HMST3190 Quiz

Question 1

What comment did Marty Sheargold make that led to his stand-down from the Triple M network?

Accepted Answer

He compared the Matilda's national team to “Year 10 girls”

Question 2

What is one reason why women’s sports are perceived as less exciting?

Accepted Answer

Lower-quality production and fewer camera angles

Question 3

Why is the gender pay gap in FIFA often justified for men’s and women’s tournaments?

Accepted Answer

Because men’s tournaments attract bigger audiences

Question 4

What was the prize money for the Women’s World Cup in 2023?

Accepted Answer

$165 million

Question 5

How much does the highest paid WNBA player (Jackie Young) earn?

Accepted Answer

$252 thousand

Question 6

What is the highest paid male soccer player in the world (Lionel Messi) getting paid?

Accepted Answer

$127 million

Question 7

According to studies, how much media coverage do men’s sports receive compared to women’s sports?

Accepted Answer

85% for men’s sports, 15% for women’s sports

Question 8

According to research, what factor contributes to the larger fan base of men’s sports compared to women’s sports?

Accepted Answer

More media time and coverage

Question 9

How does the Women’s World Cup prize money compare to the Men's World Cup prize money?

Accepted Answer

Women’s prize money is a third of the men’s

Question 10

In 2019, what percentage of ESPN’s SportsCenter coverage was dedicated to women’s sports in the US?

Accepted Answer

5.7%

Question 11

In 2018, how many females made the Forbes list of highest earning athletes?

Accepted Answer

0

Question 12

How much does the highest paid NBA player (Stephen Curry) earn?

Accepted Answer

$55 million

Question 13

In 2019, what was the number of viewers watching the FIFA Women's World Cup?

Accepted Answer

1.12 billion

Question 14

How many players in the WNBA have signature shoes?

Accepted Answer

6

Question 15

What is the highest paid female soccer player in the world (Alex Morgan) getting paid?

Accepted Answer

$5.8 million

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