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Sports Media and the Super Bowl

Description: Test your knowledge about the intersection of sports media and the Super Bowl, the biggest sporting event in the United States.
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Which network has aired the Super Bowl the most times?

  1. CBS

  2. NBC

  3. ABC

  4. FOX


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

CBS has aired the Super Bowl 20 times, more than any other network.

Who was the first African American to sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl?

  1. Whitney Houston

  2. Beyoncé

  3. Aretha Franklin

  4. Jennifer Hudson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Whitney Houston performed the national anthem at Super Bowl XXV in 1991, becoming the first African American to do so.

Which Super Bowl halftime show is considered one of the most iconic of all time?

  1. Michael Jackson's 1993 performance

  2. Prince's 2007 performance

  3. Madonna's 2012 performance

  4. Lady Gaga's 2017 performance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Michael Jackson's 1993 halftime show is widely regarded as one of the most iconic in Super Bowl history, with his performance of "Thriller" becoming a cultural moment.

Which company has aired the most Super Bowl commercials?

  1. Budweiser

  2. Coca-Cola

  3. Pepsi

  4. McDonald's


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Budweiser has aired more Super Bowl commercials than any other company, with over 50 ads since 1983.

What is the average cost of a 30-second Super Bowl commercial?

  1. $5 million

  2. $10 million

  3. $15 million

  4. $20 million


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The average cost of a 30-second Super Bowl commercial in 2023 was $7 million.

Which Super Bowl commercial is considered the most effective of all time?

  1. Apple's "1984"

  2. Nike's "Just Do It"

  3. Coca-Cola's "Mean Joe Greene"

  4. Budweiser's "Whassup"


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Apple's "1984" commercial, which aired during Super Bowl XVIII in 1984, is widely considered to be the most effective Super Bowl commercial of all time.

Which Super Bowl halftime show featured a controversial wardrobe malfunction?

  1. Janet Jackson's 2004 performance

  2. Madonna's 2012 performance

  3. Beyoncé's 2013 performance

  4. Lady Gaga's 2017 performance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Janet Jackson's 2004 halftime show performance with Justin Timberlake resulted in a controversial wardrobe malfunction, which led to a public outcry and changes in broadcasting standards.

Which Super Bowl was the first to be broadcast in high definition?

  1. Super Bowl XXXV

  2. Super Bowl XXXVI

  3. Super Bowl XXXVII

  4. Super Bowl XXXVIII


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Super Bowl XXXVII in 2003 was the first to be broadcast in high definition.

Which Super Bowl was the most watched in history?

  1. Super Bowl XLIX

  2. Super Bowl LI

  3. Super Bowl LII

  4. Super Bowl LVI


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Super Bowl LVI in 2022 was the most watched in history, with an average audience of 112.3 million viewers.

Which Super Bowl was the first to feature a female referee?

  1. Super Bowl XLII

  2. Super Bowl XLIII

  3. Super Bowl XLIV

  4. Super Bowl XLV


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sarah Thomas became the first female referee in Super Bowl history during Super Bowl XLII in 2008.

Which Super Bowl was the first to be played in an open-air stadium?

  1. Super Bowl XVI

  2. Super Bowl XVII

  3. Super Bowl XVIII

  4. Super Bowl XIX


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Super Bowl XVI in 1982 was the first to be played in an open-air stadium, the Pontiac Silverdome.

Which Super Bowl was the first to feature a halftime show with multiple artists?

  1. Super Bowl XXIII

  2. Super Bowl XXIV

  3. Super Bowl XXV

  4. Super Bowl XXVI


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Super Bowl XXIII in 1989 was the first to feature a halftime show with multiple artists, including Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan, and New Kids on the Block.

Which Super Bowl was the first to be played on a neutral field?

  1. Super Bowl XXI

  2. Super Bowl XXII

  3. Super Bowl XXIII

  4. Super Bowl XXIV


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Super Bowl XXI in 1987 was the first to be played on a neutral field, the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.

Which Super Bowl was the first to feature a pre-game show?

  1. Super Bowl XII

  2. Super Bowl XIII

  3. Super Bowl XIV

  4. Super Bowl XV


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Super Bowl XII in 1978 was the first to feature a pre-game show, hosted by Brent Musburger and Irv Cross.

Which Super Bowl was the first to be broadcast in color?

  1. Super Bowl I

  2. Super Bowl II

  3. Super Bowl III

  4. Super Bowl IV


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Super Bowl III in 1969 was the first to be broadcast in color.

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