Skateboarding was invented in which country?
a) United States
b) Australia
c) Brazil
d) England
Answer: a) United States
What is the purpose of grip tape on a skateboard?
a) To make the skateboard more aerodynamic
b) To provide traction for the rider’s feet
c) To make the skateboard lighter
d) To add style to the skateboard
Answer: b) To provide traction for the rider’s feet
The trick “ollie” was invented by which skateboarder?
a) Tony Hawk
b) Rodney Mullen
c) Ryan Sheckler
d) Nyjah Huston
Answer: b) Rodney Mullen
Which skateboarder is known for being the first to land a “900” (2.5 complete spins) in a competition?
a) Tony Hawk
b) Ryan Sheckler
c) Bob Burnquist
d) Rob Dyrdek
Answer: a) Tony Hawk
What is the name for the curved ramp used in skateboarding?
a) Ledge
b) Rail
c) Quarterpipe
d) Bowl
Answer: c) Quarterpipe
Which skateboarding style focuses on tricks performed on obstacles like rails and ledges?
a) Street
b) Vert
c) Freestyle
d) Downhill
Answer: a) Street
The X Games, an annual extreme sports event, features skateboarding competitions. In which city did the first X Games take place?
a) Los Angeles
b) Austin
c) Philadelphia
d) Newport Beach
Answer: a) Los Angeles
Which skateboarder is known for popularizing the “frontside 180” trick and being a founding member of the Bones Brigade team?
a) Tony Hawk
b) Steve Caballero
c) Rodney Mullen
d) Stacy Peralta
Answer: b) Steve Caballero
What is the name for the maneuver in which a skateboarder rides down a handrail and slides along it with the board’s underside?
a) Grind
b) Slide
c) Flip
d) Manual
Answer: a) Grind
“Gnarly” is a slang term often used in skateboarding. What does it mean?
a) Stylish and cool
b) Scary and dangerous
c) Boring and unimpressive
d) Fast and intense
Answer: b) Scary and dangerous
Which skateboarder is often referred to as the “Birdman” and is one of the most influential figures in the history of skateboarding?
a) Tony Hawk
b) Rob Dyrdek
c) Ryan Sheckler
d) Rodney Mullen
Answer: a) Tony Hawk
What is the name for the maneuver in which a skateboarder spins their board 360 degrees while jumping?
a) Kickflip
b) Ollie
c) 360 Flip
d) Varial
Answer: c) 360 Flip
Which skateboarding style involves riding and performing tricks on ramps, halfpipes, and vertical structures?
a) Street
b) Vert
c) Freestyle
d) Downhill
Answer: b) Vert
What is the term for a skateboarder who rides “goofy-footed,” meaning they have their right foot forward?
a) Regular
b) Fakie
c) Goofy
d) Nollie
Answer: c) Goofy
The Berrics” is a famous indoor skatepark known for hosting skateboard battles and competitions. Who are its co-founders?
a) Tony Hawk and Rodney Mullen
b) Eric Koston and Steve Berra
c) Rob Dyrdek and Ryan Sheckler
d) Paul Rodriguez and Nyjah Huston
Answer: b) Eric Koston and Steve Berra
Which skateboarder became the youngest X Games gold medalist at the age of 13?
a) Tony Hawk
b) Ryan Sheckler
c) Nyjah Huston
d) Shaun White
Answer: b) Ryan Sheckler
What is the name for the maneuver in which a skateboarder rides on only two wheels, with the other two wheels off the ground?
a) Manual
b) Wheelie
c) Ollie
d) Nollie
Answer: a) Manual
The skateboarding trick “kickflip” involves rotating the board while performing a jump. Which way does the board rotate?
a) Backward
b) Forward
c) Sideways
d) It doesn’t rotate
Answer: b) Forward
“The Bones Brigade” was a famous skateboarding team founded by Stacy Peralta. Who was a member of this team?
a) Tony Hawk
b) Ryan Sheckler
c) Rodney Mullen
d) Steve Caballero
Answer: d) Steve Caballero
What is the term for riding a skateboard with the back foot placed on the tail of the board, allowing the front wheels to lift off the ground?
a) Manual
b) Ollie
c) Pop shove-it
d) Nollie
Answer: b) Ollie
Which skateboarder is known for inventing the “heelflip” trick, which involves flipping the board with the heel of the back foot?
a) Tony Hawk
b) Rodney Mullen
c) Rob Dyrdek
d) Ryan Sheckler
Answer: b) Rodney Mullen
What is the term for riding a skateboard with the front foot placed on the nose of the board, allowing the back wheels to lift off the ground?
a) Manual
b) Nose manual
c) Nollie
d) Ollie
Answer: c) Nollie
Which skateboarder is known for his incredible consistency and technical abilities, earning him the nickname “SOTY” (Skater of the Year) multiple times?
a) Nyjah Huston
b) Tony Hawk
c) Ryan Sheckler
d) Ishod Wair
Answer: a) Nyjah Huston
What is the name for the maneuver in which a skateboarder jumps and flips the board beneath their feet in a single motion?
a) Shove-it
b) Kickflip
c) Pop shove-it
d) Heelflip
Answer: b) Kickflip
The “Mctwist” is a famous aerial skateboarding trick. Who was the first skateboarder to land it?
a) Tony Hawk
b) Rodney Mullen
c) Steve Caballero
d) Mike McGill
Answer: d) Mike McGill
Which skateboarder is known for his skill in performing technical tricks on handrails and ledges?
a) Ryan Sheckler
b) Paul Rodriguez
c) Andrew Reynolds
d) Chris Cole
Answer: c) Andrew Reynolds
What is the term for the act of jumping off the skateboard and landing back on it while it is still in motion?
a) Ollie
b) Hippie jump
c) Nollie
d) Manual
Answer: b) Hippie jump
Which skateboarder is known for his high-flying aerial maneuvers and was the first to land the “900” in a competition?
a) Tony Hawk
b) Shaun White
c) Nyjah Huston
d) Ryan Sheckler
Answer: b) Shaun White
What is the term for riding a skateboard backward, with the front foot on the tail and the back foot on the nose?
a) Nollie
b) Fakie
c) Switch
d) Ollie
Answer: b) Fakie
Which skateboarding style involves riding down steep hills and slopes at high speeds?
a) Street
b) Vert
c) Downhill
d) Freestyle
Answer: c) Downhill
The “50-50 grind” is a popular skateboarding trick performed on rails and ledges. What does the name refer to?
a) The angle of the grind
b) The speed of the grind
c) The length of the grind
d) The number of attempts to land the trick
Answer: c) The length of the grind
What is the name for the maneuver in which a skateboarder jumps and spins the board 180 degrees beneath their feet in a single motion?
a) Ollie
b) Nollie
c) Pop shove-it
d) Kickflip
Answer: c) Pop shove-it
Which skateboarder is known for his technical street skating and for being the founder of the skateboard brand Plan B?
a) Rob Dyrdek
b) Andrew Reynolds
c) Danny Way
d) Paul Rodriguez
Answer: d) Paul Rodriguez
What is the name for the maneuver in which a skateboarder jumps and spins the board 360 degrees beneath their feet in a single motion?
a) Ollie
b) 360 Flip
c) Heelflip
d) Pop shove-it
Answer: b) 360 Flip
Which skateboarding style involves performing tricks on flat ground without the use of obstacles?
a) Street
b) Vert
c) Freestyle
d) Downhill
Answer: c) Freestyle
“Go Skateboarding Day” is an annual event that celebrates skateboarding culture and encourages people to ride their skateboards. When is this event held?
a) June 21st
b) July 4th
c) August 29th
d) September 30th
Answer: a) June 21st
Which skateboarder is known for his contributions to street skateboarding and his involvement with the skateboarding brand Girl?
a) Rodney Mullen
b) Tony Hawk
c) Rob Dyrdek
d) Mike Carroll
Answer: d) Mike Carroll
What is the name for the maneuver in which a skateboarder jumps and spins the board 180 degrees in the opposite direction of their regular stance?
a) Fakie flip
b) Switch kickflip
c) Nollie heelflip
d) Varial flip
Answer: b) Switch kickflip
“Thrasher” is a popular skateboarding magazine that has been influential in the skateboarding community. In which year was it first published?
a) 1965
b) 1978
c) 1981
d) 1990
Answer: b) 1978
Which skateboarder is known for his innovative skateboarding style and for being the first to perform the “900” (2.5 complete spins) in skateboarding history?
a) Rodney Mullen
b) Bob Burnquist
c) Tony Hawk
d) Danny Way
Answer: c) Tony Hawk
What is the name for the maneuver in which a skateboarder rides on one set of wheels, with the other set lifted off the ground?
a) Manual
b) Wheelie
c) Powerslide
d) Grind
Answer: a) Manual
Which skateboarder is known for his smooth style and technical abilities, earning him the nickname “The Boss”?
a) Andrew Reynolds
b) Paul Rodriguez
c) Nyjah Huston
d) Mike Vallely
Answer: a) Andrew Reynolds
What is the term for a skateboarding trick in which the skateboarder slides along an obstacle with the trucks or the board’s underside?
a) Grind
b) Slide
c) Flip
d) Manual
Answer: a) Grind
“Powell Peralta” is a famous skateboard brand known for its iconic graphics and influential skateboard team. Who were the co-founders of this brand?
a) Tony Hawk and Rodney Mullen
b) Stacy Peralta and George Powell
c) Steve Berra and Eric Koston
d) Nyjah Huston and Paul Rodriguez
Answer: b) Stacy Peralta and George Powell
Which skateboarder is known for his high-flying aerial maneuvers and is often referred to as the “Flying Tomato”?
a) Danny Way
b) Rob Dyrdek
c) Shaun White
d) Bob Burnquist
Answer: c) Shaun White
What is the term for the act of riding a skateboard with the front foot on the tail and the back foot on the nose?
a) Manual
b) Nollie
c) Switch
d) Ollie
Answer: c) Switch
Which skateboarder is known for his contributions to the world of vertical skateboarding and for being a member of the famous Bones Brigade team?
a) Tony Hawk
b) Steve Caballero
c) Nyjah Huston
d) Paul Rodriguez
Answer: b) Steve Caballero
The “Varial heelflip” is a popular skateboarding trick. What does the name “Varial” refer to?
a) The direction of the flip
b) The number of spins
c) The combination of a flip and a shove-it
d) The style of the trick
Answer: c) The combination of a flip and a shove-it
Which skateboarding style involves riding and performing tricks on obstacles like ramps, rails, and stairs in urban environments?
a) Street
b) Vert
c) Freestyle
d) Downhill
Answer: a) Street
What is the name for the maneuver in which a skateboarder rides down a rail or ledge and slides along it with the board’s underside and both hands on the rail?
a) Boardslide
b) Nosegrind
c) Lipslide
d) Smith grind
Answer: c) Lipslide
