So You Think You Know Skateboarding?

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So You Think You Know Skateboarding? - Quiz

This is the quiz on Skateboarding Knowledge, and shows how much you know about skateboarding? It's basically a knowledge quiz but fun at the same time, because you get to learn new things!

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1.

What are the names of 1963's famous skateboarders?
- A.
  
  Torger Johnson, Woody Woodward and Danny Berer
- B.
  
  Danny Berer, Frank Nasworthy and Tony Alva
- C.
  
  Tony Alva, Jay Adams and Stacy Peralta
- D.
  
  Stacy Peralta, Alan Gelfand and George Powell
- E.
  
  StevTony Hawk, Mike McGill and Lance Mountain
Correct Answer
A. Torger Johnson, Woody Woodward and Danny Berer
2.

Which year was skateboarding first started?
- A.
  
  1950's
- B.
  
  1940's
- C.
  
  1945
- D.
  
  1960's
- E.
  
  1980's
Correct Answer
A. 1950's

Explanation
Skateboarding first started in the 1950's. This is when surfers in California began experimenting with skateboards as a way to practice their skills on land when the waves were not suitable for surfing. They attached roller skate wheels to wooden boards and created the first skateboards. Over time, skateboarding evolved into its own sport with various tricks and styles, gaining popularity worldwide.

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What are the names of the companies that started holding skateboarding competitions?
- A.
  
  Jack's, Johnsons, Angelboy
- B.
  
  Jack's, Hobie and Makaha
- C.
  
  Hobie, Blind, Dark Star
- D.
  
  Makaha, Decade, dNA
- E.
  
  Mentality, Mystery, Ninja
Correct Answer
B. Jack's, Hobie and Makaha

Explanation
Jack's, Hobie, and Makaha are the names of the companies that started holding skateboarding competitions. These companies played a significant role in the early development and popularization of skateboarding as a sport.

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What is the concept behind Skateboard company being called Mentality Skateboards?
- A.
  
  The name Mentality comes from the concept that its all about the brains
- B.
  
  The name Mentality comes from the concept that its amazingly unbelievable.
- C.
  
  The name Mentality comes from the concept that most most of skateboarding happens in your head, and if you grasp this, you can do anything.
- D.
  
  The name Mentality comes from the concept that its power of being free
- E.
  
  The name Mentality comes from the concept that its Insanity, that makes people do crazy things and its Mindblowing
Correct Answer
C. The name Mentality comes from the concept that most most of skateboarding happens in your head, and if you grasp this, you can do anything.

Explanation
The concept behind the name Mentality Skateboards is that most of skateboarding happens in your head. The name suggests that if you understand and embrace this concept, you have the ability to achieve anything in skateboarding.

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Bam Margera's real name is what?
- A.
  
  Sunny
- B.
  
  Lucaz
- C.
  
  Steeephannn
- D.
  
  It is bam
- E.
  
  Brandon
Correct Answer
E. Brandon

Explanation
The correct answer is Brandon because Bam Margera's real name is indeed Brandon.

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Tony Hawk was the first to pull off what trick in the X-Games?
- A.
  
  The 900
- B.
  
  The Mctwist
- C.
  
  The 1080
- D.
  
  The Darkslide
- E.
  
  Ollie 540
Correct Answer
A. The 900

Explanation
Tony Hawk was the first to pull off the 900 trick in the X-Games. The 900 is a skateboarding trick where the skater completes two and a half spins in mid-air. This trick was considered groundbreaking and difficult to achieve, which is why Tony Hawk's successful execution of the 900 made history in the X-Games.

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Which of the following has his own video game?
- A.
  
  Bobby Janiero
- B.
  
  Chad Muska
- C.
  
  Ryan Sheckler
- D.
  
  Shaun White
- E.
  
  Tony Hawk
Correct Answer
E. Tony Hawk

Explanation
Tony Hawk is the correct answer because he is a professional skateboarder who is widely known for his video game series called "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater." The game franchise was extremely popular and successful, featuring Hawk as the main character and allowing players to perform various skateboarding tricks and challenges. Tony Hawk's video game series has had a significant impact on the skateboarding and gaming communities, making him the most recognizable name in this list associated with having his own video game.

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So You Think You Know Skateboarding?

What are the names of 1963's famous skateboarders?

Which year was skateboarding first started?

What are the names of the companies that started holding skateboarding competitions?

What is the concept behind Skateboard company being called Mentality Skateboards?

Bam Margera's real name is what?

Tony Hawk was the first to pull off what trick in the X-Games?

Which of the following has his own video game?