OCR A-LEVEL OLYMPICS Quiz

What year was the first modern Olympic Games held?

• 1896

• 1920

• 2000

• 1900

Which city hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics?

• Sydney

• Athens

• Tokyo

• Rio de Janeiro

What is the symbol of the Olympic Games?

• Five interlocking rings

• A torch

• A gold medal

• A laurel wreath

How often are the Summer and Winter Olympics held?

• Every ten years

• Every six years

• Every four years

• Every two years

Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals?

• Russia

• United States

• China

• Germany

What is the Olympic motto?

• Faster, Higher, Stronger

• Unity in Diversity

• Peace, Friendship, Fair Play

• Citius, Altius, Fortius

What is the highest number of gold medals won by an individual in a single Olympic Games?

• 8

• 5

• 10

• 12

What is the Olympic flame?

• A symbol of the Olympic Games

• A type of torch used in the Olympic Games

• A traditional dance performed at the opening ceremony

• A special type of firework used at the closing ceremony

What is the significance of the five interlocking rings in the Olympic symbol?

• Symbolizes the five founding members of the International Olympic Committee

• Signifies the five original sports of the ancient Olympics

• Unity of the five continents

• Representation of the five Olympic values

What is the official language of the Olympic Games?

• Spanish

• Mandarin

• French

• German