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2008 Beijing Summer Olympics Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about the Beijing 2008 Olympics. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Ardicrocks. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Ardicrocks

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
313,040

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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598

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Question 1 of 10

1. When were these Olympic Games held? Hint

August

June

September

July

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many countries took part in the games? Hint

204

177

302

154

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which countries did China beat to host the Olympics? Hint

Great Britian, Spain, America and Brazil

France, America, Turkey and Japan

Canada, France, Turkey and Japan

Spain, Brazil, India and Canada

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Question 4 of 10

4. The 2008 Olympic torch relay was the longest since what year? Hint

1964

1936

2004

1952

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many events were there in these Olympics? Hint

237

302

374

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Question 6 of 10

6. Chris Hoy won three gold medals in what sport? Hint

Cycling

Sailing

Swimming

Rowing

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Question 7 of 10

7. What are the Beijing Summer Olympics officially known as? Hint

Games of the XXXI Olympiad

Games of the XXV Olympiad

Games of the XXIX Olympiad

They are known officially as the Beijing Summer Olympics

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many venues were used for these Olympics? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the motto of the Games? Hint

One World, One Dream

A chance in a life time

Share the Spirit

Welcome Home

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many countries took part in the Olympics for the first time at Beijing? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When were these Olympic Games held?

Answer: August

The opening ceremony officially began at 8:00pm China standard time on August 8, 2008 in the Beijing national stadium. The number 8 is associated with prosperity and confidence in Chinese culture. The closing ceremony included the handover of the games from Beijing to London.

2. How many countries took part in the games?

Answer: 204

205 were going to take part, but Brunei was expelled on the day of the opening ceremony after failing to register any athletes with the IOC.

3. Which countries did China beat to host the Olympics?

Answer: Canada, France, Turkey and Japan

Canada submitted Toronto and came second. France submitted Paris and came third. They also bid for the 2012 Olympics and came second to London. Turkey submitted Istanbul. Japan submitted Osaka and came last.

4. The 2008 Olympic torch relay was the longest since what year?

Answer: 1936

The torch relay was the longest since it started at Berlin 1936. The torch was carried for 85,000 miles (137,000 kilometres.) It lasted 130 days. The torch was even carried up Mount Everest. Because of the protests about China's human rights record, particularly focused on Tibet, the IOC subsequently barred future Olympic organizers from staging international torch relays.

5. How many events were there in these Olympics?

Answer: 302

There were 302 events in 28 different sports, with 11,028 athletes taking part in total.

6. Chris Hoy won three gold medals in what sport?

Answer: Cycling

He won a gold medal in the men's keirin, the men's team sprint, and the men's individual sprint. He became the first British Olympian to win three gold medals at one Olympic game in 100 years.

7. What are the Beijing Summer Olympics officially known as?

Answer: Games of the XXIX Olympiad

They are called that because they are the 29th Olympics of the modern era.

8. How many venues were used for these Olympics?

Answer: 37

12 were constructed for use at the Games. Construction for the main venue, nicknamed "the bird's nest," began on December 24, 2003.

9. What was the motto of the Games?

Answer: One World, One Dream

"Welcome Home" was the motto for the 2004 Olympics. at Athens. "Share the Spirit" was the motto for the 2000 Sydney.

10. How many countries took part in the Olympics for the first time at Beijing?

Answer: 3

They were the Marshall Islands, Montenegro, and Tuvalu. Five people represented the Marshall Island, 31 for Montenegro and three for Tuvalu. None of them won a medal.

Source: Author Ardicrocks

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