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