Rowing Trivia Quiz

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    What type of sport is it?

    • Field sport
    • Indoor sport
    • Water sport, outdoor
    • Water sport, indoor
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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.

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  • 2. 

    What other sports are similar to rowing?

    • Fishing

    • Paddling

    • Swimming

    • Canoing, kayaking

    Correct Answer
    A. Canoing, kayaking
  • 3. 

    What equipment is used for this sport?

    • Racing shell and oars

    • Paddles

    • Boats

    • Arms

    Correct Answer
    A. Racing shell and oars
  • 4. 

    What's a shell in rowing?

    • A piece of wood

    • A stick

    • A racket

    • A racing boat

    Correct Answer
    A. A racing boat
  • 5. 

    How many team members are allowed?

    • 1

    • 2

    • 1,2,3,4,5,9

    • 9

    Correct Answer
    A. 1,2,3,4,5,9
  • 6. 

    Where is this sport normally practiced?

    • Rivers

    • Lakes

    • On Rivers, artificial lakes, canals and oceans

    • Oceans

    Correct Answer
    A. On Rivers, artificial lakes, canals and oceans
  • 7. 

    When did the discipline get introduced in the Olympics?

    • In 1850

    • In 1870

    • In 1900

    • In 1906

    Correct Answer
    A. In 1900
  • 8. 

    When was the first modern-day rowing competition?

    • 1750

    • 1720

    • 1715

    • 1700

    Correct Answer
    A. 1715
  • 9. 

    Who founded the head of the River fare?

    • Steve Fairbairn

    • Paul Fairbairn

    • Steve Fairburn

    • Chad Fairburn

    Correct Answer
    A. Steve Fairbairn
  • 10. 

    What are the head races?

    • They are races that take place from June to early Winter

    • They are races that take place from Winter to early Spring

    • They are races that take place from Autumn to early Spring

    • They are races that take place from Spring to early Summer

    Correct Answer
    A. They are races that take place from Autumn to early Spring

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