basic equipment includes a ball, bat, and glove. Which sport is this? Hint

baseball

tennis

squash

taekwondo

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Question 2 of 10

2. This martial art is practically synonymous with Korea. It is defined as, "the martial art of empty-handed self-defense." What is the name of this sport? Hint

calligraphy

timetogo

calisthenics

taekwondo

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Question 3 of 10

3. This immensely popular sport is as ubiquitous as Kimchi in Korea. It involves kicking a ball into a netted goal. Which sport is it? Hint

tennis

soccer/football

table tennis

hopscotch

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Question 4 of 10

4. This sport is played with rackets (paddles) and a relatively small celluloid ball on a table. What is the name of this sport? Hint

darts

billiards

table tennis

bowling

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Ssireum" is the name of the sport. It is a traditional Korean sport which involves taking your opponent to the ground in some manner. It's a not too distant relative of Japanese Sumo. Which sport is the closest approximation? Hint

swimming

scuba diving

cow tipping

wrestling

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Question 6 of 10

6. This sport was invented in 1891 by a fellow named, James Naismith. The object is to place a ball into a hoop. There are five players on each team. What is the name of this sport? Hint

golf

basketball

badminton

darts

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Question 7 of 10

7. The contemporary version of this sport originated in Scotland. The object is to strike a small dimpled ball with a club and place the ball in a cup in the shortest amount of strokes. What is the name of this game? Hint

cricket

golf

snooker

croquet

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Question 8 of 10

8. This sport is played with a racket and a shuttlecock on a rectangular court. What is the name of this sport? Hint

paddle ball

squash

badminton

racquetball

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Question 9 of 10

9. This sport is a martial art distinctive to Korea and is increasing in popularity within the country. It is sometimes described as a combined form of judo and taekwondo. What is the name of this sport? Hint

hapsida

haha

hula hoop fighting

hapkido

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Question 10 of 10

10. "So ssaum" is considered a traditional Korean sport but animals are the focus. It might be loosely translated as "tauromachy." Which animals participate in this sport? Hint

penguins

bulls

ostriches

elephants

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Even though this sport is considered the "national pastime" in the United States, it is also very popular in South Korea. Basic equipment includes a ball, bat, and glove. Which sport is this?

Answer: baseball

Baseball is increasingly popular in South Korea. South Korea has a very strong professional baseball league. The national team won the Gold Medal during the 2008 Olympic games held in Beijing, China. The Korean name for baseball is "Yagu."

2. This martial art is practically synonymous with Korea. It is defined as, "the martial art of empty-handed self-defense." What is the name of this sport?

Answer: taekwondo

Taekwondo is a martial art form that originated in Korea and has since gained in popularity throughout the world. It is also an Olympic sport. The sport has a rich history, argot, and sophisticated ranking system.

3. This immensely popular sport is as ubiquitous as Kimchi in Korea. It involves kicking a ball into a netted goal. Which sport is it?

Answer: soccer/football

Soccer/football is one of those sports that Korean children learn very early. There is a popular professional league in Korea. South Korea has regularly achieved strong results in FIFA (F�d�ration Internationale de Football Association) tournaments and competitions. including making the World Cup semifinal in 2002. The Korean name for this sport is "chukgu."

4. This sport is played with rackets (paddles) and a relatively small celluloid ball on a table. What is the name of this sport?

Answer: table tennis

Table tennis is a very popular sport in Korea. It is very easy to find a place to play in Korea. The Korean word for the game is "takgu." The place to play is called a "takguJang." For a nominal fee, one can enter the place and easily find a partner and have some table tennis fun.

Answer: wrestling

"Ssireum" is a traditional form of wrestling in Korea. The contest takes place in a ring filled with sand. It is primarily a sport of endurance, strength, patience and strategy. It is not widely known outside of Korea.

6. This sport was invented in 1891 by a fellow named, James Naismith. The object is to place a ball into a hoop. There are five players on each team. What is the name of this sport?

Answer: basketball

Even though it is not a traditional Korean sport, basketball has attained a significant following in Korea. There is a well-established professional basketball league in Korea and courts are popularly found on school campuses. The Korean word for basketball is "nonggu."

Answer: golf

Golf is viewed as a game of prestige and image in South Korea. Many Korean women golfers have been inspired by the brilliant success of Kim Se Ri. She was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2007. In 2012, four out of the top ten money leaders on the LPGA Tour were from South Korea.

8. This sport is played with a racket and a shuttlecock on a rectangular court. What is the name of this sport?

Answer: badminton

Badminton is enormously popular in East Asia and South Korea in particular. Children can be seen playing the game outside with or without nets. South Korea presented a strong team for the 2012 London Olympics, but the contest was marred by a scandal involving intentionally losing matches.

As a result two South Korean teams were disqualified. Nevertheless, it continues to be supremely popular at recreational and competitive levels.

Answer: hapkido

Hapkido is closely related to the Japanese martial art called aikido. There are many private hapkido studios and schools. Hapkido also incorporates a number of weapons as part of the training.

10. "So ssaum" is considered a traditional Korean sport but animals are the focus. It might be loosely translated as "tauromachy." Which animals participate in this sport?

Answer: bulls

The traditional form of bull fighting in Korea is a contest between two bulls. It is a popular international annual event in the county of Cheongdo, South Korea. The event is very well attended by people from all over the world. "So" is the word for cow or bull. "Ssaum" is the word for a battle, combat or fight.

Source: Author christopherm

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