How Well Do You Know The 1900 Olympics?
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!
- 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
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