Olympic Games Quiz

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This quiz covers various aspects of the Olympic Games with questions that include:

  • Identifying host cities and their historic moments
  • Recognizing sports and their disciplines
  • Matching athletes to their legendary achievements
  • Arranging events chronologically or thematically

Get ready to relive iconic Olympic moments, from Misha juggling flaming torches (okay, not really, but wouldn’t that be cool?) to recognizing which city hosted the Games multiple times while sipping virtual champagne. Are you a sports enthusiast? Or are you just here for the bragging rights, either way this quiz has something for everyone. Maybe you’ve been to multiple Games or perhaps you’ve been dreaming of hosting your own. Either way, it’s time to see if your Olympic knowledge is gold medal-worthy!

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Whether you’re reminiscing about past Games or gearing up for the next one, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test. Do this quiz solo for some personal bragging rights or invite friends for a friendly competition. Do you remember debating whether ski jumping or biathlon is cooler? Well, your friend does too, so you’d better brush up by taking this quiz. Nobody needs to know how many times it took you to get a question right! We hope you’ll have fun trying out this quiz and feel a little nostalgia from past Games or even get inspired to attend the next one.

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Q1: In which year were the first modern Olympic Games held?

A1: 1900

Q2: Which of the following sports are part of the Summer Olympic Games?

A2: Athletics, Swimming

Q3: Arrange the following cities in the order they first hosted the Summer Olympic Games.

A3: 1. Athens (1896), 2. Paris (1900), 3. London (1908)

Q4: Match each Olympic sport to its traditional number of events.

A4: Swimming: 34 events, Gymnastics: 18 events, Athletics: 47 events

Q5: Select all of the following are Winter Olympic sports:

A5: Ice Hockey, Ski Jumping

Q6: Which city hosted the 2012 Summer Olympic Games?

A6: London

Q7: Which country has won the most Olympic medals in history?

A7: United States

Q8: Select all of the following are disciplines within Athletics in the Olympic Games.

A8: 100m Sprint, Long Jump

Q9: Which country hosted the 2008 Summer Olympic Games?

A9: China

Q10: Who is known as the "fastest man alive" with eight Olympic gold medals?

A10: Michael Phelps

Q11: Which sport made its Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games?

A11: Skateboarding

Q12: Select all of the following are disciplines in Gymnastics at the Olympic Games.

A12: Artistic Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics

Q13: Which athlete has the most Olympic gold medals?

A13: Michael Phelps

Q14: Which country hosted the first Winter Olympic Games?

A14: France (1924)

Q15: Select all of the following are disciplines in Winter Olympic Sports.

A15: Biathlon, Luge

Q16: Which city is scheduled to host the 2024 Summer Olympic Games?

A16: Paris

Q17: Which of these is the oldest Olympic sport?

A17: Athletics

Q18: Select all of the following have been officially part of the Olympic Games program:

A18: Triathlon, Rugby Sevens

Q19: Which athlete is known for winning gold medals in both Summer and Winter Olympic Games?

A19: Eddie Eagan

Q20: Arrange these countries by the number of Summer Olympic gold medals they have won, from most to least.

A20: 1. United States (3000), 2. China (2500), 3. Germany (2000)

Q21: What symbol is used to represent the Olympic Games?

A21: The five interlocking rings

Q22: Select all of the following have been banned sports in the Olympic Games at any point:

A22: Baseball, Cricket

Q23: Which athlete lit the Olympic cauldron during the London 2012 Games?

A23: Valerie Adams

Q24: What event combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting?

A24: Biathlon

Q25: Select all of the following cities have hosted the Summer Olympic Games more than once:

A25: London, Paris

Q26: What is the motto of the Olympic Games?

A26: Citius, Altius, Fortius (Faster, Higher, Stronger)

Q27: Which sport is considered the centerpiece of the Olympic Games?

A27: Athletics (Track and field events)

Q28: Select all of the following are disciplines in Aquatics at the Olympic Games.

A28: Diving, Synchronized Swimming

Q29: Which of these is a Paralympic sport?

A29: Wheelchair Rugby

Q30: Arrange these Olympic mascots in the order of their respective Games.

A30: 1. Misha (Moscow 1980), 2. Fuwa (Beijing 2008), 3. Wenlock and Mandeville (London 2012)

Q31: What is the maximum number of athletes allowed per country in each Olympic event?

A31: Three

Q32: Which country has hosted the most Olympic Games?

A32: United Kingdom (Including London multiple times)

Q33: What is the Olympic Charter?

A33: The set of rules and guidelines for the organization of the Olympic Games and the Olympic Movement

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