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Sports World Mix Trivia Quiz


A quiz about a variety of sports throughout the world. Have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by Helo_King. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
Helo_King
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
308,291
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
4 / 10
Plays
551
Last 3 plays: Guest 173 (3/10), Guest 147 (4/10), Guest 1 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In Euro 2008, Greece was the only team with 0 points, but did not have the lowest goal differential. Which team has the dubious honor of having the lowest goal differential in the tournament? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who was the first non-American U.S. Open female tennis champion? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who was the first team to ever beat the Packers at their home of Lambeau Field during the playoffs? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who was the captain of the Australian Test cricket team from 1999-2004?
Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In the 2008-09 soccer Premier League, which Northern Irish football center back played for Manchester United? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In the 2009 cricket Indian Premier League, which team had a person who played the role of coach and also captain? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In Euro 2008, which team did not advance to the quarterfinals from group A? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of these tennis greats did not start out his career playing for Great Britain? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. World tennis star Rafael Nadal was born on the Spanish island of Mallorca into a family of renowned sportsmen. One of his uncles was a former professional soccer player for which Spanish team? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of the following had captained Australia for the most Test matches? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In Euro 2008, Greece was the only team with 0 points, but did not have the lowest goal differential. Which team has the dubious honor of having the lowest goal differential in the tournament?

Answer: France

France gave up 6 goals in 3 matches and only scored 1 goal. France's goal differential of -5. Poland had a goal differential of -3. Austria and Romania had a goal differential -4.
2. Who was the first non-American U.S. Open female tennis champion?

Answer: Mabel Cahill

Mabel Cahill, born in Ireland, won the fifth and sixth women's U.S. Open in 1891 and 1892. Molla Bjurstedt Mallory, who was the next foreign champion, didn't win until 24 years later.
3. Who was the first team to ever beat the Packers at their home of Lambeau Field during the playoffs?

Answer: Falcons

Michael Vick and the Falcons came into Lambeau in 2002, and beat the NFC North Champions 27-7 in the NFL playoffs.
4. Who was the captain of the Australian Test cricket team from 1999-2004?

Answer: Steve Waugh

Steve Waugh played 168 Tests, and captained 57.
5. In the 2008-09 soccer Premier League, which Northern Irish football center back played for Manchester United?

Answer: Jonny Evans

Evans was loaned to Royal Antwerp and Sunderland, before making his debut appearance for Manchester United in the 2007-08 League Cup. Jonny became a member of the first team the following season.
6. In the 2009 cricket Indian Premier League, which team had a person who played the role of coach and also captain?

Answer: Rajasthan Royals

Shane Warne was the coach and the captain of Rjasthan Royals.
7. In Euro 2008, which team did not advance to the quarterfinals from group A?

Answer: Czech Republic

Czech Republic finished the group in 3rd place with 3 points. Turkey took second place in the group with 6 points.
8. Which of these tennis greats did not start out his career playing for Great Britain?

Answer: Greg Rusedski

Greg was born in 1973, Montreal, Canada. He got his British passport through his British mother (his father was German-born of Polish-Ukrainian descent). He was a very promising junior player in Canada in the 1980s, and subsequently caused some anger in Canada when he decided to adopt British citizenship and play for Britain in 1995.
9. World tennis star Rafael Nadal was born on the Spanish island of Mallorca into a family of renowned sportsmen. One of his uncles was a former professional soccer player for which Spanish team?

Answer: Barcelona

Rafa's Uncle Miguel Angel played for Barcelona and also Mallorca. His nickname was the 'Beast of Barcelona'. His Uncle Toni was also a respected tennis player in his own right. He then turned his hand to coaching his young nephew.
10. Which of the following had captained Australia for the most Test matches?

Answer: Allan Border

Border captained Australia on 93 occasions. Waugh did so on 57, Simpson on 39, and Bradman on 24.
Source: Author Helo_King

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