OLYMPIC FUN
What color medal is given for first place?
Gold
In what sport do you try to kick a ball into a goal?
Soccer
Which country is home to the city of Rio de Janeiro?
Brazil
What track event requires athletes to pass a baton to a teammate?
Relay
What sport is sometimes called “the beautiful game”?
Soccer
How many rings are on the Olympic flag?
Five
n volleyball, how many times can a team touch the ball before sending it over the net?
Three
Which country has a maple leaf on its flag?
Canada
In swimming, which stroke is named after an insect?
Butterfly
What unusual Olympic sport involves competitors trying to throw an object as far as possible using a circular throwing motion?
Discus throw
What is carried into the stadium during the Olympic opening ceremony?
The Olympic torch/flame
In tennis, what word means a score of zero?
Love
Which country is the largest by land area?
Russia
What is the name of the race where athletes run 42.195 kilometers?
Marathon
What sport features a pommel horse?
Gymnastics
Which country has hosted the Summer Olympics the most times?
United States
In soccer, what is the name of the kick taken from the corner of the field?
Corner kick
Mount Everest sits on the border of Nepal and what other country?
China
In the Olympic triple jump, what are the three phases called?
Hop, Step, and Jump
In curling, what nickname is commonly given to the large stones used in the game?
Rocks
What do the five Olympic rings represent?
The union of the five inhabited continents
What is the maximum score possible with one dart in a standard game of darts?
60
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra
In track & field, how many events make up the Olympic Decathalon?
10
In fencing, what are the three types of weapons called?
Foil, épée, and sabre