EII Olympic Adventure Quiz

1- In which country did the Olympics begin?

• Italy

• United Kingdom

• Greece

Answer explanation

The Olympics began in Greece.

2-What is the Paralympics?

• A sport event for athletes with physical disabilities

• A training cam for Olympic athletes

• An event for retired athletes

Answer explanation

The Paralympics is a sport event for athletes with physical disabilities, making it the correct choice.

3-What was the purpose of the Olympic Games?

• To promote peace and unity among nations through sports

• To showcase athletic talent

• To promote tourism

Answer explanation

The purpose of the Olympic Games was to promote peace and unity among nations through sports.

4-What do the five rings in the Olympics logo stand for?

• The five founding members othe Olympics.

• The five major sports in the Olympics

• The five continents of the world

Answer explanation

The five rings in the Olympics logo stand for the five continents of the world.

5-What is the third value of the Olympics? Excellence, friendship and _____________

• Equality

• Fairness

• Respect

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Respect' as it is the third value of the Olympics, following Excellence and Friendship.

6-Where will the Olympic games take place this year?

• Rio De Janiero, Brazil

• Paris, France

• Tokyo, Japan

Answer explanation

The Olympic games will take place in Paris, France this year, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

7-What are the official mascots of Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games named?

• The phryges

• The pirates

• The smurfs

Answer explanation

The official mascots of Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games are named The phryges.

8-Continue the motto of Pierre de Coubertin : “The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but ________________; the essential thing in life is not conquering but fighting well.”

• Achieving personal bests

• taking part

• Representing your country

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Participating' as it aligns with the emphasis on the importance of taking part rather than winning in both the Olympic Games and life.

9-Who was the first East African to win a medal while running barefoot?

• Departu Tulu

• Kipchoge Keino

• Abebe Bikila

Answer explanation

Abebe Bikila was the first East African to win a medal while running barefoot, making him the correct choice among the options provided.

10-Who is the student from JM who is working to participate in the Olympics in taekwondo?

• Raphael Khoury

• Ralph Koudsi

• Raphael Koudsi

Answer explanation

The student from JM working to participate in the Olympics in taekwondo is Raphael Koudsi, not Raphael Khoury or Ralph Koudsi.