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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Edge
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Benoit
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Rock
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Eddy Gurrero
C
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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.
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Kurt Angle
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Benoit
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HHH
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Edge
D
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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.
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Round House Kick
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Round Kick
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Jumping kick
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Sitting Kick
A,B,D
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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.
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Rogue ninja
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ninja who help others
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an organization that helps rogue bunnies get powerful weapons of mass destruction
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a secret name for the anbu
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Bird
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Itachi's Jutsu
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An organization of Orochimaru's subordinates head by Sasuke
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Kakashi's secret codename
C
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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.
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Orochimaru
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Sasuke
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Deidara
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Kakuzu
C
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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.
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aikido
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polo
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squash
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none of the above
A
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Explanation
Aikido is a Japanese martial art focused on self-defense using an opponent's momentum against them. Polo is a team sport on horseback, squash is a racquet sport, and 'none of the above' is incorrect since aikido is indeed a martial art.
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China
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Japan
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Korea
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Thailand
A
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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.
A
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Explanation
The 619 is Rey Mysterio's iconic finishing move where he swings through the ropes to deliver a kick to his opponent's head. The other numbers (316, 275, 314) are not associated with any recognized wrestling finishers.
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Cross Armbreaker
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Chokeslam To Hell
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Bonzai Splash
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Pedigree
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.
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Tombstone
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Chokeslam to hell
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Trouble in Paradise
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Sweet Chin Music
A
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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.
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Austin Spinner
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Austin Stunner
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Austin crossface
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Austin Power
B
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Explanation
The Stone Cold Stunner is Steve Austin's iconic finisher - a jaw-breaking stunner maneuver. Austin Spinner, Austin crossface, and Austin Power are not real wrestling finishing moves.
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The Codesetter
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The Cody guy
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The splash
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The Codebreaker
D
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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.
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the RKO
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Crossface Crippler
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Brock Lock
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Jackhammer
B
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Explanation
The Crippler Crossface was Chris Benoit's signature submission finisher targeting the arm and neck. RKO is Randy Orton's, Brock Lock is not a real finisher, and Jackhammer is Goldberg's finisher.
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Crossface Crippler
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The stink face
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Cross Armbreaker
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Chokeslam
C
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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.