FINALS: Gymnastics Quiz ChallengeOnline version Test your knowledge of gymnastics with this fun quiz game! by Geraldine Cantos 1 Which apparatus is used in women's artistic gymnastics? a Rings b Parallel Bars c Balance Beam d Pommel Horse 2 What is a common floor exercise element? a Tumble b Dismount c Swing d Vault 3 What is the term for a gymnast's routine on the uneven bars? a Bar Routine b Beam Routine c Vault Routine d Floor Routine 4 What is the main focus of rhythmic gymnastics? a Speed and Agility b Strength and Power c Endurance and Stamina d Flexibility and Coordination 5 Which apparatus is used in women's artistic gymnastics? a Balance Beam b Pommel Horse c Rings d Vault 6 What is the term for a gymnast's ability to perform a skill without falling? a Stability b Strength c Flexibility d Agility 7 What is the main goal of a floor exercise routine? a To use the uneven bars b To perform on a balance beam c To score points in vault d To showcase artistic and acrobatic skills 8 What is a common injury in gymnastics? a Wrist fracture b Knee dislocation c Ankle sprain d Elbow strain 9 What is the purpose of a dismount in gymnastics? a To safely exit the apparatus b To gain extra points c To show flexibility d To perform a routine 10 What is the term for a gymnast's routine on the uneven bars? a Uneven Bars Routine b Vault Routine c Balance Beam Routine d Floor Routine 11 What is a common floor exercise move? a Iron cross b Back handspring c Aerial d Yurchenko 12 What is the term for a gymnastic routine performed on the floor? a Balance beam b Vault c Floor exercise d Uneven bars 13 What is the main governing body for gymnastics? a IOC b NCAA c FIG (Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique) d USAG 14 What is the name of the move where a gymnast rotates in the air? a Twist b Flip c Roll d Turn 15 What is the purpose of the chalk used by gymnasts? a To enhance performance b To prevent injuries c To reduce weight d To improve grip 16 Which event is NOT part of women's artistic gymnastics? a Balance Beam b Uneven Bars c Floor Exercise d Pommel Horse 17 When was the International Federation of Gymnastics formed? a 1875 b 1896 c 1881 d 1884 18 Which civilization first developed the competitive aspect of gymnastics? a Romans b Greeks c Chinese d Egyptians 19 Who is credited with founding free exercise and calisthenics? a Johann Pestalow b Adolf Spies c Johann Basedow d Friedrich Ludwig Jahn 20 Which position requires the body to be supported with arms straight and body extended in one line? a Dog stand b Bridge stand c Supine arm support d Side lying 21 When were the women first allowed to participate in Olympic gymnastics? a 1928 b 1896 c 1881 d 1975 22 What is the etymological origin of the word "gymnastics"? a Germanic word meaning "movement" b Greek word "gymnos" meaning "naked" c Roman word meaning "strength" d Latin word meaning "exercise" 23 Who is known as the "Father of Swedish gymnastics"? a Adolf Spies b Johann Pestalow c Johann Basedow d Per Henrick Ling 24 Which position involves sitting on buttocks with legs extended forward? a Hook sitting b Long sitting c Tuck sitting d Stride sitting 25 Who invented the stall bars and vaulting box? a Friedrich Ludwig Jahn b Per Henrick Ling c Johann Guts Muth d Adolf Spies
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