Curling History
What century is curling believed to have started?
16th Century
What is the name of the circle target in curling?
House
What are curling stones made of?
Granite
Choose the correct word:
“The stone (slide/slid/sliding) across the ice.”
Slid
What does the word "originated" mean?
Started or began
In what country did curling likely begin?
Scotland
How many players are on a traditional curling team?
Four
What tool is used to sweep the ice?
Brush
Fix this sentence: “Curling are a team sport.”
Curling IS a team sport.
What is a “notary”?
Someone who records official documents
What was the first official curling club called in 1838?
What is the Grand Caledonian Curling Club?
What is the name of the line players must release the stone before?
Hog line
What special type of shoe lets curlers slide on ice?
Slider
Is this a complete sentence:
“Because the stone was heavy.”
No. It's a fragment.
Define “precise” as used in curling.
“exact” or “very accurate”
What queen helped give curling more attention in 1843?
Queen Victoria
What is one “round” of curling called?
An end
What is the team leader called?
Skip
Identify the verb: “Players sweep the ice quickly.”
Sweep
What does “asserted” mean in the article?
“claimed” or “said strongly”
Who painted scenes of early curling games in the 1500s?
Pieter Bruegel
How many ends are there in a full curling match?
10
Why is curling called “The Roarin’ Game”?
Because of the roar sound the stone makes on ice.
Which word is an adjective? “The smooth, granite stone flew.”
Smooth or granite
What is a “moniker”?
A nickname