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Office Olympics: Summer Event Trivia
Office Olympics: Summer Event Trivia
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In this event, we will be challenging your Summer Olympic event knowledge!
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1
According to historians, how long have people been using a bow and arrow?
75,000 Years
100,000 Years
25,000 Years
50,000 Years
2
In the beginning, Water Polo was played on floating barrels & mallet-like sticks in a pool.
False
True
3
Which Olympic games did Trampolining make its debut?
2000 Sydney
1928 Amsterdam
2016 Rio
1900 Paris
4
In Rowing, what do you call the boat used by each crew?
Shell
Coxswain
Scull
Sweep
5
In Tennis, what does the term "LOVE" mean?
Opponent
Zero
Ace
Foul
6
In what year did James W. Naismith invent the sport of basketball using peach baskets?
1991
1691
1791
1891
7
Stroke Play is a competition where golfers compete hole by hole, most holes won wins match.
True
False
8
Diving competitors also dive off a Springboard - what is the height of that board?
3M
6M
12M
9M
9
In Track & Field, what is the current Men's High Jump World Record?
3.0 M
2.0 M
2.65 M
2.45 M
10
In Freestyle, wrestlers may NOT use their arms & legs when holding an opponent.
True
False
11
In Volleyball, what do you call a serve that isn't passable and results immediately in a point?
Love
Ace
Spike
Dink
12
Taekwondo is a traditional Japanese martial art meaning "the way of kicking & punching".
False
True
13
Which country has dominated Table Tennis since its entrance into the Olympic games in 1988?
Russia
United States
Mexico
China
14
Which of the following is NOT a women's Olympic Gymnastics routine.
Vault
Pommel Horse
Uneven Bars
Balance Beam
15
Both canoes and kayaks are utilized in Olympic events. Which of the following is NOT an event?
Men's Canoe Double
Women's Kayak Double
Men's Canoe Single
Women's Kayak Single
16
Which of the following disciplines is NOT involved in a Triathlon?
Swimming
Shooting
Running
Cycling
17
Where are the Summer Olympic Games being held this month?
Paris
Lake Placid
Rio
London
18
Which of the following is NOT a Women's Sailing Event.
Star - Keelboat
470 - 2 Person Dinghy
Laser Radial - 1 Person Dinghy
RS:X - Windsurfer
19
Judo is derived from Jujitsu, the hand-to-hand combat technique of ancient samurai warriors.
True
False
20
The ancient pentathlon consisted of running, jumping, discus, wrestling and ______.
hammer-throw
cycling
drag racing
spear-throwing
21
What is the height of the Men's & Women's Platform in the Diving event?
5M
10M
20M
15M
22
What is the name of the "birdie" used in a match when playing Badminton?
Shuttlecock
Birdie
Arrow
Ball
23
Football (Soccer) has been an event at every Olympic Games except which of the following?
1932 Los Angeles
1928 Amsterdam
1948 London
1936 Berlin
24
In Equestrian Eventing, which of the following disciplines is NOT included?
Cross Country Racing
Jumping
Dressage
Track Racing
25
Which Rugby variant will be played at this year's Olympic Games in Rio?
Rugby Union
Flag Rugby
Beach Rugby
Rugby Sevens
26
In handball, a team of __ players attempt to score points into the opponent's goal.
8
7
6
5
27
In which year did Beach Volleyball make its Olympic Debut?
2000 Sydney
1996 Atlanta
2008 Beijing
2004 Athens
28
Which of the following cycling events is not an actual Olympic event?
Cycling Mountain Bike
Cycling BMX
Cycling Tandem
Cycling Track
29
Which of the following classifications is NOT an Olympic Boxing weight class?
Super Heavyweight
Fly Weight
Bantam Weight
Super Lightweight
30
Where will the NEXT Summer Olympic Games be hosted?
Chicago
Rio
Beijing
Tokyo
31
Which country has dominated Olympic Field Hockey in the last 100 years?
Spain
France
England
India
32
In Fencing, it is forbidden to turn one's back on an opponent during a match or bout.
True
False
33
Weightlifting is one of the original events of the first modern Olympic games in Athens 1896.
False
True
34
Who is the most decorated US Olympic swimming athlete with 22 total medals, 18 being gold?
Ryan Locke
Jenny Thompson
Michael Phelps
Missy Franklin
35
Which of the following is NOT an Olympic Shooting grouping.
Machine Gun
Pistol
Rifle
Shotgun
