Classic Classic Olympic Quiz 2 by Cookiecoco13 Cookiecoco13 131 played - 12 yrs ago Class quiz QUIZ 30 QUESTIONS hard 1 Who was disqualified after testing positive for performance enhancing drugs at the men's 100 meters in 1988? Ben JohnsonCarl LewisLinford Christie 2 When were the winter and Summer Olympics last held in the same year? 199019921996 3 What was awarded to Olympic champions during ancient times? A doveA golden swordCrown of wild olives 4 How often were the ancient Olympic Games held? Every 2 yearsEvery 4 yearsEvery 10 years 5 In which country was the first Olympic Torch was lighted? HollandBelgiumUSA 6 Who was the Greek god honored by the Ancient Olympic Games? PoisideonAresZeus 7 The IOC is the International Olympics... ? CommissonCommitteeCharter 8 The Paralympic Games are held... the Olympic Games BeforeDuringAfter 9 Which Olympics' opening ceremonies saw a man fly into the central stadium on a jet pack? 1984 Los Angeles, USA1996 Atlanta, USA2008 Beijing, China 10 Which of these did China do in preparation for the 2008 Beijing Olympics? Stole spark plugs from citizens' cars so they couldn't runConstructed a giant vacuum that pumped air pollution from Beijing to MongoliaShot cannons at clouds to make them rain 11 In the Olympic fencing event, the weapon used is called a... ? SwordFoilLance 12 In which city were the first Modern Olympics held? AthensMunichBarcelona 13 Who has won the maximum number of gold medals at a single Olympic Games in the history of the Olympics? Michael PhelpsJames ConnellyMark Spitz 14 Who set a record for the most gold medals in a single Olympic Games at the 1972 Munich Olympics? Michael PhelpsJames ConnellyMark Spitz 15 What is the meaning of the motto 'Citius, Altius, Fortius' of the Olympic Games? Faster, Higher, StrongerCitadel, Attitude, FortitudeCivility, Attainment, Fortune 16 What do the rings on the Olympic Games flag represent? Five continents of the worldSeven continents of the worldFive primary colours 17 Which country's team always marches last in the Opening Ceremony of the Olympics? The host countryGreeceFrance 18 Which country's team always marches first in the Opening Ceremony of the Olympics? The host countryGreeceFrance 19 Which new game was introduced at the 2000 Sydney Olympics? HockeyDecathlonTriathlon 20 What object did the archers hit during the competition before the target board was introduced? A ballA fishA bird 21 Which is the 'Black September Day' in Olympic history? September 1, 1972September 5, 1972September 1, 1984 22 Who duplicated Jesse Owens' 1936 feat by winning four golds in track and field in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics? Carl LewisDerek RedmondBob Beamon 23 What was the 1992 USA Basketball Team known as? The GlobetrottersThe Dream TeamThe Redeem Team 24 Where will your teacher be volunteering during the 2012 Olympic Games? The Opening CeremonyThe Basketball ArenaThe Athletes Village 25 Which nationality is 400m runner Cathy Freeman? EnglishAmericanAustralian 26 Sprinter Usain Bolt won golds in which events at the 2008 Beijing Olympics? 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay100m and 200m100m 27 How many gold medals did Cuban boxer Teofilo Stevenson win over his career? 234 28 How many laps of an Olympic track is 800m? 124 29 The 1976 Montreal Olympics took place in which country? CanadaUSAJapan 30 Thailand has won Olympic medals in these three events. In which one have they won the most? TaekwondoWeightliftingBoxing A mistake in this Quiz ? Contact the author Commentaires