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Special Olympics Trivia Quiz

Special Olympics is a worldwide movement for athletes with special needs. These athletes are amazing and have touched my life in many ways.

A multiple-choice quiz by watt07. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
watt07

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
306,084

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
893

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who is credited with being the official founder of Special Olympics? Hint

Lyndon B. Johnson

Timothy Schriver

John F. Kennedy

Eunice Kennedy Shriver

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where was the first Special Olympics Games officially held? Hint

Chicago

Paris

New York

Washington D. C.

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Question 3 of 10

3. The 1995 Special Olympics World Games were hosted by which university? Hint

Yale

Iowa State

Notre Dame

UCLA

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Question 4 of 10

4. The first World Winter Games for Special Olympics were held in 1977. Where did the games take place? Hint

Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Quebec, Canada

Lake Placid, NY

Nagano, Japan

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Question 5 of 10

5. Special Olympics were designed for athletes that have a primary handicapping condition of __________ . Hint

intellectual disabilities

autism

physical disabilities

psychiatric disabilities

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Question 6 of 10

6. Special Olympics is offered only in United States, Great Britain, Canada and France.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Law Enforcement Torch Run was founded in which city? Hint

Wichita, Kansas

Mexico City

Chicago, Illinois

Washington D.C.

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following is not a Special Olympics approved sport? Hint

Aquatics

Boxing

Basketball

Sailing

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Question 9 of 10

9. Special Olympics is primarily run by volunteers.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the most important benefit Special Olympians get from their training and competition in Special Olympics? Hint

increased athletic skills

health benefits

improved social skills

all of these

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is credited with being the official founder of Special Olympics?

Answer: Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Eunice Kennedy Shriver was the sister of John F. Kennedy. She started camps at her home that stressed physical activity for persons with intellectual disabilities. These summer camps blossomed into Special Olympics in 1968.

2. Where was the first Special Olympics Games officially held?

Answer: Chicago

The first games were held in Soldier Field in Chicago in 1968 for all track and field events. Athletes from the United States and Canada participated. The 4th Special Olympics were held in 1975. From there forward they have been held every 4 years.

3. The 1995 Special Olympics World Games were hosted by which university?

Answer: Yale

The 9th Special Olympics were held at Yale University, located in New Haven CT. The 11th games were held in 2003 in Dublin; the first time they were held outside the USA.

4. The first World Winter Games for Special Olympics were held in 1977. Where did the games take place?

Answer: Steamboat Springs, Colorado

This was the first World games for winter sports in Special Olympics. They are held every four years.

5. Special Olympics were designed for athletes that have a primary handicapping condition of __________ .

Answer: intellectual disabilities

The primary handicapping condition is intellectual disabilities. An athlete may have other handicapping conditions such as physical disabilities but intellectual disabilities must be primary.

6. Special Olympics is offered only in United States, Great Britain, Canada and France.

Answer: False

Special Olympics is offered in almost every nation in the world. It is a global athletic movement.

7. The Law Enforcement Torch Run was founded in which city?

Answer: Wichita, Kansas

The Law Enforcement Torch Run was started in Wichita in 1981. It has become the largest grass roots financial contributor. Not only do law enforcement personnel raise funds, they are committed to volunteering their time at different Special Olympics events.

8. Which of the following is not a Special Olympics approved sport?

Answer: Boxing

Boxing is not an approved Special Olympics sport. Sports that involve direct violent contact are not allowed. However many sports that result in contact such as team handball, basketball and flag football are approved sports.

9. Special Olympics is primarily run by volunteers.

Answer: true

Special Olympics is a grassroots organization that relies on the efforts of thousands of volunteers. The majority of individuals that give of their time and efforts are volunteers. This includes coaches, officials, and the myriad of volunteers that are required to put on events from the local to the international level.

10. What is the most important benefit Special Olympians get from their training and competition in Special Olympics?

Answer: all of these

Athletes who participate in Special Olympics increase their skills levels in numerous areas. Athletes who participate in Special Olympics increase their athletic skills while expanding their social skills. Of couse through continued participation in an athletic program athletes receive many health benefits.

Source: Author watt07

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