Sumo Wrestling: The National Sport of Japan - Quiz
- 1. What is the ring in which Sumo wrestling matches take place called?
A) Tatami
B) Sumojo
C) Kabu
D) Dohyo
- 2. What is the traditional attire worn by Sumo wrestlers called?
A) Mawashi
B) Hakama
C) Obi
D) Kimono
- 3. How many winning techniques are officially recognized in Sumo wrestling?
A) 73
B) 96
C) 64
D) 82
- 4. What is the highest rank below Yokozuna in Sumo wrestling?
A) Maegashira
B) Ozeki
C) Komusubi
D) Sekiwake
- 5. What is the name of the ceremony that takes place at the beginning of a professional Sumo wrestling tournament day?
A) Sumo-gaeshi
B) Kamiza
C) Yumitori-shiki
D) Dohyo-iri
- 6. What is the highest rank a Sumo wrestler can achieve?
A) Ozeki
B) Yokozuna
C) Sekiwake
D) Maegashira
- 7. In which country are the top professional Sumo tournaments held?
A) Mongolia
B) South Korea
C) China
D) Japan
- 8. In Sumo wrestling, what is the referee called?
A) Rikishi
B) Oyakata
C) Gyoji
D) Yokozuna
- 9. How many official Sumo tournaments are held in Japan each year?
A) 6
B) 8
C) 4
D) 10
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