EII Olympic Adventure Quiz

In which country did the Olympics begin?

•     Italy

•    United Kingdom

•    Greece

What was the purpose of the Olympic Games?

• To promote peace and unity among nations through sports

• To showcase athletic talent

• To promote tourism

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

• The five founding members of the Olympics

• The five major sports in  the Olympics

• The five continents of the world

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

• Equality

• Fairness

• Respect

What is the Paralympics?

• A sport event for athletes with physical disabilities

• A training cam for Olympic athletes

• An event for retired athletes

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

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

• Departu Tulu

• Kipchoge Keino

• Abebe Bikila

Where will the Olympic games take place this year (2024)?

• Rio De Janiero, Brazil

• Paris, France

• Tokyo, Japan

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

• The phryges

• The pirates

• The smurfs

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

• Ralph Koudsi

• Raphael Koudsi

• Raphael Khoury