Commonwealth Games: Kids (Australia & New Zealand)
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
The first Commonwealth Games was held in Hamilton, Canada in 1930. What was it originally called?
- A.
British Empire Games
- B.
British Empire & Commonwealth Games
- C.
British Commonwealth Games
Correct Answer
A. British Empire GamesExplanation
The first Commonwealth Games, called the British Empire Games, took place in 1930 in Hamilton, Canada..Rate this question:
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- 2.
What year did the name change to the Commonwealth Games?
- A.
1954
- B.
1970
- C.
1978
Correct Answer
C. 1978Explanation
The name of the competition was changed to the Commonwealth Games in 1978.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What does the Commonwealth Games Baton contain?
- A.
A message from the last host city
- B.
A message from the Queen
- C.
The Commonwealth Games motto
Correct Answer
B. A message from the QueenExplanation
A baton containing a message from Queen Elizabeth II is carried by a series of runners from Buckingham Palace in London through each participating nation or territory to the host city.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Who designs the Queen's Relay Baton?
- A.
The Queen
- B.
The Duke of Edinburgh
- C.
The nation hosting the games
Correct Answer
C. The nation hosting the gamesExplanation
The nation hosting the games designs the baton.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The 2018 Commonwealth Games is to be held from April 4 – 15th on the Gold Coast in Queensland. Where is the 2022 Commonwealth Games to be held?
- A.
Durban, South Africa
- B.
Birmingham, England
- C.
Glasgow, Scotland
Correct Answer
B. Birmingham, EnglandExplanation
Birmingham, England will host the Commonwealth Games in 2022.Rate this question:
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