Warped Wall Wisdom: Test your trivia IQ with the ultimate Ninja Warrior history quiz
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
Who was the first Japanese competitor to complete all four stages?
A
Yusuke Morimoto
B
Kazuhiko Akiyama
C
Genki Sudo
D
Yuuji Urushihara
E
Makoto Nagano
Question 1 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 2
What ANW contestant was first to pass Stage 2 at the Vegas Finals?
A
Travis Rosen
B
Kane Kosugi
C
Brent Steffensen
D
Tim Shieff
E
Brian Arnold
Question 2 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 3
Who was the first woman to conquer the Warped Wall obstacle?
A
Kacy Catanzaro
B
Meagan Martin
C
Michelle Warnky
D
Tory Garcia
E
Jessie Graff
Question 3 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 4
ANW host Akbar Gbajabiamila played what position in the NFL?
A
Defensive end
B
Free safety
C
Tight end
D
Wide receiver
E
Linebacker
Question 4 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 5
What is the name of the Japanese show that spawned Ninja Warrior?
A
Nōkabe
B
Takeshi's Castle
C
Tōshiya
D
Haneru no Tobira
E
Sasuke
Question 5 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 6
What team won the inaugural Team Ninja Warrior event in 2016?
A
Towers of Power
B
Team TNT
C
Stratis Faction
D
Party Time
E
Lab Rats
Question 6 Explanation:
Brian Arnold's Party Time defeated Travis Rosen's Team TNT in the first-ever Team Ninja Warrior Championship Relay.
Question 7
Ninja Warrior will debut in which two European countries in 2016?
A
Italy and Greece
B
Spain and France
C
France and Germany
D
Germany and Poland
E
Spain and the U.K.
Question 7 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 8
Who was the only woman in the Series 1 final of Ninja Warrior UK?
A
Lilian Hunt
B
Leah Crane
C
Fizz Hood
D
Katie McDonnell
E
Shirley Darlington
Question 8 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 9
Who was the first ANW competitor to complete Stage 3 and 4?
A
Geoff Britten
B
Brian Arnold
C
Isaac Caldiero
D
Joe Moravsky
E
Brent Steffensen
Question 9 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 10
What Ninja Warrior competitor is known as "Live Wire"?
A
Elet Hall
B
Travis Rosen
C
Timothy Shieff
D
Joe Moravsky
E
Paul Kasemir
Question 10 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 11
Which ANW contestant completed Cannonball Alley upside down?
A
James McGrath
B
Elet Hall
C
Kevin Bull
D
Brent Steffensen
E
Brian Arnold
Question 11 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 12
Who was "The Last Man Standing" on Ninja Warrior UK Series 1?
A
Owen McKenzie
B
Tim Champion
C
Toby Segar
D
Teige Matthews-Palmer
E
Timothy Shieff
Question 12 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."
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