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Top 20 most intriguing Curling trivia questions to ask using LivePolls

Curling is an incredibly popular sport that can trace its roots back to 16th century Scotland. The sport has been around for centuries, and is a beloved pastime for recreational players and competitive athletes all across the world. Curling is a strategic game where teams of players slide stones across an ice rink towards a target area, and try to score the most points with their throws. While the game may look a bit strange from the outside, once you start to get into the strategy and history, you will find curling to be a fascinating and unique sport. Test your knowledge with this Curling trivia template and see how you measure up against the experts!


1) What is the target of the game of curling?

  • Hoop
  • Bullseye
  • Paint can
  • House

2) What are the stones made of in curling?

  • Granite
  • Wood
  • Steel
  • Iron

3) What instrument is used by the Skip to give instructions during the game?

  • Broom
  • Whistle
  • Stone
  • Megaphone

4) What is the goal of a curling match?

  • Outscore the opponents
  • Earn the most points
  • Knock stones out of the house
  • Remove all stones from the ice

5) How many people are on a curling team?

  • Two
  • Four
  • Five
  • Six

6) How many stones are used in a curling match?

  • 8
  • 10
  • 16
  • 24

7) What is the special delivery used to direct a curling stone called?

  • Slider
  • Hammer
  • Draw
  • Lift

8) What type of shoe is often used by curlers?

  • Flip-flops
  • Cleats
  • Ice skates
  • Curling Sliders

9) What is the name of the device used to clean the ice?

  • Pusher
  • Ice scraper
  • Broom
  • Cushion

10) What is the name of the area of the curling sheet from which the curling stones are thrown?

  • Throne
  • House
  • Hack
  • Corner

11) What is the name of the delivery when the stone is released before the hack?

  • Delivery
  • Draw
  • Push
  • Slide

12) What is the name of the delivery when the stone doesn't hit a guard?

  • Loose
  • Takeout
  • Out
  • Clean

13) What is the highest honor that can be achieved in curling?

  • Gold Medal
  • Silver Medal
  • Bronze Medal
  • Championship Ring

14) What is the name of the area of the curling sheet with concentric circles?

  • Target zone
  • House
  • Back board
  • Free zone

15) What is the name of the curling shot when the stone is released from the side of the target area?

  • Peel
  • Raise
  • Draw
  • Tap

16) What is a "takeout" in curling?

  • A steal
  • A guard
  • A block
  • A hit

17) What is the term for the position each player takes during a curling match?

  • Skip
  • Sweep
  • Position
  • Post

18) What is the minimum amount of time between each stone delivery?

  • 1 minute
  • 2 minutes
  • 5 seconds
  • 10 seconds

19) What is the name of the curling match that is played over a series of ends?

  • Bonspiel
  • Matchplay
  • Competition
  • Event

20) What is the name of a curling stone with a handle?

  • Gripper
  • Slider
  • Wrecker
  • Gripper-slider

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