33 curling quiz questions with answers, covering the sheet, the stones, the sweeping and the strategy behind the hammer. Reveal each answer as you go.
Each question gives three options and keeps the correct one behind a button until you tap it, so a group can play it fairly. The answer key under the scoring table repeats all 33 curling trivia questions and answers in order if you would rather read them at once. It also works as a set of curling quiz questions to read out loud during the Winter Olympics, and the questions about curling start with the basics before the curling trivia moves on to terms such as biter, burn and hogged.
1. What is the playing surface in curling called?
- A) Rink
- B) Sheet
- C) Court
2. How many players are in a curling team?
- A) Four
- B) Three
- C) Five
3. What is the target area in curling called?
- A) Bull’s eye
- B) House
- C) Circle
4. How many ends are typically played in a regulation curling game?
- A) Ten
- B) Eight
- C) Twelve
5. What country is credited with inventing curling?
- A) Scotland
- B) Canada
- C) Sweden
6. In which year did curling return to the Winter Olympics as a permanent medal sport?
- A) 1988
- B) 1992
- C) 1998
7. What is the game of curling named after?
- A) A type of stone
- B) The sound it makes on ice
- C) The movement of the stone on ice
8. How much does a regulation curling stone weigh?
- A) About 20 pounds (9 kg)
- B) About 42 pounds (19 kg)
- C) About 60 pounds (27 kg)
9. What material is a curling stone made of?
- A) Granite
- B) Marble
- C) Quartz
10. Which piece of equipment do curlers use to sweep the ice in front of a moving stone?
- A) A shovel
- B) A rake
- C) A broom
11. What are the two basic shots in curling?
- A) Draw and guard
- B) Draw and takeout
- C) Guard and takeout
12. What does it mean when a curling shot is called a “hammer”?
- A) The stone hits the target with force
- B) The stone is the last one thrown in an end
- C) The stone is thrown at a high speed
13. Which country has the most Olympic gold medals in curling?
- A) Canada
- B) Sweden
- C) Norway
14. Which part of a curling stone does the player hold during the delivery?
- A) The handle
- B) The peg
- C) The rim
15. What do sweepers do during a curling game?
- A) Keep the ice clean
- B) Melt the ice slightly
- C) Both A and B
16. What term is used to describe the area between the hog line and the house?
- A) The glide
- B) The slide
- C) The free guard zone
17. Who throws the first stone in an end of curling?
- A) Lead
- B) Second
- C) Skip
18. How are points awarded in curling?
- A) For each stone closer to the button than an opponent’s
- B) For each stone touching the button
- C) A fixed number of points per end
19. What is the purpose of a curling shoe?
- A) To provide grip on the ice
- B) To slide easily on the ice
- C) Both A and B, with two different types of soles
20. In a curling game, what does a skip typically do?
- A) Sweeps the ice
- B) Throws the first and last stones
- C) Calls the shots and determines strategy
21. When did women’s curling become an Olympic sport?
- A) 1924
- B) 1988
- C) 1998
22. Which of the following is not a type of curling shot?
- A) Raise
- B) Snap
- C) Peel
23. What is it called when a curling stone is thrown too hard and slides out of the house?
- A) Blow-through
- B) Heavy
- C) Overshot
24. What is the penalty for accidentally touching a stone in motion called?
- A) A burn
- B) A touch
- C) A foul
25. What is the centre of the house called in curling?
- A) The pin
- B) The button
- C) The eye
26. In curling, what is a shot called that at least touches the edge of the 12-foot circle?
- A) Biter
- B) Freezer
- C) Nudger
27. Which country’s national championship is called the “Brier”?
- A) Canada
- B) USA
- C) Scotland
28. Why is it important to clean the bottom of a curling stone before throwing it?
- A) To reduce friction with the ice
- B) To remove any debris that may alter the stone’s trajectory
- C) To keep the stone shiny and looking new
29. How many stones are thrown by each team in one end of curling?
- A) Six
- B) Eight
- C) Ten
30. What does the term “hogged” mean in curling?
- A) When a stone reaches the house
- B) When a stone rotates too much
- C) When a stone does not cross the far hog line
31. What is it called when a curling stone is thrown with a gentle rotation?
- A) A twist
- B) A turn
- C) A spin
32. In curling, what is the function of a stone’s concave bottom?
- A) To reduce friction with the ice
- B) To increase the stone’s curl
- C) To improve grip for the thrower
33. What do curlers shout to encourage sweepers to sweep harder and faster?
- A) Sweep!
- B) Hurry hard!
- C) Go, go, go!
Results
| # of Correct Answers | Percentage Range | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0- | 0-49% | Stone StarterArmchair Athlete | You've got some learning to do, but don't worry, there's always the next game! |
| - | 50-64% | Sheet SweeperRookie Runner | Not bad! Keep practicing, and you'll be a sports trivia champ in no time. |
| - | 65-79% | End ExpertMidfield Maestro | Impressive! You're getting closer to the top, keep up the good work. |
| - | 80-94% | Rink MasterAll-Star Striker | Wow, you really know your sports trivia! You're a force to be reckoned with. |
| -33 | 95-100% | Curling ChampionLegendary Champion | Unbelievable! You're a true sports trivia master. Your knowledge knows no bounds! |
Curling Quiz Answers: The Full Answer Key
Every question in this curling quiz with its correct answer, in the order the questions appear above. Check your score against the table, or use the list as a set of curling trivia questions and answers for a quiz night of your own.
| # | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is the playing surface in curling called? | B) Sheet |
| 2 | How many players are in a curling team? | A) Four |
| 3 | What is the target area in curling called? | B) House |
| 4 | How many ends are typically played in a regulation curling game? | A) Ten |
| 5 | What country is credited with inventing curling? | A) Scotland |
| 6 | In which year did curling return to the Winter Olympics as a permanent medal sport? | C) 1998 |
| 7 | What is the game of curling named after? | C) The movement of the stone on ice |
| 8 | How much does a regulation curling stone weigh? | B) About 42 pounds (19 kg) |
| 9 | What material is a curling stone made of? | A) Granite |
| 10 | Which piece of equipment do curlers use to sweep the ice in front of a moving stone? | C) A broom |
| 11 | What are the two basic shots in curling? | B) Draw and takeout |
| 12 | What does it mean when a curling shot is called a "hammer"? | B) The stone is the last one thrown in an end |
| 13 | Which country has the most Olympic gold medals in curling? | A) Canada |
| 14 | Which part of a curling stone does the player hold during the delivery? | A) The handle |
| 15 | What do sweepers do during a curling game? | C) Both A and B |
| 16 | What term is used to describe the area between the hog line and the house? | C) The free guard zone |
| 17 | Who throws the first stone in an end of curling? | A) Lead |
| 18 | How are points awarded in curling? | A) For each stone closer to the button than an opponent's |
| 19 | What is the purpose of a curling shoe? | C) Both A and B, with two different types of soles |
| 20 | In a curling game, what does a skip typically do? | C) Calls the shots and determines strategy |
| 21 | When did women's curling become an Olympic sport? | C) 1998 |
| 22 | Which of the following is not a type of curling shot? | B) Snap |
| 23 | What is it called when a curling stone is thrown too hard and slides out of the house? | B) Heavy |
| 24 | What is the penalty for accidentally touching a stone in motion called? | A) A burn |
| 25 | What is the centre of the house called in curling? | B) The button |
| 26 | In curling, what is a shot called that at least touches the edge of the 12-foot circle? | A) Biter |
| 27 | Which country's national championship is called the "Brier"? | A) Canada |
| 28 | Why is it important to clean the bottom of a curling stone before throwing it? | B) To remove any debris that may alter the stone's trajectory |
| 29 | How many stones are thrown by each team in one end of curling? | B) Eight |
| 30 | What does the term "hogged" mean in curling? | C) When a stone does not cross the far hog line |
| 31 | What is it called when a curling stone is thrown with a gentle rotation? | B) A turn |
| 32 | In curling, what is the function of a stone's concave bottom? | A) To reduce friction with the ice |
| 33 | What do curlers shout to encourage sweepers to sweep harder and faster? | B) Hurry hard! |
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FAQ
How many questions are in this curling quiz?
There are 33. Each question gives three options, and the correct answer is hidden behind the reveal button under it.
Where can I find the curling trivia questions and answers together?
The answer key below the scoring table lists all 33 questions in order with the correct answer next to each one.
Are these curling quiz questions hard?
The first half is approachable for anyone who watches curling at the Olympics. The second half moves into terminology such as biter, burn and hogged, which rewards club players.
Can I use this quiz for a group or a pub quiz?
Yes. Read out the question and the three options, let everyone note a letter, then run through the answer key at the end and add up the correct ones.
Is this curling quiz suitable for beginners?
The opening questions cover the sheet, the house, the number of players and the material of the stones, so newcomers can make a start before the vocabulary questions arrive.
What is a good score on this curling quiz?
More than half is a good result. The scoring table converts your total into a rank, from Stone Starter at the bottom to Curling Champion at the top.
What are some good questions to ask about curling?
Questions with one clear answer work best: what the playing surface is called, what the hammer is, what curlers shout to their sweepers. All three are above.
What does the hammer mean in curling?
The hammer is the last stone of an end. The team holding it has the final say in that end, which is a considerable advantage, so teams often play to keep it.
Why do curlers sweep the ice?
Sweeping warms a thin layer of the ice ahead of the stone. That reduces friction, so the stone travels further and curls less, which lets the team fine-tune both distance and line after the release.
