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"Mortal Kombat" Lore Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about story and lore only. There will be no gameplay questions. Are you a "Mortal Kombat" historian? Test your might here!

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

Author
JaceLyle

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
408,431

Updated
Mar 07 22

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
207

Last 3 plays: Guest 173 (4/15), Guest 174 (0/15), Guest 164 (3/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. What was Shao Kahn's role to Onaga? Hint

Ambassador

Personal chef

Advisor

Bodyguard

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Question 2 of 15

2. What is Nitara's motive in "Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance"? Hint

Retrieve a magical orb

Take over Outworld

Become a Blood God

Prevent the Dragon King's rebirth

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Question 3 of 15

3. What is Johnny Cage's real name? Hint

John Connor

John Cole

John Carlton

John Cook

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Question 4 of 15

4. All realms and their inhabitants are what? Hint

Planets and people

Entertainment for the Elder Gods

Simulations

Fragments of the One Being's consciousness

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Question 5 of 15

5. Geras once fought The Great Kung Lao.

True

False

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Question 6 of 15

6. Liu Kang acquired his fire and dragon abilities by slaying a great dragon from the Netherrealm.

True

False

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Question 7 of 15

7. In which realm is water a sacred element? Hint

Orderrealm

Edenia

Chaosrealm

Earthrealm

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Question 8 of 15

8. Where do Cryomancers originate from? Hint

Outworld

Edenia

Earthrealm

The Heavens

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Question 9 of 15

9. How did Shang Tsung blind Kenshi? Hint

With a sword

With an acid attack

Attempted to steal his soul

Tricked him into opening the Well of Souls

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Question 10 of 15

10. Why did Sindel betray King Jerrod? Hint

She was bewitched by Shao Khan

She wanted the throne for herself

He cheated on her

Because she perceived him to be a weak king

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Question 11 of 15

11. Why did Raiden send Bi Han to the Netherrealm? Hint

For crimes he committed

To kill Quan Chi

To find Scorpion

To retrieve Shinnok's amulet

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Question 12 of 15

12. Why did Hotaru imprison Shujinko? Hint

He broke curfew

Unauthorized portal access

For speaking with Dairou

For stealing Komidogus

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Question 13 of 15

13. What was Taven's last memory before awakening in Earthrealm? Hint

Watching an Edenian sunset

Racing Daegon

Being summoned to Argus' throneroom

Sparring with Rain

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Question 14 of 15

14. Who slowed Erron Black's aging process? Hint

Raiden

Kotal Kahn

Shang Tsung

Kronika

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Question 15 of 15

15. The Mortal Kombat dragon logo is a representation of who? Hint

Orin and Karo

Onaga

The Elder Gods

Liu Kang

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Shao Kahn's role to Onaga?

Answer: Advisor

Shao Kahn poisoned Onaga and took over as emperor of Outworld.

2. What is Nitara's motive in "Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance"?

Answer: Retrieve a magical orb

Once shattered, the magical orb separated Nitara's home realm from Outworld.

3. What is Johnny Cage's real name?

Answer: John Carlton

Cage is Johnny's stage name.

4. All realms and their inhabitants are what?

Answer: Fragments of the One Being's consciousness

The Elder Gods split the One Being's consciousness into what would become the realms. Essentially, all of "Mortal Kombat" is the dream of the One Being.

5. Geras once fought The Great Kung Lao.

Answer: True

Although they fought, Geras did not say who won.

6. Liu Kang acquired his fire and dragon abilities by slaying a great dragon from the Netherrealm.

Answer: False

It is suggested in "Mortal Kombat 11" intro dialogue that Liu Kang has the same fire as Onaga.

7. In which realm is water a sacred element?

Answer: Chaosrealm

Chaosrealmers cherish water because of its free flowing nature.

8. Where do Cryomancers originate from?

Answer: Edenia

Once thought to originate in Outworld, the Cryomancer species hails from Edenia.

9. How did Shang Tsung blind Kenshi?

Answer: Tricked him into opening the Well of Souls

Shang deceived Kenshi into opening the Well of Souls so that he could consume the souls of his ancestors.

10. Why did Sindel betray King Jerrod?

Answer: Because she perceived him to be a weak king

Sindel greatly admired Shao Khan's willingness to impose his will on others and exert his rule as emperor and conqueror.

11. Why did Raiden send Bi Han to the Netherrealm?

Answer: To retrieve Shinnok's amulet

Bi Han first stole the amulet for Quan Chi, unaware of the ramifications of doing so.

12. Why did Hotaru imprison Shujinko?

Answer: He broke curfew

After securing the Outworld city of Lei Chen from Tarkatan forces, Hotaru instituted a city curfew, which Shujinko broke, unaware of the curfew's existence.

13. What was Taven's last memory before awakening in Earthrealm?

Answer: Being summoned to Argus' throneroom

Taven was knocked unconscious upon arrival to the throne room.

14. Who slowed Erron Black's aging process?

Answer: Shang Tsung

Shang granted Erron Black slow aging as part of a deal.

15. The Mortal Kombat dragon logo is a representation of who?

Answer: The Elder Gods

"They masquerade as dragons, but are mere toothless worms." - Shao Kahn on the Elder Gods

Source: Author JaceLyle

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