How Much Do You Know About Kayaking?

Kayaking is the ultimate form of relaxation and exercise. Do you think you know all there is to know about this amazing sport? Take these 10 questions and put your knowledge to the test!
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Question 1/10

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What population is believed to be the first to have ever used a kayak?
The Vikings
The Inuits
The Native Americans

Question 2/10

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What are the two types of paddles that can be used in kayaking?
Asymmetric and symmetric
Finite and infinite
Concave and convex

Question 3/10

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True or false: Back in World War II, kayaks were used by British special forces.
True
False

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What does the word Kayak mean?
Little boat
Hunter's boat
River boat

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What were the first kayaks constructed from?
Tree bark
Animal skins and whalebones
Woven twigs and leaves

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What year were kayak races added to the Olympics?
1971
1936
1954

Question 7/10

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What is the nickname for a two person kayak?
Trekker
Bikayak
Klepper

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How old was the first person to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a kayak?
59
29
43

Question 9/10

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True or false: You cannot fish from a kayak.
True
False

Question 10/10

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Which European country was the first to adopt kayaking as a sport?
England
Germany
Italy
You're totally kayak crafty! While you might not know the ins and outs of kayaking just yet, you're well on your way to a life steeped in kayaking bliss. Give yourself a little time, you'll reach expert level soon!

C+, Kayak Crafty

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The history of kayaking isn't known by many but it is known by you. It's clear that you not only enjoy the act of kayaking, but you also enjoy the act of learning about the storied history of this amazing activity.

B+, Kayak Cunning

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You've got a love of kayaking that far exceeds that of the average American. We commend you for not only knowing the ins and outs of kayaking, but for treating the sport like the artform it truly is!

A+, Kayak Master

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Right!
1
What population is believed to be the first to have ever used a kayak?
The Vikings
The Inuits
The Native Americans
2
What are the two types of paddles that can be used in kayaking?
Asymmetric and symmetric
Finite and infinite
Concave and convex
3
True or false: Back in World War II, kayaks were used by British special forces.
True
False
4
What does the word Kayak mean?
Little boat
Hunter's boat
River boat
5
What were the first kayaks constructed from?
Tree bark
Animal skins and whalebones
Woven twigs and leaves
6
What year were kayak races added to the Olympics?
1971
1936
1954
7
What is the nickname for a two person kayak?
Trekker
Bikayak
Klepper
8
How old was the first person to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a kayak?
59
29
43
9
True or false: You cannot fish from a kayak.
True
False
10
Which European country was the first to adopt kayaking as a sport?
England
Germany
Italy