Paris Olympics
Which famously murky Parisian waters will Olympic athletes compete this year?
The River Seine
Which country in Europe is larger than France?
Options:
a.) Ukraine
b.) Spain
c.) Germany
Ukraine is larger than France
Which medal did Canada win in the first Olympic hockey tournament?
Gold medal
Which of the following years were the Olympic games NOT cancelled?
Options:
a.) 1916
b.) 1920
c.) 1940
The Olympics were not cancelled in 1920
What are the two national sports of Canada?
Hockey and Lacrosse
What is the official mascot of the Paris Olympics?
A Hat
Which two French cities are near the Mediterranean Sea?
Nice and Cannes
At the last Tokyo Olympics, what % of Canada's medals were won by women's events?
Options:
a.) 50%
b.) 58%
c.) 66%
d.) 75%
Option d.) 75%
Which country has hosted the most Olympic games?
The United States
What is the only country to have played in every single Soccer World Cup?
Options:
a.) Germany
b.) Brazil
c.) Spain
d.) U.S.A.
Brazil
When was the last time Paris hosted the Olympics?
In 1924 (100 years ago)
The Pyrenees Mountain range is a natural border between France and what other country?
Spain
In which year did Canada miss participating in the summer Olympics since first competing in 1900?
1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, Russia
In which country did the Olympics originate?
Greece
What team owns the longest winning streak in NBA history?
Los Angeles Lakers
Approximately how many athletes will participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics?
10,500 athletes
What is the highest mountain in the French Alps?
Mont Blanc
How many medals did Canada earn during the 1984 summer Olympics in Los Angeles, beating its record for most metals earned in a year?
44 Medals
When were women first permitted to compete in the Olympics?
1900
What sport uses the term “Jib/jibbing” to describe riding and sliding across non-snow surfaces?
Skiing
Which 3 recently introduced Olympics sports will return in Paris this year after their debut at the Tokyo Games?
Surfing, Skateboarding, and Sport Climbing
What are the 8 countries that border France?
Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Andorra, and Spain.
Who won Canada's first non-hockey gold medal in 1948?
Barbara Ann Scott
What was the punishment for breaking the rules in the ancient Greek Olympic Games?
Public whipping and/or fines.
Which basketball player scored the most points of all-time by any college player (men’s or women’s) in NCAA history?
Caitlin Clark