General Awareness

Combat Sports and Martial Arts

1,608 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. Shining Wizard

  2. Spinning Kick

  3. Axe Kick

  4. Farhouser

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

R-Truth's signature finishing move is the Axe Kick (or Lie Detector), a jumping spinning kick to the head. Shining Wizard is The Miz's move, Spinning Kick is generic, and Farhouser is not a standard wrestling move name.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Spear

  2. Gore

  3. Shoulder Tackle

  4. Reverse Falcon Arrow

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

Rhino's signature finishing move is the Gore, a running shoulder thrust to the opponent in the corner. Spear is similar but associated with other wrestlers like Edge and Goldberg. Shoulder tackle is too generic, and Reverse Falcon Arrow is a different move.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Stunner

  2. Twist of Fate

  3. DDT

  4. Spine Buster

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

Lita's finishing move was called the 'Twist of Fate,' which she adapted from Matt Hardy (her real-life boyfriend at the time). It's a spinning face-buster maneuver. While Stone Cold Steve Austin used the 'Stunner' and other moves like DDT and Spinebuster exist, Twist of Fate was specifically Lita's signature finishing maneuver in WWE.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. fighting hand

  2. breaking hand

  3. defending hand

  4. empty hand

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

Karate literally means 'empty hand' in Japanese - 'kara' (empty) and 'te' (hand). This reflects the art's origin as a form of self-defense using no weapons. While 'empty hand' might sound incomplete, it signifies weaponless combat rather than a hand with nothing in it. The common misconception of 'Chinese hand' is incorrect.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. You will never win

  2. There is no knowledge that is not power

  3. There will be blood

  4. Utah saints take on!!

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

There is no knowledge that is not power is indeed the iconic tagline associated with Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3. This philosophical quote is often attributed to characters like Shao Kahn and reflects the game's narrative theme about power and conquest. It appears in the game's attract mode and promotional materials.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. None of the below

  2. Mike Tyson

  3. George Foreman

  4. Muhammad Ali

  5. Joe Frazier

  6. Lennox Lewis

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

Muhammad Ali invented and famously used the rope-a-dope strategy, most notably against George Foreman in the 1974 'Rumble in the Jungle.' The technique involves leaning back against the ropes and letting the opponent tire themselves out with ineffective punches.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. None of the Below

  2. Mike Tyson

  3. George Foreman

  4. Muhammad Ali

  5. Joe Frazier

  6. Lennox Lewis

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

Muhammad Ali developed and famously used the Rope-a-dope strategy, most notably against George Foreman in the 1974 'Rumble in the Jungle.' The tactic involves leaning against the ropes and letting opponents tire themselves out before counter-attacking.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Evander Holyfield

  2. Mike Tyson

  3. Lennox Lewis

  4. George Foreman

  5. Joe Frazier

  6. Muhammad Ali

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

Muhammad Ali developed and famously used the Rope-a-dope strategy, most notably against George Foreman in the 1974 'Rumble in the Jungle.' The tactic involves leaning back against the ropes, covering up defensively, and letting the opponent tire themselves out by throwing ineffective punches, then counter-attacking when they're exhausted. None of the other listed boxers were associated with this revolutionary strategy.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Kung-Fu

  2. Wrestling

  3. Karate

  4. Kobudo

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

A head lock is a grappling technique commonly used in wrestling, particularly in professional wrestling and some forms of amateur wrestling. It involves wrapping an arm around an opponent's head to control their movement. Kung-Fu, Karate, and Kobudo are striking-based martial arts.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Shadow Imitation Technique

  2. Shadow Neck Bind Technique

  3. Shadow Sewing Technique

  4. Shadow Explosion Technique

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

Shadow Imitation, Shadow Neck Bind, and Shadow Sewing are all documented Shikamaru techniques. Shadow Explosion is not - Shikamaru's abilities are limited to shadow manipulation and control, not explosive techniques.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Blood Technique

  2. Bliss Technique

  3. Reaper Technique

  4. Curse Technique

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

Hidan used his Curse Technique (Jashin ritual) to kill Asuma. After consuming Asuma's blood, Hidan entered a voodoo-like state where any damage he inflicted on himself was transferred to Asuma.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Rock

  2. Kurt Angle

  3. Austin

  4. Flair

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

Kurt Angle's signature submission finisher is the Ankle Lock, a devastating ankle lock submission hold. The Rock, 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin, and Ric Flair are not associated with this move.