Ancient Olympics
In which country did the ancient Olympics originate?
a. Canada
b. Greece
c. Turkey
Greece!
Where did the first modern Olympics take place?
a. Athens, Greece
b. Sheffield, England
c. Tokyo, Japan
Athens, Greece
True or false:
The beds in the Olympic Village were a first because they were futons.
False
*The beds were a first because they were made out of cardboard. The use of renewable materials was a central theme throughout the 2020 Games in Tokyo.
True or false:
The NBA “Dream Team” participated in the 1988 Summer Olympics.
False
The NBA "Dream Team" participated in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, and won gold.
True or false:
Oscar Swahn actually rode a deer for 100 meters.
False.
No deer were involved in this event. Only paper cut-outs.
How often did the ancient Olympics take place?
a. Once every 4 years
b. Once every decade
c. Every 2 years
Once every 4 years
How many rings are on the Olympic flag?
a. 3
b. 5
c. 9
5
True or false:
Even though the Tokyo Olympics took place in 2021, it’s still called the 2020 Games.
True
In which U.S. city will the 2028 Summer Olympics be held?
a. Orlando, Florida
b. Fairfield, Iowa
c. Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Which statement about Michael Phelps is NOT true:
a. He is the most decorated Olympian with a total of 28 medals, including 23 gold.
b. He hated swimming at first and was afraid to put his head underwater.
c. One of his nicknames is “Deep Sea Shark.”
One of his nicknames is "Deep Sea Shark"
What marked the finish line for all the races?
Olive tree
Brick wall
Torch
Olive tree
Where were the 2000 Summer Olympics held?
a. Athens, Greece
b. Chicago, Illinois
c. Sydney, Australia
Sydney, Australia
Which country won the most medals at Tokyo 2020?
a. The United States
b. Japan
c. Great Britain
The United States
Which bizarre fact about the marathon in the 1904 Olympic Games is NOT true:
a. Len Taunyane, from South Africa, was chased off the course by wild dogs.
b. The marathon gold medal was almost awarded to a participant, Fred Lorz, who hitched a car ride during part of the race.
c. It was the coldest recorded marathon in history
It was the coldest recorded marathon in history
How old was the oldest Olympic champion?
a. 58
b. 72
c. 87
72
Oscar Swahn participated in the 1920 Games in Antwerp, Belgium, when he was 72 years old. He won gold in the 100-meter running deer event.
Where did the Olympics get its name?
a. Greek cheese
b. Roman emperor
c. Religious sanctuary
Religious sanctuary
Who or what was Pheidippides?
a. A Greek soldier
b. A type of dinosaur
c. A mathematical equation
A Greek soldier
In addition to gold, silver, and bronze, the medals at the 2020 Games were made of:
a. Old electronic devices
b. Wood carvings
c. Glass
Old electronic devices
The U.S. boycotted which Olympics?
a. 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo, Japan
b. 1980 Summer Games in Moscow, Russia
c. 1996 Summer Games in Atlanta, Georgia
1980 Summer Games in Moscow, Russia
*The U.S. boycotted the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, Russia, to protest the 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
Which athletes enter last in the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony?
a. Greece
b. Zimbabwe
c. The host country
The host country
The host country enters the stadium last in the Parade of Nations.
Who banned the ancient Olympics in A.D. 393?
a. Theodosius I
b. Napoleon
c. Julius Caesar
Theodosius I
What do the five rings stand for?
a. The number of countries that participated in the 1896 Games
b. Flag colors and unity
c. Days of the week
Flag colors and unity
In which sport did two athletes share a gold medal?
a. High jump
b. Fencing
c. Triathlon
High Jump
And what was also happening in St. Louis at the same time as the Olympics?
a. Hot Air Balloon Convention
b. The World’s Fair
c. Presidential debate
The World’s Fair
Which statement about Simone Biles is NOT true:
a. She's only participated in the Olympics twice
b. She’s the most decorated female gymnast in America.
c. She’s the first female gymnast to win three world all-around titles in a row.
She's only participated in the Olympics twice