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Which subject	Physical education
What age group	Year or Grade 8
What topic	Hockey
Question types	Close-ended
Number of questions	20
Number of answers	4
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Year 8 Physical Education: Hockey Quiz

Please answer the following questions related to hockey. Choose the correct answer from the options provided.

1. What is the main objective of the game of hockey?

   • A. To score more goals than the opposing team
   • B. To prevent the opposing team from scoring
   • C. To maintain possession of the ball
   • D. To hit a specific target

2. Which of the following is considered a foul in hockey?

   • A. Scoring a goal
   • B. Playing the ball with the body
   • C. Using the stick to trip an opponent
   • D. Passing the ball to a teammate

3. What protective equipment is mandatory for field hockey players?

   • A. Helmet and faceguard
   • B. Shin guards
   • C. Elbow pads
   • D. Mouthguard

4. How long is a standard field hockey game typically played?

   • A. 30 minutes
   • B. 40 minutes
   • C. 60 minutes
   • D. 90 minutes

5. What is the term for the line that the ball must cross for a goal to be valid?

   • A. Base line
   • B. Goal line
   • C. Midfield line
   • D. Center line

6. Which country is known for being one of the strongest teams in men's field hockey history?

   • A. Argentina
   • B. Australia
   • C. India
   • D. Netherlands

7. What is the shape of a field hockey stick?

   • A. Straight with no curve
   • B. Curved at the end
   • C. Circular
   • D. Triangular

8. In which year was field hockey first included in the modern Olympic Games?

   • A. 1900
   • B. 1920
   • C. 1936
   • D. 1948

9. What is a penalty corner in hockey?

   • A. A way to start the game from the center
   • B. A penalty awarded to the defending team
   • C. A set piece awarded to the attacking team
   • D. A timeout called by the coach

10. How many players are on the field for each team in field hockey?

    • A. 9
    • B. 11
    • C. 7
    • D. 13

11. Which skill is essential for players handling the hockey ball?

    • A. Dribbling
    • B. Passing
    • C. Shooting
    • D. All of the above

12. What does 'offside' mean in hockey?

    • A. When a player is out of bounds
    • B. When a player is in front of the ball at the moment it’s passed
    • C. When a player scores from a prohibited area
    • D. When a player is penalized for misconduct

13. Who is responsible for enforcing the rules of the game on the field?

    • A. Team Captains
    • B. Referees
    • C. Coaches
    • D. Spectators

14. Which of the following actions can lead to a green card in hockey?

    • A. Scoring a goal
    • B. Unsportsmanlike conduct
    • C. Committing a minor foul
    • D. High-fiving a teammate

15. What is the maximum length of a hockey stick?

    • A. 36 inches
    • B. 38 inches
    • C. 40 inches
    • D. 42 inches

16. What is the name given to the area immediately in front of the goal?

    • A. The shooting area
    • B. The goal circle
    • C. The penalty box
    • D. The scoring zone

17. What is the role of the goalkeeper in hockey?

    • A. To score goals
    • B. To defend the goal
    • C. To assist in attack
    • D. To initiate play

18. Which of these is a common type of shot in hockey?

    • A. Backhand
    • B. Forehand
    • C. Wrist shot
    • D. All of the above

19. Which major international tournament does field hockey feature in every four years?

    • A. World Cup
    • B. Euro Cup
    • C. Pan American Games
    • D. Commonwealth Games

20. Which of the following actions is considered dangerous play?

    • A. Hitting the ball towards the opponent
    • B. Leading with the stick at head height
    • C. Stopping the ball with the foot
    • D. Using speed to dodge an opponent

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Correct Answers

1. A
2. C
3. D
4. B
5. B
6. C
7. B
8. A
9. C
10. B
11. D
12. B
13. B
14. C
15. B
16. B
17. B
18. D
19. A
20. B