The 13 quiz questions
Question 1 : In what year were the first modern Olympic Games held?
Possible answers:
- 1888
- 1896
- 1900
- 1904
Explanation: The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896, under the initiative of Pierre de Coubertin. 241 athletes from 14 nations participated.
Question 2 : Which city has hosted the Summer Olympics the most times (3 times)?
Possible answers:
- Athènes
- Londres
- Paris
- Los Angeles
Explanation: London hosted the Summer Olympics in 1908, 1948, and 2012, a record shared with no other city. Paris will equal it in 2024.
Question 3 : How many rings make up the Olympic symbol?
Possible answers:
- 4 rings
- 5 rings
- 6 rings
- 7 rings
Explanation: The 5 Olympic rings represent the 5 inhabited continents (Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania). Their colors (blue, yellow, black, green, red) were chosen because at least one appears on every national flag.
Question 4 : Which Jamaican sprinter achieved the 100m-200m-relay triple at three consecutive Olympics?
Possible answers:
- Usain Bolt
- Asafa Powell
- Justin Gatlin
- Yohan Blake
Explanation: Usain Bolt won gold in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m at Beijing 2008, London 2012 and Rio 2016, a unique feat in sprint history.
Question 5 : Which country has won the most gold medals at the Summer Olympics (historically)?
Possible answers:
- La Russie
- Les États-Unis
- La Chine
- L'Allemagne
Explanation: The United States dominates the Summer Olympic medal table with over 1000 historical gold medals, far ahead of Russia/USSR and China.
Question 6 : What tragic event marked the 1972 Munich Olympics?
Possible answers:
- An earthquake
- Un incendie au stade
- A terrorist hostage situation
- Un boycott massif
Explanation: The Munich hostage crisis by the terrorist group Black September cost the lives of 11 Israeli athletes. The Games were suspended for 34 hours.
Question 7 : How often are the Summer Olympic Games held?
Possible answers:
- 2 ans
- 3 ans
- 4 ans
- 5 ans
Explanation: The Summer Olympics are held every 4 years, a tradition inherited from the ancient Greek Games. This 4-year period is called an Olympiad. The Winter Olympics are also held every 4 years, offset by 2 years.
Question 8 : Which American athlete won 4 gold medals in athletics at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics?
Possible answers:
- Carl Lewis
- Jesse Owens
- Bob Beamon
- Michael Johnson
Explanation: Carl Lewis matched Jesse Owens' feat by winning gold in the 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay and long jump at the 1984 Olympics.
Question 9 : Which sport was reintroduced at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics after 13 years?
Possible answers:
- Le baseball
- Le cricket
- Le golf
- Le rugby
Explanation: Baseball/softball returned to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics after being excluded since Beijing 2008. Japan won gold in baseball.
Question 10 : Who is the founder of the modern Olympic Games?
Possible answers:
- Jules Rimet
- Thomas Bach
- Juan Antonio Samaranch
- Pierre de Coubertin
Explanation: Pierre de Coubertin, a French aristocrat, founded the IOC in 1894 and organized the first modern Olympics in Athens in 1896. His motto: "The important thing is to participate."
Question 11 : Which Ethiopian athlete won the marathon barefoot at the 1960 Rome Olympics?
Possible answers:
- Haile Gebrselassie
- Eliud Kipchoge
- Abebe Bikila
- Kenenisa Bekele
Explanation: Abebe Bikila won the 1960 Rome marathon barefoot in 2h15min16s, becoming the first African Olympic champion in athletics.
Question 12 : What is the official Olympic motto since 2021?
Possible answers:
- May the best one win
- Faster, Higher, Stronger - Together
- A healthy mind in a healthy body
- The important thing is to participate
Explanation: The Olympic motto "Citius, Altius, Fortius" (Faster, Higher, Stronger) was complemented by "Communiter" (Together) in 2021.
Question 13 : Which city will host the 2028 Summer Olympics?
Possible answers:
- Paris
- Brisbane
- Tokyo
- Los Angeles
Explanation: Los Angeles will host the 2028 Olympics, its third time after 1932 and 1984. Brisbane will follow in 2032.
