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Top 20 most intriguing Archery trivia questions to ask using LivePolls

Welcome to Archery Trivia! Archery is a centuries-old sport that has grown in popularity and competition. Whether you are a recreational shooter or a world-class competitor, there is something for everyone in the world of archery. From traditional to modern styles of shooting, this trivia will challenge your knowledge of the bow and arrow. Test your skills and knowledge of this ancient art and see how you rank up against the rest of the world.


1) What is the main bow used in Archery?

  • Pistol Bow
  • Compound Bow
  • Recurve Bow
  • Long Bow

2) What type of arrow was used in the 1976 Montreal Olympics?

  • Graphite shaft with aluminum fletching
  • Bamboo shaft with feathers
  • Metal shaft with plastic fletching
  • Wood shaft with feathers

3) What is the activity of shooting arrows at a target called?

  • Butt Shooting
  • Bow Shooting
  • Target Practice
  • Target Shooting

4) What are a series of arrows shot during a single end called?

  • Arrow End
  • Target End
  • End Round
  • End Flight

5) What is the total score of an archer's best 6 arrows on a 60cm target face?

  • 180
  • 120
  • 240
  • 360

6) What is the name of the two-fingered release aid used for archery?

  • Thumb Fork
  • Finger Split
  • Thumb Trigger
  • Finger Fork

7) What age group is eligible to compete in a Cadet Class?

  • 10 - 14
  • 8 - 10
  • 14 - 18
  • 18 - 21

8) What is the longest distance an arrow can travel?

  • 50 meters
  • 250 meters
  • 500 meters
  • 1000 meters

9) Which style of shooting requires the archer to stand still and hold their breath?

  • Field Archery
  • Olympic Archery
  • Freestyle Archery
  • 3D Archery

10) What is the maximum number of arrows per end in Olympic archery?

  • 3
  • 6
  • 9
  • 12

11) What type of archery event requires archers to kneel, stand, or walk while shooting?

  • Field Archery
  • Target Archery
  • Bow Hunting
  • Candlepin Archery

12) What type of arrows are designed to fly silently?

  • Broadhead Arrows
  • Flight Arrows
  • Target Arrows
  • Carbon Arrows

13) What is a curved piece of wood and is used to push the arrow forward?

  • Crossbow
  • Bowstring
  • Arrow Rest
  • Bow Sight

14) How many arrows are used in a traditional Korean Archery competition?

  • 50
  • 100
  • 500
  • 1000

15) In what year were the first Archery World Championships held?

  • 1971
  • 1974
  • 1976
  • 1979

16) What type of archery event requires archers to shoot arrows from a fixed distance?

  • Field Archery
  • Target Archery
  • Bow Hunting
  • Candlepin Archery

17) What type of bow is used in modern Olympic Archery?

  • Compound Bow
  • Recurve Bow
  • Crossbow
  • Longbow

18) What is the name of the professional organization that governs the sport of Archery?

  • World Archery
  • International Archery Federation
  • International Bowhunting Organization
  • World Bowhunting Organization

19) Which of these protects a bow string?

  • Both parts of a bow
  • Bow riser
  • Bow string serving
  • Bow sight

20) What type of arrow is traditionally used for bow hunting?

  • Broadhead Arrow
  • Flight Arrow
  • Target Arrow
  • Carbon Arrow

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