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1
Penthalon events were
Fencing, shooting, swimming, running, horse racing
Running, Jumping, wrestling, javelin, discus
Fishing, Kicking, Monster ball, Kung Fu, Greyhound racing
Boxing, chariot racing, mule racing, foot race in armor, fighting
2
Why was the 2020 Olympic Games postponed until July 2021?
Athletes could not travel because of the COVID virus.
The building of the Olympic stadium was delayed.
The bus delivering the medals got delayed.
So the students at TAS could go during their summer holidays.
3
For the first 13 games, the only event was the
200 foot dash
200 meter dash
200 inches dash
200 yard dash
4
The Olympic motto, Citius, Altius, Fortius means
Faster, Higher, Further
Faster, Further, Fridays
Fitter, Faster, Stronger
Faster, Higher, Stronger
5
The modern Olympic games kicked off in 1896 in
Olympia
Miaoli
Athens
Rome
6
The competition began as part of a religious festival to honor which Greek God
Poseidon
Hudson Spartacus
Zeus
Thor
7
Which year did the Olympics begin?
776 ABCDEFGHIJKLMONPQRSTUVWXYZ
776BC
767BC
776AD
8
How many modern Olympic Games have there been since 1896?
28
23
26
13
9
Which Greek town did the Olympics begin in?
Taipei
Sparta
Athens
Olympia
10
What other sports got added to the Olympic Games over time
Foot race in full suit of armor
Chariot & Mule racing
Boxing
All of the above
11
Why is Orsippus of Megara famous?
He ripped off his loincloth thinking he could run faster in the nude.
He was the emperor who banned pagan practices.
He was a famous baker from Athens.
He was the first pankration champion.
12
Who was the first Olympic champion?
Theodosius
Coroebus
Orsippus
Usain Bolt