Olympic Lore
In which country did the Olympics originate?
A. United States B. Greece C. England D. Russia
B. Greece
What five colors are the Olympic rings?
(100 points per correct color)
Blue, Yellow, Black, Green, and Red
This Olympic event is a game with rackets in which a birdie is played back and forth across a net.
A. Badminton B. Tennis C. Table Tennis D. Boxing
A. Badminton
Name three Olympic sports
Badminton
Soccer
Swimming
The Olympics were first held to honor which Greek god?
A. Ares B. Posiden C. Zeus D. Hades
C. Zeus
What is the Olympic motto?
A. Faster, Higher, Stronger B. Refuse to Lose C. Dare to be Great
D. Man's Reach Exceeds His Grasp
A. Faster, Higher, Stronger
Which of the following is not a summer Olympic sport?
A. Basketball B. Baseball/Softball C. Football D. Soccer
C. Football
The most widely played Olympic sport
a. Soccer b. Volleyball c. Swimming d. Basketball
b. Volleyball
Which ancient Greek mythical figure is said to have founded the Olympics?
A. Achilles B. Heracles C. Odysseus D. Hector
B. Heracles
How old was the oldest Olympic medal winner?
A. 64 B. 56 C. 72 D. 7
C. 72
Which Olympic event is a sport of fighting with swords, according to a set of rules, in order to score points against an opponent?
A. Archery B. Equestrian C. Judo D. Fencing
D. Fencing
The sport in which Michael Phelps has won 22 medals
a. Soccer b. Basketball c. Volleyball d. Swimming
Swimming
The ancient Greeks sacrificed which animal at the conclusion of the earliest Olympic games?
A. Oxen B. Bear C. Bull D. Penguin
D. Penguin
PSYCH, YOU THOUGHT!
A. Oxen
The longest wrestling match in Olympic history lasted how many hours?
A. 15 B. 11 C. 7 D. 3
B. 11
This Olympic event requires the Olympians to perform on horseback.
A. Water Polo B. Equestrian C. Archery D. Fencing
B. Equestrian
About how many sports are played in the Summer Olympics?
a. 15-20 b. 25-30 c. 40-45 d. 100-105
25-30
When were the first known Olympic games held?
A. 1 B.C. B. 400 B.C. C. 1000 B.C. D. 776 B.C.
D. 776 B.C.
Approximately (about) how many countries compete in the Olympics?
A. 100 B. 50 C. 400 D. 200
D. 200
This Olympic throwing event requires Olympians to throw a metal ball attached by a steel wire to a grip.
A. Discus B. Hammer Throw C. Javelin D. Shot Put
B. Hammer Throw
About how many sports are played in the Winter Olympics?
a. 5 b. 15 c. 30 d. 50
15