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The Olympics were first held in the United States in ______.
1950
1904
2000
1922
2
Which person has won the most gold medals at the Olympics?
Michael Johnson
Michael Phelps
Jesse Owens
Michael Jordan
3
Wilma Rudolph is famous for...
Being the fastest woman in the world (at the time)
All of the Above
Overcoming polio
Speaking out against segregation
4
A triathlon has ___ different parts to it.
2
5
4
3
5
Which 2 seasons do the Olympics happen in?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
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"For Michael Phelps, winning medals was a piece of cake" is an example of a(n)
Idiom
Simile
Guy who won a lot of medals
Metaphor
7
The Paralympics are the...
Winter Olympics
Olympics for old people
Practice for the Olympics
Olympics for people with disabilities
8
Jesse Owens is famous for...
Winning gold in 4 different events
All of the above
Helping fight racism
Being a great runner
9
The first Olympics were held in which country?
Japan
USA
England
Greece
10
Which country will host the next Summer Olympics in 2028?
Greece
USA
Japan
China
11
Allyson Felix competes in which sport?
Soccer
Volleyball
Track and Field
Basketball
12
How many Olympic rings are there?
5
3
6
4
13
The event that involves fighting with swords is called _____.
Sword fighting
Poking
Slashing
Fencing
14
Olympic medals are made of all the following materials EXCEPT...
Gold
Bronze
Aluminum
Silver
15
Sportswriters are allowed to ask for autographs.
True
False
16
Which country hosted the 2024 Olympics?
Japan
Greece
France
Brazil
17
Horse riding in the Olympics is called...
Equestrian
Horse racing
Athletics
Polo
18
Which two Olympic athletes spoke out about mental health?
Usain Bolt and Allyson Felix
Michael Phelps and Simone Biles
Carl Lewis and Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Michael Jordan and Larry Bird
19
All of the following are countries EXCEPT...
Mexico
California
China
England
20
Which two Olympians won medals despite not having proper Olympic shoes?
Jesse Owens and Wilma Rudolph
Carl Lewis and Allyson Felix
Jim Thorpe and Abebe Bikila
Usain Bolt and Babe Didrikson
21
The event that involves throwing a metal ball is called _______.
Javelin
Pole vault
Discus
Shot put
22
"Usain Bolt ran as fast as a cheetah" is an example of a...
Really fast guy
Metaphor
Idiom
Simile
23
Who is the only basketball player to win 6 Olympic gold medals?
Sue Bird
Michael Jordan
LeBron James
Diana Taurasi
24
Which sports will be new to the Olympics in 2028?
Cricket, Flag Football, and Lacrosse
Tug of War, Chariot Racing, and Javelin
Surfing and Rock Climbing
Breakdancing and Skateboarding
25
A marathon is how many miles?
10
100
3
26.2
26
There were uniforms at the first Olympics.
True
False
27
The main goal of Mr. Barry's class Olympics is to...
Have fun!
Win a trophy
Win as many medals as possible
Be the best trash talker
28
The summer Olympics happen every ___ years.
4
2
5
3
29
What was unique about the 2024 Olympic opening ceremony?
It was held outside on a river.
It had light-up drums.
Every country marched in a parade.
There were fireworks and a big torch.
30
Which of the following is NOT an Olympic sport?
Gymnastics
Tackle Football
Basketball
Volleyball
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Who could compete in the ancient Olympics?
Nobody
Only men
Only women
Both men and women
