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Minnesota Vikings Quiz for Experts | NFL Teams

This quiz gives you some simple facts about the Vikings frachise from day one.

A multiple-choice quiz by AceVentura03. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
AceVentura03

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
287,634

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which team did the Vikings defeat 37-13 in their first-ever regular season game? Hint

Green Bay Packers

Chicago Bears

Kansas City Chiefs

New York Giants

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Vikings drafed Tommy Mason with the first overall pick in the 1961 NFL draft. Who did they take in the third round? Hint

Norm Snead

Fran Tarkenton

Jim Marshall

Hugh McElhenny

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the nickname given to the Vikings defense in the 1970s? Hint

Purple People Eaters

Monsters of the Midway

The Norweigen Nasties

Purple Pride

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Question 4 of 10

4. Vikings coach Bud Grant retired after the 1985 season with how many career regular season wins? Hint

151

158

201

188

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Question 5 of 10

5. On September 12, 1982, the Vikings played their first game in the Metrodome and won.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1988, which Viking set a record for receiving yards in a playoff game, with 227 against the 49ers in the Divisional round? Hint

Darrin Nelson

Anthony Carter

Jake Reed

Cris Carter

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Question 7 of 10

7. On January 10, 1992, the Vikings named their 5th head coach. Who was it? Hint

Les Steckel

Jerry Burns

Dennis Green

Art Shell

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the 1998 NFL draft, the Vikings took Randy Moss with which overall pick? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. The 1998 Vikings broke the record for most offensive points in a single season. How many points did they total up? Hint

524

542

602

556

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the 1970s, the Vikings held their training camp at what University? Hint

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Bemidji State University

University of Minnesota

St. Cloud State University

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which team did the Vikings defeat 37-13 in their first-ever regular season game?

Answer: Chicago Bears

It was Septemeber 17, 1961. Legendary Bears coach George Halas said that game was one of the most upsetting coaching moments of his life.

2. The Vikings drafed Tommy Mason with the first overall pick in the 1961 NFL draft. Who did they take in the third round?

Answer: Fran Tarkenton

Tarkenton was a quarterback at the University or Georgia. He went on to throw for 47,003 yards and 342 Touchdowns during his career and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1986.

3. What was the nickname given to the Vikings defense in the 1970s?

Answer: Purple People Eaters

Their defense was so impressive that in 1971, that Alan Page was awarded the NFLs Most Valuable Player.

4. Vikings coach Bud Grant retired after the 1985 season with how many career regular season wins?

Answer: 158

Grant coached the Vikings for 18 seasons, and when he retired he was 8th among the all-time winningest coaches.

5. On September 12, 1982, the Vikings played their first game in the Metrodome and won.

Answer: True

They defeated Tampa Bay 17-10. Rickey Young scored the 1st regular season touchdown in the Metrodome.

6. In 1988, which Viking set a record for receiving yards in a playoff game, with 227 against the 49ers in the Divisional round?

Answer: Anthony Carter

A.C. led the Vikings to a 36-24 victory over the 49ers at Candlestick Park.

7. On January 10, 1992, the Vikings named their 5th head coach. Who was it?

Answer: Dennis Green

Green had a record of 97-62 in the regular season as the Vikes head coach, but never lead them to a Super Bowl appearance.

8. In the 1998 NFL draft, the Vikings took Randy Moss with which overall pick?

Answer: 21

Moss, from Marshall, was passed on by many teams for his off-field problems that he had in college.

9. The 1998 Vikings broke the record for most offensive points in a single season. How many points did they total up?

Answer: 556

The Vikings finished the season with a 15-1 record, and never scored fewer than 24 points in a game.

10. In the 1970s, the Vikings held their training camp at what University?

Answer: Minnesota State University, Mankato

The Vikings began there in 1966, and were still there throughout the 1990s. Minnesota State University have received better practice fields courtesy of the Vikings.

Source: Author AceVentura03

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