Olympic History
When were the modern Olympics started?
A: 1896 B: 1872
C:1901 D:1905
It was in 1896.
There are 199 teams at the Olympics.
False, over 200 teams.
The movie Cool Running is based on what country`s effort to field a bob sleigh team?
A: South Africa B: Canada
C: Jamaica D: Libya
It is Jamaica.
What country is hosting the Summer Olympics?
It is France.
What Olympics did Jeff watch after starting to studying Japanese?
A: Lillehammer B: Nagano
C: Utah D:Beijing
It was the winter olympic games in Nagano.
Three conuntries had not fielded women teams by 2010, which countries are they?
A:Saudi Arabia, Libya, Zaire
B:Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Libya
C:Brunei, Saudi Arabia, and Qutar
It was Saudi Arabia,Brunei, and Qutar.
The modern Olympics were started in 1895.
False it was , 1896.
What event will be introduced at the 2024 Olympics?
A: Breakdancing B:Yodeling
C: Lacross D: Polo
It will be Breakdancing.
Who hosted the Olymics in 2021?
It was Japan.
How does Jeff usually follow the Olympics?
A: Reading the news paper B: Watching on T.V.
C: Following on news app D: Watching it with friends
Usally by the news app and a little bit of T.V.
The U.S. had a rivalry with what country during Cold War for the Olympics?
A: U.K. B: Cuba
C: USSR D:China
It was USSR.
Has there been controversies around the Olymics?
Yes, there have been.
What were some of the orginal events?
A: Soccer and Basket ball B: Wrestling and Boxing
C:Gymnasitcs and Pall Vault D: Boxing and Swimming
Wrestling and Boxing.
When were women allowed to compete in the Olympics?
A: 1900 B:1896
C:1904 D:1908
It was at the 1900 Olympics in Paris.
What tickets did Jeff have for 2021 Olympics?
A: Beach Volley ball B: Sailing
B: Fencing D: Judo
Had 2 tickets for woman`s beach volley ball, but got refund.
When was the last traditional Olympics held?
A: AD 393 B: AD 400
C: BC 393 D: BC 25
It was AD 393.
The 2028 Olympics will be hosted in L.A. USA.
True, L.A. was awarded it.
How many events will be hosted?
A: 300 B:335
C:329 D327
There will be 329 events.
What will be part of the winning medals?
A: Metals from wine production.
B: Scrap metal from the Eiffel Tower.
C: Metal from the Napoleonic Wars
Scrap metal from the Eiffel Tower.
Who is Jeff`s favorite Olympic athalete?
A: Muhammad Ali B: Michael Jordan
C: Picabo Street D: Ai chan
It`s Muhammad Ali.
Did a werewolf take part in the orginal Olymics?
Yes he did, supposedly in boxing event.
Russian teams have been banned because of doping issues.
True, Russian teams have had issues with banned drugs.
How many medals did France take in the Tokyo 2021 Olympics?
A: 28 B: 33
C:36 D:30
France took 33 medals. (10 gold, 12 siver, and 11 bronze)
What are the mascots for the 2024 Olympics?
A: Napolean B: The Phryge
C: Lady liberty D: Fox
It is the Phryge.
What are Jeff`s favorite events?
A: Volley ball and Soccer B: Fencing and Boxing
D: Basket ball and Base ball D: Judo and Taekwondo
It is Fencing and Boxing.