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Swimming Knowledge Quiz

Authored by MUMTAZ BEGAM ABDUL KADIR

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the benefits of swimming?

Physical therapy

Mental exhaustion

Joint strain

Muscle weakness

Answer explanation

Swimming provides numerous benefits including physical therapy, conditioning, and cardiovascular exercise without putting pressure on joints and tendons.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long ago did swimming start as a sport?

2000 years

4000 years

3000 years

5000 years

Answer explanation

The history of swimming dates back over 4000 years, with evidence from ancient Assyrian art and other historical sources.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was swimming banned during the European Dark Ages?

Lack of interest

Waterborne diseases

Overcrowding

Lack of facilities

Answer explanation

Swimming was banned due to the spread of waterborne diseases during the European Dark Ages.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When was the first swimming pool built in Liverpool, England?

1700

1800

1828

1900

Answer explanation

The first swimming pool was established in Liverpool, England in 1828.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the first city to introduce competitive swimming?

New York

Paris

London

Berlin

Answer explanation

London was the first city to introduce competitive swimming.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who introduced the swimming style known as "The Australian Crawl"?

Mark Spitz

Frederick Cavill

Michael Phelps

Esther Williams

Answer explanation

Frederick Cavill introduced and modified the swimming technique called “The Australian Crawl”.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year were freestyle events first included in the Olympics?

1900

1896

1920

1932

Answer explanation

The first Olympic swimming event was freestyle in 1896.

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