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Regional Variations in Traditional Sports

Description: This quiz tests your knowledge about regional variations in traditional sports around the world.
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Which traditional sport is known for its use of a curved stick and a small ball, and is popular in parts of South Asia?

  1. Cricket

  2. Hockey

  3. Kabaddi

  4. Polo


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kabaddi is a popular traditional sport in South Asia, particularly in countries like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. It involves two teams trying to tag members of the opposing team while holding their breath.

In which region of the world is the traditional sport of Capoeira, which combines elements of martial arts, dance, and music, originated?

  1. South America

  2. Africa

  3. Asia

  4. Europe


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Capoeira originated in Brazil, a country in South America. It is a unique blend of martial arts, dance, and music, and is often performed to the accompaniment of traditional Brazilian instruments.

Which traditional sport involves throwing a heavy stone or weight as far as possible, and is popular in parts of Scotland and Ireland?

  1. Shot Put

  2. Discus Throw

  3. Hammer Throw

  4. Stone Put


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Stone Put, also known as Scottish Stone Put or Irish Stone Put, is a traditional sport in Scotland and Ireland. It involves throwing a heavy stone or weight as far as possible.

In which region of the world is the traditional sport of Sumo wrestling, known for its large and powerful wrestlers, originated?

  1. Japan

  2. China

  3. Korea

  4. Mongolia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sumo wrestling originated in Japan and is considered the national sport of the country. It involves two wrestlers attempting to force each other out of a circular ring or to make their opponent touch the ground with any part of their body other than the soles of their feet.

Which traditional sport involves riding a horse while trying to spear a small ring with a lance, and is popular in parts of Africa and South America?

  1. Jousting

  2. Polo

  3. Equestrian Vaulting

  4. Tent Pegging


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tent Pegging is a traditional sport popular in parts of Africa and South America. It involves riding a horse at full gallop and attempting to spear a small ring with a lance.

In which region of the world is the traditional sport of Kabaddi, known for its fast-paced and physical nature, originated?

  1. South Asia

  2. East Asia

  3. Southeast Asia

  4. Central Asia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kabaddi originated in South Asia, particularly in countries like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. It is a fast-paced and physical sport that involves two teams trying to tag members of the opposing team while holding their breath.

Which traditional sport involves throwing a heavy wooden log as far as possible, and is popular in parts of Scotland and the Basque region of Spain?

  1. Shot Put

  2. Discus Throw

  3. Hammer Throw

  4. Log Throw


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Log Throw, also known as Scottish Log Throw or Basque Log Throw, is a traditional sport popular in parts of Scotland and the Basque region of Spain. It involves throwing a heavy wooden log as far as possible.

In which region of the world is the traditional sport of Capoeira, which combines elements of martial arts, dance, and music, originated?

  1. South America

  2. Africa

  3. Asia

  4. Europe


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Capoeira originated in Brazil, a country in South America. It is a unique blend of martial arts, dance, and music, and is often performed to the accompaniment of traditional Brazilian instruments.

Which traditional sport involves riding a horse while trying to spear a small ring with a lance, and is popular in parts of Africa and South America?

  1. Jousting

  2. Polo

  3. Equestrian Vaulting

  4. Tent Pegging


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tent Pegging is a traditional sport popular in parts of Africa and South America. It involves riding a horse at full gallop and attempting to spear a small ring with a lance.

In which region of the world is the traditional sport of Kabaddi, known for its fast-paced and physical nature, originated?

  1. South Asia

  2. East Asia

  3. Southeast Asia

  4. Central Asia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kabaddi originated in South Asia, particularly in countries like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. It is a fast-paced and physical sport that involves two teams trying to tag members of the opposing team while holding their breath.

Which traditional sport involves throwing a heavy wooden log as far as possible, and is popular in parts of Scotland and the Basque region of Spain?

  1. Shot Put

  2. Discus Throw

  3. Hammer Throw

  4. Log Throw


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Log Throw, also known as Scottish Log Throw or Basque Log Throw, is a traditional sport popular in parts of Scotland and the Basque region of Spain. It involves throwing a heavy wooden log as far as possible.

In which region of the world is the traditional sport of Capoeira, which combines elements of martial arts, dance, and music, originated?

  1. South America

  2. Africa

  3. Asia

  4. Europe


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Capoeira originated in Brazil, a country in South America. It is a unique blend of martial arts, dance, and music, and is often performed to the accompaniment of traditional Brazilian instruments.

Which traditional sport involves riding a horse while trying to spear a small ring with a lance, and is popular in parts of Africa and South America?

  1. Jousting

  2. Polo

  3. Equestrian Vaulting

  4. Tent Pegging


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tent Pegging is a traditional sport popular in parts of Africa and South America. It involves riding a horse at full gallop and attempting to spear a small ring with a lance.

In which region of the world is the traditional sport of Kabaddi, known for its fast-paced and physical nature, originated?

  1. South Asia

  2. East Asia

  3. Southeast Asia

  4. Central Asia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kabaddi originated in South Asia, particularly in countries like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. It is a fast-paced and physical sport that involves two teams trying to tag members of the opposing team while holding their breath.

Which traditional sport involves throwing a heavy wooden log as far as possible, and is popular in parts of Scotland and the Basque region of Spain?

  1. Shot Put

  2. Discus Throw

  3. Hammer Throw

  4. Log Throw


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Log Throw, also known as Scottish Log Throw or Basque Log Throw, is a traditional sport popular in parts of Scotland and the Basque region of Spain. It involves throwing a heavy wooden log as far as possible.

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