Rowing Trivia Quiz
It is called the crew in the USA, but it is said to have its origins in ancient Egypt. The sport consisted of propelling a boat on water using oars. What do you know about rowing? Take our quiz and see if you can complete it with success.
- 1.
What equipment is used for this sport?
- A.
Racing shell and oars
- B.
Paddles
- C.
Boats
- D.
Arms
Correct Answer
A. Racing shell and oars -
- 2.
When was the first modern-day rowing competition?
- A.
1750
- B.
1720
- C.
1715
- D.
1700
Correct Answer
C. 1715 -
- 3.
When did the discipline get introduced in the Olympics?
- A.
In 1850
- B.
In 1870
- C.
In 1900
- D.
In 1906
Correct Answer
C. In 1900 -
- 4.
Where is this sport normally practiced?
- A.
Rivers
- B.
Lakes
- C.
On Rivers, artificial lakes, canals and oceans
- D.
Oceans
Correct Answer
C. On Rivers, artificial lakes, canals and oceans -
- 5.
What type of sport is it?
- A.
Field sport
- B.
Indoor sport
- C.
Water sport, outdoor
- D.
Water sport, indoor
Correct Answer
C. Water sport, outdoor -
- 6.
How many team members are allowed?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
1,2,3,4,5,9
- D.
9
Correct Answer
C. 1,2,3,4,5,9 -
- 7.
What other sports are similar to rowing?
- A.
Fishing
- B.
Paddling
- C.
Swimming
- D.
Canoing, kayaking
Correct Answer
D. Canoing, kayaking -
- 8.
What's a shell in rowing?
- A.
A piece of wood
- B.
A stick
- C.
A racket
- D.
A racing boat
Correct Answer
D. A racing boat -
- 9.
What are the head races?
- A.
They are races that take place from June to early Winter
- B.
They are races that take place from Winter to early Spring
- C.
They are races that take place from Autumn to early Spring
- D.
They are races that take place from Spring to early Summer
Correct Answer
C. They are races that take place from Autumn to early Spring -
- 10.
Who founded the head of the River fare?
- A.
Steve Fairbairn
- B.
Paul Fairbairn
- C.
Steve Fairburn
- D.
Chad Fairburn
Correct Answer
A. Steve Fairbairn -
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