Trivia
What country will the Olympics be in this year?
France
What language do they speak in France?
French
In what country were the Ancient Olympics held?
Greece
In what year was swimming added to the Olympics?
a) 1896
b) 1990
c) 1995
a) 1896
What colours are the 5 intertwined Olympic rings?
Blue (Europe)
Yellow (Asia)
Black (Africa)
Red (America)
Green (Australia)
What is the official mascot of the Paris Olympics?
a) Panda
b) Hat
c) Tiger
b) Hat, (Phryge, hat worn in the French Revolution)
What city will the Olympics (mostly) be in this year?
Paris
In whose honour were the Anceint Olympics held?
A. Zeus B. Thor
C. Hera D. Odin
A. Zeus
In which stroke do swimmers move their arms and legs like a frog?
breast stroke
The Olympic Flags rings symbolise?
a) Let's get together and play!
b) Unity and solidarity
c) We all belong
b) Unity and solidarity
How many countries will be competing in this year's Olympics?
203
How many times has Paris held the Olympics?
3
Were women allowed to compete in the Ancient Olympics?
No
What is the name of the swimming event where swimmers do all four swimming strokes?
medley
The Ancient Olympic winners were given what type of an award:
a) Olive Wreath
b) Medals
c) Trophy
a) Olive wreath
A sport that will be featured for the first time is_____?
a) Swimming
b) Breakdancing
C) Golf
b) Breakdancing
What is the name of the famous museum located in Paris?
The Louvre Museum
What did the athletes wear in the ancient games?
Nothing!
Name a famous Australian Olympic swimmer.
Michael Phelps, Ian Thorpe, Ariana Titmus
The tradition of awarding Gold, Silver, Bronze medals were started in 1896 (first Olympics)?
True or False
False
When did the Modern Olympics start?
a)1855
b)1872
c)1896
1896
What continent is France part of?
A. North America B. South America
C. Europe D. Africa
E. Asia F. Australia
C. Europe
What is the name of the really long running race in the Olympics?
A. 100 yard dash B. Marathon
C. Hurdles D. 5K
B. Marathon
Who has won the most medals in the Olympics, ever?
a) Ian Thorpe
b) Usain Bolt
c) Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps--he won 23!
Every Olympics has a specific slogan!
What is the slogan for the Summer 2024 Olympics?
a) Game on!
b) Games Wide Open!
c) Winner takes All!
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b) Games Wide Open!