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WorksheetsTokyo Summer Olympics
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
In what country will the Olympics take place this summer?
Toronto
USA
Japan
Greece
Gold medals are made mostly out of ....
Gold
Silver
Plastic
Copper
How many sports are new to this summer's Olympics?
2
7
5
3
For the Summer 2021 Olympics, Tokyo is making the medals out of recycled cell phones.
True
False
When a city holds the Olympics, we call it the "host" city.
True
False
The first Olympics were held in which country in 776 BC?
Africa
Russia
Germany
Greece
The Tokyo Olympics were supposed to happen last summer but due to Covid 19, were postponed to this summer of 2021.
True
False
The symbol of the Olympics is
The Olympics take place every.....
year
10 years
3 years
4 years
The 5 colours on the Olympic rings (blue, black, green, yellow, red) were chosen because...
every country in the world has at least one of those colours in its flag
they are beautiful
they are bright colours
most people in the world like these colours
A mascot is chosen by a group to bring them good luck ( like John Sweeney has Skippy). The Tokyo Olympics has a mascot. Which of the following do you think is the mascot?
The name of the mascot is Miraitowi, a cheerful character that is meant to teleport. The name comes from the Japanese word "mirai" meaning future and towa meaning eternity. The word means.....
that Japan is the only country who hosted the Olympics
everlasting hope will carry on in the hearts of everyone around the world
sports is important
Mrs. Mulhall , Mrs. Lauer and Mrs. Heikoop are the best teacher in history!
Which one is not a new Olympic sport?
surfing
Karate
skateboarding
swimming
Most Olympic athletes don't have to train to get in shape because they are born with great strength and endurance.
True
False
The Paralympics takes place following the Olympics. These games are for people who....
have different disablities
can't sing very well
grew up in Kitchener
have pets
Paralympians are athletes who have physical disabilities. Which of the following would compete in the Paralympics?
People who are blind.
People who are missing limbs.
People who are paralyzed.
All of the above.
In the Tokyo Olympics this summer, they are using robots to seat the the spectators, to serve food and other things.
True
False
What is the capital city of Japan?
Kitchener
Tokyo
Beijing
Washington
The Olympic torch is another symbol of the Olympics. It is lit in Greece and runners pass it from country to country until it ends up in the host city.
True
False
The Olympic games bring people and countries together. Athletes learn about...
friendship
fair play
doing their best
all of the above
