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History of Sports - Final Exam
What did NASCAR essentially develop out of?
What is Muhammad Ali’s original name?
History of Sports - Final Exam
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1
What is Muhammad Ali’s original name?
Cassius Clay
Muhammad Ali
Ray Robinson
Cassius X
2
What did NASCAR essentially develop out of?
Military developments
Racing Hot Rods
Prohibition
Competitions
3
Why did the Ancient Greeks add boxing to the Olympics?
they believed it would please the gods.
They believed it was a good sport and needed to be showcased
believed fighting was a game played by the gods on Olympus.
believed that fighting was the manliest thing you could do
4
Who owns the single season homerun title and homerun title for all time?
Sammy Sosa
Barry Bonds
Mark McGwire
Hank Aaron
5
Which of the following is not part of the American Triple Crown?
Belmont Stakes
Preakness Stakes
Churchill Downs Derby
Kentucky Derby
6
youngest heavyweight champion, had his own video game, and bit Holyfield’s ear off in a fight.
Lenix Lewis
Joe Louis
Mike Tyson
Gene Tunney
7
This governing body of football (soccer) was founded in 1904 and still exists today.
NFLPA
FIFA
NFL
FA
8
How long is the break between rounds in a boxing match?
4 minutes
1 minute
3 minutes
2 minutes
9
What was unique about the basketball that ABA used?
it was all red
it was all white
it was black and gold
it was red, white and blue
10
Why was Ali stripped of his title?
He refused to denounce his religion.
He refused to go to Vietnam.
He used steroids.
He cheated in a fight.
11
The last time that the United States hosted the Olympics was in 1996 in ________
Chicago
New York City
Los Angeles
Atlanta
12
What is unique about Scots John Love and Fergus Suter?
were the first men to score a goal in football (soccer)
They were the first men traded by a football (soccer) team
All of these are correct
were both the first men to be paid to play football (soccer)
13
Jesse Owens raced in the _______________ Olympics.
1980
1936
1944
1966
14
What was the nickname of Jim Braddock?
The Champ
Cinderella Man
The Little Champ
Sugar
15
What two colleges played what is considered the first American Football game?
Louisville and Duke
Rutgers and Princeton
Penn State and Florida State
University of Kentucky and Alabama
16
Russia's actions in Afghanistan caused 60+ countries to boycott the Olympics in _____
1988
1980
1976
1968
17
What team did the Kentucky Colonels merge with?
St. Louis Cardinals
Cleveland Indians
Cincinnati Reds
Pittsburgh Pirates
18
The only team to win the NBL, BAA, and NBA titles all in a row was?
The Bulls
The Warriors
The Lakers
The Celtics
19
His famous knockout of Max Schmeling prior to the start of WWII made him a national hero.
Joe Louis
Mike Tyson
Gene Tunney
Muhammad Ali
20
What does NCAA stand for?
National College Athletic Attendance
National Competence Athletic Association
National Collegiate Athletic Association
National College Athletic Assumption
21
What sport was hockey a variant of?
golf
soccer
skiing
cricket
22
Who is credited with inventing the sport of basketball at a YMCA training facility in 1891.
James Naismith
Jerry West
Michael Jordan
George Mikan
23
He was considered the best pound for pound boxer, and won his first 40 fights.
Sugar Ray Robinson
Sugar Ray Leonard
Mike Tyson
Joe Louis
24
What was the name of the ABA basketball team located in Louisville?
Louisville Colonels
Louisville Cardinals
Kentucky Colonels
Lexington Legends
25
Who’s death led to a change in NASCAR safety regulations?
Jeff Gordon
Richard Petty
Jeff Jimerson
Dale Earnhardt
26
What is the trophy called that is presented to the champion of the NHL?
Hart Trophy
The Stanley Cup
The Prince of Wales Trophy
President’s Cup
27
Which player was the first to sign a $1,000,000 contract?
Roberto Clemente
Roger Clemons
Nolan Ryan
Andy Van Slyke
28
What is considered one of the oldest of all sports?
Horse Racing
Hockey
Auto Racing
Baseball
29
What is unique about the Spirits of St. Louis deal with the ABA and the NBA?
$2.2 mil & 1/7 share of the 4 remaining ABA teams’ tv rights
They received the first planned expansion team in 2020.
They relocated and became the LA Clippers.
They received $2.2 million from the league to disband.
30
This man came up with the opening ceremonies.
Pierre De Coubertin
Woodrow Wilson
Michael Phelps
Samuel Dalembert
31
Who was the first paid athlete to play an American football game?
William Pudge Heffelfinger
Walter Peyton
John Brallier
Grant Dibert
32
Who is the first NFL team to win 3, 4, and 6 Super Bowls?
Dallas Cowboys
Buffalo Bills
New England Patriots
Pittsburgh Steelers
33
Who has the most wins in NCAA basketball history?
University of Duke
University of Pitt
University of Kentucky
University of Kansas
34
He held the heavy weight title from 1926-1928 and retired as the champion.
Leonard Lewis
Gene Tunney
Joe Louis
Jack Dempsey
35
Who is the current sponsor of NASCAR?
Monster Energy Drink
Winston
Busch
Red Bull Energy Drink
36
What player broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball?
Minnie Minoso
Roberto Clemente
Larry Doby
Jackie Robinson
37
In what city was the first professional football game played?
Pittsburgh
New York
Cincinnati
Atlanta
38
Who is considered the father of NASCAR?
Jeff Gordon
Dale Earnhardt
Steve McQueen
Bill France
39
Who is known as the father of American Football?
William Heffelfinger
Grant Dibert
Walter Camp
Walter Peyton
40
How long is a typical boxing match round?
1 minute
4 minutes
2 minutes
3 minutes
41
Why are the Olympics important to some athletes?
Both A and B
Neither A or B
They are from a poor country, resulting in lesson contests.
It is the one time their sport competes
42
What driver has won the most NASCAR championships in a row?
Tommy Thompson
Jimmy Johnson
Dale Earnhardt
Richard Petty
43
What change did the NBA make to speed up the game in 1954?
the 30-second shot clock
the seven foul system
the three point line
the 24-second shot clock
44
Who has played in the most Super Bowls?
New England Patriots
Pittsburgh Steelers
Dallas Cowboys
Buffalo Bills
45
Where is the first recorded history of hockey found?
Canada
France
the Netherlands
England
46
What country is credited with creating modern football (soccer)?
England
France
Germany
Spain
47
_____ were placed on the winner’s heads instead of medals in the ancient Olympics.
Wreaths
Shell necklaces
Leather hats
Thorns
48
Who created the modern farm system in baseball?
Babe Ruth
Branch Rickey
Tony LaRussa
Travis Taylor
49
Who owns the single season consecutive hits record?
Nolan Ryan
Jackie Robinson
Joe DiMaggio
Roberto Clemente
50
Who was the commissioner of the ABA?
Tim Duncan
Michael Jordan
Jerry West
George Mikan
51
What nickname did baseball earn in 1856?
the national sport
the national pastime
the national distraction
the national attraction
52
What is the oldest recorded history of horse racing found?
Ancient Rome
Ancient China
Ancient Greece
Kentucky
53
How long does a typical football (soccer) game last?
120 minutes
90 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
54
Which player was the first to break the Latino barrier in baseball?
Roberto Clemente
Minnie Minoso
Chico Carrasquel
Minnie Minoso and Chico Carrasquel
55
Who was the first power hitter that changed the game in a positive way in the 1930s?
Joe DiMaggio
Babe Ruth
Branch Rickey
Jackie Robinson
56
The last year the Summer and Winter Olympics were in the same year was….
1988
1990
1992
1980
57
Who has won the most MVP titles in the NFL?
Vince Lombardi
Peyton Manning
Bret Favre
Tom Brady
58
What sport split away from football (soccer) in 1863?
Cricket
Rugby
American Football
Tennis
59
They were the first professionally paid baseball team.
Boston Redstockings
Kentucky Colonels
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cincinnati Redstockings
60
Who has the most NCAA College Championships in history?
UCLA
Kansas
UK
Florida
