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Quiz about General Sports II
Quiz about General Sports II

General Sports II Trivia Quiz


This quiz is based on general sports.

A multiple-choice quiz by jill-geo. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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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
556
Last 3 plays: Guest 159 (5/10), Guest 99 (5/10), Guest 147 (3/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which country won the Euro 1996 Soccer competition? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who became the World Snooker Champion for 2005? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which country won the Six Nations rugby title in 2006? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Where were the 1994 Winter Olympic Games held? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who set a 100 metres world record time of 9.77 seconds? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In which year did Sandy Lyle win the U.S. Masters in golf? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In which country did badminton originate? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. With which sport would you associate Willie Shoemaker? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Where were the 1968 Summer Olympic Games held? Hint


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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