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General knowledge quiz about Olympics past and present.
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1
In which city were the Olympics in 2004 held?
Mexico City
Tokyo
Athens
Los Angeles
2
Who was the first gymnast to score a perfect 10 seven times at the Olympics?
James Connelly
Nadia Comaneci
Abebe Bikila
Mark Spitz
3
Which athletes compete in the velodrome?
Athletes
Cyclists
Swimmers
Gymnasts
4
Which new game was introduced at the 2000 Sydney Olympics?
Decathlon
Triathlon
Hockey
Pentathlon
5
Athletes in the fencing events are very good at
Riding horses
Using swords
Jumping fences
Hurting people
6
Which city will host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games?
Brasilia
Sao Paulo
Salvador
Rio de Janeiro
7
Which was the first movie to feature the Olympic Games?
The Olympic Hero
A Million to One
Nine and Three-Fifth Seconds
Charlie Chan as the Olympics
8
Who is this Gold Medal winning athlete?
Sharon Hall
Natalie Cook
Natalie Imbruglia
Cathy Freeman
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This athlete is best known for playing what sport??
Hockey
Basketball
Volleyball
Netball
10
How many events will there be at the 2016 Rio Olympics?
28
38
32
22
11
Where were the first modern Olympics held?
Rome
Athens
London
Paris
12
Who is this athlete?
Leisel Jones
Betty Cuthbert
Dawn Fraser
Mary Arnold
13
What will be lit with a flame during the Opening Ceremony??
Olympic torch
Olympic Mascot
Olympic fire pit
Olympic cauldron
14
When was the last time that tug of war was an official Olympic sport?
1920
1936
1900
1952
15
What were the names of the mascots at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games?
Taylah, Matt, Rob
Olly, Syd, Millie
Sid, Ollie, Millie
Bret, Mary, Jeff
16
Where were the 2008 Summer Olympics held?
Montreal
Tokyo
Beijing
Seoul
17
Who is credited with starting the modern Olympic Games?
Henri de Baillet-Latour
Thomas Arnold
Pierre de Coubertin
Dr. William Penny Brookes
18
At what frequency are the Olympic Games held?
6 years
5 years
3 years
4 years
19
How many official mascots will the 2016 games have?
2
1
3
4
20
In which city will the 2020 Olympics be held?
Cape Town
Boston
Tokyo
Madrid
21
What tragic event almost ruined the 1972 Olympics?
A plane crash
Athletes taken hostage
A boating accident
A bus accident
22
Which sport is seeing its Olympic debut in 2016?
Golf
Pokemon Go
Netball
Futsal
23
Which country's team always marches last in the March Past at the Opening Ceremony?
Host Country
France
Greece
USA
24
Where are the opening and closing ceremonies being held?
Joao Olympic Stadium
Maracana Stadium
Olympico Internacional Stadium
Maracaniazinho Arena
25
What was the motto of the Beijing games?
One World, One Dream
The Celebration of the Century
Dare to dream
Inspire a generation
26
Which color is not one of the Olympic rings?
Red
White
Black
Blue
27
What is the estimated cost of the 2016 Olympics Games?
11.25 billion
21.25 billion
41.25 billion
31.25 billion
28
How many gold medals will be handed out at the 2016 Summer Olympics?
256
336
286
306
29
Vinicius
is the official Rio Olympics what?
logo
cheer cry
mascot
motto
30
Who is this athlete?
Betty Cuthbert
Marion Jones
Dawn Fraser
Cathy Freeman
31
How many times has a country in South America hosted an Olympic Games?
2
4
1
6
32
What is the motto for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games?
Live your passion
Light the Fire Within
Hot. Cool. Yours.
One World. One Dream.
33
Steve Hooker is a gold medal winner in which athletics event?
High Vault
High Jump
Pole Vent
Pole Vault
34
What do the rings on the Olympic Games flag represent?
Seven continents of the world
Five continents of the world
Five primary colors
Seven primary colors
