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General knowledge quiz about Olympics past and present.
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1
Who is credited with starting the modern Olympic Games?
Henri de Baillet-Latour
Dr. William Penny Brookes
Thomas Arnold
Pierre de Coubertin
2
Who is this athlete?
Usain Bolt
Ben Cuthbert
Wayde van Niekerk
Ben Jones
3
How many events were there at the 2016 Rio Olympics?
28
38
22
32
4
Where were the 2008 Summer Olympics held?
Montreal
Seoul
Beijing
Tokyo
5
How many gold medals will be handed out at the 2016 Summer Olympics?
336
286
256
306
6
Vinicius
is the official Rio Olympics what?
cheer cry
mascot
logo
motto
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This athlete is best known for playing what sport??
Tennis
Rugby
Hockey
Soccer
8
When was the last time that tug of war was an official Olympic sport?
1920
1936
1900
1952
9
In which city were the Olympics in 2004 held?
Los Angeles
Mexico City
Athens
Tokyo
10
Which city will host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games?
Sao Paulo
Salvador
Brasilia
Rio de Janeiro
11
How many times has a country in South America hosted an Olympic Games?
6
2
1
4
12
Where are the opening and closing ceremonies being held?
Olympico Internacional Stadium
Maracaniazinho Arena
Maracana Stadium
Joao Olympic Stadium
13
How many official mascots will the 2016 games have?
1
4
2
3
14
What will be lit with a flame during the Opening Ceremony?
Olympic Mascot
Olympic fire pit
Olympic cauldron
Olympic torch
15
Which new game was introduced at the 2000 Sydney Olympics?
Pentathlon
Decathlon
Triathlon
Hockey
16
At what frequency are the Olympic Games held?
5 years
4 years
3 years
6 years
17
Steve Hooker is a gold medal winner in which athletics event?
High Vault
Pole Vault
High Jump
Pole Vent
18
What is the estimated cost of the 2016 Olympics Games?
41.25 billion
21.25 billion
11.25 billion
31.25 billion
19
In which city will the 2020 Olympics be held?
Tokyo
Boston
Madrid
Cape Town
20
What was the motto of the Beijing games?
Dare to dream
Inspire a generation
One World, One Dream
The Celebration of the Century
21
What is the motto for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games?
Live your passion
One World. One Dream.
Light the Fire Within
Hot. Cool. Yours.
22
What tragic event almost ruined the 1972 Olympics?
A plane crash
A boating accident
A bus accident
Athletes taken hostage and killed
23
What do the rings on the Olympic Games flag represent?
Seven continents of the world
Five continents of the world
Seven primary colors
Five primary colors
24
Which color is not one of the Olympic rings?
Red
White
Black
Blue
25
Where were the first modern Olympics held?
Rome
London
Athens
Paris
26
Which athletes compete in the velodrome?
Athletes
Gymnasts
Cyclists
Swimmers
27
Which sport is seeing its Olympic debut in 2016?
Rugby Sevens
Futsal
Golf
Netball
28
Who was the first gymnast to score a perfect 10 seven times at the Olympics?
Abebe Bikila
Nadia Comaneci
Mark Spitz
James Connelly
29
Athletes in the fencing events are very good at
Hurting people
Using swords
Jumping fences
Riding horses
30
Who is this athlete?
Dawn Fraser
Caster Semenya
Marion Jones
Cathy Freeman
31
Which was the first movie to feature the Olympic Games?
Nine and Three-Fifth Seconds
Charlie Chan as the Olympics
The Olympic Hero
A Million to One
32
Which country's team always marches last in the March Past at the Opening Ceremony?
Greece
USA
France
Host Country
33
Who is this Gold Medal winning athlete?
Deon Freeman
Steve Hall
Usain Bolt
Wayde Imbruglia
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What were the names of the mascots at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games?
Olly, Syd, Millie
Sid, Ollie, Millie
Bret, Mary, Jeff
Taylah, Matt, Rob
