Sports in the World Quiz

Fill in the blank: A relay race involves passing a ________ from one runner to another.

1. helmet
2. hoop
3. racket
4. baton

Answer: (d) baton

Match the Sports to Their Equipment: Sports Equipment 1. Baseball a. Hands and net 2. Volleyball b. Bat and ball 3. Golf c. Ball and hands 4. Basketball d. Club and ball

1. 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d
2. 1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c
3. 1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-d
4. 1-c, 2-d, 3-b, 4-a

Answer: (b) 1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c

What team sport is shown in this image where players pass a baton while running?

1. Relay race
2. Hurdles
3. High jump
4. Tug-of-war

Answer: (a) Relay race

What unusual sport is seen here, involving this animal running across a desert track?

1. Polo
2. Camel racing
3. Dog sledding
4. Horse jumping

Answer: (b) Camel racing

Which of the following images shows swimming?

Answer: (a)

Fill in the blank: Tug-of-war requires teams to pull a long ________ from opposite sides.

1. net
2. hoop
3. stick
4. rope

Answer: (d) rope

Consider the following statements: 1. Dragon boat races are a traditional water sport in Asia. 2. Sumo wrestling is a famous sport that began in China. Which is true?

1. both are true
2. only 2 is true
3. only 1 is true
4. neither is true

Answer: (c) only 1 is true

Which sport involves riding waves using a board?

1. Water polo
2. Surfing
3. Diving
4. Kayaking

Answer: (b) Surfing

Which of these is a water sport?

1. Archery
2. Baseball
3. Canoeing
4. Fencing

Answer: (c) Canoeing

Match the Sport to Its Key Equipment: Sports Equipment 1. Lacrosse a. Foil 2. Fencing b. Netted stick and ball 3. Skateboarding c. Ball and pins 4. Bowling d. Helmet and wheels

1. 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d
2. 1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c
3. 1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-d
4. 1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a

Answer: (b) 1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c