Sports Around the World

Fun Quiz — Sports Around the World: 15 practice questions with instant scoring and explanations.

1. How many players are on a football (soccer) team on the field?
2. In which country did the Olympic Games originate?
3. What is the maximum score in a single frame of bowling?
4. How many rings are on the Olympic flag?
5. In cricket, how many runs is a 'century'?
6. Which country has won the most FIFA World Cup titles?
7. What sport is played at Wimbledon?
8. How long is a marathon in kilometres (approximately)?
9. In basketball, how many points is a shot from beyond the three-point line worth?
10. Which country is cricket's governing body, the ICC, headquartered in?
11. How many events are in a decathlon?
12. What colour card in football means a player is sent off?
13. Which sport is known as 'the gentleman's game'?
14. In which sport would you perform a 'slam dunk'?
15. How many players are on a standard volleyball team on the court?