How Well Do You Know the Chicago Bears?
Written by: Katherine
Date: April 12, 2021
About This Quiz
This trivia is about one of the oldest franchises in the history of American football, the Chicago Bears is one of the few remnants of the first league format created in the United States in 1920. Founded in 1919, for eight years in the 1930s and 1940s, the team dominated the sport, winning eight titles, the last in 1963.
After the merge between NFL and AFL, the team stayed a long period without being at the top, only in 1982, the Bears managed to show their strength again with the arrival of coach Mike Ditka. Three years later, he led the franchise to win the Super Bowl, relying on their strong defense as its main weapon. In 2018, they repeated the cycle and, after years of disappointing performances, the Bears found new life with a spectacular defense system, which ultimately resulted in their winning the division and getting into the playoffs.
2018 was key for the Chicago Bears to resurface as a prominent NFL team for the first time in a long time. In making this bold decision to hire Matt Nagy as head coach and investing heavily in players, such as Khalil Mack’s trade, the franchise has ended a seven-year playoff drought. The idea? Defense again.
Retracing their origins in the 1980s, the Bears’ defense carried the team, acting as a destabilizing element in the game. With only 299.7 yards per game allowed, it was the NFL’s best defense, determining the most turnovers, 17.7 per game, and sacks, 50 total.
A calm attack led by quarterback Mitchell Trubisky and the Chicago Bears defense under the coordinator Vic Fangio made it possible for the Chicago Bears to win the NFC North title. There were 12 wins and 4 losses in that regular season, in a campaign that ended in a dramatic and melancholy defeat for the Philadelphia Eagles in the playoff Wildcard round. The history of the Chicago Bears is one of the most amazing ones, that’s why the team gathered so many fans for so long. This quiz is specially made for the toughest Bears fans. Enjoy
The Chicago Bears were created in 1919 by the AE Staley Company in Decatur. What nickname did the team have?
- Staleys Bears
- Chicago Bears
- Decatur Staleys
- Decatur Bears
How many NFL Championship wins did the Bears have in the 1940s?
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 2
Mike Ditka won the NFL Coach of the Year award in which two seasons?
- 1985 and 1989
- 1985 and 1986
- 1985 and 1988
- 1985 and 1987
Who owned the Chicago Bears after Staley did?
- Elgie Tobin
- Hank Gillo
- George Halas
- Chris O'Brien
The Chicago Staleys controversially won the second NFL championship in 1921 against which team?
- Akron Pros
- Buffalo All-Americans
- Canton Bulldogs
- Green Bay Packers
The Bears took on Mike Ditka as head coach in which year?
- 1983
- 1985
- 1984
- 1982
What was the final score for the 1934 NFL Championship game?
- Chicago Bears 30 - NY Giants 13
- NY Giants 30 - Chicago Bears 13
- Green Bay Packers 30 - Chicago Bears 13
- Chicago Bears 30 - Green Bay Packers 13
In 1986, who replaced Jim McMahon as quarterback after he was injured? This player was later replaced himself when he didn't perform well.
- Doug Flutie
- Mike Tomeczak
- Steve Fuller
- Willie Gault
Between 1933 and 1945, which years did the Bears win NFL Championship titles consecutively?
- 1940 & 1941
- 1941 & 1942
- 1933 & 1934
- 1942 & 1943
What year did wearing helmets become mandatory? This was the same year the Bears won a season championship.
- 1946
- 1943
- 1940
- 1933
Which of the following linebackers was an NFL Man of the Year, 2-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, 9-time All Pro selection, 3-time NFC Player of the Year, and 10-time Pro Bowl selection?
- Dan Hampton
- Otis Wilson
- Mike Singletary
- Wilber Marshall
Where was the Bears' home field from 1921-1970?
- Memorial Stadium
- Staley Field
- Wrigley Field
- Soldier Field
Which Bears player took the title of Rookie of the Year in 1961?
- Mike Dikta
- Jim McMahon
- Ronnie Bull
- Gale Sayers
In 1933, the Bears defeated which team in the NFLs first postseason championship game?
- New York Giants
- Detroit Lions
- Green Bay Packers
- Boston Redskins
What are the Bears' team colors?
- Black and orange
- Navy blue and orange
- Navy blue and red
- Black and red
The Bears played the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX. What was the final score?
- Patriots 46 - Bears 10
- Patriots 50 - Bears 10
- Bears 46 - Patriots 10
- Bears 50 - Patriots 10
Which Bears player was the MVP of Super Bowl XX?
- Walter Payton
- Richard Dent
- Mike Singletary
- Jim McMahon
What year did the Bears go to the Championships and win after their multiple successes in the 1940s?
- 1956
- 1963
- 1966
- 1953
In 2007, the Chicago Bears and which other charter team were still left in the league?
- Green Bay Packers
- Cleveland Browns
- New York Jets
- Arizona Cardinals
