THE OLYMPlC MlND GAMES

​THE OLYMPIC MIND GAMES

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​Get ready for a fun ride with our exciting quiz that tests your knowledge on Olympics!

​Instructions:

This quiz consists of four rounds. Each round has five questions each : which will test your knowledge of Olympics in different ways...

You're awarded +1 points for the correct answer and
-0.5 points will be deducted for the wrong answer.


There will be a point booster round after each of the main rounds in which you can use your chemical engineering brain to gain extra points in order to stay ahead your competitors!

ALSO THE TIMER IS ON!
SO BETTER THINK QUICK!


GOOD LUCK !

​ROUND ONE

THE EMOJI ENIGMA!

​Represent the given words using emojis as creatively as you can!

Open Ended

BEACH VOLLEYBALL

Open Ended

ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS

Open Ended

BOXING

Open Ended

SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING

Open Ended

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING

BOOSTER ROUND 1

Multiple Choice

CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION

Question: What type of synthetic polymer is commonly used in the manufacture of athletic wear for its moisture-wicking properties?

• Nylon

• Polyester

• Polyethylene

• Polypropylene

Multiple Choice

CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION

Question: Which technology involves manipulating materials on an atomic or molecular scale and is used to enhance the performance of sports equipment like tennis rackets and golf clubs?

• Nanotechnology

• Biotechnology

• Quantum technology

• Holography

​ROUND TWO

THE WORD WIZADRY!

​UNSCRAMBLE THE GIVEN WORDS!
(HINTS GIVEN)

BOOSTER ROUND 2

Multiple Choice

CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION

Question: What environmentally friendly material is being increasingly used in the construction of Olympic venues to reduce the carbon footprint?

• Concrete

• Glass

• Recycled steel

• Wood

Multiple Choice

CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION

Question: Which principle of physics, crucial for designing streamlined sports gear like swimsuits and cycling helmets, deals with the motion of air and its interaction with solid objects?

• Thermodynamics

• Hydrodynamics

• Electrodynamics

• Aerodynamics

​ROUND THREE

FACT OR FICTION

​ IDENTIFY WHETHER THE GIVEN SENTENCE IS
FACT OR FICTION

Multiple Choice

A runner in the 1904 Olympic marathon imbibed a mixture of strychnine, raw eggs, and brandy and won his race

• FACT
• FICTION

Multiple Choice

During the 2008 Beijing Olympics, a scandal broke out revealing that every track and field athlete had been doping.

• FACT

• FICTION

Multiple Choice

During the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, an unlit Olympic torch was taken to space as part of a symbolic gesture to connect the games with outer space

• FACT

• FICTION

Multiple Choice

At the Rio 2016 Games, reportedly Two Swimmers suffered cholera and had to be admitted in the hospital because of the waterways of Copacabana beach which were contaminated with raw human sewage including dangerous viruses and bacteria

• FACT

• FICTION

Multiple Choice

A relay involving the passing of an 'Olympic' torch from a bear, to an elephant and then to an ape kicked off animal Olympics in 2006 Shanghai, China which had more than 300 animal 'athletes' taking part in a range of 50 events over two months.

• FACT

• FICTION

BOOSTER ROUND 3

Multiple Choice

Question: Which scientific discipline combines principles of mechanics with the study of human movement to improve athletic performance and prevent injuries?

• Biomechanics

• Physiology

• Kinesiology

• Orthopedics

Multiple Choice

- Question: Which area of thermodynamics is important for designing sportswear that helps in regulating an athlete's body temperature?

• Fluid dynamics

• Kinetics

• Heat transfer

• Electromagnetism

ROUND FOUR
CHAMPION'S CHARADES

GUESS WHO THIS IS?

Multiple Choice

IDENTIFY THE PERSON IN THE PHOTO

• Margit Korondi

• Shannon Miller

• Larisa Latynina

• Isabell Werth

Multiple Choice

IDENTIFY THE PERSON IN THE PHOTO

• Kyle Chalmers

• Ryan Lochte

• Michael Phelps

• Duncan Scott

Multiple Choice

IDENTIFY THE PERSON IN THE PHOTO

• Natalie Coughlin

• Dara Torres

• Jenny Thompson

• Katie Ledecky

Multiple Choice

IDENTIFY THE PERSON IN THE PHOTO

• Duncan Scott

• Kyle Chalmers

• Michael Phelps

• Ryan Lochte

Multiple Choice

IDENTIFY THE PERSON IN THE PHOTO

• Akinori Nakayama

• Takashi Ono

• Sawao Kato

• Yukio Kasaya

Multiple Choice

Question: What material is frequently employed in the making of professional tennis rackets?

• Fiberglass

• Graphite

• Plastic

• Wood

Multiple Choice

Question: Which property of the material used in Olympic ice skating costumes helps enhance performance?

• Thermal insulation

• Absorbency

• Reflectivity

• Stretchability

WELL DONE!

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