Olympics 101 Quiz and Flashcards for Fun Facts

Questions and Answers

Match the Olympic Games with their frequency:

Summer Olympic Games = Every 4 years Winter Olympic Games = Every 4 years Paralympic Games = Every 2 years Ancient Olympic Games = Every 2 years

Match the Olympic Games with their location:

Summer Olympic Games = Different countries every time Winter Olympic Games = Different countries every time Ancient Olympic Games = Olympia, Greece Paralympic Games = Same country as the Olympics

Match the Olympic elements with their description:

Olympic symbol = Five rings on a white background Olympic motto = Faster - Higher - Stronger Olympic flame = Lit at the Temple of Hera in Olympia Olympic medals = Gold, silver, and bronze

Match the Olympic figures with their role:

Pierre de Coubertin = Founder of the IOC The Father of Olympics = Pierre de Coubertin First modern Olympic Games = Athens in 1896 Ancient Olympic Games = Olympia in 776 BC Signup and view all the answers

Match the Olympic colors with their description:

Blue = One of the five colors of the Olympic rings White = Background of the Olympic flag Red = One of the five colors of the Olympic rings Gold = First place medal Signup and view all the answers

Match the Olympic events with their medal distribution:

First place = Gold medal Second place = Silver medal Third place = Bronze medal Fourth place = No medal Signup and view all the answers

Match the Olympic elements with their significance:

Olympic symbol = Shown on the Olympic flag Olympic flame = Lit at the Temple of Hera in Olympia Olympic motto = Means 'Faster - Higher - Stronger' Paralympic Games = For athletes with impairment Signup and view all the answers

Match the Olympic history with the corresponding year:

Ancient Olympic Games = 776 BC First modern Olympic Games = 1896 Introduction of medals = 1904 Founding of International Olympic Committee = Not mentioned Signup and view all the answers

Match the Olympic aspects with their description:

Summer Olympic Games = Held every four years Winter Olympic Games = Held every four years, two years apart from Summer Games Olympic flag = Features five rings on a white background International Olympic Committee = Founded by Pierre de Coubertin Signup and view all the answers

Match the Olympic terminology with their meaning:

Citius = Faster Altius = Higher Fortius = Stronger Paralympic = For athletes without impairment Signup and view all the answers

Match the Olympic event aspects with their description:

Medal distribution = First three places receive gold, silver, or bronze Olympic flame lighting = Held at the Temple of Hera in Olympia Host country = Changes every four years Paralympic Games = Held in the same country as the Olympics Signup and view all the answers

Match the Olympic figures with their nationalities:

Pierre de Coubertin = French Ancient Olympic participants = Greek First modern Olympic athletes = From multiple countries International Olympic Committee members = From multiple countries Signup and view all the answers

Match the Olympic aspects with their period:

Ancient Olympic Games = Over 2800 years ago First modern Olympic Games = In the summer of 1896 Introduction of medals = Since 1904 Paralympic Games = Every four years since inception Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Olympic Games Overview

The Olympics are a prestigious international sporting event for athletes from around the world, featuring Summer and Winter Games held every four years, two years apart.
The Olympics are held in different countries every time.

History of the Olympics

The ancient Olympic Games were held in Olympia, Greece over 2800 years ago, starting in 776 BC.
The first modern Olympic Games took place in Athens, Greece in the summer of 1896.

Founding and Organization

Pierre de Coubertin from France is the founder of the International Olympic Committee and is known as 'The Father of Olympics'.

Medal Tradition

Since 1904, the top three athletes in each event have received gold, silver, and bronze medals.

Olympic Symbols

The Olympic symbol features five interconnected rings in blue, yellow, black, green, and red on a white background, displayed on the Olympic flag.
The Olympic flame is always lit at the Temple of Hera in Olympia, Greece.

Olympic Motto

The Olympic motto is "Citius - Altius - Fortius", which is Latin for "Faster - Higher - Stronger".

Olympic Games Overview

The Olympics are a prestigious international sporting event for athletes from around the world, featuring Summer and Winter Games held every four years, two years apart.
The Olympics are held in different countries every time.

History of the Olympics

The ancient Olympic Games were held in Olympia, Greece over 2800 years ago, starting in 776 BC.
The first modern Olympic Games took place in Athens, Greece in the summer of 1896.

Founding and Organization

Pierre de Coubertin from France is the founder of the International Olympic Committee and is known as 'The Father of Olympics'.

Medal Tradition

Since 1904, the top three athletes in each event have received gold, silver, and bronze medals.

Olympic Symbols

The Olympic symbol features five interconnected rings in blue, yellow, black, green, and red on a white background, displayed on the Olympic flag.
The Olympic flame is always lit at the Temple of Hera in Olympia, Greece.