The Olympic Games

How often are Olympic Games held?

• Every year.

• Every two years.

• Every three years.

• Every four years.

Which of the sports below has never been an Olympic sport?

• chess

• trampoline

• lacrosse

• solo synchronised swimming

What do the Olympic rings represent?

• sports

• races

• continents

• nature elements

The Olympic creed is 'The important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to...

• have fun.

• take part.

• take place.

• do your best.

The marathon is run in the memory of the Greek soldier called

• Papadopoulos

• Hercules

• Pheidippides

• Olympus

The Olympic motto 'Citius, altius, fortius' means

• Bigger, better, braver.

• Faster, higher, stronger.

• Deeper, higher, smarter.

• Healthier, fitter, better.

Tick the continent(s) that have never hosted the Olympic Games.

• Africa

• Antarctica

• Asia

• Australia

• Europe

The ancient Olympic games were to honor which god or gods?

• Zeus
• Hera
• Zeus & Hera
• Zeus, Poseidon, & Hades

What were ancient Olympic athletes given for winning an event.

• A wreath for their head
• Medals
• Both a medal & a wreath for their head
• Money

Women had a separate festival called the Heraia that honored Hera with female athletic competitions.

• True
• False