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Quiz about Olympic Symbols and Ceremonies

Olympic Symbols and Ceremonies Quiz

This quizzie is about the symbolism and ceremonies associated with the Olympics. Good luck as you 'Go for the Gold'!

A multiple-choice quiz by catnippin. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
catnippin

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
51,131

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Around 1913, the founder of the Modern Olympics designed the Olympic Flag. Who was this person? Hint

Baron Pierre de Coubertin

Betsy Ross

Father Henri Martin Dideon

Franklin K. Lane

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Question 2 of 10

2. What color is the background of the Olympic Flag?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 3 of 10

3. The five colors of the rings on the Olympic Flag are blue, yellow, black, red, and green. Three rings are across the top, and two are along the bottom. Which two are on the bottom? Hint

Blue and yellow

Red and blue

Yellow and green

Black and green

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Question 4 of 10

4. What do the five interlinked Olympic rings on the flag represent?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following symbolizes the passing of the Olympic traditions from one generation to the next? Hint

the Olympic Oath

the Olympic Torch Relay

the Olympic Motto

the Olympic Creed

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the Olympic Motto? Hint

'The important thing is not the triumph, but the struggle.'

'Citius, Altius, Fortius'

'It is not to have conquered, but to have fought well.'

'It is not to win, but to take part.'

7. At the start of each Olympics, every athlete promises to play fairly and obey all of the Olympic rules. One athlete from the host country takes the Oath on behalf of all athletes. Do the Olympic officials also have to take an oath?

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which country is first in line during the Opening Ceremony's Parade of Nations? Hint

The host city

Greece

There is no order

The country with the most medals from the last Olympics

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Question 9 of 10

9. During the Opening Ceremony, doves are released. What do they symbolize?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 10 of 10

10. During the Closing Parade of the Olympics, in what order to the athletes enter the stadium? Hint

first is the host city then the other countries in alphabetical order

the next Olympic host city is first, followed by the other countries in alphabetical order

by country, in the order of medals won

they are not separated into national teams

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Around 1913, the founder of the Modern Olympics designed the Olympic Flag. Who was this person?

Answer: Baron Pierre de Coubertin

The Olympic Flag made its debut at the 1920 Olympic Games in Antwerp, Belgium.

2. What color is the background of the Olympic Flag?

Answer: white

It is plain white, with no border, and five rings in the center. The plain white background is symbolic of peace throughout the games.

3. The five colors of the rings on the Olympic Flag are blue, yellow, black, red, and green. Three rings are across the top, and two are along the bottom. Which two are on the bottom?

Answer: Yellow and green

These colors may be found on most flags of the world. From left to right are blue, black and red across the top with yellow and green along the bottom.

4. What do the five interlinked Olympic rings on the flag represent?

Answer: continents

At the end of each Olympic Games, the mayor of that host-city presents the flag to the mayor of the next host-city. It rests at the town hall of the next host-city for four years until the Opening Ceremony of their Olympic Games.

5. Which of the following symbolizes the passing of the Olympic traditions from one generation to the next?

Answer: the Olympic Torch Relay

The Torch Relay began in the Ancient Olympics and was revived at the 1936 Berlin Games. The torch was lit by the sun's rays at Olympia and carried by relay to the host-city of the Games. The Olympic Flame symbolises 'purity, the endeavor for perfection and the struggle for victory', as well as representing peace and friendship.

6. What is the Olympic Motto?

Answer: 'Citius, Altius, Fortius'

'Swifter, Higher, Stronger'. The other three are all parts of the Olympic Creed.

Answer: Yes

While holding a corner of the Olympic Flag, one official from the host country repeats an oath, similiar to that of the athletes, on behalf of all the officials.

8. Which country is first in line during the Opening Ceremony's Parade of Nations?

Answer: Greece

Greece is first in the Parade of Nations. The host city is last, and the others are in alphabetical order.

9. During the Opening Ceremony, doves are released. What do they symbolize?

Answer: peace

10. During the Closing Parade of the Olympics, in what order to the athletes enter the stadium?

Answer: they are not separated into national teams

In the Closing Parade, the athletes are not separated into national teams as they enter the stadium. This is to symbolize the unity and friendship of the Games. It is a tradition which started at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. John Ian Wing, a 17 year old Australian boy of Chinese origin, wrote to the Games organisers a few days before the closing - his idea was adopted, and gave birth to another Olympic tradition.

Source: Author catnippin

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