WorksheetsThe Rio Olympic Torch
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Who is the author of the book "The Rio Olympic Torch"?
Janel Gazunis
Travis Schaeffer
n2y, LLC
Rio de Janeiro
What does the Olympic flame symbolize?
The light of knowledge, life, and spirit, and the handing down from generation to generation.
The start of a new year.
The end of the Olympic Games.
The winning of a gold medal.
What does the phrase "handing down from generation to generation" mean in the context of the Olympic flame?
Passing on important values and traditions over time.
Giving away the Olympic torch to one person.
Lighting a fire every year.
Winning a race.
Why did the stories of the Torchbearers inspire millions of people?
Because they were famous athletes
Because each Torchbearer had a personal story
Because they won medals
Because they traveled the world
Why do you think the torch was carried through so many cities and towns before reaching Rio de Janeiro? (Choose the best answer.)
To make the journey longer
To involve more people and share the excitement of the Olympics
To test the torch's durability
To avoid traffic in Rio de Janeiro
What does the Olympic torch relay symbolize?
Peace, unity, and friendship
Competition and rivalry
Wealth and power
Speed and strength
What happens to the Olympic torch during the relay?
It is passed from person to person
It is kept in one place
It is thrown in the air
It is hidden underground
What material is mentioned as being used to make the Olympic torch?
Aluminum
Wood
Plastic
Glass
What is the name of the city where the Rio Olympic Games were held?
Rio de Janeiro
Paris
London
Athens
What is the purpose of the Olympic cauldron in the ceremony?
To be lit by the Olympic torch
To cook food
To hold medals
To play music
