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Friday Quiz 23/08/24

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Where was the 2024 Olympics hosted?

a)

London

b)

Tokyo

c)

New York

d)

Paris

2.

Which of the following landmarks is mentioned as a backdrop for the Paris Olympics 2024?

a)

Colosseum

b)

Eiffel Tower

c)

Statue of Liberty

d)

Big Ben

3.

What is one of the key goals of the Paris Olympics 2024?

a)

Technological advancements

b)

Economic development

c)

Increasing tourism

d)

Promoting sustainability

4.

Which new sports are included in the Paris Olympics 2024?

a)

Cricket, polo, and chess

b)

Darts, billiards, and lacrosse

c)

Bowling, squash, and karate

d)

Skateboarding, surfing, and sport climbing

5.

What will the Paris Olympics 2024 celebrate, according to the conclusion of the text?

a)

Scientific achievements

b)

Economic growth

c)

Global peace and harmony

d)

Sport, culture, and sustainability

6.

How is the Paris Olympics 2024 planning to enhance visitor experience?

a)

Through virtual reality tours

b)

By offering free public transport

c)

With guided historical tours

d)

By integrating art installations throughout the city

7.

What role does culture play in the Paris Olympics 2024?

a)

To attract more sponsors

b)

To enhance the competitive spirit

c)

To integrate French heritage with sports

d)

To provide entertainment between events

8.

Which of the following is a sustainability initiative mentioned for the Paris Olympics 2024?

a)

Use of electric vehicles for all transportation needs

b)

Zero-waste stadiums

c)

Solar-powered lighting at venues

d)

All of the above

9.

How many sports were included in the Paris 2024 Olympics?

a)
32
b)
40
c)
36
d)
28
10.

Who was selected as the torchbearer for the Paris 2024 Olympics from India?

a)
Sachin Tendulkar
b)
Mary Kom
c)
Virat Kohli
d)

Abhinav Bindra

11.

Which city was handed the Olympic flag for the next Summer Olympics?

a)
Paris
b)
Tokyo
c)
Beijing
d)

Los Angeles

12.

Which sports was introduced for the first time at the Paris Olympics 2024?

a)

Swimming

b)
Ultimate Frisbee
c)
Breakdancing
d)
Pickleball
13.

What is the motto of the Paris Olympics 2024?

a)
  • Teamwork makes the dream work 


b)

Alone, we go faster, but together, we go further

c)
  • Life is incomplete without sports 


d)

Together We Stand

14.

Which country topped the medal tally at the Paris Olympics 2024?

a)

India

b)
Russia
c)
China
d)
United States
15.

Which swimmer broke the record in the Women's 100 butterfly?

a)

Gretchen Walsh

b)
Lilly King
c)
Simone Manuel
d)
Katie Ledecky
16.

Where was the closing ceremony of Paris Olympics 2024 held?

a)
Stade de France
b)
Eiffel Tower
c)
Louvre Museum
d)
Stade de Paris
17.

What position India ranked in the overall medal tally at the Paris Olympics 2024?

a)

50th

b)

64th

c)

80th

d)

71st

18.

Who was appointed as India's Chef-de-Mission for the Paris Olympics 2024?

a)

Gagan Narang


b)
Neeraj Bhatia
c)
Sunita Lakra
d)
Rajesh Kumar
19.
Which of the following has never been an Olympic event?
a)
hot air ballooning
b)
croquet
c)
ten pin bowling
d)
motorcycle racing
20.
What percentage of an Olympic gold medal is actually gold?
a)
76-100%
b)
26-50%
c)
51-75%
d)
0-25%
21.
In direct competition, which of the following would win a flat-out 100m sprint?
a)
elephant
b)
ostrich
c)
Usain Bolt
d)
cheetah
22.

Which country's team always marches last at the Opening Ceremony of the Olympics?

a)

Greece

b)

Zambia

c)

The host country

d)

Zimbabwe

23.
What is the only sport where Men and Women compete against each other? 
a)
Table Tennis
b)
Squash
c)
Equestrian
d)
Badminton
24.

What year was the first modern Summer Olympics?

a)

1800

b)

1896

c)

1996

d)

1890

25.

What was the first Olympic Sport?

a)

Running race

b)

Swimming

c)

Table Tennis

d)

High Jump

26.

Who could compete in Ancient Greece?

a)

Women

b)

Men from Any Country

c)

Slaves

d)

Greek Men Only

27.

Who did the Olympic Games originally honor?

a)

Athena

b)

Zeus

c)

Poseidon

d)

Odysseus

28.

When were the first Olympic Games?

a)

775 BCE

b)

777 BCE

c)

776 BCE

d)

773 BCE

29.

What term did the Greeks use to represent a 4 year period?

a)

Olympio

b)

Olympiad

c)

Olympiyear

d)

Olympia

30.

In which way were the Olympics originally held?

a)

A Festival to Honor Apollo

b)

As a Religious Festival

c)

A Fun Way to Compete in Sports

d)

As A Food Festival

31.

The Olympics today are held to:

a)

To allow individuals to demonstrate their 'lit' skills

b)

To provide winners of gold medals a large pay cheque

c)

To promote peace among the countries participating

d)

To encourage competitiveness among countries and athletes.

32.

True or False:

The Olympics Motto has not changed since the beginning of the games. The motto reads "Citius, Altius, Fortius" (in Greek) or Faster, Higher, Stronger.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

The winner of the Ancient Greece Games received which of the following?

a)

A gold medal

b)

The elimination of their taxes for the next 5 years

c)

A crown of Olive leaves, made from the sacred tree of Zeus

d)

A crown of Olive leaves, made from the sacred tree of Poseidon

34.

When and where were the first Winter Olympic Games held?

a)

Ancient Greece

b)

1924, France

c)

1932, Lake Placid

d)

Alberta, Canada

35.

Women participated in the Olympic Games for the first time in

a)

1896, in Athens

b)

1928, in Amsterdam

c)

1932 in Los Angeles

d)

1900, in Paris

36.

During the parade of nations at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, what country always enters the stadium first?

a)

Greece

b)

Whichever country arrives at the stadium first

c)

The host nation

d)

The first in alphabetic order

37.

What is the symbol of the Olympic Games?

a)

A torch

b)

Five interlocking rings

c)

A laurel wreath

d)

A gold medal

38.

How many sports will be featured in the Summer Olympics 2024?

a)

28

b)

32

c)

40

d)

50

39.

What do the five rings on the Olympic flag represent?

a)

The five continents

b)

The five original sports

c)

The five founding countries

d)

The five Olympic values

40.

Where were the ancient Olympic Games held?

a)

Rome

b)

Athens

c)

Olympia

d)

Sparta

41.

What is the motto of the Olympic Games?

a)

"Faster, Higher, Stronger"

b)

"Unity in Diversity"

c)

"Peace and Friendship"

d)

"One World, One Dream"

42.

What is the name of the torch relay that leads up to the Olympic Games?

a)

The Olympic Flame

b)

The Olympic Torch Relay

c)

The Olympic Light

d)

The Olympic Journey

43.

Which of the following was NOT an event in the ancient Olympic Games?

a)

Chariot racing

b)

Wrestling

c)

Marathon

d)

Discus throw

44.

What is the primary colour of the Olympic flag's background?

a)

Blue

b)

Red

c)

White

d)

Green

45.

How often are the Summer Olympic Games held?

a)

Every 2 years

b)

Every 4 years

c)

Every 6 years

d)

Every 8 years

46.

What is the significance of the Olympic flame?

a)

It represents the sun

b)

It symbolises peace and friendship

c)

It signifies the start of the Games

d)

It represents the spirit of competition

47.

How many athletes will participate in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games?

a)

20,000 athletes

b)

5,000 athletes

c)

10,500 athletes

d)

15,000 athletes

48.

How many hours of television broadcast are planned for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games?

a)

500,000 hours

b)

250,000 hours

c)

150,000 hours

d)

350,000 hours

49.

Breakdancing started in

a)

Chicago,

b)

The Bronx

c)

Las Vegas

d)

California

50.

WHAT ARE THE PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS OF THE COMPOSTABLE BAGS?

a)

CRUDE OIL. (PETROLEUM)

b)

NATURAL PANS STARCH

c)

PLASTIC

51.

WHAT IS THE PRINCIPAL COMPONENT OF THE PLASTIC BAGS?

a)

CRUDE OIL. (PETROLEUM)

b)

NATURAL PANS STARCH

52.

DO THE PLASTIC BAGS DEGRADE QUICKLY?

a)

YES

b)

NO

53.

PLASTIC BAGS CONTRIBUTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE AN ESTIMATED OF ______

a)

5.5 KG OF CARBON DIOXIDE

b)

1.6 KG OF CARBON DIOXIDE

c)

272 OF CARBON DIOXIDE

54.

PAPER BAGS CONTRIBUTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE AN ESTIMATED OF ______

a)

5.5 KG OF CARBON DIOXIDE

b)

1.6 KG OF CARBON DIOXIDE

c)

272 OF CARBON DIOXIDE

55.

What ingredient did you use to make cookies?

a)

sugar

b)

brown sugar

c)

juice

d)

water

56.

WHAT IS IT?

a)

chocolate

b)

brown sugar

c)

coffee

d)

chocolate chips

57.

Where did the word cookie originate?

a)

German

b)

French

c)

Dutch

d)

Latin

58.

Which is the first step of making cookies?

a)

Set out needed utensils

b)

Preheat the oven

c)

Read through the recipe

d)

Assemble your ingredients

59.

Which ingredient makes the cookies rise?

a)

Oats

b)

Sugar

c)

Flour

d)

Baking Powder

60.

How long can baked cookies be stored in the freezer?

a)

3 months

b)

6 months

c)

9 months

d)

12 months

61.

Where should cookies be stored?

a)

Airtight container

b)

On a plate

c)

Covered with plastic wrap

d)

In a bowl

62.

A book about crimes to be solved

a)

Mystery

b)

Fable

c)

Romance

63.

A book about a description of a person's life

a)

Biography

b)

Myth

c)

Science Fiction

64.

A book about magical events

a)

Fairy Tale

b)

Biography

c)

Horror

65.

A book about a love story

a)

Romance

b)

Horror

c)

Fable