Quiz "Bigger! Stronger! Faster!"

Quiz. “Bigger! Stronger! Faster!”

1. Where were the first Olympic Games held?

1. in Greece; c) in Egypt;

2. in Rome; d) in London.

1. What was the prize for the winner of the Olympic Games in Ancient Greece?

1. a golden medal; c) a golden ring;

2. a bunch of flowers; d) a crown of wild olive.

1. In Greece the Olympic Games were held in honour of…

   1. Zeus; c) Odysseus;

   2. Aphrodite; d) Homer.

2. How many countries participated in the first modern Olympic Games?

1. 13; c) 7;

b) 10; d) 15.

1. What does the symbol of the Olympic Games (five rings) mean?

1. continents; c) historical events;

2. greatest champions; d) host countries.

1. The Olympic Games take place every…

a) 2 years; c) 4 years;

b) 3 years; d) 5 years.

7. What game is called “soccer” in the USA?

1. rugby; c) volleyball;

2. football; d) baseball.

1. How long does a football match last?

1. 80 minutes; c) 100 minutes;

2. 90 minutes; d) 120 minutes.

9. What is the national sport of the United States?

1. baseball; c) cricket;

2. basketball; d) soccer.

10. Where is the oldest tennis championship held?

1. in Reading; c) in Cambridge;

2. in Oxford; d) in Wimbledon.

11. Sumo is a form of?

1. hunting ; c) ball game;

2. skating; d) wrestling.

12. What was the symbol of the Olympic Games held in Moscow?

a) a space racket; c) a bear;

b) a red star; d) a dove of peace.

13. What was the original name for table tennis?

1. ding dong; c) ming mong;

2. sing song; d) ping pong.

14. The game of Baggataway or Lacrosse comes from…

a) Nigeria; c) China;

b) North America; d) India.

15. When did London welcome the Olympic Games?

a) in 2012; c) in 2015;

c) in 2008; d) in 2006.

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