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The Olympics

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Where will the Summer Olympics be held this summer?

a)

Athens, Greece

b)

Paris, France

c)

Seattle, Washington

d)

Tokyo, Japan

2.

What runner holds the men's world's record for the 100 and 200 meter run?

a)

Michael Phelps

b)

Usain Bolt

c)

Michael Jordan

d)

Mr. Isaac

3.

Where were the first Olympics held?

a)

New York City, NY

b)

Columbia, SC

c)

Athens, Georgia

d)

Athens, Greece

4.

What do you call a symbol or other design adopted by an organization to identify its products, uniform, vehicles, etc.?

a)

representative

b)

logo

c)

picture

d)

design

5.

What is the following: "The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well."

a)

The Olympic Motto

b)

The Olympic Sign

c)

The Olympic Creed

d)

The Olympic Theme

6.

What do the Latin words, "Citius," "Altius," "Fortius" mean?

a)

Swifter, Higher, Stronger

b)

Citrus, Alternate, Forge

c)

City, Altitude, Fortitude

7.

The Olympic flame symbolizes the continuity between the ancient and modern Games.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

The red Olympic ring represents which continent(s) of the world?

a)

Africa

b)

Americas

c)

Europe

d)

Antarctica

9.

Which of the following medals do you receive when you come in 2nd in your event at the Olympics?

a)

Bronze

b)

Gold

c)

Pewter

d)

Silver

10.

What does the IOC stand for?

a)

Internal Observation Card

b)

International Olympic Committee

c)

Italy Olympia Croatia

d)

none of the above