The Ultimate 'Star Trek' vs. 'Star Wars' Quiz

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The Ultimate 'Star Trek' vs. 'Star Wars' Quiz
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They are both cultural touchstones of monumental proportions. How much do you know about "Star Wars" and "Star Trek?"
Which captain offers the following quote? "I would be delighted to offer any advice I can on understanding women. When I have some, I'll let you know?"
Captain Kirk
Captain Picard
Captain Chris Pine
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Kirk would never admit to not understanding women.

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In which year did the first "Star Trek" video game launch?
1971
1978
1981
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

It was a text-based game.

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In which year did the first video game for "Star Wars" appear?
1987
1984
1982
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"The Empire Strikes Back" was released for Intellivision and Atari 2600.

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By how many years did "Star Trek" beat "Star Wars" to the public consciousness?
22 years
16 years
11 years
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Star Trek" emerged in 1966; "Star Wars" came in 1977.

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How long after the first "Star Wars" movie did the first "Star Trek" film appear?
2 years
7 years
12 years
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

They were hot on the heels of George Lucas' triumph.

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How many "Star Wars" TV series have existed?
three
seven
nine
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The animated shows have proved exceptionally popular.

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How many "Star Trek" TV series have existed?
three
six
10
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The franchise has survived for more than four decades.

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Which shows take place in the future?
"Star Wars"
"Star Trek"
Both are set in the future
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Star Wars" takes place "A long time ago..."

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The MTT space vehicle appears in which franchise?
"Star Wars"
"Star Trek"
neither
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

It stands for Multi-Troop Transport.

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The term "starfleet" is used often in which franchise?
"Star Wars"
"Star Trek"
both
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

And new recruits attend "Starfleet Academy"

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How many "Star Wars" video games launched in 2000?
three
four
five
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

It was a busy gaming year for this franchise.

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How many 'Star Trek" video games appeared in 2000?
two
four
seven
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Even "Star Wars" couldn't top the number of "Star Trek" titles that year.

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Which productions feature intermittent time travel?
"Star Wars"
"Star Trek"
neither
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

It was featured in several episodes of the show.

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What term does "Star Trek" use for faster-than-light space travel?
space-time travel
warp drive
hyperspace
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Without it, many of the stories would be impossible.

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What term does "Star Wars" use for faster-than-light space travel?
Warp speed
Hyperspace
Plasma speed
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In both shows the stars become streaks.

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Which shows used Hollywood Westerns as inspiration?
"Star Wars"
"Star Trek"
neither
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Producers took cues from shows such as "Wagon Train."

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Which character asked, "What does God need with a starship?
Captain Kirk
Captain Picard
Lt. Riker
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Star Trek" was fond of big philosophical questions.

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Which year did both franchises make their debut on the Nintendo Entertainment System console?
1990
1991
1992
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

It was the first of many for the NES.

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Which franchise typically gets more credit for its basis in real science?
"Star Wars"
"Star Trek"
neither
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Star Wars" openly accepts elements of fantasy.

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Which franchise released a film in 1983?
"Star Wars"
"Star Trek"
neither
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

It was "Return of the Jedi."

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Which character utters the phrase, "I find your lack of faith disturbing?"
Yoda
Spock
Darth Vader
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Darth Vader was an expert in matters of faith. Or not.

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Torpedo-type ship weapons appear in which franchise?
"Star Wars"
"Star Trek"
both
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Photon torpedoes are one of the Enterprise's primary weapons.

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Which show features ship sounds based on an elephant's call?
"Star Wars"
"Star Trek"
neither
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The TIE fighters are a blend of cars sounds and elephant calls.

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Which console was the first to feature a "Star Trek" video game?
ColecoVision
Microvision
Atari 2600
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

It was called "Star Trek: Phaser Strike."

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Which console was the first to feature a "Star Wars" video game?
Intellivision
Microvision
ZX Spectrum
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

It was an interactive version of "The Empire Strikes Back."

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Which franchise has grossed more money at the Hollywood box office?
"Star Trek"
"Star Wars"
It is nearly a tie.
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

At around $5.8 billion, "Star Wars" outpaces "Star Trek" by about $4 billion.

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As of 2016, how many "Star Wars" movies are there?
6
7
8
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

2017 and 2019 will expand the franchise's number to 10.

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As of 2016, how many "Star Trek" movies are there?
10
14
13
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The decade head start means "Star Trek" had a jump on "Star Wars" in terms of film quantity.

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A scene that supposedly mimicked Nazi propaganda appeared in which franchise?
"Star Wars"
"Star Trek"
We totally made that up.
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

When Han, Luke and Chewbacca stroll through the lines of Rebel forces, the imagery is eerily similar.

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Which franchise has the greater number of TV films?
"Star Wars"
"Star Trek"
same number for both
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

There are three. None of them are considered part of the canon.

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