The Olympic Games

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1. In which country did the ancient Olympic Games originate?

  • Greece
  • Turkey
  • Italy
  • Egypt

The ancient Olympics began in Olympia, Greece.

2. How often are the modern Summer Olympics held?

  • Every 3 years
  • Every 5 years
  • Every 2 years
  • Every 4 years

The Summer Olympics occur every four years.

3. Which city hosted the first modern Olympics in 1896?

  • Paris
  • Athens
  • Rome
  • London

The first modern Olympics were held in Athens in 1896.

4. What colour medal is awarded for first place?

  • Bronze
  • Silver
  • Gold
  • Platinum

First place earns a gold medal.

5. Which sport features a pommel horse and parallel bars?

  • Wrestling
  • Fencing
  • Diving
  • Gymnastics

Pommel horse and parallel bars are gymnastics apparatus.

6. Which winter sport involves sliding stones toward a target on ice?

  • Curling
  • Bobsled
  • Biathlon
  • Luge

Curling involves sliding stones on ice toward a target.

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