Chapter 1 discovery

1. What are sneakers?

• a chocolate bar

• a reptile

• a brand

• shoes

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What is the name of this brand?

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Which US basketball player was in partnered with Nike to make these signature shoes?

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It was Michael Jordan

What sneakers brand is popular for the 3 stripes on the side of the shoes?

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Adidas

When was the first pair of Air Jordans shoes released?

• 1972

• 1985

• 1992

• 2005

Answer explanation

On the Internet, the price for an original Air Jordan pair of shoes is from ~$3,000 to +$100,000.

The highest AJ sale was 1,47 million dollars (Las Vegas, 2021).

Which sneaker brand was the first to collaborate with an athlete to create a signature shoe?

• Adidas

• Nike

• Puma

• Converse

Answer explanation

They collaborated with Chuck Taylor, a US football in the 1920s.

Which famous US rap artist popularised the "Yeezy" sneakers?

• Kanye West

• Drake

• Travis Scott

• Jay-Z

Answer explanation

Kanye West (=Kim Kardashian's ex-husband)

Which sneaker brand was founded by brothers before splitting into two separate companies?

• Puma and Adidas

• Reebok and Nike

• Converse and Vans

• New Balance and Asics

Answer explanation

They were Rudoplf and Adolf Dassler. They became rivals and never reconciled.

Which Nike sneaker model is often associated with skateboarding culture?

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Which sneaker brand is known for its logo featuring a horseman on a horse?

• New Balance

• Reebok

• Ralph Lauren

• Puma

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