Ancient Games
What ancient civilization is credited with starting the Olympic Games?
Ancient Greece
This basketball player won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls and is widely considered one of the best basketball players of all time. Who is he?
Michael Jordan
Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals in history?
The United States
What is the most popular sport in the world, played in countries like Brazil, Argentina, and England?
Soccer (Football in most countries)
What does the term "home run" mean in baseball?
A hit that allows the batter to circle all the bases and score a point.
In which ancient city were the first Olympic Games held?
Olympia, Greece
Who was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball?
Jackie Robinson
What are the five colors of the Olympic rings?
Blue, Yellow, Black, Green, Red
What traditional Japanese sport involves two wrestlers trying to throw each other out of a ring?
Sumo Wrestling
In basketball, what is a "slam dunk"?
A shot where a player jumps and forcefully throws the ball down into the basket.
The ancient Olympics were held in honor of which Greek god?
Zeus
Who is known as "The Greatest of All Time" (GOAT) in boxing and was famous for his fights with Joe Frazier and George Foreman?
Muhammad Ali
Which event is considered the "ultimate test of human endurance" and is featured in the Summer Olympics?
The Marathon
Which sport is known as "the national sport" of Canada, played on ice with sticks and a puck?
Ice Hockey
In football, what is a "Hail Mary"?
A very long, desperate pass thrown at the end of the game in hopes of scoring a touchdown.
What was the prize for the winner of an event in the ancient Olympics?
A wreath made of olive leaves
This American swimmer holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals with 23. Who is he?
Michael Phelps
What is the name of the symbol that represents the Olympic Games, consisting of five interlocking rings?
The Olympic Rings
This popular sport is known as "the king of sports" in many countries around the world, particularly in South America and Europe. What is the sport?
Soccer (Football)
In soccer, what does "nutmeg" refer to?
When a player passes the ball through an opponent's legs and regains possession on the other side.
In the ancient Olympics, athletes competed in the nude. What was the reason for this tradition?
To celebrate the human body and to compete without any clothing hindrance.
This basketball legend is known for his incredible career with the Los Angeles Lakers and is often compared to Michael Jordan as one of the greatest players of all time. Who is he?
Kobe Bryant
What is the name of the famous Olympic torch relay that begins in Greece and travels to the host city?
The Olympic Torch Relay
This sport, which originated in England, is known for its use of a small ball and bats, and is played with teams of 11 players. What is this sport?
Cricket
In sports, what does the term "hat trick" mean?
Scoring three goals in a single game (commonly used in soccer and hockey).