Tennis History Quiz

What game did people in France play in the 12th century that later evolved into tennis?

• Cricket

• Paume

• Basketball

• Soccer

What did people use to hit the ball in the game of Paume in the 16th century?

• Bare hands

• Wooden sticks

• Metal rods

• Leather gloves

Why did people start calling the game 'Tennis'?

• The players shouted 'Let's go!' at the start of each game

• The players shouted 'Play!' during the game

• The players shouted 'Tenez!' at the start of each game

• The players shouted 'Tennis!' during the game

Which king of England loved playing tennis and built an indoor tennis court at his palace?

• King Henry V

• King Henry VIII

• King Henry VII

• King Henry VI

Who was the first winner of the World Tennis Championship at Wimbledon in 1877?

• Roger Federer

• Rafael Nadal

• Novak Djokovic

• Spencer Gore

When did women start playing in the Wimbledon championships?

• In 1877

• In 1884

• In 1890

• In 1900

What is the modern version of 'lawn tennis' called?

• Outdoor Tennis

• Hard Court Tennis

• Grass Court Tennis

• Tennis

In which country is the Wimbledon Championships held?

• United Kingdom

• Australia

• United States

• France

What is the French word for 'Let's play'?

• Tenez

• Jouons

• Jouer

• Jouez

What material did people start using to hit the ball in the game of Paume in the 16th century?

• Leather glove

• Plastic racket

• Wooden racket

• Metal racket