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

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. InterContinental Championship

  2. Hardcore Championship

  3. Tag Team Championship

  4. World HeavyWeight Championship

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Davey Boy Smith

  2. Dynamite Kid

  3. Shawn Michaels

  4. Eddie Guerrero

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Rikishi and Yokozuna

  2. yumitori and shiki

  3. tsuna and tokoyama

  4. tachi-ai and Sumo-moji

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A 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.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Tomb Stone- Undertaker

  2. Stunner- Austin

  3. Pedigree- HHH

  4. STFU- John Cena

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Hell's Gate

  2. Tomb Stone

  3. Last Ride

  4. Choke Slam

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Full Nelson Slam

  2. Stunner

  3. Brain Buster

  4. The FU

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture
  1. Taekwondo

  2. Sumo

  3. Kung fu

  4. Tai chi

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Any move that you make would result in a positional disadvantage for you

  2. Any move that you make would result in a positional disadvantage for your opponent

  3. Any move that you make would result in a draw

  4. Any move that you make would result in you to forfeit by time

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A 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.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture
  1. Kung Fu

  2. Karate

  3. Judo

  4. Taekwondo

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.