Religion and sport

Question 1

Which religious text has been cited by many Christian athletes as a source of strength and perseverance?

Accepted Answer

The Bible

Question 2

What American sports league created a formal policy allowing players to miss games for religious holidays?

Accepted Answer

NCAA

Question 3

Which sport is most commonly associated with pre-game or post-game team prayers in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Football

Question 4

Which NFL quarterback famously credits his faith in God after every game, often kneeling in prayer on the field?

Accepted Answer

Tim Tebow

Question 5

Who was the heavyweight boxer who changed his name after converting to Islam

Accepted Answer

Muhammad Ali

Question 6

What’s the name of the movement that combines Christian faith and athletics, founded in 1954?

Accepted Answer

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

Question 7

Which religion observes a day of rest from Friday evening to Saturday evening, potentially conflicting with sports?

Accepted Answer

Judaism

Question 8

Which global sportswear company launched a line of performance hijabs to support Muslim women in sports?

Accepted Answer

Nike

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