Form 5 Sport/Sport History Quiz

The picture above shows a sport that was created all the way in Greece, called "Marathon". It was created in the honor of:

• A horse that ran over 56km looking for his owner

• A soldier that ran over 42km to warn his kingdom of enemies approaching

• A boat that sailed over 200km in order to find the China

In 2020, two sports that became popular in the USA finally became part of the Olympics, and they were:

• Soccer and Basketball

• Skateboarding and Surfing

• Chess and Surfing

This year marks the fourth time the Olympics were ever delayed, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The other three were caused by:

• An earthquake, a flood, and a forest fire

• The American Civil War, and the First World War

• Once with the First World War, and two times with the Second World War

What famous boxer was born with the name Cassius Clay?

• Mike Tyson
• Joe Louis
• George Foreman
• Muhammad Ali

What Chicago Bulls’ NBA great got his start at The University of North Carolina?

• Michael Jordan
• Dennis Rodman
• Scottie Pippen
• Derrick Rose 

Who was the NBA basketball player who scored a record-setting 100 points in 1962 while playing for the Philadelphia Warriors?

• Derrick Rose 
• Michael Jordan
• Wilt Chamberlain
• Bill Russel

Who set world records in three different track events at the 1935 Olympic Games?

• Jesse Owens
• Carl Lewis 
• Michael Johnson
• Usain Bolt

Which international rugby team are nicknamed ‘The Pumas’?

• Australia

• South Africa

• Zew Zealand

• Argentina

The Eagles, 76ers, Flyers and Phillies are all sports team from which American city?

• Boston

• New York

• Philadelphia

• Los Angeles