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Quiz about FunTrivia Sports Mix Vol 10
Quiz about FunTrivia Sports Mix Vol 10

FunTrivia Sports Mix: Vol 10 Trivia Quiz


A mix of 10 Sports questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!

A multiple-choice quiz by FTBot. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
FTBot
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
409,775
Updated
Jul 22 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
579
Last 3 plays: Sandpiper18 (10/10), Reveler (10/10), Guest 98 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of the following is the name of an Oriental martial art that is now a popular sport? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. BOXING: In 1965, which boxer did Floyd Patterson refer to when he said he was going to snatch the heavyweight title from "the unworthy head of the loud-mouthed Black Muslim"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In which sport, sometimes played on the beach, would you hear the terms 'bump', 'set', and 'spike'? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. FIFA WORLD CUP - In the 1994 tournament held in the USA, which of these World Cup "firsts" happened? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of the following is a Scottish links golf course? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of these Major League Baseball teams did not play in a World Series in the 20th Century? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What tragic NASCAR event occurred during the Daytona 500 on February 18, 2001? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which National League baseball shortstop was known as the "Wizard of Oz"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In the sport of curling, the team that has the last rock in an end has a distinct advantage. This term is referred to as having the what? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which nation was the first to host four Summer Olympics? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of the following is the name of an Oriental martial art that is now a popular sport?

Answer: Taekwondo

Taekwondo is martial art that was developed in South Korea in the 1950s. After witnessing an impressive martial arts display in 1952, South Korean President Syngman Rhee ordered that martial arts be introduced into military training. He later decreed that the various schools and methods be unified into a single system, and in 1955 the name taekwondo, meaning "art of the foot and the fist", was adopted for the new style. Taekwondo later became a sport, and in the year 2000 it became an official medal event at the Olympic Games.

In 2010 it was adopted into the program of the Commonwealth Games.

Question by player Wizzid
2. BOXING: In 1965, which boxer did Floyd Patterson refer to when he said he was going to snatch the heavyweight title from "the unworthy head of the loud-mouthed Black Muslim"?

Answer: Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali entered his second title defense angry as Patterson continued calling him Cassius Clay. Instead of going for early knock out, Ali punished and humiliated him for 12 rounds until the referee halted the fight. Ali fought Patterson again in 1972 giving the latter his last defeat in his last professional fight.

Question by player pomophagist44
3. In which sport, sometimes played on the beach, would you hear the terms 'bump', 'set', and 'spike'?

Answer: Volleyball

These terms are used in volleyball and refer to different ways to hit the ball.
The teams are separated by a net that is usually 6.6 feet high. Both teams attempt to hit the ball with their hands in a manner that makes the ball go over the net and hit the ground on their opponents side. Volleyball was a demonstration sport in the 1924 Olympics and was officially included in the program of the 1964 Olympics. Beach volleyball, played in sand, was officially included in the 1996 Olympics.

Question by player dcpddc478
4. FIFA WORLD CUP - In the 1994 tournament held in the USA, which of these World Cup "firsts" happened?

Answer: They all did

All these World Cup firsts happened in the USA 1994 tournament. Three points for a win to encourage more attacking play during the group stages. The first indoor match was held at the Pontiac Silverdome, Michigan. Italy's Gianluca Pagliuca was the first-ever goalkeeper to be sent off during the finals.

The final World Cup match was also a first. It was the first final to be decided on a penalty shoot out. Brazil beat Italy 3-2 in the shoot out.

Question by player zonko
5. Which of the following is a Scottish links golf course?

Answer: Carnoustie

Carnoustie is a links course on Scotland's east coast which often plays host to the Open Championship. A links course is typically built on coastal sand dunes with few if any trees. Since wind is often a feature of such courses, being able to play low and accurate shots is an advantage. Golf has been played at Carnoustie since the early 16th century.

The others are to be found in South Africa (Leopard Creek), United States (Augusta) and Ireland (Doonbeg).

Question by player suomy
6. Which of these Major League Baseball teams did not play in a World Series in the 20th Century?

Answer: Seattle Mariners

The Mariners joined Major League Baseball in 1977. The closest they came in the 20th Century to seeing the World Series was in 1995, where they lost in the American league Championship Series to the Cleveland Indians in six games.

Question by player Anton
7. What tragic NASCAR event occurred during the Daytona 500 on February 18, 2001?

Answer: Dale Earnhardt died in a crash

NASCAR was founded in 1948 by Bill France, Sr. NASCAR stands for National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing and is headquartered in Daytona, Florida.

Question by player gdfintel1
8. Which National League baseball shortstop was known as the "Wizard of Oz"?

Answer: Ozzie Smith

Ozzie first starred with the San Diego Padres before being traded to St Louis in 1982. He appeared in 15 All-Star games and won a Golden Glove Award 12 times.

Question by player Arthur_Wood
9. In the sport of curling, the team that has the last rock in an end has a distinct advantage. This term is referred to as having the what?

Answer: Hammer

Curling was invented in medieval Scotland. It has been an official Olympic sport since the 1998 Olympics.

Question by player Booklover17
10. Which nation was the first to host four Summer Olympics?

Answer: United States

The United States, however, was the first nation to host four Summer Olympics - in St. Louis (1904), Los Angeles (1932, 1984), and Atlanta (1996). In the 20th century, France (Paris in 1900 and 1924), Germany (Berlin in 1936 and Munich in 1972) and Great Britain (London 1908 and 1948) each hosted two Summer Olympics.

Question by player bernie73
Source: Author FTBot

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