Olympic Games Facts and History

Question 1

What team enters last in the opening ceremonies?

Accepted Answer

The host country.

Question 2

In what country did the Olympic Games begin?

Accepted Answer

Greece

Question 3

When did the ancient Olympic Games begin?

Accepted Answer

776 B.C.

Question 4

HH Sheikha Maitha AlMaktoum was the first Gulf woman to carry her nation's flag at the Olympics

Accepted Answer

in Beijing, 2008

Question 5

In what year did the modern Olympic Games begin?

Accepted Answer

1896

Question 6

What is used to light the Olympic flame?

Accepted Answer

A torch

Question 7

Who participated in the ancient Olympic Games?

Accepted Answer

Men and boys

Question 8

What animal was the first Olympic mascot?

Accepted Answer

Dog

Question 9

The Olympic games were not held in the following years because of WW1 and WW2

Accepted Answer

1916, 1940, 1944

Question 10

What is the *third place* prize at the Olympic Games?

Accepted Answer

Bronze Medal

Question 11

What country's team is the first to walk in the opening ceremonies?

Accepted Answer

Greece

Question 12

How many years are there between the Olympic Games and the Olympic Winter Games?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 13

HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed AlMaktoum won a Gold medal for the sport of shooting in:

Accepted Answer

Athens 2004

Question 14

This country has won more Olympic games medals than any other nation in the world.

Accepted Answer

USA

Question 15

What do the Olympic rings stand for?

Accepted Answer

5 continents

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