Which five events are part of the Modern Pentathlon at the Olympics?

Running, swimming, pistol shooting, fencing, horse riding.

What happens to the Olympic Flame once it is lit in Greece?

It travels to the venue of the host country.

The Olympic flag was introduced in 1896. What do the five rings on the flag symbolise?

Continents: America, Africa, Australia, Europe and Asia.

Who was Pierre de Coubertin?

The founder of the modern Olympic Games.

What is the role of the Olympic Games mascots?

To convey the Olympic spirit to the public.

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Which five events are part of the Modern Pentathlon at the Olympics?
Running, swimming, pistol shooting, fencing, horse riding.
Fencing, shooting, horse riding, archery, running.
Running, archery, horse riding, swimming and javelin.
Long jump, high jump, triple jump, 100m hurdles, pole vault.
2
What does the concept of Olympism promote?
Being a positive role model for others
All of the above
A balance of mind, body and character
Tolerance, unity, friendship and respect for others.
3
What happens to the Olympic Flame once it is lit in Greece?
It remains at the Temple of Hera in Olympia, Greece
It travels to the venue of the host country.
It is put on display so tourists can take selfies with it.
Greek athletes take it from one town to the next in Greece.
4
What was the only event held at the first Olympic Games?
Running race
Discus
Wrestling
Pie eating contest
5
The Olympic flag was introduced in 1896. What do the five rings on the flag symbolise?
Emotions: love, hate, sadness, envy and lust.
Planet's five elements: earth, wind, water, fire and oil.
Colours in the flags of the nations competing.
Continents: America, Africa, Australia, Europe and Asia.
6
Who was Pierre de Coubertin?
The founder of the modern Olympic Games.
The fastest man in the world in the early 1900's.
The designer of the Olympic rings.
The first man to die at the Olympic Games.
7
Which Greek God were the first Olympic Games held in honour of?
Hercules
Apollo
Athena
Zeus
8
What is the role of the Olympic Games mascots?
To keep spectators entertained between events.
To convey the Olympic spirit to the public.
To involve children in the Olympic Games.
Souvineers for visitors from overseas.
9
Which country did NZ team up with to go to the 1908 Olympic Games?
The games were cancelled that year due to WW1.
Australia
NZ boycotted the Olympic Games in 1908.
Fiji
10
Which of the following sports has not been an event at the Summer Olympics?
Pigeon Shooting
Roller Hockey
Croquet
Tug-Of-War
11
When did the ancient Olympic Games start?
1896
1422
776 BC
167 BC
12
What does the Olympic Motto "Citius, Altius, Fortius" mean?
Go hard or go home!
Faster, Longer, Deeper.
Swifter, Further, Stronger.
Swifter, Higher, Stronger.

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