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1
Which Winter Olympic sport involves going over 100 mph?
Bobsled
Figure Skating
Halfpipe
Curling
2
When were the first winter Olympics held?
July 25 to August 5, 1924, in France.
July 25 to August 5, 1928, in Holland.
January 25 to February 5, 1924, in France.
January 25 to February 5, 1928, in Holland.
3
Who was the youngest individual Olympic champion at the Winter Games?
Tara Lipinski brought home the gold at age 15
Shaun White brought home a gold at age 17
Lindsey Vonn brought home a gold at age 14
Tonya Harding won a gold at age 27
4
The first black athlete to compete in the Summer Olympics was from what country?
United States
France
United States
Barcelona
5
Is Karate an Olympic Sport?
Used to be until 1904
Was an official Olympic demonstration sport in 2000
Yes
No
6
Is Beach Volleyball an Olympic Sport?
No
Used to be until 2012
Was an official Olympic demonstration sport in 2012
Yes
7
Is Dodgeball an Olympic Sport?
Yes
Was an official Olympic demonstration sport in 2000
Used to be until 2004
No
8
Is Plunge for Distance Diving an Olympic Sport?
Was an official Olympic demonstration sport in 1992
No
Yes
Used to be until 1904
9
Is Cycle Polo an Olympic Sport?
No
Used to be until 1940
Was an official Olympic demonstration sport in 1908
Yes
10
Is Motor Cycling an Olympic Sport?
Yes
Used to be until 1984
Was an official Olympic demonstration sport in 1904
No
11
Is /are Art Competitions an Olympic Sport?
No
Yes
Was an official Olympic demonstration sport in 1900
Used to be in 1912 and 1948
12
Only one person has ever won gold in both the Winter and Summer Olympics. Who was it?
Michelle Kwan (figure skating, gymnastics)
Shaun White (snowboard, swimming)
Eddie Eagan (boxer, bobsled)
Michael Phelps (swimming, curling)
13
Is Pigeon Racing an Olympic Sport?
Was an official Olympic demonstration sport in 1900
Yes
No
Used to be until 1944
14
What is Shaun White's nickname?
Carrot Top
Flying Tomato
Mountain Man
Crazy Hair
15
How many events were held in the 1896 Athens Olympics?
122.
11.
36.
43.
16
Nathan Chen was favored to win the gold medal at the 2022 Olympics because...
the amount of quadruple jumps he completes in his program.
he won the gold medal in Sochi.
he is an amazing skier.
he is a 6 time National Champion.
17
The youngest ever Olympic winner was how old?
18
19
13
16
18
Is Water Skiing an Olympic Sport?
Used to be until 2012
Yes
No
Was an official Olympic demonstration sport in 1972
19
What country has hosted the Winter Olympics more than any other?
Russia
USA
South Korea
China
20
Where did the Olympic games originate.
Persia.
Rome.
Troy.
Greece.
21
When did the Olympic symbol of 5 interlocking rings on a white background first appear?
London, 1912.
Athens, 1896.
Paris, 1924
Antwerp, 1920.
22
Where were the 1896 Olympic games held?
New York, United states.
Athens, Greece.
London, Great Britain.
Paris, France.
23
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place get medals. What do fourth place finishers at the Olympics receive?
A big hug from their mom
The first 8 athletes receive a diploma from the IOC.
A puppy
A diamond watch
24
How many athletes have won medals at both the summer and winter Olympics?
1
3
4
2
25
Is Table Tennis an Olympic Sport?
No
Used to be until 2004
Was an official Olympic demonstration sport in 2012
Yes
26
Who is this?
Nathan Chen
Chris Kinney
Ted Ligety
Shaun White
27
In which year were the first Modern Olympics held?
1924
1896
1985
1968
28
Who was the first gymnast to score a perfect 10 seven times at the Olympics?
Gabby Douglas
Mary Lou Retton
Dominque Dawes
Nadia Comaneci
29
When were the modern Olympics first held?
1769 A.D.
1642 A.D.
1920 A.D.
1896 A.D.
30
Where were the 2016 Olympic Games held?
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Moscow, Russia.
Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Tokyo, Japan.
31
Is Squash an Olympic Sport?
Yes
Used to be until 2000
No
Was an official Olympic demonstration sport in 1900
32
Which country's team always marches last in the Opening Ceremony of the Olympics?
host country
Greece
country that hosted the previous Olympics
USA
33
In which city were the modern Olympics held?
Olympia
Barcelona
Munich
Athens
34
What sports were introduced into the 1896 Olympic Games?
Sailing, javelin and pentathlon.
Shooting, fencing and tennis.
Soccer, archery and diving.
Gymnastics, swimming and weightlifting.
35
The Olympic motto is
"Citius, Altius, Fortius.
" What does that mean in English?
"Your parents spent a lot of money on this sport. WIN!"
"Faster, Higher, Stronger."
"Ready, Set, Go."
"Work hard, have fun, play hard."
36
How many female athletes competed in the first modern Olympics of 1896?
0.
3.
6.
10.
37
How many athletes competed in the 1896 Athens Olympics?
1085.
597.
280.
1253.
38
By 648 B.C. which other events had been added to the Olympics?
Gymnastics, weightlifting and wrestling.
Decathlon, high jump and shot put.
Long jump, javelin, and the marathon.
Pentathlon, boxing and chariot racing.
39
Where were the Winter Olympics held this year?
Denver, Colorado
PyeongChang, South Korea
Beijing, China
Sochi, Russia
40
Which country has won the most gold medals ever?
China
Great Britain
France
US
41
What is the big party called on the 1st night of the Olympics?
Opening Ceremony
Grand Concert
The Big Dance
Funky Town
42
What was the only event at the first recorded Olympic Games?
Pentathlon-foot race, long jump, discus, javelin, wrestling.
The chariot race
The diaulos, a 400 metre race.
The stade, a 192 metre foot race.
43
This Olympic event was originally a summer event.
Speed Skating
Figure Skating
Luge
Curling
44
Is Kite Flying an Olympic Sport?
Was an official Olympic demonstration sport in 1900
No
Used to be until 2004
Yes
45
Which one of these sports is NOT a Winter Olympic sport?
Bobsled
Hockey
Basketball
Curling
46
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.
47
Is Taekwondo an Olympic Sport?
No
Yes
Used to be until 2008
Was an official Olympic demonstration sport in 2012
48
Is Gliding an Olympic Sport?
Was an official Olympic demonstration sport in 1936
Yes
No
Used to be until 1924
49
Is Roller Hockey an Olympic Sport?
Was an official Olympic demonstration sport in 1992
No
Yes
Used to be until 2012
50
Is Handball an Olympic Sport?
Yes
No
Was an official Olympic demonstration sport in 2012
Used to be until 1956
51
What four indoor sports are part of the Winter Olympics?
Curling, diving, jumping, napping
Curling, figuring skating, speed skating, and ice hockey.
Ice hockey, half-pipe, downhill skiing, figure skating
Speed skating, bobsled, luge, half-pipe
52
Who has won the gold medals (cumulative gold medals over a period of time) in the Olympics?
Larissa Latynina
Carl Lewis
Michael Phelps
Shawn Johnson
53
What is the big party on last night of the Olympics called?
Have Fun Tonight
Wang Chung Tonight
Last Hurrah
Closing Ceremonies
54
At first who were the only people allowed to compete?
Freeborn male citizens of Greece
Freeborn men
Greeks
Greek and Roman citizens.
55
Where were the 2020 Olympic Games held?
Madrid
Buenos Aires
Tokyo
Istanbul
56
Chris Kinney participated in what Olympic event?
Figure Skating
Cross Country Skiing
Ice Hockey
Bobsled
57
Lindsey Vonn is a downhill skier who has injured herself over _______ times.
25
20
5
11
58
In what year were women allowed to participate?
1900 in Paris
1936 in Berlin
1904 in London
1948 in London
59
What date did the 2022 Winter Olympics begin?
April 1, 2022
February 4, 2022
February 15, 2022
March 15, 2022
60
Is Sport Climbing an Olympic Sport?
Was an official Olympic demonstration sport in 2012
Used to be until 2000
No
Yes
61
Is Dog Obedience Agility an Olympic Sport?
Was an official Olympic demonstration sport in 1900
Yes
Used to be until 1932
No
62
Is Wakeboarding an Olympic Sport?
No
Used to be until 2000
Was an official Olympic demonstration sport in 2012
Yes
63
What sports were played at the 1st Winter Olympics?
Speed Skating and Cross Country Skiing
Bobsled and Downhill Skiing
Ski Jump and Figure Skating
Hockey and Figure Skating
64
Is Archery an Olympic Sport?
Yes
No
Was an official Olympic demonstration sport in 2012
No but it used to be until 2000
65
Bing Dwen Dwen & Shuey Rhon Rhon were mascots in the 2022 Winter Olympics. In Chineese mythology, pandas symbolize...
a sly, untrustworthy opponent
peace and friendship
the most feared animal
cuteness and cuddliness
66
In what year did the US boycott the Olympics?
1976
1972
1980
1984
67
Is Boules an Olympic Sport?
Used to be until 1944
No
Was an official Olympic demonstration sport in 1900
Yes
68
In which years were the Olympic Games not held?
1912, 1940, 1944.
1912, 1916, 1944.
1916, 1940, 1944.
1914, 1918, 1942.
69
Is Life Saving an Olympic Sport?
Used to be until 2000
Was an official Olympic demonstration sport in 1900
No
Yes
70
Frank Kugler, won golds in 3 different sports in 1904. Which was not one of the sports?
Weightlifting
Rio-Shambo
Tug of War
Wrestling
71
Which city has hosted the summer olympics three times?
London
Los Angeles
Athens
Barcelona
72
Is Tug of War an Olympic Sport?
Yes
No
Used to be until 1920
Was an official Olympic demonstration sport in 1900
73
Why were the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games boycotted by many countries?
Western athletes were afraid to go to communist Russia.
Russia had invaded Afghanistan.
Because of the Cold War between Russia and America.
Russia athletes were using performance enhancing drugs.
74
What host country is the only country not to win a gold medal when the Olympics was held there?
Canada: 1976 Montreal Games.
Spain: 1992 Barcelona Games
Greece: 1896 Athens Games.
South Korea: 1988 Seoul Games.
75
How many events were held at the first recorded Olympic Games?
43.
3.
1.
6.
76
Is Water Polo an Olympic Sport?
Used to be until 1996
Was an official Olympic demonstration sport in 2012
Yes
No
77
Is Fencing an Olympic Sport?
No
Was an official Olympic demonstration sport in 1900
Yes
Used to be until 1988
78
Is Ballooning an Olympic Sport?
Was an official Olympic demonstration sport in 1900
Yes
Used to be until 1988
No
79
In what city were the 2018 Winter Olympics held?
Los Angeles
Pyeong Chang
Durban
Munich
80
Is Rugby 7s an Olympic Sport?
Was an official Olympic demonstration sport in 2000
Yes
No
Used to be until 1936
81
Is Twenty-20 Cricket an Olympic Sport?
Used to be until 1936
Yes
No
Is an official Olympic demonstration sport in 2016
82
Who is the most decorated American Winter Olympian?
Tonya Harding
Ted Liggety
Apollo Ohno
Shaun White
83
Is Australian Rules Football an Olympic Sport?
Was an official Olympic demonstration sport in 1956
No
Yes
Used to be until 1900
84
When were the first recorded Olympic Games held?
1896 A.D.
67 A.D.
393 A.D.
776 B.C.
