- 1. Sumo wrestling is a traditional Japanese sport that dates back centuries. It is a unique form of full-contact wrestling where two competitors, also known as rikishi, face off in a circular ring called a dohyo. The objective of the match is for one wrestler to force the other out of the ring or to touch the ground with any part of their body other than the soles of their feet. Sumo wrestlers are known for their large and impressive physiques, as well as their strict training regimens and rituals. Matches are often fast-paced and intense, with bouts lasting only a few seconds. Sumo wrestling embodies a rich cultural history and continues to captivate audiences around the world with its combination of tradition, skill, and sheer physical power.
What is the traditional ring in which sumo matches are held called?
A) Dohyo
B) Yokozuna
C) Tokudawara
D) Mawashi
- 2. What is the attire worn by sumo wrestlers during matches?
A) Kimono
B) Obi
C) Hakama
D) Mawashi
- 3. Who are the highest-ranked sumo wrestlers in the sport?
A) Sekitori
B) Yokozuna
C) Makuuchi
D) Ozeki
- 4. What is the name of the top division of professional sumo wrestling in Japan?
A) Makushita
B) Juryo
C) Makuuchi
D) Sandanme
- 5. What term is used to refer to a sumo wrestler's stable or training center?
A) Oyakata
B) Sumitomo
C) Dojo
D) Heya
- 6. In sumo, how long is a standard tournament usually held for?
A) 7 days
B) 15 days
C) 20 days
D) 10 days
- 7. What is the name of the sumo association that oversees professional sumo in Japan?
A) Global Sumo League
B) International Sumo Federation
C) Japan Sumo Association
D) World Sumo Council
- 8. Which of the following is a specialized sumo referee responsible for guiding matches and enforcing rules?
A) Kankyo
B) Shimpan
C) Riji
D) Gyoji
- 9. How many divisions are there in professional Sumo wrestling?
A) 5
B) 7
C) 6
D) 8
- 10. Which is the winning technique in Sumo Wrestling where a wrestler lifts and throws their opponent to the ground?
A) Yorikiri
B) Ashitori
C) Tsuri-dashi
D) Uwatenage
- 11. What is the length of a regulation Sumo ring?
A) 5.5 meters
B) 3 meters
C) 4.55 meters
D) 6.7 meters
- 12. What is the name of the ring-entering ceremony performed by a Yokozuna before a Sumo match?
A) Dohyo-iri
B) Ikioi
C) Hatsubasho
D) Matta
- 13. What is the term for a Sumo wrestler's training session?
A) Ozeki
B) Keiko
C) Hoshitori
D) Makushita
- 14. What is the highest rank a wrestler can hold without being eligible to become a Yokozuna?
A) Sekiwake
B) Komusubi
C) Ozeki
D) Maegashira
- 15. Who is the highest-ranking official in a Sumo stable?
A) Yobidashi
B) Oyakata
C) Sekitori
D) Gyoji
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