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What were the original races?
Short foot races
Tug-o-war
Jousting
Wrestling
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What language did the ancient competitors have to speak to participate?
Italian
Spanish
Greek
English
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What colours are the Olympic rings?
Blue, Yellow, Black, Green and Red
Blue, Orange, Yellow, Black and Red
Green, Red, Purple, Yellow and White
Red, Black, Green, Blue and Purple
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Why were the ancient olympic games created?
To find the strongest warrior
To keep men fit for war
To meet new people
To decide the next ruler of their country
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Who were the ancient games in honour of?
Heraia
Zeus
Poseidon
Ares
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How long did the original olympic games run for?
1 year
1000 years
10 years
100 years
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How many medals did NZ win in the London 2012 Olympics?
13
12
11
10
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Where were the first modern Olympic games held?
Greece
London
Rio
Athens
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What do the coloured rings stand for?
5 Different nations
5 Different cultures
5 Different continents
5 Different sports
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Which of these games is NOT in the Olympics?
Swimming
Rugby 7s
Gymnastics
Darts
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How often are the Olympic games held?
3 years
6 yeards
5 years
4 years
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What month were the original olympic games held?
March
January
August
July
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What happens at the beginning of the games?
Flame is lit
National anthems are sung
Competitors do a lap around the stadium
President of the host country does a speech
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What was the original prize?
Wreath of flowers
Wreath of olive leaves
A lightning rod
A new sword
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When did the modern Olympics begin?
1896
1870
1904
1938
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Who started the modern olympics?
Pierre de Coubertin
Pierre de Frank
Perry do Coubertin
Bob Jones
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When was the first Olympic Games held?
789AD
2016AD
776BC
767BC
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Where are this years Olympic games being held?
London
Paris
China
Rio
