Wrestling History

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Instructions: Test your knowledge of wrestling, from ancient traditions to modern Olympic competition!

1.
Which two styles of wrestling are contested at the Olympic Games?
A
Greco-Roman and Catch
B
Freestyle and Folkstyle
C
Freestyle and Sumo
D
Freestyle and Greco-Roman
2.
What is the key rule difference between Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling?
A
Freestyle uses a cage
B
Different mat sizes
C
Greco-Roman prohibits holds below the waist
D
Greco-Roman allows striking
3.
Wrestling was part of the ancient Olympic Games. What was the combined event of wrestling and boxing called?
A
Diaulos
B
Hoplitodromos
C
Pankration
D
Pentathlon
4.
What is a 'pin' (or 'fall') in wrestling?
A
Scoring five points
B
Holding both of an opponent's shoulders to the mat
C
A submission hold
D
Forcing an opponent out of bounds
5.
Which country has been the most dominant in Olympic wrestling?
A
Iran
B
Russia/Soviet Union
C
United States
D
Turkey
6.
What is sumo wrestling?
A
A form of Brazilian martial art
B
Japan's traditional form of wrestling
C
Korean grappling sport
D
Chinese competitive wrestling
7.
What is the highest rank in sumo wrestling?
A
Sekiwake
B
Ozeki
C
Komusubi
D
Yokozuna
8.
Which American wrestler won Olympic gold medals in both 1996 and 2000?
A
Kurt Angle
B
Dan Gable
C
Cael Sanderson
D
Rulon Gardner
9.
What is a 'takedown' in wrestling?
A
Lifting an opponent overhead
B
Bringing an opponent from standing to the mat while maintaining control
C
A referee's decision
D
Throwing an opponent out of the ring
10.
Which Turkish style of wrestling involves competitors covered in olive oil?
A
Yagli gures (oil wrestling)
B
Kushti
C
Boke
D
Ssireum
11.
American wrestler Dan Gable is famous for winning the 1972 Olympic gold medal with what remarkable achievement?
A
Not surrendering a single point in the tournament
B
Being the youngest champion
C
Competing in two weight classes
D
Winning by pin in every match
12.
How many weight classes are there in Olympic freestyle wrestling for men?
A
8
B
10
C
6
D
4
13.
What is 'collegiate wrestling' (folkstyle) primarily associated with?
A
American high schools and universities
B
European clubs
C
Professional circuits
D
Japanese dojos
14.
Which country's traditional wrestling style is called 'kushti'?
A
Mongolia
B
Iran
C
Turkey
D
India
15.
What shocking upset occurred in Greco-Roman wrestling at the 2000 Sydney Olympics?
A
The event was cancelled
B
A tie was declared
C
American Rulon Gardner defeated unbeaten Alexander Karelin
D
A teenager won gold

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