All 13 questions
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How many interlocking rings appear on the Olympic flag?
- Four
- Six
- Five
- Seven
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The Olympic motto 'Citius, Altius, Fortius' translates from Latin as which of the following?
- Stronger, Braver, Wiser
- Faster, Higher, Stronger
- Quicker, Longer, Tougher
- Swifter, Bolder, Greater
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In which country were the ancient Olympic Games originally held?
- Egypt
- Italy
- Turkey
- Greece
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The first modern Olympic Games in 1896 were hosted in which city?
- London
- Athens
- Paris
- Rome
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Which city hosted the 1936 Summer Olympics?
- Vienna
- Amsterdam
- Munich
- Berlin
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The 1992 Summer Olympics were hosted in which Spanish city?
- Madrid
- Barcelona
- Seville
- Valencia
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Which city hosted the first Winter Olympic Games, held in 1924?
- Chamonix
- St. Moritz
- Oslo
- Lake Placid
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Which of these sports is contested at the Winter Olympics rather than the Summer Olympics?
- Biathlon
- Archery
- Rowing
- Fencing
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The Olympic torch is lit in Olympia, Greece, before being carried to the host city by a relay of runners.
- True
- False
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The Summer and Winter Olympic Games have always been held in the same calendar year as each other.
- True
- False
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The five Olympic rings are colored blue, yellow, black, green, and red on a white background.
- True
- False
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The ancient Olympic Games took place in the sanctuary of Olympia, located in the region of ___ in Greece.
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The modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896 largely through the efforts of the French educator Pierre de ___.