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Summer Olympics History and Traditions
Summer Olympics History and Traditions
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Who helped to bring back the Olympics in 1896?
James Cook
Queen Elizabeth
Pierre de Coubertin
King Henry
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What union of 5 continents does the Olympic rings represent?
Africa, America, Asia, Europe and Oceania
Asia, America and Africa
Africa, Asia, America, Europe and Antarctica.
Asia, Africa and Europe
3
What does Citius, Altius and Fortius mean?
Faster - Higher - Stronger.
Faster - Taller - Stronger.
Faster - Quicker - Stronger.
Stronger - Faster - Higher
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What are the values that Olympics Games promote?
Friendship, Excellence and Respect
Kindness, Teamwork and Respect
Friendship, Resilience and Respect
Kindness, Love and Respect
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How many years the Summer Olympics are held?
Every year
Every 4 years
Every 2 years
Every 6 years
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Which sport was NOT competed in ancient Greece?
Discus Throw
Running
Long Jump
Swimming
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What does the Olympics flame symbolised?
Light of Friendship, Excellence and Respect
Light of Friendship, Excellence and Wisdom
Sportsmanship, Friendship and Excellence
Light of Spirit, Knowledge and Life
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Where did the first swimming competition take place in 1896?
Swimming Stadium in Olympia, Greece
Open Seas in Athens, Greece
Swimming Stadium in Athens, Greece
Open Seas in Paris, France
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Who had won the most Gold Medals in Swimming (a total of 23 gold medals and retired in 2016)?
Michael Phelps
Emma McKeon
Katie Ledecky
Ariarne Titmus
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How many countries participated in the modern Olympics in 1896?
100 countries
10 countries
24 countries
14 countries
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Who is known as the fastest man on earth?
Yohan Blake
Asafa Powell
Tyson Gay
Usain Bolt
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When and where was the first Olympic game held?
Rome, in 800 BC
Olympia, Greece in 776 BC
Paris, in 2024
Tokyo, in 2020
