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OLYMPIC TRIVIA!
OLYMPIC TRIVIA!
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A quiz of knowledge on ancient Olympics and the mottos, symbols, and trivia of the modern games.
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1
The Olympic motto is "Citius, Altius, ___________________."
Thomas
Fortius
Vinicius
Dropiuss
2
Which of these sports has not been eliminated from the current Olympics?
Wrestling
Chariot Racing
Pankration
Tug of War
3
The opening ceremonies feature a parade of athletes from all countries.
Yes, ma'ams.
No.
Just flag holders.
4
In what city is this year's Olympic games being held?
Rio de Juneau
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Salas
Rio de Verde
5
The original games were made to honor ________________________.
Olympia
Zeus
Megakles
Hades
6
The Paralympics mascot is __________________ who is named after the plants in Brazil.
Vinicius
Bossa Nova
Stan
Tom
7
The ancient games were held in different towns but the biggest one was in ________________.
Megakles
Olympia
Smathens
Athens
8
The women in Ancient Greece were allowed to compete as horse riders.
True
False
9
"ParaOlympics" is short for ____________________.
Pear Olympics
Paired Olympics
Parallel Olympics
Pair of Olympics
10
The event with five different sports is called the ____________________________.
triathalon
pentathalon
hectathalon
biathalon
11
The ___________________is lit with the sun and taken across the world.
olympic ring
motto
symbol
torch
12
The Olympic games of today only last five days.
Yes, indeedy.
No way, Jose.
13
The mascot for the Olympics is _______________________.
Altius
Vincent
Vicinius
Citius
14
Olympic athletes take a __________________ before the games begin.
oath
bath
stipend
nap
15
In the ____________________, there is a statue of the king of gods.
hippodrome
bouleterion
temple
chariot
16
How many summer Olympic ceremonies has the world seen?
27
23
29
30
17
Winners in ancient times get ________________________.
olives
chariots
olive wreaths
money
18
The five Olympic rings represent _________________________.
excellence
respect
pretty colors
atheletics
19
The golden frisbee sport is also known as the _____________________.
pole vault
archery
hammer throw
discus
20
On the first day the athletes all competed in running events.
True
False
