Olympic Games Quiz

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1. Where is the Olympic flame ignited before runners transport the flame to the site of the games?

Rome, Italy

Olympia, Greece

London, England

The fire is ignited in Olympia, Greece, by using a mirror to concentrate the rays of the sun. Runners transport the flame in a torch relay from Greece to the site of the games.

Explanation

The fire is ignited in Olympia, Greece, by using a mirror to concentrate the rays of the sun. Runners transport the flame in a torch relay from Greece to the site of the games.

About This Quiz

The World Book OLYMPIC GAMES Trivia Challenge tests your knowledge on the Olympic Games. Check with World Book Student, and Kids Olympic Games articles for all the answers.

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2. Where did the Olympic Games originate?

Ancient Rome

Ancient Greece

Ancient Egypt

The Olympic Games originated in ancient Greece and were held from 776 B.C. to A.D. 393.

Explanation

The Olympic Games originated in ancient Greece and were held from 776 B.C. to A.D. 393.

3. The 2012 Summer Olympic Games took place in what city in the United Kingdom?

London

Manchester

Birmingham

London

Explanation

London

4. The Olympic symbol is made up of five rings joined together. What do they represent?

The five continents of Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas.

The five primary colours.

The colours of the all the flags.

The Olympic symbol, created in 1913, consists of five interlocking rings that represent the continents of Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas.

Explanation

The Olympic symbol, created in 1913, consists of five interlocking rings that represent the continents of Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas.

5. Under the rings is the Olympic motto, the Latin words Citius, Altius, Fortius. What does it mean in English?

Swifter, Higher, Stronger

Fair Play

Messenger of peace

The words are translated as Swifter, Higher, Stronger.

Explanation

The words are translated as Swifter, Higher, Stronger.

6. When did the modern Olympic Games begin?

1968

1698

1896

The modern games began in 1896. The organisers revived the games to encourage world peace and friendship and to promote healthy sporting competition for the youth of the world.

Explanation

The modern games began in 1896. The organisers revived the games to encourage world peace and friendship and to promote healthy sporting competition for the youth of the world.