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1
In which year were the first Modern Olympics held?
1896
1798
1968
1698
2
What do the Olympic Rings represent?
Five continents of the world
Seven primary colours
Seven continents of the world
Five primary colours
3
Which animals were the three mascots of the 2000 Sydney Olympics?
Porcupine, Crocodile and a Hawk
Hedgehog, Kangaroo and an Eagle
Echidna, Platypus and a Kookaburra
Koala, Beaver and a Duck
4
What was the only event held at the first Olympics in 776 BC?
A running race
Wrestling
Discus Throw
A sausage-eating contest
5
True or False. More athletes than spectators attended the 1900 Paris Olympic Games
True
False
6
Which country's team remained undefeated in field hockey between 1928 and 1956?
Italy
France
Pakistan
India
7
What is the meaning of the motto 'Citius, Altius, Fortius' of the Olympic Games?
Faster, Higher, Stronger
Civility, Attainment, Fortune
Citadel, Attitude, Fortitude
Quicker, Heavier, Taller
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At what frequency are the Olympic Games held?
Every 3 years
Every 5 years
Every 4 years
Every 6 years
9
Who has won the maximum number of gold medals at a single Olympic Games?
James Connelly
Abebe Bikila
Michael Phelps
Mark Spitz
10
Which is the only city to have hosted the Olympics three times?
Athens
London
Los Angeles
Beijing
11
Which of these sports will be a new addition at the 2016 Rio Olympics?
Rugby
Handball
Taekwondo
Boxing
12
Which country's team always marches last in the March at the Opening Ceremony of the Olympics?
France
Host Country
Greece
USA
13
Every national flag in the world contains one of these colours; red, black, blue, yellow, green
False
True
14
In which city were the first Modern Olympics held?
Athens
Barcelona
Munich
Olympia
15
True or False. All athletes competed nude in the ancient Olympics
False
True
16
What is the distance of the marathon race in the Olympics?
42km
22km
34km
50km
17
Name the person who has won the maximum number of total career Olympic medals
Michael Phelps
Nikolay Andrianov
Paavo Nurmi
Larissa Latynina
18
Which Olympics are called the 'high level upsets' Olympics?
• 1968 Mexico Olympics
1976 Montreal Olympics
1972 Munich Olympics
1984 Los Angeles Olympics
19
Which of these continents has never hosted the Olympics?
Africa
North America
Asia
Australia
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Which country has won the maximum number of gold medals since the start of the Olympic Games?
USA
Australia
France
Japan
