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1
What forced the cancellation of the Olympics in 1916?
the Boer War
global flu epidemic
World War II
World War I
2
When was South Africa banned from competing in the Olympics?
1964-1992
1960-1996
1968-1988
1968-1996
3
How many times has the United States hosted the Olympics?
6
8
2
4
4
Who is this?
Steven Bradbury
Dale Begg-Smith
Josh Palmer
Ian Thorpe
5
Who is hosting the next summer Olympics in 2020?
Istanbul
Rome
Tokyo
Doha
6
Why was South Africa banned from competing in the Olympics for several years?
apartheid
they allowed their athletes to take drugs
they were at war with other countries
all of the other options
7
Ara Abrahamian lost his medal in which sport after throwing a temper tantrum in 2008?
wrestling
weightlifting
table tennis
gymnastics
8
When was tug-of-war part of the Olympics?
1900-1920
1920
1912-1936
1896
9
Who is this?
Nova Peris
Florence Griffith-Joyner
Marion Jones
Cathy Freeman
10
What Winter Olympic sport is this?
Luge
Bobsled
Skeleton
Planking
11
How many athletes are competing under the Olympic flag in recognition of the world's refugees?
3
10
7
5
12
Bronze medal winner Ibrahim Samadov was stripped of his weightlifting medal for what reason?
he took performance-enhancing drugs
the judges made an error
his weights were found to be hollow
he threw a tantrum and refused to stand on the medal podium
13
Where were the cancelled Olympics of 1916 to be held?
Paris, France
Berlin, Germany
London, England
Sydney, Australia
14
After the gold medal was taken back from the initial winner of the 50 km walk, it went to...
Russia
China
Australia
Ireland
15
How many cities have hosted the Olympics more than once?
7
9
2
5
16
What sport did Ian Millar compete in?
Skeet shooting
Equestrian
Sailing
Rowing
17
When was the last time the Olympic gold medal was made of pure gold?
1912
1936
1920
1908
18
This mascot is from which Olympics?
Rio 2016
Seoul 1988
Los Angeles 1984
Beijing 2008
19
When were the first modern Olympics held?
1896
1892
1900
1904
20
How many Australian athletes have competed in both the summer and winter Olympics?
4
1
none
2
21
What is the last event traditionally held at each Olympics?
decathlon
100 metre sprint
marathon
pentahlon
22
What is IOC an acronym for?
International Olympic Command
International Olympic Controls
International Olympic Creed
International Olympic Committee
23
What was buried beneath the ice before the gold medal game of the men's ice hockey in 2002?
a hockey stick
a loonie (a 1 dollar coin from Canada)
an American flag
a puck
24
Ian Millar, a Canadian, holds the record for competing at the most Olympic Games, with ____
8
7
10
9
25
Team U.S.A. boycotted which Olympics?
1936 in Berlin
1964 in Tokyo
1980 in Moscow
1972 in Berlin
26
How were the colours chosen for the rings in the Olympic logo?
are the colours of the ribbons given out in the 1st Olympics
at least 1 of the colours is in the flag of every country
are the favourite colours of the founder of the Olympics
they were voted as the most popular
27
Melissa Tapper is representing Australia the Rio Olympics
and
Paralympics in which sport?
sprinting
table tennis
kayaking
rowing
28
This mascot is from which Olympics?
Lillehammer 1994
Beijing 2008
Seoul 1988
Los Angeles 1984
29
How many silver medals were awarded for the 100m butterfly race at the Rio Olympics?
1
3
2
4
30
How many medals did Australia win at Rio 2016?
69
59
29
19
31
Who is hosting the next winter Olympics?
Russia
China
North Korea
South Korea
32
The man with the 2 American athletes giving the Black Power salute at the 1968 Olympics is:
Peter Norman, a Canadian
Peter Norman, a British athlete
Peter Norman, a South African athlete
Peter Norman, an Australian
33
Which country's flag is this?
Afghanistan
Dominican Republic
Nepal
Turks & Caicos
34
What is the Olympic motto?
Citius, Altius, Fortius
Faster, Higher, Stronger
Liberte, egalite, fraternite
Courage, Strength, Speed
35
Which country has won the most ever medals at the summer Olympics?
Brazil
China
Russia
the United States
36
What event did Eddie the Eagle compete in at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary?
luge
speed skating
bobsled
ski jumping
37
What happened to the doves released during the ceremonies of the 1988 Seoul Olympics?
they flew all over the place
they suffered heat exhaustion
they wouldn't fly
they flew into the Olympic Flame
38
This mascot is from which Olympics?
Innsbruck
Albertville 1992
Calgary 1988
Lillehammer 1994
39
What was given to the winner of an event in the ancient Olympics?
a gold coin
a gold medal
an olive wreath
land
40
2 athletes from which country were killed by terrorists at the 1972 Munich Games?
Germany
Egypt
Israel
Poland
41
At which Olympics did Michael Phelps debut?
Beijing
Athens
Atlanta
Sydney
42
Where were the first Olympics held?
Greece
London
Paris
Rome
43
Which country's flag is this?
Hungary
France
Argentina
Russia
44
When were the first Winter Olympics held?
1932
1916
1938
1924
45
How frequently are an Olympic Games held?
once every 4 years
every other year
every 8 years
once every 2 years
46
This mascot is from which Olympics?
Atlanta 1996
Los Angeles 1984
Lake Placid 1980
Salt Lake City 2002
47
Which winter sports were held in the summer Olympics prior to 1924?
Figure Skating
Ice Hockey
Skiing
none
48
During which Olympics was tandem cycling an event?
1908
1912
1920-1972
1896-1928
49
Which Olympic gold medallist is pictured with Michael Phelps?
DeMarcus Cousins
Usain Bolt
Kim Brennan
Joseph Schooling
50
Which of these events were never part of the Olympics?
Tug-of-war
swimming obstacle course
Croquet
Live duck shooting
51
Which Olympics saw live doves released as part of the ceremonies for the last time?
1992 in Barcelona
1988 in Seoul
1976 in Montreal
1996 in Atlanta
52
When were the Olympics cancelled?
1912, 1916, 1940
1912, 1916, 1944
1916, 1944, 1948
1916, 1940, 1944
53
Which countries in the southern hemisphere have hosted the Olympics
Brazil
Korea
Australia
Argentina
54
Why did Derek Redmond break down in tears at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics?
he pulled a hamstring
he set a world record
he was disqualified
he won the gold medal in the 400m race
55
Why were the ancient Olympics held?
as a way to train soldiers between wars
to honour the Greek gods
to honour the Roman gods
to show Greece's strength
56
Which of these sports is being introduced at the next Olympics in 2020?
Skateboarding
Sports climbing
Karate
Surfing
57
Where were the rowing events of the 1956 Melbourne Summer Olympics held?
Port Phillip Bay
the Murray-Darling River
Lake Wendouree
the Yarra River
58
What qualities does Derek Redmond display in this race?
courage
persistence
determination
59
Why did some countries boycott the 1976 Olympics in Montreal?
New Zealand's Rugby team had toured South Africa
it was during the Cold War
they thought the facilities were unsafe
they were protesting against Canada's language laws
60
How many rings are in the Olympic logo?
5
4
3
6
61
What do the rings in the Olympic logo represent?
the interdependency of all countries
the world's oceans
the continents
the idea of family
62
Which country's flag is this?
Tzatzikistan
Turkmenistan
Tajikistan
Kazakhstan
63
How many medals has Michael Phelps won?
28
22
25
22
64
Why is Steven Bradbury significant in Olympic history?
he won Australia's first ever Olympic medal
he won Australia's first ever Winter Olympic medal
he won Australia's first ever Winter Olympic gold medal
he won Australia's first ever gold medal
65
How long is the Olympic cycle?
4 years
8 years
6 years
2 years
66
How many gold medals did Michael Phelps win at the Rio Olympics?
5
6
4
3
67
Where were the first modern Olympics in 1896 held?
Paris
London
Athens
Berlin
68
Which country was the first to boycott an Olympics and in what year did they do it?
Ireland in 19018
Iraq in 1956
the United States in 1980
the Soviet Union in 1984
69
When were the ancient Olympics first held?
76 BC
776 BC
79 AD
393 BC
70
Which country's flag is this?
Hong Kong
Switzerland
Canada
Japan
71
At which Olympics was croquet an event?
1900
1920
1908
1912
72
Which city has hosted the Olympics the most?
Paris
Athens
London
Los Angeles
73
How many athletes have won medals at both the summer and winter Olympics?
4
none
2
1
74
If Michael Phelps was a country, where would he rank on the all-time Olympic medal tally?
76th
37th
56th
32nd
75
When did Australia win its first Olympic medal?
1904
1896
1928
1948
76
What happened just before this picture was taken?
he won a gold medal
all of the other speed skaters fell down
he set an Olympic record
he came from last to win
77
How many athletes from the 2012 Olympics had their medals stripped (taken back) from them?
4
7
6
9
78
Which country's flag is this?
Zimbabwe
Jamaica
Dominican Republic
Turks & Caicos
79
Who could compete in the first ancient Olympics?
all Greek men
Greek men who were freeborn (not slaves)
Greek men and women
Greek and Roman men and women
80
At which Olympics did the Jamaican bobsled team make their first appearance?
Albertville 1992
Calgary 1988
Sarajevo 1984
Nagano 1998
81
Who has won the most ever Olympic medals?
Michael Phelps
Larisa Latynina
Bjorn DÆhlie
Mark Spitz
82
Who lit the Olympic Flame at the 1996 Games in Atlanta?
Sugar Ray Leonard
Michael Jordan
Magic Johnson
Muhammad Ali
83
How many gold medals has Michael Phelps won?
18
23
21
25
84
Who is this?
Ian Thorpe
James Magnussen
Eric the Eel
Donovan Bailey
85
Which country hosted both the summer and winter Olympics in the same year?
the United States of America
France
Germany
Canada
86
Which country's flag is this?
China
Taiwan
Turks & Caicos
Dominican Republic
87
At which Olympics was cricket a sport?
1900
1920
1908
1912
88
Why does this Chinese swimmer look so surprised in her post-race interview at the Rio Olympics?
Found out she won a medal (bronze)
Found out that she had been disqualified
Was told that they had to do the race over again
Her boyfriend proposed to her
89
Which continent has never hosted an Olympics?
Asia
Africa
Europe
South America
90
The United States topped the medal tally at the 2016 Olympics. Which country was third?
China
Great Britain
Russia
Canada
