the Olympics
the Olympics II
the Olympics III
France
French food
100
What is the newest sport in the 2024 Olympic Games?
A. Paddleboarding
B. Ultimate Frisbee
C. Breaking
D. Ziplining
C. Breaking, or breakdancing, is the newest sport in the 2024 Olympics. Competitors will be referred to as B-Girls and B-Boys
100
Which is not one of the five colors of the Olympic rings?
A. Red
B. Green
C. Black
D. Orange
D. Orange.
100
What sport has been considered for the Summer Olympics but has never become an Olympic event?
A. Discus
B. Surfing
C. Wrestling
D. Cricket
D. Cricket was penciled in for the early Olympic Games but has never made the final cut as an Olympic sport.
100
Bordeaux, merlot, and pinot noir are all types of French what?
French wine
100
What is the name for the very thin, pancake-style French food that is typically served in a sweet or savory style?
Crêpes. Crêpes have a long history of being a favorite food in France; however, its origin remains a mystery. One urban legend is that a housewife accidentally spilled buckwheat porridge on a flat hot surface and thus the crêpe was created
200
What are gold medals primarily made of?
A. Gold
B. Silver
C. Bronze
D. Platinum
B. Gold medals are 92 percent silver.
200
Which of these events will not be held at the 2024 Summer Games?
A. Tug-of-war
B. Surfing
C. Rugby
D. Golf
A. Tug-of-war was last played in the 1920 Olympic Games.
200
The Olympic motto is Citius, Altius, Fortius. What does it mean?
A. Speed, Determination, Excellence
B. Sports, Country, Dignity
C. Swifter, Farther, Stronger
D. Faster, Higher, Stronger
D. Faster, Higher, Stronger
200
Originating in France, what is the name of the most prestigious award a restaurant can receive?
Michelin Star. After brothers André and Édouard Michelin founded their tire company, they created a guide highlighting restaurants around France for people to visit. They later began recruiting mystery diners to review the restaurants anonymously and began to award stars in 1926.
200
France is known for having around 400 different varieties of which dairy product?
Cheese. Along with wine, France is renowned for its cheese-making traditions. Each region of France offers different types of cheese that vary in texture, taste, and color. Can you name any popular French cheeses? (Brie, Muenster, Gruyère, Roquefort, Comté, etc.
300
Name one of the two reasons there were no Olympic Games in the years 1916, 1940, and 1944.
The Olympic Games were canceled these years due to World War I and World War II
300
The event called dressage involves the competitor and what else?
A. Rifle
B. Horse
C. Skates
D. Ball
B. Horse. Dressage is considered the highest expression of horse training.
300
What is the nickname for the 1992 USA basketball team?
A. The Dream Team
B. The Redeem Team
C. The Supreme Team
D. The Lean Team
A. The 1992 basketball team was called the Dream Team. Team members included Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dirk Nowitzki, Larry Bird, and Magic Johnson.
300
What form of currency did France use prior to its adoption of the euro?
The franc. The franc was used in France until 2002 and was officially demonetized in 2005. Before this change, the franc was accepted as legal tender in places such as Belgium, Luxembourg, and Monaco
300
What food, contrary to popular belief, did not originate in France:
A. the macaron
B. the madeleine
C. the croissant
C. The croissant. Although the croissant has become synonymous with France, it originated in Austria as the kipferl (kip-FULL) in the 13th century and migrated to France in the 19th century.
400
Where will the next Summer Olympic Games in 2028 be held?
A. Athens
B. Berlin
C. Dallas
D. Los Angeles
D. Los Angeles
400
What is the minimum age for an Olympic competitor? A. 16
B. 18
C. None
D. 13
C. There is no specific minimum age for participating in the Olympics. Individual countries and sports can set their own minimums, and it is rare for anyone under 14 to compete
400
Which sport has the United States never won an Olympic medal in?
A. Badminton
B. Discus
C. Women’s diving
D. Shooting
A. Badminton. China leads the pack with 46 medals in badminton.
400
What is the name of the French holiday celebrated every year on July 14?
Bastille Day. It is celebrated to commemorate the French Revolution and the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789. The storming of the prison was a symbol of the people’s determination to rise up against the monarchy of France
400
What is the name of the French food considered a delicacy that consists of a mollusk cooked in butter and garlic?
Escargot (ESS-car-go). Although eating snails dates back to ancient Rome, today it is considered a French delicacy and has become associated with luxury and wealth.
500
Where were the last Summer Olympics held?
A. Sochi
B. Tokyo
C. Atlanta
D. Beijing
B. Tokyo. (The last Winter Olympics were in Beijing.)
500
The Olympic flame is traditionally lit every two years using what?
A. A match
B. A lighter
C. The sun
D. A candle
C. The sun. The Olympic flame is rekindled every two years in Olympia, Greece, using the sun’s rays and a concave reflective mirror.
500
Including the upcoming 2028 Summer Games, how many times will Los Angeles, California, have hosted the Olympics?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
D. Four. Los Angeles, California, has hosted the Olympics three times. In 2028, they will host for the fourth time.
500
What is the name of the clothing pattern often seen on army fatigues and used to conceal or hide the person wearing it?
Camouflage. Army camouflage was introduced in 1914, when the French army became the first to create a dedicated camouflage unit. The theatrical nature of camouflage encouraged artists to participate in the attempt to hide the army’s military equipment.
500
What is the name of the light and airy pastry that puffs up during baking and is then filled with a sweet cream?
Éclair. What makes an éclair so special is the baking method. The pastry rises from the use of steam. It does not use yeast, baking soda, or baking powder, unlike other popular desserts
