The Olympic Games!

Question 1

The next Summer Olympics will be held in what city and country?

Accepted Answer

Tokyo, Japan

Question 2

Which of these sports is not part if the triathlon?

Accepted Answer

Soccer

Question 3

Which sport made its Olympic debut at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta?

Accepted Answer

Beach volleyball

Question 4

Medals are awarded for first, second, and third places in Olympic events. What are these medals called?

Accepted Answer

Gold, silver and bronze medals

Question 5

Which of the following sports has not been an event at the Summer Olympics?

Accepted Answer

Roller Hockey

Question 6

Each country in the Olympic Games is identified by a three letter code. Which of these is NOT an Olympic country?

Accepted Answer

BBC

Question 7

There are many different sports at the Olympic Games; which of these is an official event at the Summer Olympic Games?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

Question 8

In what month did the ancient Olympics take place?

Accepted Answer

August

Question 9

When and where did the original Ancient Olympic Games take place?

Accepted Answer

Over 2000 years ago in Greece

Question 10

The flag of the Olympic Games has five coloured rings joined together. What do the rings represent?

Accepted Answer

The worlds continents

Question 11

How many players compete in a beach volleyball team?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 12

Which Greek god were the first Olympics held in honor of?

Accepted Answer

Zeus

Question 13

This long object was thrown much in the same style as it is in today's Olympics. What is it called?

Accepted Answer

Javelin

Question 14

Which three cities in the United States have hosted the Summer Olympics?

Accepted Answer

Los Angeles, St. Louis and Atlanta

Question 15

Who holds the record for the most Olympic medals as of 2012?

Accepted Answer

Michael Phelps

Question 16

The Olympic flame is carried around the world to where the Games are played. Where does its journey start?

Accepted Answer

Olympia in Greece

Question 17

The modern Olympic Games were started by an organization called the IOC. What do the letters IOC stand for?

Accepted Answer

International Olympic Committee

Question 18

Since 1968, each Olympic Games has had one or more mascots. Which of these mascots is from the 2016 Brazilian Olympics?

Accepted Answer

Vinicius

Question 19

What was the only event held at the first Olympics in 776 BC?

Accepted Answer

185 meter running race

Question 20

How often do the Summer Olympic Games take place?

Accepted Answer

Every 4 years

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