About this Study Set
This study set covers Sports History through
20 practice questions.
A collection of historical facts about famous sports, athletes, and global competitions. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 20 questions from the
Sports History Quiz study set below.
Each question shows the correct answer — select a study format above to practice interactively.
1
Which ancient civilization is credited with hosting the first recorded Olympic Games in 776 BC?
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A
The Romans
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B
The Greeks
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C
The Egyptians
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D
The Persians
2
In which city were the first modern Olympic Games held in 1896?
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A
Paris
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B
London
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C
Athens
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D
Rome
3
Who is known as the 'Greatest' heavyweight boxing champion, formerly known as Cassius Clay?
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A
Mike Tyson
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B
Joe Frazier
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C
Evander Holyfield
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D
Muhammad Ali
4
What sport was invented by Dr. James Naismith in 1891 using peach baskets as goals?
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A
Basketball
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B
Netball
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C
Volleyball
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D
Handball
5
Which sport features the 'Ashes' trophy, a legendary competition between England and Australia?
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A
Rugby
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B
Cricket
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C
Soccer
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D
Tennis
6
In what year did Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay become the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest?
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A
1945
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B
1953
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C
1960
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D
1968
7
Which legendary Brazilian footballer won the FIFA World Cup three times?
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A
Ronaldinho
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B
Ronaldo
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C
Pele
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D
Zico
8
The Tour de France is an annual multi-stage race held for which type of sport?
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A
Horse racing
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B
Motorcycling
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C
Cycling
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D
Running
9
Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
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A
Amelia Earhart
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B
Bessie Coleman
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C
Sally Ride
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D
Valentina Tereshkova
10
What is the name of the professional tennis tournament held annually in London at the All England Club?
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A
The US Open
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B
Wimbledon
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C
French Open
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D
Australian Open
11
Which team sport is played on ice and uses a small, hard rubber disc called a puck?
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A
Field Hockey
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B
Lacrosse
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C
Ice Hockey
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D
Bandy
12
In 1969, who became the first human to walk on the moon?
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A
Buzz Aldrin
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B
Yuri Gagarin
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C
Neil Armstrong
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D
John Glenn
13
Which sport did Michael Jordan play for the majority of his professional career?
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A
Baseball
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B
Golf
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C
American Football
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D
Basketball
14
The first Paralympic Games for athletes with disabilities were held in which city in 1960?
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A
Rome
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B
Tokyo
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C
New York
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D
Berlin
15
What is the name of the prestigious golf tournament held annually at Augusta National Golf Club?
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A
The Open Championship
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B
The US Open
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C
The Masters
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D
PGA Championship
16
Which famous sprinter won three gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, setting world records in the 100m and 200m?
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A
Carl Lewis
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B
Usain Bolt
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C
Jesse Owens
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D
Tyson Gay
17
How often are the Summer Olympic Games held?
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A
Every 2 years
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B
Every 3 years
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C
Every 4 years
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D
Every 5 years
18
Which sport uses a 'shuttlecock' hit back and forth over a net with rackets?
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A
Tennis
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B
Squash
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C
Badminton
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D
Table Tennis
19
Jackie Robinson became a historical icon in 1947 by breaking the color barrier in which sport?
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A
Major League Baseball
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B
National Football League
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C
National Hockey League
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D
Professional Golf
20
In which country did the sport of Rugby originate?
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A
New Zealand
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B
England
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C
Australia
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D
South Africa
