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. Edge

  2. Benoit

  3. Rock

  4. Eddy Gurrero

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Rock's signature finishing move is the People's Elbow, a theatrical running elbow drop. Edge, Chris Benoit, and Eddie Guerrero are not associated with this move.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Kurt Angle

  2. Benoit

  3. HHH

  4. Edge

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Spear is Edge's signature finishing move, a running tackle driving the opponent into the mat. Kurt Angle uses the Angle Slam, Benoit used the Crossface, and HHH uses the Pedigree.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Round House Kick

  2. Round Kick

  3. Jumping kick

  4. Sitting Kick

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A,B,D Correct answer
Explanation

In martial arts, Round House Kick involves swinging the leg in a circular motion to strike with the shin or instep. Round Kick is a fundamental circular kick technique. Sitting Kick is performed from a grounded position. Jumping kick is too generic - valid kicks would specify the type like jumping round kick or jumping side kick.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Bird

  2. Itachi's Jutsu

  3. An organization of Orochimaru's subordinates head by Sasuke

  4. Kakashi's secret codename

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Hawk (Taka) is Sasuke's team formed after he leaves Orochimaru, consisting of Suigetsu, Karin, and Jugo. It is not related to birds, Itachi's jutsu, or Kakashi.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Orochimaru

  2. Sasuke

  3. Deidara

  4. Kakuzu

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Deidara defeated Gaara during the extraction of the One-Tail (Shukaku) when Akatsuki invaded the Sand Village. Gaara was killed (later revived) and Shukaku was extracted.

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. China

  2. Japan

  3. Korea

  4. Thailand

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Shaolin Kung Fu (note: 'Kungu' is a typo for 'Kung Fu') originated at the Shaolin Monastery in China and is one of the oldest and most famous styles of Chinese martial arts. Japan is known for karate and judo, Korea for taekwondo, and Thailand for muay thai.

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. Cross Armbreaker

  2. Chokeslam To Hell

  3. Bonzai Splash

  4. Pedigree

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kane's signature finishing move is the Chokeslam, often referred to as the 'Chokeslam from Hell' or 'Chokeslam To Hell'. Cross Armbreaker is Alberto Del Rio's move, Bonzai Splash is Yokozuna's, and Pedigree is Triple H's finisher.

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. Tombstone

  2. Chokeslam to hell

  3. Trouble in Paradise

  4. Sweet Chin Music

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Tombstone Piledriver is The Undertaker's legendary finishing move where he drops to his knees while holding his opponent in a piledriver position. Chokeslam is Kane's move, Trouble in Paradise is Kofi Kingston's, and Sweet Chin Music is Shawn Michaels' superkick finisher.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. The Codesetter

  2. The Cody guy

  3. The splash

  4. The Codebreaker

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Codebreaker is Chris Jericho's signature finishing move - a knee strike to the opponent's face while they are bent forward. The Codesetter, Cody guy, and splash are not recognized wrestling finishers.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Crossface Crippler

  2. The stink face

  3. Cross Armbreaker

  4. Chokeslam

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Cross Armbreaker is Alberto Del Rio's signature submission finishing move that hyperextends the opponent's elbow. Crossface Crippler is Chris Benoit's, Stink Face is Rikishi's move, and Chokeslam is Kane's finisher.