Who was Pierre de Coubertin?

The founder of the modern Olympic Games.

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

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

What is the role of the Olympic Games mascots?

To convey the Olympic spirit to the public.

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

It travels to the venue of the host country.

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

Running, swimming, pistol shooting, fencing horse riding.

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1
What does the Olympic Motto "Citius, Altius, Fortius" mean?
Faster, Longer, Deeper.
Swifter, Higher, Stronger.
Go hard or go home!
Swifter, Further, Stronger.
2
Which country did Australia team up with to go to the 1908 Olympic Games?
Australia boycotted the Olympic Games in 1908.
New Zealand
The games were cancelled that year due to WW1.
Fiji
3
Who was Pierre de Coubertin?
The designer of the Olympic rings.
The fastest man in the world in the early 1900's.
The founder of the modern Olympic Games.
The first man to die at the Olympic Games.
4
What was the only event held at the first Olympic Games?
Running race
Pie eating contest
Discus
Wrestling
5
The Olympic flag was introduced in 1896. What do the five rings on the flag symbolise?
Emotions: love, hate, sadness, envy and lust.
Continents: America, Africa, Australia, Europe and Asia.
Colours in the flags of the nations competing.
Planet's five elements: earth, wind, water, fire and oil.
6
When did the ancient Olympic Games start?
776 BC
1422
1896
167 BC
7
What is the role of the Olympic Games mascots?
Souvineers for visitors from overseas.
To involve children in the Olympic Games.
To convey the Olympic spirit to the public.
To keep spectators entertained between events.
8
Which Greek God were the first Olympic Games held in honour of?
Zeus
Athena
Hercules
Apollo
9
What does the concept of Olympism promote?
Tolerance, unity, friendship and respect for others.
A balance of mind, body and character
Being a positive role model for others
All of the above
10
Which of the following sports has not been an event at the Summer Olympics?
Roller Hockey
Pigeon Shooting
Croquet
Tug-Of-War
11
What happens to the Olympic Flame once it is lit in Greece?
Greek athletes take it from one town to the next in Greece.
It travels to the venue of the host country.
It remains at the Temple of Hera in Olympia, Greece
It is put on display so tourists can take selfies with it.
12
Which five events are part of the Modern Pentathlon at the Olympics?
Long jump, high jump, triple jump, 100m hurdles, pole vault.
Running, archery, horse riding, swimming and javelin.
Fencing, shooting, horse riding, archery, running.
Running, swimming, pistol shooting, fencing horse riding.

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