Polo: Elite Equestrian Sport and Its History
Polo: Elite Equestrian Sport and Its History
Questions
What is the objective of the game of polo?
- To score more goals than the opposing team by hitting a ball into their goal with a mallet.
- To ride a horse around a track as quickly as possible.
- To jump over obstacles on a horse.
- To perform tricks on a horse.
Where did the game of polo originate?
- Persia (modern-day Iran)
- India
- China
- England
What is the traditional number of players on a polo team?
- 2
- 4
- 6
- 8
What is the size of a polo field?
- 300 yards by 160 yards
- 400 yards by 200 yards
- 500 yards by 250 yards
- 600 yards by 300 yards
How long is a polo match?
- 30 minutes
- 45 minutes
- 60 minutes
- 75 minutes
What is the name of the stick used in polo?
- Mallet
- Stick
- Polo stick
- Croquet mallet
What is the name of the ball used in polo?
- Polo ball
- Hockey ball
- Lacrosse ball
- Golf ball
What is the name of the protective helmet worn by polo players?
- Polo helmet
- Riding helmet
- Hockey helmet
- Football helmet
What is the name of the horse used in polo?
- Polo pony
- Thoroughbred
- Quarter horse
- Arabian
What is the name of the position of the player who leads the attack for their team?
- Forward
- Center
- Back
- Goalie
What is the name of the position of the player who defends the goal?
- Forward
- Center
- Back
- Goalie
What is the name of the rule that prevents a player from hitting the ball with their backhand?
- Offside rule
- Handicap rule
- Backhand rule
- Safety rule
What is the name of the rule that limits the number of horses a player can use during a match?
- Offside rule
- Handicap rule
- Backhand rule
- Safety rule
What is the name of the rule that prevents a player from riding their horse into an opponent?
- Offside rule
- Handicap rule
- Backhand rule
- Safety rule
What is the name of the rule that prevents a player from hitting the ball while it is in the air?
- Offside rule
- Handicap rule
- Backhand rule
- Safety rule