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Summer Olympic Quiz Bowl
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1
How many people viewed the London 2012 Olympics on television?
50,000 - 70,000
100,000 - 500,000
Less than 50,000
More than 200 million
2
Which USA swimmer set the record for most gold medals earned at a single Olympics?
Missy Franklin
Mark Spitz
Abebe Bikila
Michael Phelps
3
Which women's basketball team will enter the Rio Games with 7 gold medals?
Switzerland
United States
Australia
Russia
4
The official language of Brazil is _________
Spanish
French
Dutch
Portuguese
5
What Olympic symbol represents peace, unity and friendship?
Torch
Rings
Flame
Medal
6
_____________ is exclusively a Paralympic event.
Swimming
Boccia
Track and Field
Rowing
7
What do the five rings on the Olympic Games flag represent?
Inhabited Continents
Athletes
Sports
Primary colors
8
Which of the following events do not require a ticket to attend?
Golf
Sailing
Basketball
Tennis
9
Which women's soccer team won the W. Cup in 2015 and is predicted to win the gold medal in Rio?
Great Britain
Germany
United States
Mexico
10
_ known as the fastest sprinter in the world, will make his last appearance at the Rio Games.
Asafa Powell, Jamaica
Usain Bolt, Jamaica
Tyson Gray, USA
Justin Gatlin, USA
11
Which Greek Goddess of Victory is featured on the Olympic bronze, silver, and gold medals?
Dione
Nike
Persephone
Lyssa
12
How many South American countries have hosted the Olympic Games before this year?
5
15
0
2
13
Which of the following is
not
one of the events in the modern pentathlon?
Horse riding
Swimming
Cross country skiiing
Fencing
14
How many sports will be featured in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio?
Less than 10
About 30
About 20
More than 40
15
Which to sports are returning to the Olympics this summer after nearly a century hiatus?
Golf and rugby
Lacrosse and boxing
Long jump and equestrian
Gymnastics and arena football
16
After winning all-around gold in 2012, this gymnast has the chance to be the first to repeat.
McKayla Maroney, US
Yang Yillin, China
Jordyn Wieber, US
Gabrielle Douglas, US
17
Which country is hosting the 2016 Summer Olympic Games?
Chile
Brazil
Mexico
Nicaragua
18
For the last 150 years, Brazil has been the largest exporter of _________________.
Corn
Coffee
Fabric
Rice
19
Prior to the 1960 Rome Olympics, what is
not
one of the ways that winners were recognized?
Received a medal hung around the winner's neck.
Received a silver medal and diploma in addition to the crown
Received a crown of laurel leaves
Received a medal and ribbon pinned to the athlete's chests
20
Which river, known as the second longest river in the world, flows through Brazil?
Danube River
Yangtze River
Nile River
Amazon River