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Olympics trivia

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Olympics happens in every __________________

a)

4 years

b)

3 years

c)

5 years

d)

2 years

e)

6 years

2.

Which relay happens at the start of the Olympics??

a)

Torch relay...

b)

Race relay...

c)

Ball relay...

d)

Bottle relay

e)

No relays happen at the start of the race...

3.

When did the Olympics start??

a)

The was Olympics started by the Ancient Greeks...

b)

No body knows when the Olympics started...

c)

The Olympics was started by ancient kings or queens...

d)

The Olympics was started by the Ancient Romans...

e)

The Olympics was started by Benjamin Franklin...

4.

2020's Olympics was to be held in _____________________

a)

Japan...

b)

Australia...

c)

India...

d)

United Kingdom...

e)

Not decided yet...

5.

The Olympic Games were created for _______

a)

Venus

b)

To see who's the strongest country/person/team on Earth

c)

Zeus

d)

Humanity

6.

The first modern day Olympic Games was held in ______

a)

The United Kingdom

b)

The United States of America

c)

Greece

d)

Brazil

7.

The winners of the ancient Olympics received

a)

Crowns of olive branches

b)

Medals

8.

Why weren’t women allowed to attend the ancient Olympic Games?

a)

Because they were not allowed to compete.

b)

Because they had to stay home.

c)

Because the men were not clothed.

9.

The five rings of the Olympic symbol represent

a)

the five original events.

b)

the five oceans around the world.

c)

the five inhabited continents of the world.

10.

What country leads the Parade of Nations at the Opening Ceremony at the Olympic Games?

a)

The Hosting nation

b)

The Nation who won the medal count from the previous Games

c)

Greece

d)

Whichever team walks the fastest

11.

What is the most watched sport in the summer Olympics?

a)

Track

b)

Swimming

c)

Equestrian

d)

Gymnastics

12.

What year did the Olympic Games originate?

a)

500 BC

b)

776 BC

c)

25 AD

d)

1896

13.

Which Greek figure is said to have founded the Olympics?

a)

Zeus

b)

Prometheus

c)

Heracles

d)

Hestia

14.
The last time the United States hosted the Olympics was
a)
1996
b)
2010
c)
2002
d)
1980
15.
What country has won both the most gold medals, and the most medals overall in the Winter Olympic Games?
a)
United States
b)
Russia/Soviet Union
c)
Canada
d)
Norway
16.

Who currently holds the men’s 100m Olympic track and field title?

a)

Usain Bolt

b)

Asafa Power

c)

Carl Lewis

17.

Where will the 2024 Summer Olympics be held?

a)

Abu Dhabi

b)

Tokyo

c)

Los Angeles

d)

Paris

18.

What is the approximate value of gold in a 2018 Olympic gold medal?

a)

$6

b)

$60

c)

$600

d)

$6000

19.
Which event is this?
a)
Curling
b)
Hockey
c)
Sweeping
d)
Hurling
20.

Where were the Olympics held in the Ancient Games?

a)

Olympia

b)

Argos

c)

Athens

d)

Corinth