Warped Wall Wisdom: Test your trivia IQ with the ultimate Ninja Warrior history quiz

In 11 seasons, only one person has ever won the ultimate title of American Ninja Warrior, but tonight a new winner will take home the million-dollar prize. Watch the season finale of American Ninja Warrior, Monday at 8/7c on NBC.

NINJA WARRIOR HISTORY QUIZ

Before this season’s champion is crowned, test your ninja knowledge with our ultimate Ninja Warrior history quiz. Can you make it up the Warped Wall and Salmon Ladder to the summit of Mt. Midoriyama?

ULTIMATE NINJA WARRIOR QUIZ

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Question 1

What is the name of the Japanese show that spawned Ninja Warrior?

A	Takeshi's Castle
B	Tōshiya
C	Haneru no Tobira
D	Nōkabe
E	Sasuke

Question 1 Explanation:

Sasuke, which gave birth to the Ninja Warrior franchise, is a Japanese sports entertainment television special in which 100 competitors attempt to complete a four-stage obstacle course.

Question 2

ANW host Akbar Gbajabiamila played what position in the NFL?

A	Free safety
B	Wide receiver
C	Tight end
D	Linebacker
E	Defensive end

Question 2 Explanation:

In 2003, Gbajabiamila was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent. Over four seasons he played defensive end for the Raiders, San Diego Chargers and Miami Dolphins.

Question 3

Which ANW contestant completed Cannonball Alley upside down?

A	Brian Arnold
B	James McGrath
C	Brent Steffensen
D	Kevin Bull
E	Elet Hall

Question 3 Explanation:

Stock trader Kevin Bull used an unorthodox approach to complete American Ninja Warrior’s Cannonball Alley in Season Six by using his feet – versus his hands.

Question 4

Ninja Warrior will debut in which two European countries in 2016?

A	Italy and Greece
B	France and Germany
C	Germany and Poland
D	Spain and the U.K.
E	Spain and France

Question 4 Explanation:

In 2016, France and Germany will join the ever-growing list of countries hosting their own Ninja Warrior shows. The French version will air on TF1, while the German show will be broadcast on RTL.

Question 5

Who was the first Japanese competitor to complete all four stages?

A	Yusuke Morimoto
B	Kazuhiko Akiyama
C	Yuuji Urushihara
D	Genki Sudo
E	Makoto Nagano

Question 5 Explanation:

In 1999, Kazuhiko Akiyama, a shiatsu practitioner, became the first ever competitor to complete all four stages of Japan's original version of Ninja Warrior.

Question 6

Who was the only woman in the Series 1 final of Ninja Warrior UK?

A	Katie McDonnell
B	Lilian Hunt
C	Leah Crane
D	Shirley Darlington
E	Fizz Hood

Question 6 Explanation:

McDonnell earned one of the 14 spots in the Ninja Warrior UK Series 1 Final after mountain biker Andrei Burton had to rule himself out of the competition.

Question 7

What Ninja Warrior competitor is known as "Live Wire"?

A	Timothy Shieff
B	Paul Kasemir
C	Joe Moravsky
D	Travis Rosen
E	Elet Hall

Question 7 Explanation:

English freerunner Timothy "Live Wire" Shieff has competed in both American Ninja Warrior and Ninja Warrior UK. In 2014, he also captained Team Europe to victory on the 'USA vs The World' special.

Question 8

Who was "The Last Man Standing" on Ninja Warrior UK Series 1?

A	Timothy Shieff
B	Owen McKenzie
C	Teige Matthews-Palmer
D	Toby Segar
E	Tim Champion

Question 8 Explanation:

Ninja Warrior veteran Timothy Shieff made it farther than any other competitor during the inaugural UK competition to be declared "The Last Man Standing."

Question 9

What ANW contestant was first to pass Stage 2 at the Vegas Finals?

A	Brian Arnold
B	Tim Shieff
C	Brent Steffensen
D	Travis Rosen
E	Kane Kosugi

Question 9 Explanation:

In 2012, Steffensen was the only contestant to complete Stage 2 at the ANW Vegas Finals, hitting the buzzer with 0.03 seconds left on the clock. On Stage 3, he became the first American to complete the Ultimate Cliffhanger.

Question 10

Who was the first ANW competitor to complete Stage 3 and 4?

A	Brian Arnold
B	Geoff Britten
C	Isaac Caldiero
D	Brent Steffensen
E	Joe Moravsky

Question 10 Explanation:

On season 7 of American Ninja Warrior, Britten — better known as "Popeye" — completed all four stages at the Vegas finals. Caldiero replicated Britten's feat with a better time to claim the show's million dollar prize.

Question 11

Who was the first woman to conquer the Warped Wall obstacle?

A	Michelle Warnky
B	Tory Garcia
C	Kacy Catanzaro
D	Jessie Graff
E	Meagan Martin

Question 11 Explanation:

In 2014, "Mighty Kacy" became the first woman to complete an American Ninja Warrior obstacle course, when she successfully scaled the Warped Wall at the Dallas qualifiers.

Question 12

What team won the inaugural Team Ninja Warrior event in 2016?

A	Towers of Power
B	Stratis Faction
C	Party Time
D	Lab Rats
E	Team TNT

Question 12 Explanation:

Brian Arnold's Party Time defeated Travis Rosen's Team TNT in the first-ever Team Ninja Warrior Championship Relay.

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