London 2012 Olympic Games Quiz

When did London hold its Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Olympic Games?

• 27 July 2010

• 27 July 2011

• 27 July 2012

• 27 July 2013

Answer explanation

London held its Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Olympic Games on 27 July 2012, making the correct answer choice 27 July 2012.

What was one of the main aims of London's bid for the 2012 Games?

• To create the world's largest Olympic stadium

• To build a legacy for the city and its people

• To host the most expensive Olympic Games

• To break the record for the most medals won

Answer explanation

One of the main aims of London's bid for the 2012 Games was to build a legacy for the city and its people.

What was one of the sustainable principles incorporated into the urban regeneration for the 2012 Games?

• Building the largest stadium

• Creating the most expensive Olympic Games

• Branding the Games as the 'world's most sustainable Games'

• Hosting the most number of events

Answer explanation

The correct choice is branding the Games as the 'world's most sustainable Games', as it highlights one of the sustainable principles incorporated into the urban regeneration for the 2012 Games.

What was the impact of the run-down of London's docks and eventual closure in 1980?

• Increase in tourism

• Collapse in the local economy of Newham and Tower Hamlets

• Improvement in environmental quality

• Increase in educational qualifications

Answer explanation

The impact of the run-down of London's docks and eventual closure in 1980 was the collapse in the local economy of Newham and Tower Hamlets.

What was the intended benefit of locating the Olympic Park at Stratford?

• To increase the number of venues

• To encourage the use of public transport

• To provide more parking spaces

• To reduce the number of spectators

Answer explanation

The intended benefit of locating the Olympic Park at Stratford was to encourage the use of public transport.

What was one of the main goals of the London River Restoration Action Plan?

• To create new industrial sites

• To provide an ecological corridor along the Lea River

• To build new shopping centers

• To increase urban development

Answer explanation

One of the main goals of the London River Restoration Action Plan was to provide an ecological corridor along the Lea River.

What was the income threshold for applicants to qualify for 'affordable' housing as mentioned in the document?

• £30,000

• £40,000

• £50,000

• £60,000

Answer explanation

The income threshold for applicants to qualify for 'affordable' housing as mentioned in the document was £60,000, making it the correct choice.

What was the average score for the 18 criteria for London?

• 0.5

• 0.77

• 1.0

• 1.5

Answer explanation

The average score for the 18 criteria for London is 0.77, which matches the correct answer choice provided.

What was the original purpose of the wildflowers sown in the Olympic Park?

• To create a colorful display for the opening ceremony.

• To provide food for increased birdlife in the Park.

• To be used in floral arrangements for the athletes.

• To serve as a natural barrier around the stadium.

Answer explanation

The original purpose of the wildflowers sown in the Olympic Park was to provide food for increased birdlife in the Park, not for creating a colorful display, floral arrangements, or serving as a natural barrier.

Who are the authors of the report on the social impacts of the 2012 Games?

• Bob Digby

• Economist Intelligence Unit

• C. Thompson, D. Lewis, & S. Cummins

• International Olympic Committee

Answer explanation

The authors of the report on the social impacts of the 2012 Games are C. Thompson, D. Lewis, & S. Cummins.