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#2016 Summer Olympics fun and interesting trivia quiz
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1
Which country had most of their athletes banned from competing in this summer's Olympics?
Kenya
The Netherlands
Russia
Colombia
2
The 1900 Olympics used pigeons in one event.
False
True
3
Squash was dropped as an Olympic sport this year.
False
True
4
Where were the 2016 Summer Olympics held?
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de JoJo
Rio de Jabanero
Rio del Bocca Vista
5
How many medals did Canada win at the 2016 Olympics?
10
26
14
22
6
How many carrots did competing horses eat during the Olympic games?
210
72,150
48,500
33,945
7
Which sport was added to the Olympics this year?
Fencing
Shooting
Golf
Field Hockey
8
Cycling has been included in every modern Olympics games since 1896.
True
False
9
The motto for this year's games was "Um mondo novo" which means...?
Clean water and clean hearts
A new world
We're ready for this, we promise
For the people
10
In what sport has Canada won the most summer Olympic medals?
Swimming
Field Hockey
Diving
Track & Field
11
What makes up 92.5% of an Olympic gold medal?
Nickel
Silver
Copper
Gold
12
How many times has Canada hosted the Olympics (winter and summer)?
1
2
4
3
13
How many athletes competed at the 2016 Olympics?
10,500
4,800
7,500
2,000
14
The next summer Olympics (in 2020) will be held where?
Beijing, China
Seoul, South Korea
Tokyo, Japan
Frankfurt, Germany
15
How many medals did Canada win in the 2012 Olympics?
22
18
24
20
16
In which sport do men and women compete against each other?
Archery
Golf
Shooting
Equestrian
17
Which country always starts the parade of athletes?
Greece
USA
The host nation
France
18
Which Canadian has won medals in the summer and winter Olympics?
Clara Hughes
Charles Hamelin
Hayley Wickenheiser
Alexandre Bilodeau
19
How many of those medals were gold?
4
2
3
1
20
The youngest Olympian at this year's games was ___ years old.
17
16
14
15
21
The first 12 ancient Olympics featured only 1 event.
chariot race
race across the stadium
discus throw
wrestling
22
Rio de Janeiro was the first South American city to ever host the Olympics.
False
True
23
It was 1904 the last time that Golf was an Olympic sport. Which country won that gold medal?
Australia
Canada
Great Britain
USA
24
The Paralympics include "Sitting Volleyball"
True
False
25
Which country sent the most athletes to the Olympics?
Great Britain
USA
Brazil
China
26
The Olympics have been cancelled in the past.
True
False