How Well Do You Know The 1900 Olympics?

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How Well Do You Know The 1900 Olympics? - Quiz

The 1900 Olympic Games were a turning point for the modern age games. These games were held in Paris, and they were full of unique events and other curiosities. Even though it's been over a century since these Games happened, they still are one unbelievable event. Today, we're testing you to see if you know everything about the 1900 Olympics. Ready, set, go!

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1.

The 1900 Summer Olympics are today officially known under another name. Which one is it?
- A.
  
  Games of the Modern Olympiad
- B.
  
  Games of the New Century
- C.
  
  Games of the II Olympiad
- D.
  
  Games of the I Olympiad
2.

How many competitors were competing?
- A.
  
  100
- B.
  
  997
- C.
  
  50
- D.
  
  2000
3.

How many different sports were included in these Games?
- A.
  
  9
- B.
  
  19
- C.
  
  33
- D.
  
  15
4.

Why is 1900 Summer Olympics so special?
- A.
  
  It's the first time every country took part.
- B.
  
  It's the first time they were held in Europe.
- C.
  
  It's the first time Afro Americans won a medal.
- D.
  
  It's the first time women took part in the Olympics.
5.

Who is the first female Olympic champion?
- A.
  
  Hélène de Pourtalès
- B.
  
  Marie de Pourtalès
- C.
  
  Amelie de Pourtalès
- D.
  
  Simmone de Pourtalès
6.

What was given out to winners instead of medals?
- A.
  
  Silver rings
- B.
  
  Olive branches
- C.
  
  Flowers
- D.
  
  Cups or trophies
7.

What happened during the shooting event?
- A.
  
  It was the first (and last) time live pigeons were used.
- B.
  
  A competitor accidentally shot himself.
- C.
  
  It was interrupted by a terrible storm.
- D.
  
  A thunder struck one of the competitors.
8.

Which unusual event was a part of the 1900 Olympics?
- A.
  
  Sky diving
- B.
  
  Ballooning
- C.
  
  Hunting
- D.
  
  Fishing
9.

Whose marathon runners did cheat and take a shortcut?
- A.
  
  Russian
- B.
  
  German
- C.
  
  American
- D.
  
  French
10.

Who was the first individual female Olympic champion?
- A.
  
  Mary Cooper
- B.
  
  Charlotte Cooper
- C.
  
  Maria Cooper
- D.
  
  Silvia Cooper