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As the title suggests, this quiz is about the Nike corporation.

A multiple-choice quiz by lout62001. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
lout62001
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
366,903
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
537
Last 3 plays: Guest 49 (6/10), Guest 222 (6/10), PurpleComet (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Nike is an American corporation specializing in the sales of sports equipment. In which state would you find their headquarters? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The Nike corporation was founded in 1964 but it was not their original name. What was the company titled prior to becoming Nike, inc. in 1971? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. During the first seven years of operation, Nike was a distributor for athletic shoe manufacturer Onitsuka Tiger. What is the country of origin for this Asian company? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is the name of Nike's trademark logo? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Amidst a 1988 advertising campaign, Nike came out with their now famous slogan, "Just Do It". It was subsequently preserved in which D.C. institution? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The Air Jordan brand of basketball sneakers, owned and produced by Michael Jordan, was a subsidiary brand of Nike.


Question 7 of 10
7. The majority of Nike factories are situated in Asia where they have been criticized for using cheap labor and creating poor working conditions to make their products. What are these facilities otherwise known as? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Nike provides compensation for star athletes to use and promote their products. Who was the first professional athlete to receive an endorsement contract from Nike? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Nike recycles old sneakers in order to create material used for surfacing basketball courts.


Question 10 of 10
10. In 1987, Nike was sued by Apple Records for the unauthorized use of a Beatles song in one of their advertisements. Which song was it? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Nike is an American corporation specializing in the sales of sports equipment. In which state would you find their headquarters?

Answer: Oregon

The Nike head office is located near Beaverton, Oregon in the Portland area. In addition to sports equipment, they also supply footwear and athletic apparel. They offer one of the most prestigious brands in the sports business.
2. The Nike corporation was founded in 1964 but it was not their original name. What was the company titled prior to becoming Nike, inc. in 1971?

Answer: Blue Ribbon Sports

The founders of Nike were Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight. Knight was a University of Oregon track and field star, and Bowerman was his coach. They decided to name the company after the Greek goddess of victory.
3. During the first seven years of operation, Nike was a distributor for athletic shoe manufacturer Onitsuka Tiger. What is the country of origin for this Asian company?

Answer: Japan

Prior to becoming Nike, Blue Ribbon Sports sold Japanese running shoes until they launched their own brand. Onitsuka Tiger has been in the sportswear business since 1949 and later became known as Asics when merged with other companies.
4. What is the name of Nike's trademark logo?

Answer: Swoosh

The logo was designed by Carolyn Davidson and was first used in 1971, and patented in 1974. Davidson was employed by Blue Ribbon Sports as a freelance graphic artist when she came up with the idea. She initially received $35 for her efforts but years later she would be greatly rewarded by getting Swoosh designed jewelry and Nike stock.
5. Amidst a 1988 advertising campaign, Nike came out with their now famous slogan, "Just Do It". It was subsequently preserved in which D.C. institution?

Answer: Smithsonian Museum of American History

The slogan was created by Dan Wieden, the co-founder of Nike's main advertising agency. The Smithsonian Institution is in Washington D.C. which houses collections of famous items.
6. The Air Jordan brand of basketball sneakers, owned and produced by Michael Jordan, was a subsidiary brand of Nike.

Answer: True

Air Jordan's came out on the market in 1985 right after Michael Jordan's rookie year and have been redesigned on an annual basis. Nike advertises, markets and dictates production policies for the shoes but final say on branding matters is by Michael Jordan.
7. The majority of Nike factories are situated in Asia where they have been criticized for using cheap labor and creating poor working conditions to make their products. What are these facilities otherwise known as?

Answer: Sweatshops

Nike has been accused of contracting to factories that violate minimum wage laws and also of using child labor in various parts of Asia. Although this practice has been reduced, the problem still persists into the twenty-first century, all for the sake of higher profits.
8. Nike provides compensation for star athletes to use and promote their products. Who was the first professional athlete to receive an endorsement contract from Nike?

Answer: Ilie Nastase

In 1972, Nastase became the first endorser for Nike. Ilie Nastase was a Romanian tennis player who was ranked number one in the early seventies and was inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame in 1991.
9. Nike recycles old sneakers in order to create material used for surfacing basketball courts.

Answer: True

The collection of older shoes from community drives are processed to make various types of sports surfaces such as courts, tracks or playgrounds. Nike is among the top companies in recycling waste from their factory operations as scraps are also used to create new shoes.
10. In 1987, Nike was sued by Apple Records for the unauthorized use of a Beatles song in one of their advertisements. Which song was it?

Answer: Revolution

The three surviving Beatles filed a claim for $15 million. Nike and Capitol-EMI countered by saying that the licensing use for "Revolution" was paid for and endorsed by Yoko Ono, a shareholder and director of Apple Records. In 1989, the lawsuit was settled out-of-court with the terms undisclosed.
Source: Author lout62001

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