The Olympic Games

What year were women first allowed to compete in the Olympics?

• 1900

• 1950

• 1860

• 1910

The first modern Olympics were held in which country in 1896?

• Spain

• America

• Greece

• China

What are the official languages of the Olympic Games?

• English and Spanish

• English and French

• French and Chinese

• Japanese and Chinese

True or False? The unlit Olympic torch has been taken into space several times.

• True

• False

What do the five rings of the Olympic symbol represent?

• The five inhabited continents of the world

• The five most used colours in the world

• The five best sports in the world

• The five rings of peace.

How are Olympic winners honoured aside from receiving a medal?

• They have their name published in the paper of the Olympic country

• They have their names engraved on the walls of the Olympic stadium

• They are mentioned in the closing ceremony

• They receive a paper certificate.

Where is the Olympic flame always lit?

• In the host country

• In China

• In Olympia in Greece

• In Spain

What is special about the mascots for this Olympic Games?

• They both are pink

• They both are animals

• They both have super powers

• They both are miniature

What is the Olympic motto?

• Faster Higher Stronger

• Faster Better Best

• Fairer Faster Stronger

• Faster Funnier Stronger