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A history of the Olympics
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1
When and where did women first compete at the Olympics?
1896, Athens.
1900, Paris.
1924, Paris.
1912, London.
2
WHAT WERE THE 3 MASCOTS AT THE 2000 SYDNEY OLYMPICS?
SYD THE PLATYPUS
CARL THE KOALA
MILLIE THE ECHIDNA
OLLY THE KOOKABURRA
3
How many female athletes competed in the first modern Olympics of 1896?
0.
10.
3.
6.
4
By 648 B.C. which other events had been added to the Olympics?
Gymnastics, weightlifting and wrestling.
Pentathlon, boxing and chariot racing.
Decathlon, high jump and shot put.
Long jump, javelin, and the marathon.
5
When were the first recorded Olympic Games held?
776 B.C.
1896 A.D.
67 A.D.
393 A.D.
6
How many athletes competed in the 1896 Athens Olympics?
1253.
597.
1085.
280.
7
WHO IS THIS AUSTRALIAN SWIMMER?
CATE CAMPBELL
MEG HARRIS
BRONTE CAMPBELL
EMMA MCKEON
8
WHERE ARE THE NEXT SUMMER OLYMPICS BEING HELD
LOS ANGELES
BRISBANE
PARIS
FIJI
9
Where did the Olympic games originate.
Greece.
Persia.
Troy.
Rome.
10
In which years were the Olympic Games not held?
1916, 1940, 1944.
1912, 1916, 1944.
1912, 1940, 1944.
1914, 1918, 1942.
11
What new sports are being introduced in the Olympic games this year?
climbing
karate
Skate Boarding
Surfing
12
How many events were held at the first recorded Olympic Games?
3.
6.
43.
1.
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What was the only event at the first recorded Olympic Games?
Pentathlon-foot race, long jump, discus, javelin, wrestling.
The chariot race
The stade, a 192 metre foot race.
The diaulos, a 400 metre race.
14
When were the modern Olympics first held?
1896 A.D.
1920 A.D.
1769 A.D.
1642 A.D.
15
What sports were introduced into the 1896 Olympic Games?
Soccer, archery and diving.
Gymnastics, swimming and weightlifting.
Shooting, fencing and tennis.
Sailing, javelin and pentathlon.
16
When were the first winter Olympics held?
January 25 to February 5, 1928, in Holland.
July 25 to August 5, 1928, in Holland.
January 25 to February 5, 1924, in France.
July 25 to August 5, 1924, in France.
17
WHAT IS THE AUSTRALIAN MENS FOOTBALL TEAM CALLED
KOOKABURRAS
BOOMERS
SOCCEROOS
SOCCERWALLABIES
18
How many events were held in the 1896 Athens Olympics?
36.
43.
122.
11.
19
Which city in Japan are the 2021 Olympics being held?
Tokyo
Kyoto
Osaka
Yokohama
20
When did the Olympic symbol of 5 interlocking rings on a white background first appear?
London, 1912.
Antwerp, 1920.
Athens, 1896.
Paris, 1924
21
CATHY FREEMANS 400M GOLD IN SYDNEY WAS THE 150TH GOLD MEDAL WON BY AUSTRALIA AT THE OLYMPICS
False
True
22
Why did the Olympic Games cease in A.D. 393?
Mt Vesuvius erupted destroying Pompeii.
The Greeks no longer honoured Zeus.
The Greeks were at war with Troy.
The Roman emperor banned all pagan festivals.
23
Where were the 2016 Olympic Games held?
Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Moscow, Russia.
Tokyo, Japan.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
24
What host country is the only country not to win a gold medal when the Olympics was held there?
South Korea: 1988 Seoul Games.
Canada: 1976 Montreal Games.
Greece: 1896 Athens Games.
Spain: 1992 Barcelona Games
25
At first who were the only people allowed to compete?
Greeks
Freeborn male citizens of Greece
Freeborn men
Greek and Roman citizens.
26
HOW MANY OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALS DID IAN THORPE WIN?
6
5
4
7
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Where were the 1896 Olympic games held?
Athens, Greece.
New York, United states.
London, Great Britain.
Paris, France.
