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1
Where did the ancient Greek Olympics take place?
Olympia
Sparta
Marathon
Athens
2
In what year did the Winter Olympics, held in the French Alps, begin?
1930
2020
2016
1924
3
True or False: The first modern Olympic games were held in Paris.
True
False
4
What year did women first get to take part in the Olympic games?
1900 in Paris
2000 in Sydney
2016 in Rio
776 BC in Greece
5
What do the five rings of the Olympic flag represent?
The 5 days of the work week
The 5 continents
The 5 Kingdoms in Biology
The 5 human senses
6
True or False: Breakdancing will be added to the games in 2024.
False
True
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True or False: It is more common for people to watch sports alone than with others.
True
False
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True or False: It is named after Mount Olympus, the home of the Greek Gods
True
False
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The host city changes every time. The next Olympic Summer Games will be held in __________ from July 28-August 11, 2024.
Barcelona, Spain
Rome, Italy
Paris, France
Buenos Aires, Argentina
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True or False: 32 sports in the Summer Olympics make up 339 events as of the 2021 Games!
True
False
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True or False: The Olympics are NOT planning to add any new games in 2026.
False
True
12
Which of the following is not a new event that was added to the Olympics in 2020?
Breakdancing
Surfing
Karate
Skateboarding
13
Which country pays the most to an athlete who wins a gold medal?
United States
France
Singapore
Japan
14
The next Winter Games will be in _________ from February 6-22, 2026.
Paris, France
Milano Cortina, Italy
Vancouver, Canada
Lima, Peru
15
In the first Olympics in 776 BC in Greece, there was only one event held. What was it?
a bike race
a foot race
a swimming race
spear throwing
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True or False: The main purpose of the ancient Olympics was to honor Zeus.
True
False