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OLYMPIC TRIVIA!
OLYMPIC TRIVIA!
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A quiz of knowledge on ancient Olympics and the mottos, symbols, and trivia of the modern games.
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1
The Paralympics mascot is __________________ who is named after the plants in Brazil.
Vinicius
Bossa Nova
Stan
Tom
2
The Olympic games of today only last five days.
No way, Jose.
Yes, indeedy.
3
On the first day the athletes all competed in running events.
True
False
4
The ancient games were held in different towns but the biggest one was in ________________.
Athens
Olympia
Smathens
Megakles
5
In the ____________________, there is a statue of the king of gods.
temple
chariot
bouleterion
hippodrome
6
The event with five different sports is called the ____________________________.
biathalon
triathalon
hectathalon
pentathalon
7
The original games were made to honor ________________________.
Olympia
Hades
Megakles
Zeus
8
Olympic athletes take a __________________ before the games begin.
bath
nap
oath
stipend
9
The women in Ancient Greece were allowed to compete as horse riders.
True
False
10
The opening ceremonies feature a parade of athletes from all countries.
No.
Yes, ma'ams.
Just flag holders.
11
How many summer Olympic ceremonies has the world seen?
30
29
27
23
12
The Olympic motto is "Citius, Altius, ___________________."
Dropiuss
Vinicius
Thomas
Fortius
13
The ___________________is lit with the sun and taken across the world.
motto
torch
olympic ring
symbol
14
In what city is this year's Olympic games being held?
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Salas
Rio de Juneau
Rio de Verde
15
The mascot for the Olympics is _______________________.
Vincent
Altius
Vicinius
Citius
16
Which of these sports has not been eliminated from the current Olympics?
Pankration
Tug of War
Chariot Racing
Wrestling
17
Winners in ancient times get ________________________.
chariots
olive wreaths
olives
money
18
"ParaOlympics" is short for ____________________.
Paired Olympics
Parallel Olympics
Pear Olympics
Pair of Olympics
19
The golden frisbee sport is also known as the _____________________.
pole vault
hammer throw
discus
archery
20
The five Olympic rings represent _________________________.
excellence
atheletics
respect
pretty colors
