Rowing Trivia Quiz
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What type of sport is it?
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Field sport
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Indoor sport
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Water sport, outdoor
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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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What other sports are similar to rowing?
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Fishing
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Paddling
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Swimming
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Canoing, kayaking
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A. Canoing, kayaking -
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What equipment is used for this sport?
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Racing shell and oars
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Paddles
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Boats
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Arms
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A. Racing shell and oars -
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What's a shell in rowing?
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A piece of wood
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A stick
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A racket
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A racing boat
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A. A racing boat -
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How many team members are allowed?
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1
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2
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1,2,3,4,5,9
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9
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A. 1,2,3,4,5,9 -
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Where is this sport normally practiced?
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Rivers
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Lakes
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On Rivers, artificial lakes, canals and oceans
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Oceans
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A. On Rivers, artificial lakes, canals and oceans -
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When did the discipline get introduced in the Olympics?
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In 1850
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In 1870
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In 1900
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In 1906
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A. In 1900 -
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When was the first modern-day rowing competition?
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1750
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1720
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1715
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1700
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A. 1715 -
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Who founded the head of the River fare?
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Steve Fairbairn
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Paul Fairbairn
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Steve Fairburn
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Chad Fairburn
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A. Steve Fairbairn -
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What are the head races?
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They are races that take place from June to early Winter
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They are races that take place from Winter to early Spring
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They are races that take place from Autumn to early Spring
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They are races that take place from Spring to early Summer
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A. They are races that take place from Autumn to early Spring -
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