Golf Knowledge Assessment

The video explores the origins and development of golf, tracing its roots from England and Germany to its popularization in Scotland. It discusses the historical context, including its prohibition by King James II and later acceptance. The video also covers the basic rules and objectives of golf, the features of a golf course, and unique facts such as golf being played on the moon by an astronaut.

What is the origin of the word 'golf'?

• Italian

• Spanish

• German

• French

Which game is depicted in a stained glass window in Gloucester Cathedral?

• Paganica

• Cricket

• Cambucá

• Tennis

In which country did golf develop significantly around the 1400s?

• Italy

• Scotland

• France

• Germany

Why was golf banned in Scotland in 1457?

• It was considered dangerous

• It caused damage to property

• It distracted soldiers

• It was too expensive

What is the main objective of the game of golf?

• To hit the ball the highest

• To complete the course in the fewest strokes

• To hit the ball the farthest

• To hit the ball the fastest

How many holes are typically played in a standard game of golf?

• 9 or 18

• 6 or 12

• 8 or 16

• 10 or 20

What is the size range of a golf course?

• 1,000 to 2,000 square meters

• 2,500 to 5,000 square meters

• 3,000 to 6,000 square meters

• 4,000 to 7,000 square meters

What is a 'hole-in-one' in golf?

• Hitting the ball into the hole in four strokes

• Hitting the ball into the hole in one stroke

• Hitting the ball into the hole in two strokes

• Hitting the ball into the hole in three strokes

What unique event involving golf happened in 1971?

• A golf ball was hit on the moon

• A golf ball was hit underwater

• A golf ball was hit in space

• A golf ball was hit in Antarctica

Who was the astronaut that hit a golf ball on the moon?

• Neil Armstrong

• Buzz Aldrin

• Alan Shepard

• Michael Collins