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The Olympic Games

13 questions ยท Multiple choice, True/False, Fill in the blank
  1. How many interlocking rings appear on the Olympic flag?

    • Four
    • Five
    • Six
    • Seven
  2. The Olympic motto 'Citius, Altius, Fortius' translates from Latin as which of the following?

    • Stronger, Braver, Wiser
    • Faster, Higher, Stronger
    • Swifter, Bolder, Greater
    • Quicker, Longer, Tougher
  3. In which country were the ancient Olympic Games originally held?

    • Italy
    • Egypt
    • Greece
    • Turkey
  4. The first modern Olympic Games in 1896 were hosted in which city?

    • Paris
    • Athens
    • London
    • Rome
  5. Which city hosted the 1936 Summer Olympics?

    • Munich
    • Berlin
    • Amsterdam
    • Vienna
  6. The 1992 Summer Olympics were hosted in which Spanish city?

    • Madrid
    • Seville
    • Valencia
    • Barcelona
  7. Which city hosted the first Winter Olympic Games, held in 1924?

    • St. Moritz
    • Lake Placid
    • Chamonix
    • Oslo
  8. Which of these sports is contested at the Winter Olympics rather than the Summer Olympics?

    • Rowing
    • Biathlon
    • Fencing
    • Archery
  9. The Olympic torch is lit in Olympia, Greece, before being carried to the host city by a relay of runners.

    • True
    • False
  10. The Summer and Winter Olympic Games have always been held in the same calendar year as each other.

    • True
    • False
  11. The five Olympic rings are colored blue, yellow, black, green, and red on a white background.

    • True
    • False
  12. The ancient Olympic Games took place in the sanctuary of Olympia, located in the region of ___ in Greece.

  13. The modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896 largely through the efforts of the French educator Pierre de ___.