Understanding the Game of Bowling

What is the term used for knocking down all ten pins with the first ball in a frame?

• Spare

• Strike

• Split

• Gutter

Which piece of equipment is essential for a bowler to wear to ensure proper sliding on the approach?

• Bowling gloves

• Bowling shoes

• Wrist guard

• Knee pads

In which country did the modern sport of bowling originate?

• United States

• Germany

• England

• France

What is the maximum score possible in a single game of ten-pin bowling?

• 200

• 250

• 300

• 350

Which type of bowling involves rolling a ball down a lane to knock over pins?

• Lawn bowling

• Candlepin bowling

• Ten-pin bowling

• Duckpin bowling

What is the term for a ball that curves to the left for a right-handed bowler?

• Hook

• Slice

• Spin

• Straight

What is the name of the area where the bowler stands before releasing the ball?

• Approach

• Lane

• Foul line

• Pin deck

In bowling, what is a "spare"?

• Knocking down all pins with the first ball

• Knocking down all pins with two balls

• Leaving one pin standing

• Missing all pins

What is the term for the line that a bowler must not cross when delivering the ball?

• Approach line

• Foul line

• Strike line

• Spare line

Which of the following is a common material used to make bowling balls?

• Wood

• Plastic

• Metal

• Glass