The Olympics were first held to honor which Greek god?
Zeus
What medal do you receive for first place in an event?
a. Gold
b. Silver
c. Bronze
d. Platinum
b. Gold
Where was the 2024 summer Olympics held?
Paris, France
What is the oldest sport at the Winter Games?
figure skating
What year is the next Winter Olympic games?
a. 2025
b. 2030
c. 2011
b. 2030
What are the Olympics named after?
Olympia, Greece
What color are the Olympic rings on the flag?
Olympic rings are blue, yellow, black, green, and red
True or False:
Skiing is a summer Olympic sport
false
Name a winter Olympic sport
skiing, snowboarding, curling, ice skating, bob sleigh, ice hockey, skimo, luge, skeleton
What does the Olympic motto - citius, altius, fortius - mean?
a. Swift, Brave, Strong
b. Faster, Higher, Stronger
c. I came, I saw, I conquered
d. to compete, to race, to win
b. Faster, Higher, Stronger
Did both men and women play in the ancient Olympics?
no, just men
True or False.
Mr. Gary won an Olympic medal in 2020 for table tennis
false
I am the Summer Olympic sport that comes last alphabetically
wrestling
This fast sport is done while laying down on your stomach while on an icy surface
skeleton
Who are we?
Olympic mascots
Milo & Tina
This is the prize received by winners of ancient Olympic events. They wore It aroud their neck.
olive-leaf wreath
In which sport do two players use a sword?
fencing
Which Olympics are held on leap years - Summer or Winter?
Summer
What kind of terrain do all Winter Olympic events have to be held on?
ice and/or snow
How many times have the Olympics been cancelled?
three times
1916, 1940, and 1944
How many days long were the ancient games?
They lasted 5 days long.
What do the five Olympic rings represent?
the five continents that participated in the original Olympics which were Africa, America, Asia, Europe, and Oceania
Where will the 2028 Summer Olympics be held?
Los Angeles, California
United States
How many people are on a bobsled team?
4 People
Which country has hosted the most Olympic Games?
USA