The Olympic Games Quiz

Question 1

THINK FURTHER... Illustrate the picture with the right headline

Accepted Answer

Tommie Smith's gloved fist raised in the Black Power salute during ceremony

Question 2

DID YOU KNOW? The Olympic motto " Citius, Altius, Fortius " means: "Faster, Higher, Stronger"

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

The word "Tennis" comes from French players who used to say "Tenez!" when serving and the word was turned into "tennis".

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

DID YOU KNOW? Modern Games were first organised in ...

Accepted Answer

1896

Question 5

DID YOU KNOW? In Antiquity the Games were held in honor of...

Accepted Answer

Zeus, king of the Greek Gods, the father of humanity

Question 6

DID YOU KNOW? What do the five intertwined rings on the Olympic flag symbolize ?

Accepted Answer

The union of the five continents of the world

Question 7

DID YOU KNOW? Who was the founder of the Modern Games?

Accepted Answer

French Aristocrat named Pierre de Coubertin

Question 8

FUN FACT! What is Canadian sailor Lawrence Lemieux famous for?

Accepted Answer

He quit the race to save 2 overboard competitors even though he was leading

Question 9

HUMANITY - What is the Torch Relay and what does it symbolize?

Accepted Answer

The light of spirit, knowledge and life - from Olympia to the host city

Question 10

DID YOU KNOW? The Olympic games are named after ...

Accepted Answer

The small town of Olympia in Ancient Greece were the games took place

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