General Awareness
Combat Sports and Martial Arts
1,449 Questions
Combat sports and martial arts include regulated fighting disciplines and traditional self defense systems from around the world. This section tests knowledge on various sports like boxing, fencing, Taekwondo, and regional martial arts. Such questions are common in general awareness sections.
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Combat Sports and Martial Arts Questions
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InterContinental Championship
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Hardcore Championship
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Tag Team Championship
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World HeavyWeight Championship
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Undertaker won many world championships, tag team titles, and the Hardcore Championship during his illustrious career, but he never won the Intercontinental Championship. He challenged for it on a few occasions but never held the belt.
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Rock
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Undertaker
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Triple H
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Mankind
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Kane won his first WWE InterContinental Championship by defeating Triple H on the June 28, 2001 episode of SmackDown. This was during Kane's face run after the Invasion angle. He did not beat The Rock, Undertaker, or Mankind for his first IC title reign.
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Davey Boy Smith
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Dynamite Kid
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Shawn Michaels
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Eddie Guerrero
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Davey Boy Smith (The British Bulldog) defeated Shawn Michaels to become the first WWE European Champion on February 26, 1997, in Berlin, Germany. Dynamite Kid was his tag team partner but never held this title. Shawn Michaels and Eddie Guerrero won the title later.
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Rikishi and Yokozuna
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yumitori and shiki
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tsuna and tokoyama
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tachi-ai and Sumo-moji
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Correct answer
Explanation
In sumo wrestling, 'Rikishi' is the common term for a professional sumo wrestler, and 'Yokozuna' is the highest rank a wrestler can achieve. The other options are either made-up terms or incorrect combinations - yumitori, shiki, tsuna, tokoyama, tachi-ai, and Sumo-moji are not the correct answers for these definitions.
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Undertaker
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Million Dollar Man
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Rock
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MVP
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Tomb Stone- Undertaker
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Stunner- Austin
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Pedigree- HHH
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STFU- John Cena
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Stone Cold Steve Austin's 'Stone Cold Stunner' is widely regarded as one of the most popular and iconic finishing moves in WWE history, particularly for its crowd reaction and effectiveness in key storylines during the Attitude Era.
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Hell's Gate
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Tomb Stone
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Last Ride
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Choke Slam
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Hell's Gate, The Undertaker's submission finisher (a modified gogoplata), was briefly banned by WWE in 2007 after a segment where it appeared to cause legitimate injury to an opponent. The move was reinstated later with modified execution. This makes it the correct answer. Tombstone, Last Ride, and Choke Slam are also his signature moves but were never banned.
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Triple H
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Brock Lesner
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Rick Flair
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Booker-T
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Brock Lesnar became the youngest WWE Champion at age 25 in 2002, breaking the previous record. Randy Orton later surpassed this by winning the title at age 24 in 2004. Triple H, Ric Flair, and Booker T won their titles at older ages.
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Correct answer
Explanation
WrestleMania III (1987) at the Pontiac Silverdome holds the all-time attendance record of 93,173. This was the main event setting for Hulk Hogan vs. André the Giant.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The Rock and Steve Austin wrestled at three WrestleManias (15, 17, 19). Austin won at WM 15 and WM 17, while The Rock won at WM 19, giving Austin a 2-1 advantage.
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Mick Foley
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Ric Flair
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Sting
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Cristian
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Mick Foley is the only wrestler to have competed in all four major promotions: WWE (then WWF), WCW, ECW, and TNA. His multiple personas (Mankind, Cactus Jack, Dude Love) appeared across these organizations.
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Full Nelson Slam
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Stunner
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Brain Buster
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The FU
D
Correct answer
Explanation
John Cena's finishing move was called 'The FU' during 2006-2007. This move involved lifting an opponent onto his shoulders and then slamming them down. In 2009, the name was changed to 'Attitude Adjustment' due to WWE's shift to PG programming, but 'The FU' was the correct name for this period.
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Taekwondo
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Sumo
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Kung fu
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Tai chi
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Sumo is traditionally recognized as Japans national sport though it is not officially designated by law. This ancient form of wrestling has deep religious roots in Shinto rituals and continues to be culturally significant with professional wrestlers maintaining strict traditions.
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Any move that you make would result in a positional disadvantage for you
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Any move that you make would result in a positional disadvantage for your opponent
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Any move that you make would result in a draw
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Any move that you make would result in you to forfeit by time
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Correct answer
Explanation
Zugzwang (German for 'compulsion to move') is a situation in chess where any move a player makes will worsen their position. It's a disadvantage because the player is forced to move - passing is not allowed in chess. The term is also used in game theory and other strategic contexts.
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Kung Fu
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Karate
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Judo
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Taekwondo
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art that originated in Korea and is now practiced worldwide. It emphasizes high, fast kicks and jumping/spinning kicks. Kung Fu is Chinese, Karate is Japanese, and Judo is also Japanese - none of these originated in Korea.