General Sports Trivia Quiz

1. In cricket, how many runs is a 'six' worth?

1. 4
2. 5
3. 6
4. 7

2. What sport is played at Augusta National Golf Club?

1. Cricket
2. Golf
3. Polo
4. Tennis

3. In boxing, how many rounds are in a standard world championship fight?

1. 10
2. 12
3. 15
4. 20

4. Which country's national rugby team is known as the All Blacks?

1. Australia
2. England
3. New Zealand
4. South Africa

5. How many holes are played in a standard round of golf?

1. 12
2. 18
3. 24
4. 9

6. What is the 'sweet science'?

1. Boxing
2. Chess
3. Fencing
4. Golf

7. What sport does Ronda Rousey compete in?

1. Boxing
2. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
3. Tennis
4. Wrestling

8. In American football, how many points is a touchdown worth?

1. 4
2. 5
3. 6
4. 7

9. Which distance is the standard marathon?

1. 40 km
2. 41.195 km
3. 42.195 km
4. 45 km

10. In Formula 1, what colour flag signals the end of a race?

1. Blue
2. Chequered (black and white)
3. Red
4. Yellow

11. How many players are in a rugby union team?

1. 11
2. 13
3. 15
4. 16

12. What is the highest score in a single over in cricket?

1. 24
2. 28
3. 36
4. 42

13. Which country invented cricket?

1. Australia
2. England
3. India
4. West Indies

14. What does 'LBW' stand for in cricket?

1. Last Ball Win
2. Left Bat Wicket
3. Leg Before Wicket
4. Low Batting Width

15. Which sport uses the terms 'butterfly', 'backstroke', and 'breaststroke'?

1. Diving
2. Swimming
3. Synchronised swimming
4. Water polo

16. In which sport would you perform a 'slam dunk', an 'alley-oop', and a 'pick and roll'?

1. Basketball
2. Handball
3. Netball
4. Volleyball

17. What is the highest possible break in snooker?

1. 100
2. 147
3. 155
4. 168

18. In which sport is a 'birdie' one under par?

1. Cricket
2. Darts
3. Golf
4. Tennis

19. Which sport is played in a velodrome?

1. Gymnastics
2. Rowing
3. Swimming
4. Track cycling

20. What is the term for a score of zero in cricket for a batsman?

1. Blank
2. Duck
3. Goose
4. Nil