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This flag has been a symbol of which island nation since its independence?
A. Haiti B. Jamaica C. Cuba
B. Jamaica
100
The ancient Olympics originated in this country.
A. Canada B. Greece C. Rome
B. Greece
100
This European country is known as the birthplace of democracy.
A. Finland B. Greece C. England
B. Greece
100
He is credited with being the founder of the modern Olympics.
A. Baron Pierre de Coubertin
B. Grover Cleveland
C. Emmanuel Macron
A. Baron Pierre de Coubertin. Before founding the Olympics, he promoted physical education in French schools, studied ancient Greek culture, and advocated for internationalism.
100
This former British colony's flag features the constellation The Southern Cross.
A. New Zealand B. South Africa C. Tazmania
A. New Zealand
200
The tricolor design of this country's flag appeared during the 1848 revolution against the Habsburg monarchy.
A. Turkey B. Austria C. Hungary
C. Hungary
200
This athletic god from Greek mythology is said to have founded the Olympics.
A. Heracles (or Hercules) B. Hera C. Apollo
A. Heracles, (or Hercules)
200
The diagonal cross on this flag is called the Saltire, or Saint Andrew's Cross, the patron saint of this country.
A. England B. Scotland C. Wales
B. Scotland
200
The first modern Olympics were held in this year.
A. 1896 B. 1920 C. 1976
A. The first modern Olympics were held in A.D. 1896.
200
Led by Nelson Mandela after the end of apartheid, their new flag was adopted in 1994.
A. Zimbabwe B. Swaziland C. South Africa
C. South Africa
300
Part of Great Britain, this country's flag is known as St. George's flag.
A. England B. Ireland C. Scotland
A. England
300
The Olympics are named after this.
A. A type of Greek cheese
B. A Roman emperor
C. A religious sanctuary
C. The Olympics took place in Olympia, a religious sanctuary.
300
Legends of El Dorado, "the city of gold," began here, inspiring the large yellow stripe in this country's flag.
A. Columbia B. Ecuador C. Chile
A. Columbia
300
The first modern Olympics were held here.
A. Athens, Greece B. Paris, France C. Washington D.C.
A. The first modern Olympics took place in Athens, Greece, to honor the ancient Games.
300
Formerly known as Siam, this country's flag was adopted in 1917 after a decree from King Rama VI.
A. Thailand B. Laos C. Vietnam
A. Thailand
400
Known as the “Land of the Cedars,” this country displays a green cedar tree on its red-and-white flag.
A. Jordan B. Lebanon C. Iraq
B. Lebanon
400
How often did the ancient Olympics take place?
A. Once every four years
B. When Heracles declared them to happen
C. Every two years
A. Once every four years
400
This country has traditionally claimed the Falkland Islands, located off the south-eastern tip of South America.
A. Chile B. Argentina C. Brazil
B. Argentina
400
This race was held at the 1896 Games to honor Pheidippides.
A. Piggy-back race B. 1200-meter freestyle swim
C. Marathon D. Pentathalon
C. Marathon. Pheidippides was a Greek soldier who ran 25 miles from the city of Marathon, Greece, to Athens in 490 B.C. to bring news of a victory over the Persians.
400
The wheel in the middle of their flag is called the Ashoka Chakra.
A. Turkey B. Sri Lanka C. India
C. India
500
The white middle with blue on either side of this country's flag represents the fact that this country has two coastlines.
A. Belize B. Honduras C. Guatemala
C. Guatemala
500
At their peak around 500 B.C., the ancient Olympics took place over this many days.
A. 5 days B. 3 weeks C. 2 months
A. 5 days
500
This country’s flag was adopted after gaining independence from Spain in the early 19th century.
A. Italy B. Guatemala C. Mexico
C. Mexico
500
True or false:
Tug-of-war was an Olympic sport.
True.
The event was held at the Olympics from 1900 to 1920.
500
This North African country is famous for two cities, Marrakech & Casablanca.
A. Egypt B. Morocco C. Tunisia
B. Morocco