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DCSG Olympics Quiz
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By 648 B.C. which other events had been added to the Olympics?
Decathlon, high jump and shot put.
Long jump, javelin, and the marathon.
Pentathlon, boxing and chariot racing.
Gymnastics, weightlifting and wrestling.
2
The Olympic flag contains how many rings on it?
4
6
5
3
3
How many athletes competed in the 1896 Athens Olympics?
597.
1085.
280.
1253.
4
Is Fencing an Olympic Sport?
No
Was an official Olympic demonstration sport in 1900
Used to be until 1988
Yes
5
In which years were the Olympic Games not held?
1912, 1940, 1944.
1914, 1918, 1942.
1916, 1940, 1944.
1912, 1916, 1944.
6
What sports were introduced into the 1896 Olympic Games?
Gymnastics, swimming and weightlifting.
Shooting, fencing and tennis.
Sailing, javelin and pentathlon.
Soccer, archery and diving.
7
Which country has won the most Olympic Medals in the history of the Summer Olympic Games?
The United States of America
New Zealand
England
Australia
8
People would compete to see who could throw this round object the farthest. What was it called?
discus
plate
frisbee
ball
9
How many days did the ancient games usually last?
four days
five days
two days
one day
10
What was the only event at the first recorded Olympic Games?
The stade, a 192 metre foot race.
The chariot race
The diaulos, a 400 metre race.
Pentathlon-foot race, long jump, discus, javelin, wrestling.
11
Name this athlete
Greg Rutherford
Chris Hoy
Adam Peaty
Andy Murray
12
This javelin was thrown much in the same style as it is in today's Olympics. What is it the men's world record?
98.48m
45.1m
56.6m
73.5m
13
When were the first recorded Olympic Games held?
393 A.D.
67 A.D.
776 B.C.
1896 A.D.
14
Is Water Polo an Olympic Sport?
Was an official Olympic demonstration sport in 2012
No
Used to be until 1996
Yes
15
When and where did women first compete at the Olympics?
1900, Paris.
1896, Athens.
1912, London.
1924, Paris.
16
Which Greek God/Goddess is associated with the Olympics?
Nike
Athena
Hermes
Hercules
17
How many female athletes competed in the first modern Olympics of 1896?
10.
3.
0.
6.
18
Is Archery an Olympic Sport?
Yes
Was an official Olympic demonstration sport in 2012
No
No but it used to be until 2000
19
Is Beach Volleyball an Olympic Sport?
Yes
Used to be until 2012
No
Was an official Olympic demonstration sport in 2012
20
Why did the Olympic Games cease in A.D. 393?
The Roman emperor banned all pagan festivals.
The Greeks no longer honoured Zeus.
Mt Vesuvius erupted destroying Pompeii.
The Greeks were at war with Troy.
21
How often do the Olympic Games happen?
Every two years
Every four years
Every year
Every three years
22
What country's athletes were banned from the Rio Games because of drug cheating?
United States of America.
China.
Russia.
Turkey.
23
This type of horse race was part of the Ancient Games. What was it called?
chariot race
chuckwagon race
cart race
stage coach race
24
Where was the first modern 1896 Olympic games held?
London, Great Britain.
New York, United states.
Athens, Greece.
Paris, France.
25
How many different countries has the Olympic games been held in?
23
5
10
14
26
How many events were held at the first recorded Olympic Games?
1.
6.
3.
43.
27
At first who were the only people allowed to compete?
Freeborn male citizens of Greece
Freeborn men
Greek and Roman citizens.
Greeks
28
Is /are Art Competitions an Olympic Sport?
Yes
Used to be in 1912 and 1948
No
Was an official Olympic demonstration sport in 1900
29
Is Rugby 7s an Olympic Sport?
Was an official Olympic demonstration sport in 2000
Used to be until 1936
Yes
No
30
Where was the 2016 Olympic Games held?
Tokyo, Japan.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Moscow, Russia.
Buenos Aires, Argentina.
