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What do the Olympic rings represent?
Faster, higher, stronger
The seasons
The five continents
The sports
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During the Ancient Olympics how was the torch lit?
By a match
By a fire
By the suns rays in Olympia
By the athletes
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What is the Olympic motto?
Be joyful
Strive for success
Never give up
Faster, higher, stronger
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What language is the Olympic motto written in?
English
Latin
Te reo
Spanish
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How often are the Olympics held?
Every 8 years
Every 10 years
Every year
Every 4 years
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When did the modern Olympics begin
1850
1896
1987
1864
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Why did the Olympic games begin?
To celebrate sport
Part of a religious festival for a Maori God
Part of a religious festival for the Greek God Zeus
To compete
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When was the first Olympics held?
2000
1564
776BC
1980
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Where did the Olympics begin?
Greece
China
America
New Zealand
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Which New Zealand athlete will be competing in the Rio de Janeiro games 2016
Jin Jong-oh
Michael Phelps
Sally Pearson
Valerie Adams
